Flat roof work in Dunstable: replacement and repair in torch-on felt, GRP fibreglass or EPDM rubber, from Reliable Roofers Ltd five miles away in Luton. Rotten decking replaced, falls corrected, edges and upstands finished properly, rooflights and lanterns built in, priced in writing before we start.
Dunstable's post-war estates came with flat-roofed garages, and the rear extensions added since the 1970s to the semis around Priory, Northfields and Beecroft are nearly all flat too. Most were felted once and never again, and the wind that comes over the Downs lifts old felt at the edges and drives rain under it. When we strip them the chipboard deck is usually soft and the insulation, where there is any, is wet.
We replace the deck and the covering together, with the falls corrected so water reaches the outlet, insulation where the room below is heated, and felt, GRP or EPDM depending on the roof. Edge trims are mechanically fixed rather than glued, because glued trims are what the wind takes first in Dunstable. A garage is normally a day; an extension one to three days.
A flat roof in Dunstable needs close attention around its exposed perimeter. If the covering has lifted on your Beecroft garage, show us which edge faces open ground and where the water appears inside. Include the fascia below that edge, since a close photograph of felt alone leaves out the surrounding detail.
For a Northfields kitchen extension, describe the connection to the house wall as well. Wind from the Downs puts these edges under pressure, but the survey still needs to establish the actual defect. A loose trim, a failed wall upstand and rotten boards call for different work beneath the replacement surface.
Stripping removes the old covering so the deck can be assessed across its surface. Damaged boards are replaced, then the drainage slope is corrected before the roof is sealed again. Over a heated room, discuss the insulation build-up at this stage so it is included in the specification.
The covering then follows the chosen system: layers of torch-on felt, bonded EPDM rubber or GRP fibreglass. Rooflights interrupt that surface and need their own finished upstands. The exposed margins receive mechanically fixed trims. Your stage photographs show the supporting work as well as the completed roof, giving you a record of what lies beneath it.
Your Priory garage and the room behind your house do not need identical specifications. A simple garage shape suits a large rubber sheet; a roof with a lantern needs more work around openings. Felt remains an option for either layout. Ask which details account for the proposed material and its price.
Include access in that comparison. Let us know if a car occupies the garage approach or if deck boards need carrying through a side gate. A clear driveway and a restricted rear passage involve different handling. Small replacements take days, with additional time for damaged decking and detailed junctions. The survey establishes the work involved.
Use a safe viewing point to check the perimeter after rough weather. Photograph any newly lifted margin, overflow or debris gathered at the outlet. For a Downside extension, a view from an upstairs room can show the whole edge without you stepping onto the roof or disturbing the covering.
Keep that view alongside your completion photographs and arrange for drainage obstructions to be cleared. If something has changed, describe its position relative to the wall or rooflight. Reliable Roofers handles the installation with its own roofers throughout. Start your enquiry with the roof's approximate size, what sits underneath it and the access available at your Dunstable address.
Photos of our own jobs. Tap to enlarge.
New timber joists for a flat roof on a rear extension
New torch-on felt flat roof with insulation and a lead edge detail
Tell us what the roof is doing. A photo of the outside and of any damp inside is usually enough for a price range.
We find the cause, not the stain, and tell you whether it is a repair or a replacement.
Itemised, with materials named and dates set. Nothing starts until you have it.
Our own team does the work, photographs each stage and leaves the site clean.
Any of the three when the edges are fixed properly. We use mechanically fixed trims and bonded systems so the wind has nothing to get hold of.
Usually, yes, for a single garage in felt or EPDM.
Yes. Lanterns and flat rooflights are built in and sealed as part of the job.
If you are replacing the roof over a heated room, building regulations generally require insulation to be upgraded. A warm roof puts the insulation on top of the deck under the covering. We build to the regulations and advise on whether building control needs to be notified.
Yes. We build the upstand, fit the lantern or rooflight and seal it into the roof covering. Several of the flat roofs on this page have them.
Capture the affected edge from below and include a wider view of the garage. Add an inside photograph if water has reached the boards or ceiling. Do not pull the covering back for a better picture. The relationship between the trim, fascia and roof surface is useful evidence for the inspection.
The room beneath, insulation, wall connections and any lantern all affect the work. Rear access also changes how boards and waste are handled. Compare those items in the specification before comparing totals. Two roofs with similar dimensions can require different preparation and finishing even when you choose the same covering.
Guttering fixed, all exterior walls rendered & new pathing slabs down. Work was done within the agreed time frame. Well mannered and professional.
I had a leaking gutter it was leaking and he came and fixed it! I’m very happy with it will definitely recommend!
Ring, WhatsApp a photo, or send the form. You get a written price before any work starts, and we reply within one working day.
