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Garage roof replacement in Croydon, dry for good
Does your garage need a roof replacement in Croydon because the old felt sags or the corrugated sheets have cracked? Once it is done, a 10-year guarantee, up to 20 years depending on the job, stands behind the new roof.
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Garage roofs get ignored until whatever is stored inside gets wet.
Puddles on the roof
Water lying on the felt days after rain means the deck has sagged. Ponding water sits on every weak seam until it finds a way through.
Drips onto the car or boxes
Leaks inside a garage tend to come through at the back wall or around the edge trim, where the felt has shrunk and pulled away.
Moss, cracks and blisters
Old garage felt dries out in the sun, blisters and cracks. Moss and weeds rooting in the cracks tell you it has been letting water in for some time.
Cracked corrugated sheets
Grey corrugated sheets on older garages crack, go brittle and grow moss. On garages built before 2000 they often contain asbestos cement, so do not drill or break them.
A soft, bouncy deck
If the roof feels springy or you can see sagging boards from inside, the chipboard deck has soaked through and has to be replaced along with the covering.
Out with the old garage roof, in with a new one
Patrick looks at the roof from above and from underneath, checks the joists and the deck, and shows you photos of what has failed. If your garage has old corrugated sheets, he tells you what they are and how they come off, and that goes into the one price you agree up front. Nothing gets added once the old roof is off, and you know the full cost before the team arrives.
The old felt or sheets come off and leave with the team. Rotten joists are replaced, a new OSB3 deck goes down, and the new covering goes on: torch-on felt with a mineral cap sheet, Firestone RubberCover EPDM in a single sheet, or GRP fibreglass. New edge trims, a drip into the gutter and a proper fall send the water off the roof and away from the walls.
- Old felt or sheets removed and taken away
- New OSB3 deck where needed
- Felt, EPDM or GRP covering
- New edge trims and gutter drip
- Flat roofs fully guaranteed
Croydon's back-garden and block garages
Croydon's 1930s streets have garages in back gardens and along rear service roads, from Shirley and Selsdon out to Purley and Coulsdon. Many are brick with a flat felt roof laid decades ago. Others are concrete sectional garages from the 1960s and 1970s, roofed in grey corrugated sheets, and the council garage blocks around New Addington follow the same designs. Plenty are still on their original covering. After a garage roof renewal from Apex, one Google reviewer reported "not a single drop of water have came in" since.
Felt, EPDM or GRP on a garage
All three work on a garage, each with its own finish, lifespan and price.
Torch-on felt
Two or three layers of modified bitumen felt torched down and finished with a mineral cap sheet. Tough, affordable and easy to patch later if a branch or a ladder ever lands on it.
Best for: The budget garage roof
Firestone RubberCover EPDM
One sheet of synthetic rubber cut to cover the whole garage with no joints, bonded cold with no flame. It flexes with the seasons and shrugs off sunlight for decades.
Best for: A single sheet with no joints
GRP fibreglass
Resin and glass matting laid over the deck and cured into a hard shell, finished with a coloured topcoat. It takes foot traffic and looks neat from an upstairs window.
Best for: A hard, walkable finish
Garage roofs that stayed dry, in the reviews
really reliable company highly recommend had my garage roof renewed and ever since not a single drop of water have came in 10/10
Apex roofing and guttering Ltd came and gave me a free quotation on a new roof once I match several quotes I decided to go ahead with Apex. They kept me updated throughout the process showing photos and explaining what’s happening the process was so easy for me highly recommend to anyone needing work done
Had a leak in my lead flashing around my chimney wanted to get it renewed Patrick came with he's team of men and carried out work involving all new code 4 lead flashing since then never seen a leak very happy with the work
Highly recomend apex roofing and guttering ltd patrick came gave me a quote to get repairs done couple weeks later once agreed we aranged a time showed up on time and carried out work as promised highly recomend
Had a problem with my flat roof patrick came and found the solution made it very easy along the way showing me photos and excepting payment on completion highly recomend apex roofing and guttering ltd
Had a problem with my guttering patrick came cleaned and sealed all my gutter for the price aggreed on the phone no extra or hidden fees highly recommend to anyone needing guttering repairs
What goes into a garage roof price
A garage roof is priced on its size, what comes off and what goes on. Stripping felt is simple. Taking off old corrugated sheets needs more care, and the price reflects that. If the joists or deck have rotted, they are replaced. Your choice of felt, EPDM or GRP changes the figure too, as do new gutters and trims. Patrick agrees a fixed figure after the survey and you pay once the garage is dry and finished.
What sets the price
- Roof size
- Felt or corrugated sheet removal
- Deck and joist condition
- Felt, EPDM or GRP covering
- Edge trims and gutter
- Access to the garage
Garage roofs questions
Do old garage roofs contain asbestos?
Many do: grey corrugated or flat sheets on garages built before 2000 often contain asbestos cement. It is low risk while it is left alone, so do not drill, cut, sand or pressure wash it. Patrick points out suspect sheets on the survey, and taking them off is part of the price you agree before work starts.
What is the best roof for a garage?
EPDM rubber is a strong choice for most garages because it goes on as one sheet with no joints. Torch-on felt costs less and is easy to repair. GRP gives a hard finish if you ever walk on the roof. Patrick prices all three on the survey, so you choose on the facts and not on a sales pitch.
Do I need planning permission to replace a garage roof?
No, replacing a garage roof like for like does not need planning permission. Changing its height or shape, such as adding a pitched roof, can do, and so can work on a listed property or in a conservation area. A straight swap from felt to EPDM or GRP on the same flat roof is fine.
Why does my garage roof leak at the back wall?
Leaks at the back wall come from failed flashing, or from felt that has pulled away where the roof meets the brickwork. Water then runs down the inside of the wall and pools on the floor. The fix is new felt or EPDM turned up the wall with a proper flashing over it, not a tin of sealant brushed over the gap.
What happens to the old garage roof when it comes off?
It leaves with the team. The old felt, boards and trims are loaded up and taken away, and the garage and driveway are swept before anyone goes home. Patrick points out any suspect asbestos-cement sheets before a price is agreed. Payment is due only when the new roof is on and the drive is clear.
Garage roof past saving?
Book a free survey and Patrick will show you the deck, the joists and the covering in photos, then give you one price.