Flat Roof Replacement and Leak Repair in Ollerton
Look around Ollerton and you will see how many houses have a flat-roofed extension sitting alongside tiled or slate roofs. Kitchen additions, utility rooms, garages and conservatory-style rooms often use flat roofing, and the covering on them wears out faster than the main roof does. They are often built later than the house, by different people, with details that were never ideal.
Evans Roofing installs and repairs flat roofs in Ollerton, Warsop, Southwell and the villages round about. We work with EPDM rubber, felt and GRP fibreglass, and recommend whichever suits the structure. A shallow garage roof, a wide extension and a small porch rarely need the same treatment.
Why flat roofs fail where they do
Most flat roof leaks start at details: edges, joints, outlets, and the line where the roof meets a house wall. Over time, felt can crack and blister, seams can open, and punctures can appear where someone has walked on the roof or a branch has fallen.
EPDM rubber is a flexible membrane for suitable roofs, and repairs involve checking punctures, seams, edges and penetrations. GRP forms a continuous finish, while felt is available in traditional systems and repairs using methods suited to the product.
- EPDM rubber roofing and repairs
- Felt roofing and repairs
- GRP fibreglass roofing
- Garage and extension roofs
- Flashings, edges and drainage
Garages and building regulations
Some older garages have cement-sheet roofs that may contain asbestos. These should be identified before any work starts, so tell us the age of the building when you call. That keeps everyone safe and avoids disturbing material that needs specialist handling.
Replacing or building a flat roof may need building regulations approval, so check with your local council. Send photos by WhatsApp or call, and we can discuss options and quote. Measurements or a sketch of the roof help, but are not essential.
Flat Roofing and EPDM: examples
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Flat Roofing and EPDM near Ollerton
Flat Roofing and EPDM in Ollerton: common questions
Can I walk on my flat roof?
Occasional light foot traffic for maintenance is usually fine on many systems, but regular use can damage the surface. If you want to use a roof as a terrace, tell us so that it can be designed for that. A roof meant for walking on needs a suitable surface and edge details.
My flat roof is only a few years old and leaks. Why?
A young roof that leaks often has a problem with a detail, such as an edge, a joint or a rooflight surround, rather than the whole membrane. Those problems can usually be traced and repaired. A close look at the perimeter is the first step.
Flat Roofing and EPDM quote in Ollerton
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