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Flat Roofing

Flat Roofing

We install and repair flat roofs across Ely using modern GRP fibreglass, EPDM rubber, and felt systems. Flat roofs on extensions, garages, and outbuildings are one of our most regular jobs, and we understand the drainage challenges specific to Fenland properties. All flat roof work comes with a manufacturer-backed guarantee.

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Flat Roofing in your area

Flat roofing covers a wide range of properties and structures — house extensions, bay windows, garages, outbuildings, and commercial units. In Ely and across the Fens, flat roofs face particular challenges: the area's relatively high rainfall combined with very flat terrain means standing water and drainage failure are common causes of early roof breakdown. We install and repair flat roofs using GRP fibreglass, EPDM rubber membrane, and torch-on felt systems, choosing the right material for each application.

GRP fibreglass is our most-recommended system for new flat roofs on extensions. It's seamless, extremely durable, and when installed correctly typically lasts 25 years or more with very little maintenance. EPDM rubber is well-suited to larger or more complex roof areas where movement in the deck is a concern. Traditional torch-on felt remains a practical option for garages and outbuildings where budget is the primary consideration. For all systems, correct falls and drainage are as important as the membrane itself — a flat roof that doesn't shed water promptly will fail early regardless of the material.

Old felt roofs that are bubbling, cracking, or pooling water shouldn't be patched repeatedly — each patch is another potential leak waiting to happen. We'll assess whether a repair is viable or whether a full overlay or strip and replacement is the right call, and we'll be straight with you about it.

We strip the old covering, inspect and repair the decking where needed, install the new system, and make good any upstands and abutments. Most flat roof replacements on an average extension take one to two days. Flat roofs in Ely typically cost £70–£120 per square metre for GRP fibreglass installation, depending on access and detailing. Call us for a free flat roof survey and written quote.

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A new roof on a standard three-bedroom semi-detached house in Ely typically costs between £5,500 and £12,000, depending on the size, pitch, and materials chosen. Slate roofs cost more than concrete tile, and steeper pitches take longer to work on safely. We provide a fixed written quote after a free site survey so there are no surprises.
If tiles are crumbling or breaking in large numbers, if you've had repeated leaks in different areas, or if the roof is more than 40–50 years old with no significant work done, replacement is usually more cost-effective than ongoing repairs. We'll give you an honest assessment during a free survey — if repairs are genuinely the better option, we'll say so.
Minor repairs such as replacing a few broken tiles typically cost between £150 and £350. Chimney repointing and reflashing usually runs between £800 and £1,200. More involved repairs involving valley replacement or significant areas of re-tiling will cost more, and we'll quote accurately after a free inspection. We never quote blind without seeing the roof first.
GRP fibreglass flat roof installation in Ely typically costs between £70 and £120 per square metre, including stripping the old covering, preparing the deck, and fitting the new system. A typical single-storey extension roof of around 20–25 square metres would therefore cost in the region of £1,500 to £3,000. EPDM and felt systems are generally at the lower end of that range. We provide a fixed written quote after measuring up on site.
For a standard three-bedroom semi-detached property in Ely, fascia, soffit and guttering replacement typically costs between £900 and £2,200. The price depends on the number of elevations, the length of guttering runs, and whether any rafter feet need treating or replacing. We provide a fixed written quote after visiting the property, so there are no surprises.
A straightforward lead flashing repair — for example, re-fixing and repointing a chimney apron or step flashing — typically costs between £150 and £350 in Ely. A full lead replacement around a chimney stack, including both the apron and soakers or step flashings, usually runs between £400 and £900. We'll give you a fixed price after inspecting the detail.
A chimney rebuild from roof level on a standard Ely semi-detached or terraced house typically costs between £1,500 and £3,500. The main variables are the height of the stack, how many courses need to come down before you reach stable masonry, and whether reclaimed matching bricks are needed. The price includes scaffolding, new flashings and a replacement pot and flaunching.
Chimney take-down in Ely typically costs between £800 and £2,000 for a standard residential stack. The price depends on the height of the stack, how many courses need to come down, the type of roof covering being made good, and how accessible the chimney is for scaffold. We provide a fixed written quote after visiting the property.
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