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| bernie-woman |
Cost of re-felting a flat roofI am in the process of getting quotes for the re-felting of a 14 metre squared flat roof - is there such a thing as an approximate cost figure per metre squared that would give me a vague idea if I am being ripped off - it seems almost impossible to find anyone who will give me an insurance backed quote but the first quote has come in and seems high to me 
Anyone any thoughts? 
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| vegplot |
I'd say between £50 sand £60 per square metre ie. £700-£640. This should come with a 10-15 year guarantee. | ||
| jema |
ooh interesting 
We have a roof that is close to end of life, so any info on flat roofs would be appreciated. |
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| vegplot |
I'd advise not to go for a flat roof it all possible, they are expensive beasts to maintain. | ||
| stumbling goat |
i have heard of one piece moulded resin roof coverings, they cost twice as much as felt, but last years longer.
i would always opt for tiles or slates, looks better and lasts longer. felting a roof is not difficult, a capable handyperson could do it in a day. why not check mout the prices of felt at your local b n q or wickes or similar, add the price of a gallon of bituminous coating and some tacks and you will see the material costs. add double that for labour, roughly 2/3 of any quote will be labour. good luck with it a0 |
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| bernie-woman |
Haven't much choice in that dept - we are a link detached house and have a felted car port/ garage roof and we have no way of it being not flat - I have had a very expensive quote for a fibre glass solid roof which if we were going to stay in the property we would seriously consider - they are guaranteed for at least 30 years but we were quoted £1300.00 + VAT for that
We have had one quote for £929.00 plus VAT and we have 3 more quotes coming in tomorrow so will update
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| Behemoth |
One builder I've been talking to swears by some new fiber glass resin. Bonds to be a sngle sheet, no cracks and doesn't degrade in the sun. He reckons 25 year lifespan. Have notihng more than his word for it yet. He also claims it's 'about' the same price as a proper felt job.
Search for GRP Roofing on google. |
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| bernie-woman |
Thanks Behemoth - will have a search - only one of the 3 companies turned up on Saturday to give us a quote  - credit crunch!, what credit crunch - still waiting on his quote - hope it turns up today
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| bernie-woman |
The other quote has just come in the post and is £575 inc VAT and has a guarantee for 20 years and is insurance backed as opposed to £929.06 + VAT, both quotes are for identical work - hmmmm that is some difference 
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| Bernie66 |
Maybe the credit cruch is bringing prices down 
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| alison |
My OH has fibre glassed all the flat roofs here on the house, and the tree house.
If you want any details I am sure I can tell you how. He has building experience, but reall it is just following the process and moving fairly quickly, as well as having someone to shout out to to apass things. |
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| robin wood |
We have what sounds like a similar situation linked semi our flat roof is about 18sqm and it needs to tuck in under the sloping tiled roof one side and then roll up and over a parapet thingy the other side. Quotes started at £1600 plus Vat and we settled at just under £1000 including for a three layer system with guarantee. | ||
| Nick |
Friend does this for a living. Just spoken to him. He reckons around 40-45 quid a square metre for flat, uninsulated roofing. More than this if it needs insulating, and more if you want an insurance backed warranty. HTH. | ||
| dpack |
flats horrid to own fine to mend
hot asphalt works long term ,maybe 100 quid a metre with the fancy bits build a pitched roof over the flat one is cheap and simple flat roofs are bread and butter to trade |
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| stumbling goat |
doing it yourself is fairly simple.
the diy stores such as wickes display "How to do" leaflets in their stores. the tricky bit is the edges and upstands etc, but if you take your time, how difficult can it be? why not have a downsizer flat roofing weekend. 6t |
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| Treacodactyl |
The leaflets are also online and are useful to read even if you don't plan to do it yourself as they give you some idea of what the builders should be doing.
http://www.wickes.co.uk/pcat/64roofs |
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| bernie-woman |
The latest is that I bumped into the builder who did our extension 2/3 years ago in the pub and have basically sweet talked him into letting me have his roofing man for a couple of days on the promise of home made lemon cake and a bit of money also, but much cheaper than the quotes we have had and I know he will do a good job as he competely re-roofed our entire house except the garage
My OH called ma a 'cake-whore'  
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| neildh |
Hello i live just outside Hereford & my flat roof is leaking, that quote is it for felt or some other material, thanks |
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| Nick |
I have no idea. I'll ask if I see him. And I'll try and remember his business name for you.... | ||
| neildh |
Thanks |