Button: Felt
Text: The flat roof is finished with a felt covering

Button: Plastic
Text: The flat roof is finished with a plastic covering

Button: Rubber
Text: The flat roof is finished with a rubber covering

Button: Lead
Text: The flat roof is finished with a lead covering

Button: Asphalt
Text: The flat roof is finished with an asphalt covering

Button: Fiberglass
Text: The flat roof is finished with a fibreglass covering

Button: Check Guarantees
Text: It is recommended that you check whether any guarantees for the roof covering are available and transferable

Button: Insulation & Ventilation Essential
Text: Proper insulation and ventilation are essential in flat roof construction. As these elements cannot be inspected without opening the roof structure, their condition and adequacy should be verified during the next roof covering replacement

Button: Flat Roof Warning
Text: Flat roofs are prone to relatively quick deterioration and can fail suddenly. Even minor defects, if left unattended, may lead to extensive and expensive repairs

Button: Working at Height
Text: Repairs at height can be expensive due to access difficulties. Scaffolding may be necessary, and features such as conservatories or extensions can make access more complex and increase costs

Button: No Solar Protection
Text: The roof covering is not protected from the suns harmful rays which could lead to premature deterioration and failure. Improvements are required

Button: Flat Roof Poor Replacement Needed
Text: The flat roof covering is in poor condition and should now be replaced. There may be associated damage to the roof deck and supports and you should ensure these are checked and repair or replaced as necessary

Button: Flat Roof End of Life Repair or Replace
Text: The flat roof covering has reached the end of its performance and needs comprehensive overhaul or replacement

Button: Flashings Poor
Text: Flashings to the flat roof are poor and should be repaired or replaced

Button: Lead No Expansion Provision
Text: The lead roof does not have sufficient provision for thermal expansion. This may cause the lead to wrinkle or split and improvement is required

Button: Ponding
Text: I noted standing water has been on the roof caused by poor design which may reduce the life expectancy of the covering. You should seek the advice of a competent roofing contractor as to the appropriate course of action

Button: Estimated Cost
Text: I estimate the cost for the above Flat Roof works to be approximately:

Button: £0-£500
Text: £0-£500

Button: £500-£1500
Text: £500-£1500

Button: £1500-£2500
Text: £1500-£2500

Button: £2500-£5000
Text: £2500-£5000

Button: £5000+
Text: £5000+

Button: Felt Upstands Defective
Text: The felt upstands serving the roof are defective and should be repaired or replaced

Button: Misted Rooflight
Text: The glazing in the rooflight has misted over due to failure of the seals which cannot be repaired and the glass should be replaced

Button: Leadwork Lifting
Text: The lead work is lifting to the roof. It needs to be refixed in position to reduce the risk of leakage

Button: Ventilation Insufficient
Text: Ventilation to the roof is insufficient and should be improved