Repairs
If the problem is in one place on an otherwise sound roof, we fix that place. No need to redo the lot.
Roofers in Hayes & West London
Flat roofing and flat roof repairs in Hayes
Nearly every street in West London has a flat roof on the back: kitchen extensions, garages, porches, dormers. When they leak, it is almost always at the edges, where the roof meets a wall, or because the water has nowhere to go.
Worth a look if you notice
Signs your flat roof needs repairing
A bit of water after a downpour is normal. Puddles that are still there two days later are not.
- Damp patches on the ceiling under the flat roof
- Bubbles, splits or open seams in the felt
- Puddles that sit for days
- Trims coming loose at the edge
- An outlet that is blocked or in the wrong place
- Cracks where the flat roof meets the house wall
What the job involves
Flat roof repair, replacement, edges and outlets
Before we price anything, we check the deck underneath, which way it falls and where the water is supposed to end up.
Replacement
New deck where needed, the right falls, and a covering that suits the roof: GRP fibreglass, felt or rubber.
Edges and outlets
Upstands run up behind a proper flashing, trims fixed down, outlets set where the water actually goes.
How we go about it
GRP, felt or EPDM? We choose after seeing the roof
A good material on a badly built roof still leaks. If the deck is soft or the roof falls the wrong way, that gets fixed first, whatever covering goes on top.
- We find where the water gets in, not just where it shows
- You get the price in writing before anyone starts
- Every photo on this site is from our own jobs
FAQ
Flat roofing in Hayes: common questions
How much does a flat roof cost?
It depends on the size, the covering, whether the deck needs replacing and how easy the roof is to reach. A small garage roof and a large extension are very different jobs. We measure, check the deck, then give you a written price.
Which flat roof covering is best?
There is no single answer. GRP fibreglass, torch-on felt and EPDM rubber all work well on the right roof. We have a separate page on GRP if you want the detail.
Can a leaking flat roof just be patched?
If the rest of the roof is sound and the leak is in one spot, yes. If it keeps leaking in new places or the deck is soft, a patch will not last.
Why does water sit on my flat roof?
Usually the falls are too shallow, the deck has sagged or the outlet is blocked. We find out which before suggesting anything.
Do you do garage and extension roofs?
Yes, that is most of our flat roof work.
Areas
Flat roofing near you in West London
We are in Hayes, UB3 5EL. The closer you are, the quicker we can get to you. Ring with the postcode and you will get a straight answer.
All areas we cover