Flat Roofs in Oldham

If the felt is generally sound and the leak is from one split or a lifted edge, a patch repair can work. If the felt is cracked and blistered all over, patching just moves the leak elsewhere. We'll tell you honestly which situation you're in.

Yes. EPDM stays flexible in low temperatures, so it copes well with frost and temperature swings. On exposed Oldham roofs, the key is fixing the edges and trims securely so wind can't get underneath. We use proper trims and adhesives at the perimeter and around any outlets, which is where most wind damage starts.

Possibly, but dormer leaks often come from the cheeks or the flashing where the dormer meets the main roof, not the flat top itself. We inspect all of it so we fix the right thing first time. Leaking cheeks can often be repaired without touching the flat roof, which keeps the cost down.

Occasional access for maintenance is fine on most flat roofs. If you want to use it regularly, GRP is generally more robust. Using a flat roof as a balcony or terrace may need planning permission and building regulations approval, so check with Oldham Council.

A typical garage or single-storey extension roof is usually completed in a day or two, weather permitting. Larger roofs, or ones with lots of rotten decking, take longer. We'll give you a realistic timescale in the quote. Most flat roof systems need dry weather to fit, so we may adjust the start date around rain.