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bernie-woman

Joined: 28 Oct 2004
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Location: shropshire

Posted: Fri Feb 20, 09 4:08 pm Post subject: Cost of re-felting a flat roof
I 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?

vegplot

Joined: 19 Apr 2007
Posts: 21301
Location: Bethesda, Gwynedd

Posted: Fri Feb 20, 09 4:15 pm Post subject:
I'd say between �50 sand �60 per square metre ie. �700-�640. This should come with a 10-15 year guarantee.

jema
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Joined: 28 Oct 2004
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Location: escaped from Swindon

Posted: Fri Feb 20, 09 4:40 pm Post subject:
ooh interesting We have a roof that is close to end of life, so any info on flat roofs would be appreciated.

vegplot

Joined: 19 Apr 2007
Posts: 21301
Location: Bethesda, Gwynedd

Posted: Fri Feb 20, 09 4:52 pm Post subject:
I'd advise not to go for a flat roof it all possible, they are expensive beasts to maintain.

stumbling goat

Joined: 20 Jan 2009
Posts: 1990

Posted: Fri Feb 20, 09 6:55 pm Post subject:

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

bernie-woman

Joined: 28 Oct 2004
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Location: shropshire

Posted: Fri Feb 20, 09 8:03 pm Post subject:

vegplot wrote:

I'd advise not to go for a flat roof it all possible, they are expensive beasts to maintain.

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

Behemoth

Joined: 01 Dec 2004
Posts: 19023
Location: Leeds

Posted: Sat Feb 21, 09 6:06 pm Post subject:
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.

bernie-woman

Joined: 28 Oct 2004
Posts: 7824
Location: shropshire

Posted: Tue Feb 24, 09 8:46 am Post subject:
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

bernie-woman

Joined: 28 Oct 2004
Posts: 7824
Location: shropshire

Posted: Tue Feb 24, 09 8:55 am Post subject:
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

Bernie66

Joined: 14 Jan 2005
Posts: 13967
Location: Eastoft

Posted: Tue Feb 24, 09 9:01 am Post subject:
Maybe the credit cruch is bringing prices down

alison
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Joined: 29 Oct 2004
Posts: 12918
Location: North Devon

Posted: Tue Feb 24, 09 12:46 pm Post subject:
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.

robin wood

Joined: 07 Jan 2009
Posts: 160

Posted: Tue Feb 24, 09 2:22 pm Post subject:
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

Joined: 02 Nov 2004
Posts: 34535
Location: Hereford

Posted: Wed Feb 25, 09 6:12 pm Post subject:
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

Joined: 02 Jul 2005
Posts: 46207
Location: yes

Posted: Thu Feb 26, 09 9:22 pm Post subject:
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

stumbling goat

Joined: 20 Jan 2009
Posts: 1990

Posted: Thu Feb 26, 09 10:00 pm Post subject:
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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