EPDM and fibreglass flat roofs in Hellesdon
Hellesdon sits about 3 miles from Norwich, reached off the A140, and that position shapes the flat roofing & epdm we do here. Most of our the NR6 postcode district jobs involve interwar and post-war housing and hipped concrete-tile roofs, so we plan access, scaffold and materials around that before quoting.
- County
- Norfolk
- Postcode
- NR6
- Access
- A140
- From Norwich
- ~3 miles
How we approach flat roofing & epdm here
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
Why customers in Hellesdon call us
Written specifications
Every quote states the materials and detailing, so you can see exactly what's included.
No overlaying failed decks
If the boards are wet, we replace them. Laying new membrane over a soft deck is the cheap answer that fails twice.
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.
Common roof problems around Hellesdon
Interwar and post-war housing stock.
Ageing slate and lead
Nail fatigue in original slate and split lead gutters accounts for a large share of leaks on interwar and post-war housing.
Shared valleys and party walls
Terraced streets in Hellesdon share valleys and parapets, so a leak often starts next door. We inspect both slopes before quoting.
Ponding water
Flats laid without enough fall hold water for days, which shortens the life of any membrane. Falls and outlet positions get reset, not covered over.
Failed upstands and trims
Most flat-roof leaks start at the edges — upstands, drip trims and the junction with the main wall — not in the middle of the roof.
Get a free Hellesdon roof inspection
No charge, no obligation, and a written quote afterwards.
Our Norfolk service radius
Working out from Hellesdon we regularly cover Drayton, Norwich, Costessey and Horsford — a practical radius rather than a marketing map. Flat Roofing & EPDM enquiries here are handled the same way. Work here falls under Broadland District Council and the NR6 postcode area.
Frequently working in and around Vulcan Road, Drayton Road trade units.
What happens after you call
Deck inspection
We lift a section to see the deck; nothing is laid over boards that are soft or damp.
Falls and detailing set out
Firrings, outlet positions and upstand heights are agreed before the membrane arrives.
Membrane installation
EPDM, GRP or felt installed with trims and upstands dressed properly at every edge.
Water test and handover
Outlets checked under flow, edges walked, and the finished roof handed over with the system details.
Flat Roofing & EPDM FAQs
- 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 overlay the existing felt?
- Only if the deck below is dry and sound, and we'll lift a section to check. Overlaying a soft deck buys a year or two and costs the whole job again.
- How long should a new flat roof last?
- A well-installed EPDM or GRP roof on a sound, correctly falling deck should give decades of service. What kills flat roofs early is ponding water, poor upstands and being laid over a wet deck — all avoidable.
- Does the exposure here change what you'd specify?
- Sometimes. Sheltered streets can run standard details, but shared valleys, restricted scaffold or heavy moss growth all change how we'd approach the work.
- Our roof is interwar and post-war housing — is that a problem?
- No, it's typical for the area. interwar and post-war housing 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.
Getting a quote
We will lift a section of the existing roof before pricing. Laying new EPDM or fibreglass over a wet deck is the cheap answer that costs twice. Neighbours in Drayton and Norwich get the same service, and the written quote is yours to keep and compare.
Get a free Hellesdon roof inspection
No charge, no obligation, and a written quote afterwards.