Flat-roof extensions, garage roofs and outbuildings are common across Whipton’s post-war and 1960s housing stock. When the original felt covering fails, GRP fibreglass is the right upgrade — its seamless surface lasts 25+ years and eliminates the laps and joints where felt failure begins. We install GRP and EPDM flat roofing across Whipton with a 10-year workmanship guarantee. Call 01392 759 295.
The rear extensions and outbuildings on Whipton’s post-war semis were fitted with felt flat roofs that in many cases have been re-covered once and are now due for a proper system upgrade. GRP fibreglass is the correct choice for these roofs — it provides a 25-year solution where another felt layer provides 8–10, and the price difference over a 20-year horizon consistently favours GRP. We assess the deck condition during every Whipton flat roof survey before recommending the appropriate system.
Whipton’s tree canopy creates a maintenance consideration for flat roofs that is worth addressing at installation. Leaf and debris accumulation on a flat roof surface blocks the drainage outlet and causes ponding in autumn. We recommend perimeter leaf guards and correctly sized outlets on all Whipton flat roof installations, and include a post-installation drainage check in the first autumn after installation as part of the standard programme.
A standard GRP flat roof installation in Whipton is completed in one to two days. Existing covering is stripped, the deck inspected and repaired where required, GRP laminate applied with correct overlaps, and topcoat finished the following morning. The roof is walkable within 24 hours and fully cured in 48. We carry out a final inspection with the homeowner before leaving and issue the 10-year workmanship guarantee on the day the job completes. Free survey and fixed quote. Call 01392 759 295.
Free survey and quote — no call-out fee, no obligation.
📞 Call 01392 759 295“GRP on our rear extension in Whipton. Old felt was on its second layer. GRP was clearly the right call.”
“Deck needed partial replacement before the GRP went on. They included this in the original quote rather than adding it as an extra. Good honest approach.”
“EPDM on our outbuilding roof. Clean installation, no mess, drainage designed correctly this time.”
GRP flat roofing from £900–£3,500 depending on size. Free survey and quote. Call 01392 759 295.
25–30 years with correct installation. GRP is significantly more durable in Devon’s wet climate than felt systems.
If the flat roof has been re-covered once already, GRP is the better investment. Another felt cover provides 8–10 years vs 25 for GRP.
A standard rear extension or garage flat roof is typically completed in a single day.
Yes — GRP patch repairs and felt patching for localised failures. We advise honestly on repair vs replacement. Call 01392 759 295.
Yes — 10-year workmanship guarantee. Call 01392 759 295.
Yes — all EX1 addresses. Call 01392 759 295 to confirm.
No call-out fee. No obligation. A local roofer who knows Whipton and turns up when they say they will.
01392 759 295