Flat roof extensions and garages across Newton Abbot’s post-war estates are a common source of leak calls. Felt flat roofs installed in the 1970s and 80s are now well past their design life. We replace ageing flat roofs across Newton Abbot and TQ12 with long-lasting GRP fibreglass and EPDM rubber systems.
Newton Abbot’s large post-war residential estates have a high proportion of rear extension and garage flat roofs installed in felt in the 1970s and 80s. After 40–50 years, felt systems are typically past repair and require full replacement. We strip, re-deck where necessary, and install GRP or EPDM as the permanent replacement. A correctly installed GRP or EPDM flat roof in TQ12’s rainfall environment will last 25–30 years.
Devon’s annual rainfall makes drainage specification essential on Newton Abbot flat roofs. We size outlets correctly and create adequate falls during installation, rather than relying on membrane quality alone to handle standing water. A flat roof with correct falls in the Teign Valley will outlast a poorly drained flat roof by 10–15 years regardless of the membrane material.
A standard GRP flat roof installation in Newton Abbot follows a clear sequence over one to two days. Day one: existing covering stripped, deck inspected and repaired where necessary, new OSB or plywood laid where deck boards are beyond repair, GRP laminate applied in sections with correct overlap at joins. Day two: topcoat applied and trims dressed. The roof is walkable within 24 hours of topcoat application and fully cured within 48 hours. We clean up completely before leaving and carry out a final inspection with the homeowner present. The 10-year workmanship guarantee certificate is issued on the day the job completes.
We cover Newton Abbot and the surrounding Devon area. Call 01392 759 295 for a free, no-obligation quote or to book an emergency call-out.
“GRP replacement on our Highweek extension. Old felt was leaking every winter. New GRP roof, done in a day. Completely dry since.”
“Garage flat roof in Abbotsbury. Quick survey, clear quote, sorted in half a day. Good value.”
“EPDM on our town centre property extension. Very neatly done. They also corrected a drainage fall issue that the previous installer had got wrong.”
Extension flat roof from £900–£2,500 for GRP. Garage from £650–£1,800. Free survey. Call 01392 759 295.
If it’s over 15–20 years old and has been patched before, full replacement is almost always better value. We survey and advise honestly.
Yes — all TQ12 postcodes. Call 01392 759 295.
Yes. Call 01392 759 295.
Failed felt on rear-extension flat roofs is the most common flat roofing call we receive from Newton Abbot. Post-war and 1960s extension roofs are often on their second felt layer by now and repair is no longer cost-effective.
A standard garage or extension flat roof in Newton Abbot is typically completed in a single day. Larger or more complex roofs may take 2 days. We work efficiently to minimise the time your property is open.
Yes — Totnes, Teignmouth, Paignton and surrounding TQ postcodes within our coverage area. Call 01392 759 295 to confirm.
No call-out fees. Free survey and written quote.
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