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Very responsive, arrived on time and gave options for roof repair, quoted competitively and completed the work to a high standard leaving no mess. Hard working and honest guy with a crack team.

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Quick, professional and friendly. The team gave me the impression that they are happy to do extra to get the best results. Carl and the team did exactly what they said they would do in the quote in the agreed time.

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Lee and his team worked incredibly hard and communicated well to let us know when they would be doing the work. They were always professional and courteous and often worked on weekends to speed up the work. We are really pleased with the quality of the finish and would thoroughly recommend the company.

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How much does it cost to replace a flat roof?

The investment required for replacing a flat roof can vary widely, influenced by factors like the roof’s size, material choices, and the complexity of the job, with homeowners encountering a range between £2,000 and £8,000. A considerable portion of this cost can be attributed to labour, underscoring the importance of securing multiple estimates to find the best balance of price and quality. Typically, the project duration spans from 3 to 5 days, though this can be affected by the weather and specific project requirements.

Can a flat roof be repaired?

Flat roofs are susceptible to a variety of issues, but many can be effectively addressed with timely repairs. Problems such as minor leaks, debris accumulation, water ponding, wind damage, and deterioration of the top coating are often repairable, extending the roof’s lifespan and functionality. It’s crucial to recognize, however, that all roofs have a service life limit. Persistent or widespread issues may signal that a complete replacement is more economical and effective in the long term.

How do I know if the job has been done well?

A competently completed flat roof project should manifest several key indicators:

  • Effective Drainage: The roof should display no signs of sagging or water pooling, indicating proper slope and drainage system functionality.
  • Waterproof Integrity: The absence of leaks under various weather conditions confirms that the sealing and waterproofing measures are effective.
  • Structural Soundness: There should be no complications with plumbing vents or flashing, components crucial to the roof’s overall performance.

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What is the average lifespan of a flat roof?

Depending on the materials used and maintenance practices, flat roofs can last anywhere from 10 to 25 years. Regular inspections and timely repairs are vital for maximising a flat roof’s lifespan.

How do I know if my flat roof needs replacing?

Key indicators that your flat roof may require replacement include persistent or severe leaking, visible structural sagging, material breakdown, and extensive surface damage. Such symptoms suggest that repair efforts may no longer be cost-effective or sufficient to ensure the building’s protection.

Can I claim my flat roof repair on building insurance?

Eligibility for insurance claims for flat roof repairs depends on your policy’s specifics and the nature of the damage. Generally, accidental or storm-related damage may be covered, while wear and tear from age or neglect might not be. It’s advisable to review your insurance terms closely or consult with your provider for accurate information.

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Law Roofing

Flat Roof - Installation / Repair

My company is based in east lothian , we have over 28 years Roofing experience and believe in giving our customers the best .Im qualified in all aspects of roofing to Slating,tiling,leadworks,guttering, flat roofs, chimney works, stoneworks, harling. We cover small maintenance contracts to full Renewal works. we also rely on building a good reputation. We now offer a cherry picker service. Rope access fully qualified in all building maintenance heights. Tenement maintenance and insurance works also welcome

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Reviewed by ROBERT on 4/2/2025
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JJB Roofing take pride in being trustworthy, efficient & great value. A free consultation and quote will be provided and we have many years experience in the industry and fantastic ratings from our customers. We can also offer finance on all roofing works starting at £500 upto £50000.

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Reviewed by Carl on 18/4/2019

Arrived on time, gave a very reasonable quote, are very honest and completed the job as agreed and in good time.

Hollywood joinery is a friendly company that specialises in cabinets an fitted wardrobes an all other joinery have been in the building trade for over twenty years an have experience in many other aspects of the building trade

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Reviewed by Thomas on 7/8/2024

Perfect job. Quickly done, great communications, reasonable price. Highly recommend.

www.cgtbuild.com We are c g t building services We are a highly skilled, family run business with over 30 years experience in the building and landscaping sector. We pride ourselves in giving 100% customer satisfaction and can guarantee competitive prices against leading organisations, and have a solid team of dedicated and experienced tradesmen, producing quality, skilled craftsmanship, and delivering projects both on time and to budget. Our combined skills mean we can offer a full range of building services from fencing and decking, to extensions and refurbs. as well as having a fully licenced fleet of waste removal vans, offering a fast, and reliable waste clearance service at very competetive prices. so whether youre looking to extend, restore, or refurb, or are in need of a new kitchen fitted, or youre looking to clear out your garage or landscape your garden. Theres only the one team you need. The C G Team

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Reviewed by Simon on 28/9/2025

The team did a great job helping us get new kitchen doors, panels and plinths in. They also helped to get us ready for our new worktops to be measured up and our applicances reinstalled once the new worktop was fitted. They were really helpful and worked around the changing delivery dates from our suppliers

Watertight home improvements Don't move-IMPROVE & ADD VALUE TO YOUR PROPERTY.We specialise in ALLroofing,all types of building &.DPC.work & uPVC roofline.Approved & certificated installers of EPDM Firestone RubberCover roof system.FULLY,INSURED 100 RADIUS

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Reviewed by wendy on 23/11/2022

Fantastic service. Honest and reliable. You get what you pay for. Workmen were lovely too. Definitely recommend this firm.

Banks Roofing Solutions specialises in new natural slate and tiled roofs; new rubber, fibreglass and felt roofs; Velux windows; new facia, soffits and gutters; repairs; inspections and reports, and assessments and consultation after house survey reports. Covering the London area, Banks has been in the building trade for over 22 years, specialising in roofing over 14 years ago. Quality and efficiency are what Banks and his team pride themselves on, ensuring every customer has an excellent experience - whatever the issue that needs addressing. Upselling services you do not need is not our way, we will always provide an honest assessment of the situation and put your needs (and the needs of your building) first. That’s why we’re rated 5-stars on ratedpeople.com. Commissioning any kind of work on your home can be daunting and it’s not always easy to know exactly what you need. Banks Roofing Solutions work with you to carry out an initial assessment to understand the exact nature of what’s needed and then discuss the options with you to find the best solution. All work is completed to timescales that fit around you and we always leave the site tidy so you don’t have to worry about disposing of building materials. We cover: * New natural slate and tiled roofs * New Rubberbond fleece back EPDM roofing systems * Fibreglass roofs * 3 Layer built up torch on felt roofs * Chimney restorations * Lead work * Velux windows * Bespoke flat rooflights * New facia, soffits and gutters * Roof repairs * Roof inspections and reports *Roof assessments and consultation after house survey reports Banks Roofing Solutions always carry out high quality, efficient work on your roofs. Take a look at our services or get in touch for more information.

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Reviewed by Terry on 30/1/2025

Been waiting 3 months for them to fix the leaky guttering and flat roof that they fiitted.They promised to come every week but haven't. They don't let you know thier not coming and each time you contact them they have another excuse

we are a family run company with over 27 years experience, good workmanship and customer satisfaction is our main priority. we are only as good as our last job hence why we rely on recommendations from our customers. We supply full written quotation; photos

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Reviewed by Bill on 26/10/2024

Very thorough inspection of the roof by John revealed further problems not previously identified. His team carried out first class repairs in a very workmanlike way despite difficult weather. Left the site clean and tidy. Throughly recommended

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J MCMAHON LIMITED

Flat Roof - Installation / Repair

Bedfordshire based carpentry and property improvements company . offering carpentry internal and external , as well as having a strong diverse team of different trades operating within the company , all aspects of building work taken on board and a professional job from start to finish .

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Reviewed by Lauren on 3/1/2026

The door fitters were friendly, punctual and professional. We were booked in at short notice which was really appreciated. Would recommend.

I am an experienced builder. i have built my business up through a good reputation. I have 21 years of experience within the building trade with qualifications within all aspects of plastering and rendering. I have a small team of skilled tradesmen, including roofers, carpenters, and plumbers, which enables us to take on a wide variety of jobs and complete them to a high standard.

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Reviewed by Rod on 22/7/2025

Excellent work. They really go the extra mile to make sure the work is done right. Very happy with what they have done for us. I've already recommended them to people and I will 100% use them again.

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Homelands Roofing

Flat Roof - Installation / Repair

I have run Homelands Roofing for about seventeen years now. We offer flat roof replacement' Fascia's/soffits and guttering replacement' Cladding' repointing'repainting etc . We do not charge for quoting jobs and offer a good friendly service that is fully insured

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Reviewed by theresa on 22/5/2024

Responded and visited really quickly and did the job as required shortly afterwards at a very reasonable price.

Astonishing-Roofing A company you can trust

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Reviewed by jenny on 31/3/2025

Arrived before time which was lovely to see. Friendly and professional throughout. Gave a good quote. Look forward to seeing the end job and posting on here .

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Morrison Landscapes

Flat Roof - Installation / Repair

A friendly service you can trust to get the job done ((( liability insured )))

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Reviewed by Darren on 27/7/2025

Couldn't be happier with the work that David and Chris carried out. They completely transformed our garden and gave valuable input into the design as it progressed. They put in some serious hard graft to get the job completed in the timeframe they gave and the price we were quoted is exactly what we paid. They left the place clean and tidy as well. Absolutely would recommend, thanks guys..

Conversion, Extension, Alteration, Renovation, Kitchen, Bathroom, Bedroom, Loft, Garden, Brick laying, Plastering, Tiling, Joinery, Plumbing, Part P Registered Electrician, Repairs, Decorating, Paving, Summer House, Fence, Garden

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Reviewed by Matthew on 2/10/2023

Dont Risk A Fall Give Us A Call

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Reviewed by Zina on 4/6/2024

Jet washing and repointing done to an excellent finish. Osi was polite, efficient and very helpful Nothing was too much trouble. I would definitely recommend him.

Invictus home solutions offers a nationwide service offering insurance backed guarantees on most of our work we are proud members of the CPA (Consumer protection association) & Trustmark. We can help you in your next home improvement- - Firestone rubber roofs/Fibre glass roofs - UPVC windows & doors - Fascias, Soffits & guttering - Rendering & painting & much more. As a company we do not use salespeople we send out an employee to sit down and discuss your needs, Measure up where necessary and workout the quote. We are a Nottingham based company but cover most parts of the UK and have material drop off points in most areas making it very accessible to work where needed. Please feel free to use our service all our quotes are valid for a period of 12 months and you are under no obligation to use us, we employ all our staff even down to our installers so you never get any sub-contractors on site and a free phone number direct to our Nottingham head office for all your customer service needs. We are also applying a COVID safe service from initial quote to the installation process.

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Reviewed by terry on 1/9/2025

It was a pleasure to deal with Invictus. The two operatives Steve and Crew worked extremely hard and were very efficient. I cannot rate this Company highly enough.

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Oliver Deyoung

Flat Roof - Installation / Repair

"with 20+ yrs of experience I pride myself on delivering high quality maintenance projects on time and within budget. Contact me today and see how i can help you to complete your projects as you imagine, regardless of size big or small"

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Reviewed by Jolene on 25/9/2025

Unity roofing..Our company has provided exceptionally high quality roofing and building services to its customers for many years .We also offer a 24 hour emergency call out service 365 days of the year and free estimate's and advice.

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Reviewed by Rita on 3/9/2025

Thank you for taking the time to look at our page. Here at J.Riley roofing we pride ourselves on doing a quality job for a competitive price. We are a small family run company with time served tradesmen and offer a wide range of services.

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Reviewed by Emma on 6/6/2023

James was both professional and friendly and very good at keeping me informed every step of the job, was really pleased with the end finish and would recommend his work to others.

Rankins Roofing & Building are a family established business with over 30 years in the building/roofing industry. We pride ourself on customer satisfaction. All of our engineers are competent and qualified technicians. We offer free no obligations quotes, all works come with guarantees & we are fully insured.

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Reviewed by Nazir on 14/12/2025

We have over 20 years of experience in ground work and landscape gardening and building services and our aim is to put our 20 year experience into your home so you can have a good experience using our service

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Reviewed by Gwen on 16/10/2025

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