Flat Roof Roofers Birmingham

Our Complete Flat Roofing Services Across The Region

Flat Roof Installations Services

Thinking of extending your home in Kings Heath? Creating a garden room in Solihull? Building a new commercial development in the Aston area? We supply premium flat roofing systems for new constructions and conversions all over the region and the surrounding West Midlands area.

With the area's ongoing residential growth with new developments expanding out towards Sutton Coldfield and Solihull, we frequently undertake new construction projects together with the rest of our renovation and repair work. From homeowners to commercial clients and developers, we've got the capacity and the experience for the job.

We install on:

• - Home extensions and rear additions across all postcodes
• - Garage conversions and outbuildings
• - Garden rooms and home offices
• - New commercial and industrial buildings
• - Residential and mixed-use developments

 

Full Flat Roof Replacements

The region has huge amount of properties that were built in the post-war period – especially those located in areas like Perry Barr, Kingstanding, Erdington, Northfield and parts of Handsworth. Most of them feature aged flat roof extensions and garages from the 1960s, 70s and 80s and now they start to fail one by one. It is always more cost-effective to replace the system than try to repair it once it is past its best.

We replace:

• - Aging felt and bitumen systems on residential properties city-wide
• - Failed garage and extension roofs across the region’s suburban estates
• - Large commercial roof systems on business and industrial premises
• - Warehouse and distribution roofs throughout the West Midlands

 

Repairs and Emergency Callouts

Sometimes it becomes necessary to call a specialist in an emergency and fix a problem with a flat roof as quickly as possible. We cover all Brum postcodes and react to emergencies as quick as possible.

We repair:

• - Active leaks and water ingress
• - Storm and wind damage
• - Blistering, cracking and splits in existing membranes
• - Blocked or failing drainage and outlets
• - Flashing failures and edge detail issues around parapets and upstands

 

Commercial Flat Roofing Birmingham

The region's commercial property market is one of the most dynamic in the UK. We work with commercial landlords, facilities managers, developers and business owners from the region's commercial and industrial areas.

Our commercial experience across the region includes:

• - Industrial units and warehouses in Castle Bromwich, Witton and Gravelly Hill
• - Retail developments and shopping centre roofs
• - Office buildings throughout the city centre and Colmore Business District
• - Business parks around the Airport and the NEC corridor
• - Converted industrial and warehouse buildings throughout Digbeth and Eastside
• - Multi-unit residential and mixed-use developments

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Three Systems Chosen for Birmingham’s Specific Conditions

The city's geological formation is quite diverse. The highlands of the regions Plateau are dominated by Triassic sandstone and provide relatively stable foundation for buildings situated there. As one moves through the valley of the Tame and Rea rivers, which includes Castle Bromwich, Saltley and Bordesley, the underlying strata turns to river gravels and alluvial sediments with buildings experiencing some seasonal movement. This is something to take into account while choosing a roofing system for a particular property in a particular place.

In addition, the city's heat island effect, whereby dense urban development and road network raise the temperature of the air inside the region noticeably above the temperature of the surrounding countryside, adds even more challenges to the roofing task. We've learned which systems are effective and which are not in the particular conditions of the region by gathering over twenty years of experience in the city.

GRP Fibreglass – The Most Popular Domestic System

Best for: Extensions, garage conversions, outbuildings and domestic properties in all the residential areas of the region – from the Victorian terraces of Moseley, Balsall Heath and Sparkbrook to the 1930s semi-detached houses of Harborne and Kings Heath and the more recent constructions in Edgbaston, Sutton Coldfield and beyond.

Why it performs so well across the region:
GRP provides a completely seamless waterproofing surface. Due to the fact that urban environment in the region experiences greater temperature cycling than the rural environment, roofing systems with laps and joints constantly come under pressure as materials expand and contract. GRP eliminates all of these vulnerable areas completely. It withstands the region's temperature extremes, tolerates moderate movement that occurs in most of the city's residential areas, and demonstrates consistent performance for 25 years and beyond.

• - Completely seamless – no joints to fail under thermal stress
• - Ideal for the region’s urban temperature cycling
• - Handles building movement across the city’s varied ground conditions
• - 25-year guarantee as standard
• - Most domestic installations completed in one to two days
• - Can take light foot traffic for accessible roof areas

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Single Ply Membrane – The Standard for Commercial Properties

Best for: Large commercial roofs, warehouses, industrial buildings, retail developments and major residential projects in all the commercial districts, industrial areas and business parks of the region.

Why our commercial clients choose it:
Speed and disruption of business operations are the key considerations for commercial clients – they cannot afford to stop for lengthy periods of time. Single Ply Membrane covers large roof areas quickly and efficiently with minimum disruption for building occupants. Its flexibility allows to tolerate the significant thermal cycling in large commercial buildings, and its performance in particular urban atmospheric conditions – with the roof materials being exposed to higher pollution levels than in rural areas – has been proved over many years of installations in the city. Guarantees of up to 30 years make it the system of choice for commercial clients with property portfolios.

• - Fast installation – minimal disruption to commercial operations
• - Proven performance on large commercial and industrial roof areas
• - Fully flexible – handles thermal movement in big buildings
• - Resistant to urban atmospheric conditions
• - 30-year guarantees available
• - Go-to system for the region’s commercial landlords

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Kemper Waterproofing – For Birmingham’s Heritage and Conservation Properties

Best for: Listed buildings, conservation area properties and complicated renovation projects – such as buildings in the Jewellery Quarter Conservation Area, Moseley conservation area, Edgbaston's conservation zones and other heritage areas in the region.

Why it’s essential for the region’s heritage stock:
The region has a lot more architectural heritage than one can think at first sight – Victorian and Edwardian commercial buildings, Arts and Crafts residences, industrial heritage sites and a growing number of post-war constructions that have been declared architecturally significant. The heritage department of the City Council has strict requirements to any alterations of these buildings, and Kemper's capability of being installed over existing roof without any structural alterations make it the most planning-friendly system for these applications. We have extensive experience working on the region's City Council's heritage properties.

• - Applied in many cases without removing the existing roof
• - The most planning-friendly system for heritage buildings
• - Handles complex roof details, awkward configurations and unusual shapes
• - Brings older buildings fully up to modern waterproofing standards
• - 25-year guarantee

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Not sure which system is right for your property? Call 0800 456 1104 – we’ll give you a straight, honest answer.

   

Birmingham Projects That Demonstrate What We Do

Warehouse Conversion – Digbeth Creative Quarter

The Situation: Property developer who was undertaking a conversion of an industrial building in Digbeth into studio spaces approached us halfway through the conversion process. The building's original roof had been surveyed by a previous contractor who quoted complete replacement of the roof deck – a price which the developer did not expect and that could potentially jeopardize the entire conversion project.

What We Did: Our survey told a different story. Although certain sections of the roof deck required replacement, it didn't require a complete replacement of the whole roof deck. Using our Kemper waterproofing system, we designed a phased solution that involved the application of Kemper system on the kept sections of the existing deck while replacing the deck where necessary. The result was a specification providing all the performance requirements while saving money on the previous contractor's estimate.

The Outcome: The conversion was completed according to the schedule and within the budget. The studio spaces are now let out fully and the roof comes with a 25-year guarantee. This developer has subsequently entrusted us with two more conversion projects in the Eastside – due to our honest estimation at Digbeth.

Victorian Terrace – Moseley Conservation Area

The Dilemma: The homeowners in Moseley came to us with having encountered persistent leaks from a flat-roofed rear extension. The property was located within Moseley's conservation area, and their previous quotes didn't take into consideration the planning restrictions. And actually, two contractors had previously proposed systems that would never have been approved by conservation officers. The third contractor has started the works without getting necessary consent, been stopped by the council and left the roof in a worse condition than it originally was.

How We Helped: We have analysed both the technical requirements and the planning position of the case and then proposed our solution. Our Kemper system was the correct system to use – it could be installed with minimal structural work and satisfy the requirements of the conservation area, and we have prepared the relevant documentation to the council before starting any works. Consent was given without any problems and the installation took place in two weeks.

The Result: The homeowners now have a fully conserved roof with a 25-year guarantee and a leak-proof kitchen extension. After the three unsuccessful attempts to fix the roof by other contractors, the entire process of working with us – from our survey to the completion of the works – took only four weeks. Since then, they have referred us to two other homeowners in the same conservation area.

Commercial Landlord Portfolio – Castle Bromwich Industrial Estate

The Situation: This commercial landlord, whose property portfolio included five industrial units situated on the industrial estate in Castle Bromwich, approached us having had three consecutive years of reactive repairs carried out to his property portfolio. Cost of these services became very high, and two tenants started to threaten with using lease provisions related to the condition of buildings. After inspecting the properties we discovered that all five units had the original 1980s felt roof system and had reached the end of its life time.

How We Helped: We inspected all five units in one go and designed a prioritized replacement plan taking into consideration the condition of the roofs. Two most urgently needed works were carried out first, while another three units were planned to be replaced over six following months so as not to spread the cost of works and disrupt the tenants' business as little as possible. We replaced all five roofs installing our Single Ply Membrane, carrying out the works in evenings and at weekends in occupied properties. All five installations were carried out according to the planned schedule.

The Result: Since the completion of this project we haven't received any calls for emergency repair. All five roofs have a 30-year guarantee. The relationships with tenants have been restored, and we now have a maintenance contract covering all five units to be inspected and maintained on annual basis. The cost of this replacement programme was recovered in the cost of reactive repairs within eighteen months.

Residential Extension – Harborne

The Problem: The family who lived in Harborne extended their 1930s semi-detached house with a single-storey rear extension three years ago. The builder who undertook the extension of their house installed a felt flat roof which failed within eighteen months. The builder went bankrupt, leaving the homeowners with a leaking extension, no way to complain and a high GRP quote from another company.

How We Helped: We have surveyed the extension and discovered that the original felt roof installation was poor in terms of edge and upstand detailing, allowing water to penetrate underneath the membrane. The deck itself was in fairly good shape. We have installed a full GRP fibreglass system with correct detailing at all edges, including proper falls to allow water to drain efficiently to the outlet. We have also discovered another problem caused by parapet copings that contributed to this problem and fixed it at the same time.

The Result: Leaking extension with a 25-year guarantee fixed in one day. The homeowners had been paying much less than the other quote and got an additional package, which dealt with the problem rather than only replacing like for like. We are very proud of the review our clients gave us.

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Why Choose Us for Flat Roofing Services?

We Understand The Region's Building Stock Portfolio

Working in the region for twenty years means that we know the difference between Moseley Victorian terraces, Perry Barr post-war housing estates, Digbeth converted industrial buildings and Edgbaston Edwardian houses – not in theory, but practically in terms of all our surveys and specifications.

Four Examples, Four Different Results

Examples of projects above show the variety of work we undertake in the region – commercial conversion, heritage residential project, commercial property portfolio and domestic extension. All of them required a different approach, different systems and different interaction with planning authorities or construction specialists. Our experience in a city as big as the region gives us that flexibility.

We Do the Work Ourselves

No subcontractors. All the workers on site are employees of ours. You get the same quality of the job done whether you are a domestic client in Harborne or a commercial one with five industrial properties in Castle Bromwich.

Honest Advice Even if It Costs Us Money

As an example, we could mention the Digbeth project above. We advised our client that they did not need as much work as was quoted by their previous contractors. That meant losing some income but helped us win two additional jobs and establish a long-term relationship. We prefer to give honest advice and establish good relations with our customers rather than over selling the job.

Experience with The City Council

We know the planning process – from usual building control permission to listed building consent and conservation areas. If there are planning aspects related to your project, we will help you to understand the situation and manage the process.

Frequently Asked Questions About Flat Roofing in Birmingham

How quickly can you arrange a survey in the region?

In most of the region we can arrange a survey within 24 hours of initial contact and give you a quote on the same day. In case of such cities as Solihull or Sutton Coldfield sometimes a bit longer time would be required but we will always be clear about it.

Do you operate in all Birmingham postcodes?

Yes. We work in the whole area and even outside it – Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Smethwick, Oldbury and wider West Midlands conurbation.

My flat roof keeps leaking despite repairs – what to do?

It shows that the underling system has become too old to be restored and is not able to be repaired any more. We will check it during the survey and tell you whether repair is possible or replacement should be made.

Can you work on listed buildings and conservation areas?

Yes, we do such projects often in the region. We work in Jewellery Quarter Conservation Area, Moseley, Edgbaston and many other conservation areas. We know The City Council conservation requirements and will help you to get a consent.

Do you work on commercial portfolios with many buildings?

Yes. We work with commercial clients with many properties in the region and can offer them portfolio surveys, replacement programs and maintenance agreements.

How long will it take to install a domestic flat roof?

Most domestic roofs (extensions, garages, outbuildings) are installed within one-two days. We will tell you a specific period at the stage of survey.

Can you work around occupied commercial properties?

Yes, we often schedule installation works outside business hours to avoid disrupting tenants. This is one of the things we will discuss when talking about commercial project.

Are you insured and accredited?

Yes. We have full public liability insurance and all relevant trade accreditations – Trustmark, Competent Roofer, Which? Trusted Trader, Buy with Confidence.

Start Your Birmingham Flat Roofing Project Today

Three straightforward steps:

1. - Call 0800 456 1104 or complete our online enquiry form
2. - Free survey within 24 hours – we will properly assess the work and give you a detailed quote on the same day
3. - Professional installation – it will be done by our own directly employed team, guaranteed for up to 30 years

No obligations. No pressure. Honest advice from a company, which has been working in the region for more than two decades.

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Areas we cover across Birmingham and the West Midlands:

City Centre • Edgbaston • Moseley • Kings Heath • Harborne • Balsall Heath • Sparkbrook • Digbeth • Jewellery Quarter • Erdington • Kingstanding • Perry Barr • Handsworth • Aston • Witton • Saltley • Small Heath • Bordesley • Yardley • Stechford • Castle Bromwich • Gravelly Hill • Northfield • Selly Oak • Stirchley • Cotteridge • Sutton Coldfield • Solihull • Smethwick • Oldbury • and all surrounding West Midlands areas

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