A flat roof replacement strips the old covering from a low-pitched roof and lays a new waterproof system, usually EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass or torch-on felt, over a sound deck with correct falls, upstands, trims and outlets so rainwater drains away.
In Wigston, as anywhere in Leicestershire, the price of a new flat roof is driven mainly by size, materials and access. Across the East Midlands our guide sits at £1,900–£4,300 with VAT, but restricted parking, a narrow side passage or extra preparation can move the figure either way. That is why every price we give follows a visit to the house.
- Guide price
- £1,900–£4,300 inc VAT
- Time on site
- 1–3 days for most roofs
- Postcodes
- LE18
- Planning rules
- England
- Local area
- Leicestershire
- Survey
- Free, with a written quote
Flat roofs prices in Wigston
Budgeting for a new flat roof in Wigston? The numbers below include VAT and are adjusted for the East Midlands, where costs are about 4% below the national guide. The headline range is £1,900–£4,300. Nothing is final until we have measured up at a free survey and agreed the specification with you.
| Type of job | What it usually involves | Guide in Wigston |
|---|---|---|
| Small roof (up to 8m²) | A dormer, bay, porch or small garage roof re-covered in EPDM or GRP. | £750–£1,900 |
| Extension or garage (15–25m²) | A typical extension or single garage roof stripped and re-covered. | £1,900–£4,300 |
| Large or new warm roof | Larger roofs, or roofs needing a new deck and insulation build-up. | £3,800–£8,600 |
Your price depends mostly on:
- Roof area and access to the roof
- Covering system: EPDM, GRP or torch-on felt
- Condition of the deck and joists underneath
- Insulation upgrades and changes to roof height at edges
What do you get?
- Survey of the covering, deck, falls, upstands and drainage
- Replacement of rotten or soft deck boards
- Insulation upgrade to a warm roof build-up where agreed
- New EPDM, GRP or torch-on felt membrane laid to falls
- New trims, outlets and gutter connections
- Rooflights refitted or replaced where required
What are homes like around Wigston?
Leicester has extensive Victorian red-brick terraces and interwar semis, with newer estates on the city's edges. Charnwood granite appears in walls and buildings in the north-west, Swithland slate on older roofs, and villages towards Rutland use ironstone and limestone. Loughborough, Hinckley and Market Harborough mix Victorian centres with post-war and recent housing.
Terraced homes often suit loft rooms and kitchen extensions, and semis commonly take side extensions and garage conversions. Older stone properties may need lime repointing and roof slating repairs.
That variety is why a guide price for a new flat roof in Wigston is only a starting point; the survey shows what your particular property needs.
Planning and building rules in Wigston
Each UK nation sets its own consent rules, and Wigston is in England. What follows is a plain summary; we check the specifics for your property with the council before pricing anything.
Re-roofing a house with similar materials does not usually need planning permission in England. Listed buildings and conservation areas may need consent if the covering changes.
Replacing more than a quarter of a roof’s covering counts as renovation under Building Regulations, so the work is notified and the roof insulation may need upgrading. Bats are protected across the UK; if they roost under roof tiles, soffits or fascias, work stops and a licensed ecologist advises before it restarts.
Rules change and every property is different, so we check the planning history and constraints for your address before we quote.
How does the job run?
Free site survey
First, someone visits your home in Wigston to see the space, take measurements and note anything that could affect the work, such as access or the condition of what is there. There is no charge for this visit.
Price and scope agreed
After the survey we send a quote for a new flat roof that fixes the price for the scope we've agreed. If you want to change materials or scope, we revise it in writing before anything is booked.
Dates and permissions
Once you accept, we agree start dates, order materials and deal with any planning, building control or neighbour notices the job needs. You'll know who is coming and when before work begins.
The work itself
Our trades complete a new flat roof while your point of contact keeps you updated. When everything is finished, we clear the site, take away waste and go through the result with you before handover.
Why homeowners choose us
Questions about a new flat roof in Wigston
How long does a flat roof replacement take?
Replacing a typical extension or garage flat roof usually takes one to three days. Stripping and any deck repairs come first, then insulation where agreed, the new membrane and the trims and outlets. GRP needs dry weather and time to cure, and we plan around the forecast. Larger roofs or roofs with many rooflights take longer. We confirm timing with your quote.
Which postcodes in Wigston do you cover?
We cover LE18, along with the rest of Leicestershire. If your postcode is not listed, get in touch anyway: our coverage is UK-wide, and we can usually arrange a survey wherever you live. Enter your postcode in the guide-price tool or contact form and we will confirm.
Can you repair my flat roof instead of replacing it?
A flat roof can often be repaired if the damage is limited to a small split, a failed joint or a loose upstand and the rest of the covering is sound. If the deck is soft, the covering is blistered or cracked across the roof, or leaks keep returning, replacement is usually better value. We assess the whole roof and give you an honest recommendation.
Which is better, EPDM rubber or GRP fibreglass?
EPDM rubber and GRP fibreglass are both reliable modern flat roof systems. EPDM is a single flexible sheet with very few joints, which copes well with movement and suits most extensions and garages. GRP is a hard, seamless finish that copes better with foot traffic and complex shapes, but needs dry weather to apply. Felt costs less but usually lasts less long. We recommend a system after seeing your roof.
Can you combine a new flat roof with other work?
Yes. Because we manage several trades under one contract, we can plan a new flat roof alongside other work on your Wigston home, such as new windows with rendering, or a kitchen refit with an extension. Combining jobs can reduce repeat set-up such as scaffolding, skips and access, and every element is listed and priced in the same written quote.
Near Wigston
Our coverage in Wigston includes LE18. We also travel to Oadby, Leicester and Humberstone, so neighbouring addresses are looked after on exactly the same terms as those in town.