Lofthouse at a glance
- Postcode districts
- WF3
- Population
- about 23,458 (GeoNames)
- Council area
- Wakefield Council
- Building approval
- Wakefield Council building control, or a registered building control approver
- Nearest main town
- Wakefield, about 3 miles
- Guide price region
- Yorkshire and the Humber (−5% on West Midlands rates)
Why choose torch-on felt roofing in Lofthouse?
Torch-on felt is widely specified for blocks of flats and HMOs, in Lofthouse as elsewhere, because the system is well understood, widely repairable and governed by a British Standard code of practice. Three-layer builds with insulation are common on larger, multi-occupied roofs.
Lofthouse's flat roofs are mostly on low-rise post-war blocks of flats, with plenty on shops with flat-roofed rear stores below flats too. England averages roughly 870 mm of rain a year; the Pennine side of Yorkshire is wetter and windier than the east, so we specify for the site rather than the county.
How much does a torch-on felt roof cost in Lofthouse?
At Yorkshire and the Humber guide rates, a typical 18 m² garage roof in torch-on felt comes to £1,450–£2,500 including VAT. The fixed price comes after a free survey for new and replacement roofs.
| Job | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Single garage (18 m²), torch-on felt | £1,450–£2,500 |
| Extension (20 m²), felt, new deck + insulation | £2,550–£4,450 |
| Block of flats (150 m²), felt + insulation + scaffold | £14,750–£25,850 |
| Single garage (18 m²), EPDM rubber | £1,500–£2,650 |
| Extension (20 m²), EPDM, new deck + insulation | £2,650–£4,650 |
Does replacing a felt roof mean upgrading the insulation?
Usually, yes, when the roof is over a heated space and more than half of it is being re-covered. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland that is renovation of a thermal element, which should be brought towards the renovation U-value where feasible; a Scottish project goes through the council's building standards service, which confirms whether a warrant applies.
A felt replacement is a good point to switch to a warm roof, with insulation laid above the deck under the new membranes. On larger roofs, tapered insulation can also correct poor falls that have caused ponding, which a patch repair cannot fix. Raising the roof level affects upstands and door thresholds, so we check heights at survey. Any approval is arranged by us as part of the job, and the building regulations page sets out the rules by nation.
What's included?
- Mineral-finished cap sheet, upstands, outlets and edge trims
- Deck inspection with replacement of damaged boards
- Two- or three-layer reinforced bitumen membrane with staggered laps
- Strip-off of the existing roof covering and removal of waste
Building regulations in England
Replacing more than half of a flat roof over a heated room usually counts as renovating a thermal element, so the roof is insulated to around 0.16 W/m²K where that's technically and economically feasible, and the work is notified to building control: the council or a registered building control approver, unless a registered competent person self-certifies it. A roof on a new extension is built to 0.15 W/m²K. Patch repairs, and most unheated detached garages, don't trigger the upgrade. Structural changes, or a new covering that adds 15% or more to the roof's weight, also need approval. More on the rules.
Which nearby areas do we also cover?
Torch-on felt roofing in Lofthouse: questions
Do you cover Lofthouse?
Yes. Lofthouse is part of our West Yorkshire coverage, including postcode districts WF3. Surveys and roofs are carried out by vetted roofing teams working under S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd.
Who checks building regulations for a flat roof in Lofthouse?
Where the work needs approval it goes to Wakefield Council building control, or a registered building control approver. We tell you at the survey whether your job needs it and deal with the paperwork as part of the quote.
How much does a torch-on felt roof cost in Lofthouse?
£1,450–£2,500 for a typical 18 m² garage roof in torch-on felt, at Yorkshire and the Humber guide rates including VAT. The fixed price comes after a free survey for new and replacement roofs.
Is torch-on felt better than the old felt roofs?
Yes, considerably. Modern torch-on membranes are polymer-modified and polyester-reinforced, laid in bonded layers, and typically last much longer than the older felt systems they replace.
Why does my felt roof have blisters?
Blisters usually form when moisture or air trapped beneath the felt expands in the sun. A few small, intact blisters may be monitored, but widespread or split blisters point to a repair or replacement.