Flat Roofing in Wigston, Leicestershire. Local team, free quotes, no call-out fee. Covering Wigston and all surrounding Leicestershire areas.
Free, no-obligation. Local team, no call-out fee.
Flat Roofing in Wigston is a regular part of our workload. Wigston has a housing stock characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraces in South Wigston, post-war estates on Bell Street and Kilby Drive corridors. Flat roofs on rear extensions and outbuildings across South Wigston and the Bell Street estate area are a consistent call. Many felt installations from the 1980s–90s are now past replacement age.
We cover all of Wigston and the LE18 postcode area. Free quotes, no call-out fee, 10-year workmanship guarantee on all work.
GRP fibreglass £80–£120 per sq m installed. Typical extension flat roof £1,800–£3,600
"GRP flat roof on rear extension. No joins, no leaks, done in a day. Brilliant."
"Old felt replaced with EPDM rubber. Drainage fall corrected at the same time. Proper job."
"Garage flat roof — price matched the quote, site left clean. Very happy."
Yes. We install GRP fibreglass, EPDM rubber and felt flat roofing across Wigston and the LE18 area. Free survey and quote. Call 0116 319 1348.
GRP fibreglass is our primary recommendation for Wigston properties. Flat roofs on rear extensions and outbuildings across South Wigston and the Bell Street estate area are a consistent call. Many felt installations from the 1980s–90s are now past replacement age. We survey drainage and deck condition before recommending any system.
GRP fibreglass costs approximately £80-£120 per square metre installed. A typical rear extension flat roof (20-30 sq m) costs £1,800-£3,600. Garage flat roofs typically run £800-£1,800.
A properly installed GRP flat roof has a minimum 25-year lifespan. All our flat roofing work comes with a 10-year workmanship guarantee.
Always. We inspect the existing timber deck, drainage fall and upstand heights before any flat roof installation. Soft boards, inadequate falls and incorrect upstand heights are identified and addressed before the new membrane goes on — not discovered afterwards.
GRP fibreglass requires minimal maintenance. Keep drains and outlets clear of debris, especially in autumn. Inspect the upstand and trim edges annually. Don't walk on the surface with hard-soled shoes unnecessarily. A GRP roof properly maintained requires no surface treatment and should provide 25+ years of service.
Yes. All our quotations are provided in writing before any work starts. The quote specifies the scope of work, materials, access method and the workmanship guarantee. We never begin work without written acceptance.
South Wigston sits in a low-lying position in the Soar tributary valley, creating higher ambient humidity than surrounding elevated areas. North-facing rear slopes on Victorian terraces in South Wigston accumulate moss faster than equivalent properties in higher-ground suburbs.
South Wigston contains one of the highest concentrations of pre-1914 Victorian terrace housing in Leicestershire. The densely built streets around Canal Street and Bassett Street have clay plain tile roofs now 110–140 years old, with lead work at the same age.
Lead valley failure is the dominant repair category in South Wigston. The original lead valleys on Victorian terrace rear roofs in this area are at fatigue point simultaneously across the housing stock, making correct re-running rather than sealant patching essential for lasting results. We cover all of Wigston and the surrounding area — the same team that surveys your roof carries out the work, with no subcontractors and no third parties.
We never install over a deck we haven't assessed. Soft boards, rotten joists, inadequate drainage fall and missing insulation are all identified before any membrane work. Where fall is inadequate (below 1:80) we install tapered insulation or firring pieces to create the correct gradient first.
Deck preparation, primer coat, fibreglass matting laminated with resin, upstand overlaps at all wall abutments, edge trim, and UV-protective topcoat. Not installed below 5°C. Seamless waterproof shell with no joints. 10-year workmanship guarantee as standard.
| System | Lifespan | Cost/m² |
|---|---|---|
| GRP Fibreglass | 25–40+ yrs | £80–£120 |
| EPDM Rubber | 30–50 yrs | £70–£110 |
| 3-layer felt | 10–20 yrs | £40–£70 |
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. We don't add costs on site without discussing them with you first.
Repair work: minimum 2-year guarantee. Lead work, ridge and structural repairs: 5-year guarantee. Full re-roofing: 10-year guarantee. NFRC registered, £5m public liability insurance, serving Leicester and Leicestershire since 2003. If anything we've done fails within the guarantee period, we come back and fix it at no cost.
Yes, with appropriate footwear. GRP fibreglass is hard-wearing and can be walked on for maintenance access. We recommend rubber-soled shoes rather than hard-soled footwear — sharp edges or stiletto heels can scuff the topcoat. We can install non-slip walkway pads on GRP if the roof is used for regular access. Avoid walking on felt flat roofs — the surface is easily damaged and walking on old felt accelerates failure at lap joints.
Every job we carry out starts with a free on-site survey and a written itemised quote. The quote specifies the scope of work, materials by name, access method and guarantee period. No work starts without your written acceptance. We never add costs on site without discussing them with you first and getting your agreement. Our quotes are fixed-price — the figure you accept is the figure you pay unless you request additional work.
All our roofing work carries a written workmanship guarantee — 2 years on minor repairs, 5 years on lead work and structural repairs, 10 years on full re-roofing. We are registered with the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC), carry £5m public liability insurance, and have been working across Leicester and Leicestershire since 2003. If anything we have carried out develops a problem within the guarantee period, we return and put it right at no charge. Our NFRC registration and insurance certificate are provided with every written quote on request.
The choice of flat roof system on a Leicester property is fundamentally a long-term cost calculation. GRP fibreglass has a higher upfront cost than felt but a design life of 25–40 years versus 10–20 for felt, making GRP cheaper over any horizon beyond 15 years. EPDM rubber sits between the two on upfront cost and has a longer design life than felt.
| System | Install Cost/m² | Design Life | Maintenance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRP Fibreglass | £80–£120 | 25–40+ years | Minimal |
| EPDM Rubber | £70–£110 | 30–50 years | Seam inspection |
| 3-Layer Felt | £40–£70 | 10–20 years | 5-yearly inspection |
For a standard Leicester rear extension of 20–25 m², GRP installed costs approximately £1,800–£3,000. Over a 40-year period, one GRP installation versus two felt replacements typically makes GRP £500–£1,500 cheaper in total even before accounting for the disruption and leak repair costs of felt failure cycles.
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