Flat roofers in Essex
Flat roofing in Essex.
Flat roofs on Essex garages, extensions and dormers mostly fail for one reason: water that doesn’t drain. We strip back the old covering, check the deck and lay a new multi-layer torch-on felt system with proper falls. If your roof only needs a repair, we’ll tell you that first.
- Torch-onmulti-layer felt systems
- Deckschecked and replaced where needed
- Writtenclear prices with photos
Why standing water matters
A flat roof isn’t truly flat. It needs a fall, and when the deck dips or the fall is too shallow, water sits on the felt and gets into any weak point. Those ponds also leave silt behind and speed up surface wear.
- Puddles still there days after rain
- Silt rings marking where water sits
- Dips and soft spots in the deck
- Leaks showing up away from the ponding
How we lay a new felt roof
The old covering comes off so we can see the deck, and any boards that have softened are replaced. Insulation can go in at this stage where it suits the job, and the falls are set so water runs to the gutter. The new multi-layer felt is then torched down, with edge trims, drips and upstands finished to shed water.
- Old covering stripped back to the deck
- New decking where boards have failed
- Falls set before the felt goes down
- Edge trims, drips and upstands finished properly
Repair or replace in Essex
Where the deck is sound and damage is local, flat roof repairs can buy useful life. If the felt is blistered across the roof or the deck has softened, a new covering is the sensible step. Garages in Basildon and Harlow, extensions in Brentwood and Billericay and dormers across Chelmsford and Loughton all get the same honest assessment.
- Splits and small blisters: repair
- Failed joint or upstand: reseal
- Soft deck or widespread blisters: replace
- Repeated ponding: replace and correct the falls
How the job works
- 1Check the falls and deckWe look at where water is sitting and test the roof for soft areas.
- 2Confirm repair or new roofPhotos and a written price explain which is right and why.
- 3Strip and prepareFor a new roof, the old layers come off, and the deck and any insulation are prepared.
- 4Torch on the layersFelt layers are laid in turn, then edges and upstands finished so water runs off.
Why choose us in Essex
- Honest repair or replace advice, with photos of the deck and felt.
- A clear written price for your Essex flat roof before any stripping begins.
- Free, no-obligation quotes for garages, extensions and dormers.
Common questions
Do you fit GRP or rubber flat roofs?
No. We work with multi-layer torch-on felt, so that is what we’d quote you for. It suits garages, extensions, dormers and bay windows.
Is a puddle on my flat roof always a problem?
A small amount that dries soon after rain is rarely urgent. Water that stays for days shows the fall isn’t working, and that is worth looking at before it finds a weak point.
Can you lay new felt over my old flat roof?
We prefer to strip back to the deck, because laying over the top hides any soft or rotten boards. Our quote will explain what we’d do for your roof.
Can insulation be added when my flat roof is replaced?
Yes. New decking and insulation can be part of the job, and replacing the covering is the natural time to do it. We’ll include it in the written price if it suits the roof.
Ready for a free, no-obligation quote?
Speak to our team today. London, Essex, Kent, Sussex and the Cotswolds.