Flat Roof Repairs and Replacement in Kimberley
Many Kimberley homes have a flat roof somewhere on the property: a garage next to a semi, a porch over the front door, or a kitchen extension at the back of a terrace. These small roofs do a lot of work, and they usually come to attention only when a ceiling stain appears.
Evans Roofing Services, from Beckingham, handles new flat roofs, recovering and repairs across the town. Whether the existing covering is felt, EPDM or fibreglass, the first step is working out where the water is getting in. The work covers garages, extensions, porches and similar structures, new or replacement.
EPDM, felt or GRP
EPDM is a synthetic rubber sheet that can often cover a roof in one piece, which keeps joints to a minimum. Felt remains in widespread use and is repaired in ways suited to the product, and GRP is a fibreglass finish that forms a continuous surface on suitable roofs.
Which suits a particular garage or extension depends on its size, shape, deck condition and how water leaves the roof. Older garages with cement-sheet roofing can contain asbestos, so if yours looks like that, mention it so it is identified before any work.
- EPDM roofing and repairs to punctures, seams and edges
- Felt roofing renewal and repair
- GRP fibreglass roofing
- Flashings, upstands and perimeter trims
- Outlets, falls and drainage
Why flat roofs fail early
Standing water, split joints and blocked outlets are the common causes. Small ponds that dry slowly strain the covering, and if left, the timber deck beneath can begin to rot. Frost, sun and standing water all work on the membrane over time, and edges where the covering turns up against a wall are especially exposed.
If you have a flat roof on a garage or extension, call or WhatsApp with a photo and we can talk through whether it needs a repair or a new covering. Building regulations approval may apply to flat roof work, so check with your local council.
Flat Roofing and EPDM: examples
Illustrative images of the systems and repairs involved. See the full gallery.
Flat Roofing and EPDM near Kimberley
Flat Roofing and EPDM in Kimberley: common questions
Is EPDM suitable for a small porch roof in Kimberley?
Yes, it is often used for small roofs because a single membrane can cover the whole area with few joints. The edges and the junction with the wall still need careful detailing.
Should I replace the boards under my flat roof?
Only if they are damaged or soft. If water has been getting in for a while the deck may need patching or replacing before the new covering goes on, and that can be checked when the old surface is removed.
Flat Roofing and EPDM quote in Kimberley
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