Flat roofs we install
Flat roofs turn up on all sorts of buildings around Taunton. The most common jobs we see are:
- Extensions — kitchen and living-room extensions where a flat roof keeps the line low under first-floor windows.
- Garages — detached and attached garages, often still on their original felt.
- Dormers — small but awkward roofs where good edge detailing matters.
- Porches, bays and outbuildings, plus flat roofs on commercial premises.
Whatever the building, the aim is the same: a roof that sheds water properly, doesn't pond, and is finished neatly at every edge.
EPDM, GRP and felt: which suits your roof
EPDM rubber
EPDM is a synthetic rubber membrane, usually laid as one sheet so there are few or no joins across the main area. It's flexible, handles hot and cold weather well and is a popular choice for extensions and garages. It's also quick to install, which keeps disruption down.
GRP fibreglass
GRP is laid wet and cures into a hard, seamless shell. It's well suited to roofs that get foot traffic, awkward shapes, or where you want a smooth, crisp finish. Weather on the day matters with GRP, so we plan around a dry spell.
Felt
Modern torch-on and built-up felt systems are a long way from the thin sheets of the past. Felt remains a sensible option on some roofs, particularly where it matches surrounding work or suits the budget.
We don't push one system over another. We'll look at the size of the roof, how it's used, the falls and the surrounding details, and then recommend what fits.
Repair or replace?
Not every leaking flat roof needs replacing. A single split, a lifted edge trim or a blocked outlet can usually be fixed with a targeted flat roof repair. Signs that the whole covering has had its day include:
- Water pooling in the same places after every downpour.
- Blisters, cracks or crazing spread across the surface.
- A spongy or uneven feel underfoot, pointing to a damp deck.
- Repeated leaks in different spots inside the room below.
- Patches on top of patches from previous repairs.
We'll give you honest advice on which camp your roof falls into. If a repair will do the job, that's what we'll quote for.
The process from strip-off to finish
A replacement starts by stripping the old covering back to the deck. We check the boards and replace any that are damp or soft, then make sure the roof has enough fall to shed water. Depending on the system, the new membrane or GRP laminate goes on next, followed by upstands where the roof meets a wall.
The final stage is the detailing: edge trims, drip trims and outlets. This is where cheap flat roofs often fail, so we take our time over it. Where the roof drains into a gutter, we'll check that's in good order too — if it isn't, our guttering and fascias service can sort it in the same visit. We finish with a full clear-up.
Before work starts
On the site visit we'll measure up, check the falls, look at how the roof meets the house wall and note where water drains to. If there's a skylight, a soil pipe or a vent coming through the roof, we'll plan how to seal around it. For extensions with rooms underneath, we'll also talk through timings so the room is exposed for as short a time as possible, and we'll keep the roof covered overnight if the job runs to more than a day.
Get a free written quote
We cover domestic and commercial flat roofs across Somerset and Devon, within about 50 miles of our Taunton base. Call 07399 680142 or use our contact form. A couple of photos of the roof and a rough size help us get started.