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.

Why does water sit on our flat roof after rain?

Insufficient fall, a sagging deck or a blocked outlet. On Kessingland extensions it's usually falls that were never set properly. We reset falls with firrings rather than lay new membrane over the same puddle.

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.

What does a flat roofing & epdm quote in Kessingland cost?

The inspection and the written quotation are free. The job price depends on the covering, the roof size, access and what we find under it — which is exactly why we won't price it over the phone.

Does the coastal weather change what you'd specify?

Yes. Near the coast we lean towards stainless or non-ferrous fixings, dry-fix ridge and verge systems and heavier flashing details, because salt and wind shorten the life of standard mortar-bedded work.

East Suffolk Council · NR33

Flat roofing in Kessingland

Roofs in Kessingland are dominated by bungalows and chalets. Each behaves differently once it starts to fail, which is why our flat roofing & epdm here starts with an inspection rather than a price over the phone. East Suffolk Council covers the area, and we work across the NR33 postcode district.

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County: Suffolk
Postcode: NR33
Access: A12
From Lowestoft: ~5 miles

Our working method

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.

finished commercial roof works on a unit at holiday parks, Kessingland off the A12 — flat roofing & epdm by Larke's Roofs

What flat roofing & epdm involves in Kessingland

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

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Typical jobs on bungalows

Bungalows and coastal chalets.

Split and blistered felt
Old bitumen felt splits at movement joints and blisters where trapped moisture expands. Overlaying rarely fixes either.
Holiday lets and seasonal timing
Lets and chalets are usually best worked on out of season; we plan dates around bookings.
Corroded fixings and flashings
Nails, clips and thin flashings degrade faster in the marine air around NR33, so we specify stainless or non-ferrous where they will be exposed.
Salt-scoured render and verges
Exposed gable verges weather quickly on the lanes towards Lowestoft side, so bargeboards and verge details are inspected alongside the covering.

Practical answers before you book

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.
Why does water sit on our flat roof after rain?: Insufficient fall, a sagging deck or a blocked outlet. On Kessingland extensions it's usually falls that were never set properly. We reset falls with firrings rather than lay new membrane over the same puddle.
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.
What does a flat roofing & epdm quote in Kessingland cost?: The inspection and the written quotation are free. The job price depends on the covering, the roof size, access and what we find under it — which is exactly why we won't price it over the phone.
Does the coastal weather change what you'd specify?: Yes. Near the coast we lean towards stainless or non-ferrous fixings, dry-fix ridge and verge systems and heavier flashing details, because salt and wind shorten the life of standard mortar-bedded work.

Coverings suited to Kessingland

Falls and firrings: Firring pieces set the fall so water leaves the roof rather than sitting on it.
Warm-deck insulation build-ups: Insulation above the deck keeps the structure warm and reduces condensation risk compared with old cold-deck details.
Torch-on felt systems: Multi-layer bitumen for larger or awkward flats where a robust, easily repairable finish is the practical choice.
GRP fibreglass: Laid in situ over a ply deck for balconies and anything walked on, finished with a hard topcoat.

Areas we cover near Kessingland

Coverage from here reaches Lowestoft, Southwold, Beccles and Gorleston — ask if you are on the edge of it and we will tell you straight. Flat Roofing & EPDM enquiries here are handled the same way. Journey time from our Costessey yard is about 8 minutes on a normal day.

Frequently working in and around holiday parks, coastal attractions.

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Next steps in Kessingland

Flat roofs fail at the edges and under standing water. Get the falls, upstands and outlets right on your Kessingland extension and the membrane choice becomes the easy part. NR33 addresses are quoted on the same terms as anywhere else in East Suffolk Council.

Thinking about flat roofing & epdm in Kessingland?

Tell us what you're seeing and we'll come and look before anyone talks about price.

07437 005301 Send us the details