Flat Roofs in Calverton: Garages, Porches and Extensions
Not everything on a Calverton bungalow is pitched. Flat sections are common over porches, attached garages, side additions and rear extensions, and they age at a different rate from the main roof. A tiled roof may be sound while the flat roof next to it is letting water into the building.
We are based in Beckingham and install, recover and repair flat roofs across Calverton and the surrounding area. Which material suits depends on the shape and use of the roof, the condition of the deck and how well it drains. We also look at where the flat roof joins the house, as that junction is where many leaks start.
EPDM, felt and GRP compared
EPDM rubber membranes are flexible and can suit garage and extension roofs well. Felt has been a standard flat roofing material for a long time, and GRP fibreglass gives a seamless surface on roofs where it is appropriate. Where a roof is only slightly out of level, adding falls or tapered insulation at the time of recovering can reduce ponding.
All three depend on the detailing at the edges, upstands and outlets, and a roof that ponds or has loose trims will fail at those points first.
- EPDM roofing and EPDM repairs
- Felt roofing, new and repaired
- GRP fibreglass roofing
- Garage and extension roofs, new or replacement
- Flashings, perimeter trims and outlets
Deciding between patching and recovering
A single puncture or open seam may be a reasonable repair. Widespread blisters, ponding, a soft deck or cracks across the covering suggest it is time to recover the roof, which is more straightforward before the timber below deteriorates. Flat roof work may need building regulations approval, so check with your local council.
Call or WhatsApp Evans Roofing with photos of the flat roof, its edges and any damp inside, and we will say whether repair or replacement looks sensible before quoting.
Flat Roofing and EPDM: examples
Illustrative images of the systems and repairs involved. See the full gallery.
Flat Roofing and EPDM in Calverton: common questions
My porch roof leaks only in heavy rain. Is that a flat roof fault?
It could be a failed seam, a lifted edge or a blocked outlet, any of which only shows when a lot of water arrives at once. We check the covering, the edges and the drainage together.
Can a flat garage roof be replaced without affecting the pitched roof?
Usually yes, though the junction where the two meet needs careful flashing. We look at that area closely so water does not find a way in behind the new covering. Tell us what the garage is used for, since that can affect how much we prioritise a dry interior.
Flat Roofing and EPDM quote in Calverton
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