Larke's Roofs — East Anglia roofing experts
North Norfolk District Council · NR27

Flat roof replacement across Cromer

Cromer sits about 23 miles from Norwich, reached off the A149, and that position shapes the flat roofing & epdm we do here. Most of our the NR27 postcode district jobs involve Victorian terraces and large slated hotel roofs, so we plan access, scaffold and materials around that before quoting.

County
Norfolk
Postcode
NR27
Access
A149
From Norwich
~23 miles
work in progress: ePDM flat roof with new edge trims on a Victorian terrace in Cromer (NR27) off the A149 — flat roofing & epdm by Larke's Roofs
site photograph of roofer tracing a leak after storm damage on a Victorian terrace in Cromer (NR27) off the A149 — flat roofing & epdm by Larke's Roofs

Specification and scope in Cromer

EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and felt flat roofs for extensions, garages, dormers and outbuildings, with proper falls, trims and outlets.

  • EPDM rubber roofs
  • GRP fibreglass roofs
  • Torch-on felt systems
  • Extensions, garages and dormers
Full flat roofing & epdm details

Standards, insurance and guarantees

  • Fully insured

    We carry insurance for the work we take on, and can confirm cover before we start.

  • Local knowledge

    North Norfolk District Council area work, the NR27 postcode district — we know the building types and what tends to fail on them.

  • Domestic and commercial

    From a single slipped tile to seafront hotels, quoted on the same basis.

Why coastal roofs fail

Victorian terraces, seafront properties and salt-laden winds.

  • Corroded fixings and flashings

    Nails, clips and thin flashings degrade faster in the marine air around NR27, so we specify stainless or non-ferrous where they will be exposed.

  • Wind-lifted ridges and verges

    Salt-laden gusts off the coast work at bedding mortar first. On Cromer roofs we usually recommend dry-fix ridge and verge systems when re-covering.

  • Split and blistered felt

    Old bitumen felt splits at movement joints and blisters where trapped moisture expands. Overlaying rarely fixes either.

  • Domestic and commercial in one visit

    We quote homes and small commercial premises on the same terms — inspection first, written specification second.

Where else we work from Cromer

Most weeks we are somewhere between Cromer and Sheringham, which is why a free inspection here does not need to wait for a run of work to build up. Flat Roofing & EPDM enquiries here are handled the same way. Postcodes covered locally: NR27.

Frequently working in and around seafront hotels, Church Street shops.

How a Cromer job runs

  1. Deck inspection

    We lift a section to see the deck; nothing is laid over boards that are soft or damp.

  2. Falls and detailing set out

    Firrings, outlet positions and upstand heights are agreed before the membrane arrives.

  3. Membrane installation

    EPDM, GRP or felt installed with trims and upstands dressed properly at every edge.

  4. Water test and handover

    Outlets checked under flow, edges walked, and the finished roof handed over with the system details.

Get a free Cromer roof inspection

No charge, no obligation, and a written quote afterwards.

Serving Cromer and nearby areas

Questions we get asked in Cromer

Why does water sit on our flat roof after rain?
Insufficient fall, a sagging deck or a blocked outlet. On Cromer extensions it's usually falls that were never set properly. We reset falls with firrings rather than lay new membrane over the same puddle.
Is the roof walkable?
GRP takes foot traffic and suits balconies and terraces. EPDM is fine for maintenance access but isn't intended as a walking surface — if you need a usable deck, say so and we'll specify accordingly.
Do you insulate at the same time?
We can build a warm deck with insulation above the structure, which usually makes sense if the roof is coming off anyway and the room below is cold or prone to condensation.
Can you work on commercial premises around seafront hotels?
Yes — shops, offices, workshops, agricultural and industrial units. Work is scheduled so trading and site access carry on where possible, and larger roofs are quoted with a planned maintenance option if that's more useful than a one-off repair.
How soon can someone look at a leak in NR27?
Call 07437 005301 and we'll arrange an inspection. We advertise a 24/7 emergency call-out for active leaks and storm damage, and we'll tell you on the phone what's realistic rather than promise a fixed time.

Where to go from here

EPDM for most extensions and garages, GRP where the surface gets walked on, felt where the roof is large or awkward — set out with the trade-offs at the free inspection. Neighbours in Sheringham and Mundesley get the same service, and the written quote is yours to keep and compare.

Get a free Cromer roof inspection

No charge, no obligation, and a written quote afterwards.

Serving Cromer and nearby areas