Larke's Roofs — East Anglia roofing experts
South Norfolk Council · IP22

Business and agricultural roofing in Diss

We are based at Costessey near Norwich and reach Diss via the A140, about 21 miles from Norwich. That matters for commercial & industrial roofing: it decides how quickly we can inspect, how we get materials on site, and how we sequence work on timber-framed period buildings and mere-side housing.

County
Norfolk
Postcode
IP22
Access
A140
From Norwich
~21 miles
work in progress: ePDM flat roof with new edge trims on a timber-framed period building in Diss (IP22) off the A140 — commercial & industrial roofing by Larke's Roofs
site photograph of re-tiled pitched roof on a timber-framed period building in Diss (IP22) off the A140 — commercial & industrial roofing by Larke's Roofs

Specification and scope in Diss

Roofing for shops, offices, farm buildings, workshops and industrial units — flat roof systems, sheeting, gutter lining and planned repairs.

  • Commercial flat roof systems
  • Industrial and agricultural units
  • Gutter and rainwater works
  • Planned and reactive repairs
Full commercial & industrial roofing details

How a Diss job runs

  1. Site survey and risk assessment

    Access, fragile surfaces and working-at-height arrangements assessed for the premises around Diss business park.

  2. Report with photographs

    You get a written condition report you can put in front of a landlord, insurer or board.

  3. Phased works

    Larger roofs split into phases so the building keeps operating while work proceeds.

  4. Maintenance plan

    An optional inspection cycle afterwards so the next problem is found in a survey rather than a downpour.

Where else we work from Diss

The IP22 postcode district plus Long Stratton, Harleston, Eye and Attleborough are all inside our normal Norfolk working area. Commercial & Industrial Roofing enquiries here are handled the same way. Postcodes covered locally: IP22.

Frequently working in and around Diss business park, Park Road units.

Materials and systems we use

Roof-light replacement
Brittle GRP roof-lights swapped for new units — a leak fix and a safety improvement in one.
Insulated panel repairs
Composite panel roofs repaired at laps, fixings and penetrations rather than wholesale replacement where possible.
Gutter lining and refurbishment
Lining an internal gutter is often far cheaper than replacing it and stops water entering the building.
Single-ply and built-up membranes
Large-area systems for flat commercial decks, mechanically fixed or adhered to suit the substrate.

Questions we get asked in Diss

Can you work while the building stays open?
Usually yes. Works are phased and access planned so trading, deliveries and staff movement continue, including on sites around Diss business park.
Do you provide reports for landlords or insurers?
Yes — a written condition report with photographs, which is what most managing agents and insurers want to see before releasing funds.
Is a gutter lining cheaper than replacement?
Almost always, and on large-span roofs it's frequently the fix that stops the leak. We price both so the comparison is yours to make.
Our roof is timber-framed period buildings — is that a problem?
No, it's typical for the area. timber-framed period buildings is one of the most common types we work on locally, and we'll match materials where any of the existing covering is being retained.
How soon can someone look at a leak in IP22?
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.

Covering Diss and Norwich

About 21 miles apart — both are normal working areas for us. Free inspection either way.

Serving Diss and nearby areas

Standards, insurance and guarantees

  • Independent, Costessey based

    We're an independent firm at 41 The Street, Costessey, working out to Diss ourselves rather than passing you to a national call centre.

  • Work around your operation

    Access, deliveries and trading hours planned in — including on sites around Diss business park.

  • Emergency call-out

    We advertise a 24/7 emergency call-out for leaks and storm damage — call and we'll tell you honestly when we can be there.

Where to go from here

Phased works, planned access and trading hours respected. That is usually what separates a workable commercial roof programme from a disruptive one. Neighbours in Long Stratton and Harleston get the same service, and the written quote is yours to keep and compare.

Covering Diss and Norwich

About 21 miles apart — both are normal working areas for us. Free inspection either way.

Serving Diss and nearby areas