Flat Roofing in Belgrave

How We Install Flat Roofs

Deck Inspection and Drainage

We never install over a deck we haven't assessed. Soft boards, rotten joists, inadequate drainage fall and missing insulation are all identified before installation. Where drainage fall is below 1:80, we install tapered insulation or firring pieces to create the correct gradient. GRP fibreglass requires two layers of fibreglass matting, correct upstand heights at all abutments, and UV-protective topcoat. Not installed below 5°C.

Flat Roof Costs

GRP fibreglass £80–£120/m². Typical rear extension (20–25 m²) £1,800–£3,600. EPDM rubber £70–£110/m². All flat roofing carries a 10-year workmanship guarantee. Free written quote after survey — no work starts without your written acceptance.

What You Can Expect From Us

Written Quotes and Workmanship Guarantees

Every job starts with a written itemised quote specifying scope, materials by name, access method and guarantee period. No work begins without your written acceptance and we never add costs on site without discussion. Repair work: 2-year guarantee minimum. Lead work and structural repairs: 5-year guarantee. Full re-roofing: 10-year guarantee. NFRC registered, £5m public liability insurance, serving Leicester and Leicestershire since 2003.

Covering All of Leicester and Leicestershire

Free Surveys Across Leicester

We carry out free on-site surveys across all of Leicester city and the surrounding Leicestershire area. Our team is based in Leicester and covers all neighbourhoods and suburbs without travel charges or call-out fees. Surveys are typically booked within 24–48 hours and written quotes are provided within 48 hours of the survey visit. We aim to turn from initial call to written quote in under 72 hours for all Leicester locations.

How to Get in Touch

Call 0116 319 1348 to book your free survey. Lines are open Monday to Friday 8am–6pm and Saturday 8am–2pm. Emergency call-outs are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at no surcharge. You can also email info@roofingleicester.co.uk for non-urgent enquiries and we will respond within one working day. All enquiries are handled by our own team — we do not use call centres or third-party booking services.

Belgrave: Mixed Victorian and Edwardian Roofing Stock

Belgrave developed in two phases that are visible in the housing stock today. The Victorian terrace rows along and off Belgrave Road date from the 1880s–1890s — dense, two-storey, clay plain tile, prominent chimney stacks. The streets further from Belgrave Road show Edwardian semi-detached development from 1900–1914, slightly larger properties with bay fronts and more elaborate chimney detail. Both phases share the same roofing materials — clay plain tile, lead valleys, lime mortar — but the Edwardian semis tend to have more extensive lead detailing at bay window junctions and rear addition roofs. The dominant repair call from Belgrave is chimney repointing: the density of Victorian terrace chimneys in this area, combined with 120–130 years of weathering in lime mortar, produces consistent repointing demand.

How to Get a Quote From Us

The Process From First Call to Written Quote

Our quoting process is straightforward and quick. Call 0116 319 1348 to book a free survey — we typically confirm a visit within 24–48 hours and can often attend within the same week for standard jobs. The survey takes 20–45 minutes depending on the scope of work, and we provide a written itemised quote within 48 hours of the visit.

The written quote specifies every element of the work: scope, materials by name, access method, guarantee period and payment terms. We never start work without written acceptance of the quote. We don't require payment in full before work starts — a reasonable deposit of 10–25% covers material ordering, with final payment on satisfactory completion. We accept bank transfer and card payment and provide a VAT invoice on all work.

What Happens After You Accept a Quote

Once you accept the written quote, we schedule the work and confirm a start date. For larger jobs involving scaffold, we confirm scaffold erection dates separately. We contact you the working day before the start date to confirm the team is attending. On the day, the lead roofer will introduce themselves and walk through the planned work before starting. Any unexpected findings — structural timber problems, additional lead work required — are communicated immediately with a written price before any additional work is carried out. We don't make decisions on site without your knowledge and approval.