Flat Roofing in London
Flat roofs turn up on rear extensions, dormers and garages across London, although they usually sit next to a main pitched roof in Welsh slate or clay tile. When felt blisters or water pools after rain, the job is different. It has nothing to do with the pitched roof above it.
We match you with a local roofer who fits and mends EPDM, GRP and felt, since flat roof work is a different trade from pitched-roof work. See our roofing services in London, or read the national guide to flat roofing for how the options compare.
Flat roofing in London covers the EPDM, GRP and felt roofs common on rear extensions and dormers, since these hold up well against ponding and wind-driven rain.
Roofing in London — what local roofers know
London's dense terraced streets, from Tower Hamlets to Wandsworth, are full of rear-extension flat roofs added long after the original pitched roof went up. These newer flat sections fail on their own timeline, since ponding water and failed upstands are common on kitchen extensions and loft dormers.
Storm Eunice and Storm Ciarán both put extra strain on these junctions, since wind-driven rain finds any weak upstand fast. The flat section often sits next to guttering that needs attention too. See our guttering and fascias in London page for that.
- Welsh slate and clay tile roofs on older terraces, since a repair needs to match stone or tile rather than swap in something cheaper.
- Wind damage from named storms (Storm Eunice, Storm Ciarán) that loosens tiles, ridges and flashings across the capital.
- Older housing with pitched roofs prone to slipped tiles, worn valleys and perished underlay.
How it works in London
- 1 Tell us once. Describe the job and your postcode. It takes under two minutes and there's no phone call to sit through.
- 2 We match you locally. We pass your request to a roofer in our network who covers WC2N/SW1A and works on your roof type.
- 3 You get a proper quote. The roofer surveys the roof and quotes in writing before any work begins. You choose whether to go ahead.
Flat Roofing costs in London
Every job is quoted after a proper look at the roof. Access, materials and condition all change the price, so beware of anyone quoting a fixed figure over the phone. See the Flat Roofing FAQs below for typical prices, or read our roofing costs guide for full UK price ranges. Request quotes to get real numbers for your roof in London.
Looking for flat roofing outside London? Read about flat roofing nationwide, or see all roofing services in London.