EPDM and fibreglass flat roofs in Long Stratton
Exposed field boundaries around Long Stratton put steady pressure on verges, ridges and flashings. If you are looking at flat roofing & epdm in Long Stratton, the practical questions are usually the same: what is actually failing, how much of the roof it affects, and whether it can be repaired or needs replacing. We answer those on site, free of charge. The Long Stratton bypass anchors this part of Long Stratton, and the properties around it are the ones we are called to most.
- County
- Norfolk
- Postcode
- NR15
- Access
- A140
- From Norwich
- ~10 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
Common roof problems around Long Stratton
Village-centre properties and newer housing.
Tired felt and battens
Where the underfelt has perished — common on newer estate housing — patch repairs stop being economic and a strip-and-re-cover is the honest recommendation.
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.
Slipped and cracked tiles
Most Long Stratton call-outs start with a handful of slipped tiles that let water onto the felt below.
Extensions, porches and garages
Small flat roofs on extensions and garages are a large share of local work and are often quoted with the main roof.
Specification options
- EPDM rubber membrane
- One-piece rubber for extensions, dormers and garages — no field seams, and it copes well with movement.
- Torch-on felt systems
- Multi-layer bitumen for larger or awkward flats where a robust, easily repairable finish is the practical choice.
- 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.
Leak now? Call 07437 005301
We advertise a 24/7 emergency call-out across Norfolk for active leaks and storm damage.
Our Norfolk service radius
Working out from Long Stratton we regularly cover Hethersett, Wymondham, Sneath Common and Norwich — a practical radius rather than a marketing map. Flat Roofing & EPDM enquiries here are handled the same way. Work here falls under South Norfolk Council and the NR15 postcode area.
Frequently working in and around A140 roadside businesses, village trade units.
Why customers in Long Stratton call us
Detailing shown before install
Upstands, trims and outlet positions agreed with you before anything is bonded down.
System-appropriate guarantees
Flat roof systems carry manufacturer material guarantees; we tell you which applies rather than implying a blanket one.
Independent, Costessey based
We're an independent firm at 41 The Street, Costessey, working out to Long Stratton ourselves rather than passing you to a national call centre.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Our roof is village-centre cottages — is that a problem?
- No, it's typical for the area. village-centre cottages 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.
- What does a flat roofing & epdm quote in Long Stratton 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.
Getting a quote
If you can see the Long Stratton bypass from your roof, you are well inside our patch: we are there routinely and a visit does not have to wait for a run of other jobs. Neighbours in Hethersett and Wymondham get the same service, and the written quote is yours to keep and compare.
Leak now? Call 07437 005301
We advertise a 24/7 emergency call-out across Norfolk for active leaks and storm damage.