Larke's Roofs — East Anglia roofing experts
Broadland District Council · NR10

Flat roof replacement across Reepham

We are based at Costessey near Norwich and reach Reepham via the B1145, about 12 miles from Norwich. That matters for flat roofing & epdm: it decides how quickly we can inspect, how we get materials on site, and how we sequence work on period market-square buildings and farmhouses and barns. Jobs here are often within sight of Reepham Market Place, so we allow for the narrow approaches and parking that comes with it.

County
Norfolk
Postcode
NR10
Access
B1145
From Norwich
~12 miles
work in progress: commercial roof works on a unit at market-square businesses, Reepham off the B1145 — flat roofing & epdm by Larke's Roofs
site photograph of ePDM flat roof with new edge trims on a period market-square building in Reepham (NR10) off the B1145 — flat roofing & epdm by Larke's Roofs

Specification and scope in Reepham

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

How a Reepham 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.

Where else we work from Reepham

Most weeks we are somewhere between Reepham and Aylsham, 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: NR10.

Frequently working in and around market-square businesses, surrounding farm estates.

Materials and systems we use

Torch-on felt systems
Multi-layer bitumen for larger or awkward flats where a robust, easily repairable finish is the practical choice.
Trims, upstands and outlets
Edge trims, correctly formed upstands and adequate outlets — where nearly all flat roof failures actually begin.
GRP fibreglass
Laid in situ over a ply deck for balconies and anything walked on, finished with a hard topcoat.
EPDM rubber membrane
One-piece rubber for extensions, dormers and garages — no field seams, and it copes well with movement.

Questions we get asked in Reepham

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.
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.
Why does water sit on our flat roof after rain?
Insufficient fall, a sagging deck or a blocked outlet. On Reepham extensions it's usually falls that were never set properly. We reset falls with firrings rather than lay new membrane over the same puddle.
Will you patch it, or push a full new roof?
Whichever is honest. If a repair will genuinely hold, that's what we quote. If the felt and battens underneath have gone, patching just moves the leak, and we'll show you why on the inspection.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Yes. Scaffold is struck, waste removed and gutters cleared before we invoice.

Covering Reepham and Norwich

About 12 miles apart — both are normal working areas for us. Free inspection either way.

Serving Reepham and nearby areas

Standards, insurance and guarantees

  • 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.

  • Local knowledge

    Broadland District Council area work, the NR10 postcode district — we know the building types and what tends to fail on them.

Where to go from here

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. Whether you are up by Reepham Market Place or over towards the Marriott's Way trail, the inspection is free and the quote is written.

Covering Reepham and Norwich

About 12 miles apart — both are normal working areas for us. Free inspection either way.

Serving Reepham and nearby areas