New Flat Roofs and Flat Roof Repairs in Keswick, Cumbria and all UK Areas from our Time-Served Roofers
The Clay Roofing Services Ltd team has more than 15 years of experience, an attribute that makes our roofers the leading flat roofing specialists for Keswick and Cumbria, and locations across the UK. We are by no means confined to the local area and, in fact, offer a nationwide service so you can receive an exceptional standard of workmanship from us, wherever you are located.
We can fit new roofs onto flat roofing structures, and we excel in the field of flat roof repairs. We also offer a full range of roofing services to include the replacement of perished or dilapidated coverings with felt or EPDM rubber.
These are services applicable to domestic and commercial roofing.
Below, we provide more information about the flat roofing systems fitted by a time-served team of roofers, and discuss the more common roof repairs that we undertake. Keep in mind that our new roofs come with the minimum of a 10-year guarantee, and we offer free, no-obligation advice, assistance and quotations to inspire complete confidence in us before we begin a project.
Flat Roofing Installations | New Roofs
Key reasons to choose flat over pitched roofing include the minimalist design specification, which makes them ideal for small structures like garages and property extensions. New roofs for flat structures are cheaper than pitched roofing and require less maintenance – an important end-user benefit
There are different material options available from our roofers, including:
Felt Systems
Installation of a felt system sees our roofers layering 2 to 3 bitumen sheets, one on top of the other, using a gas torch to bond them. This is usually referred to as a torch-on felt. Clients in Keswick, Cumbria and the UK choose this option for its cost-effective benefits. Felt is one of the cheapest and most affordable solutions available for new roofs, but is still hardwearing and fully functional.
Felt flat roofing copes well with all conditions, even the most inclement of the UK’s often harsh weather, and it can even be safely walked upon.
EPDM Rubber
A more recent addition to the market than felt, EPDM flat roofing systems can offer an exceptional standard of waterproofing and protection against UV rays. They can be installed mechanically, or be laid loose, whichever option best suits your personal requirements. You receive a flat roofing system that is durable, environmentally friendly and designed to last in place for years.
In fact, clients in our principal service areas of Keswick and Cumbria, if caring for their EPDM system properly, can enjoy a 50+ year lifespan on flat roofing.
Naturally, it is fair to expect some remedial roof repairs during this period.
Flat Roof Repairs
As a reputable flat roofing specialist, Clay Roofing Services Ltd can undertake flat roof repairs to exacting standards. Choose our roofers to address leaks or ponding, and instances of blistering and alligatoring, and restore the structure of your installation. Below, we look at these issues in greater detail and go on to explain how our company can restore flat roofing to an as-new condition.
For emergency roof repairs, we offer a genuine 24-hour service.
Leaks
The most immediate problematic issue that a flat roof suffers from, for obvious reasons, is a leak. This can be due to faulty installation or mechanical stress (such as during stormy weather, a heavy tree branch falling onto a roof and punctures). Clay Roofing Services Ltd provides 24/7 emergency roof repairs to all customers and clients in Keswick, the Cumbria area and all of the UK.
Our roofers will quickly find the source of the leak, patch it and, if required to, will recommend further action to prevent the leak from reoccurring.
Ponding
Do you find that water sits on a flat roof for extended periods of time? This is often due to the roofing system being improperly installed, meaning it lacks the angle required to drain naturally. While ponding can usually be a minor aesthetic inconvenience, it also becomes a more serious problem when left for a long time. Roofing membranes will be subjected to stress they haven’t been designed to take, especially when water volumes build up over time.
This issue will usually need further evaluation from our roofers on a case-by-case basis, so please call us for tailored advice if ponding is an issue.
Blistering and Alligatoring
Blistering involves pockets of air and moisture getting trapped under a roof’s membrane, causing blemishes in the surface. If blisters pop, they need to be repaired using a new membrane material. Before popping, they are benign issues if the membrane is still intact. Alligatoring sees the flat roofing surface deteriorate and crack, with the name coming from the fact it can resemble an alligator’s scales. A typical solution involves our roofers cleaning, then re-coating the flat roofing system to prevent the cracks that allow moisture in.
The installation of new roofs is usually a last resort.
But these aren’t the only issues that can arise with flat roofs. At Clay Roofing Services Ltd, we can undertake roof repairs to tackle all forms of damage. When you are experiencing an issue in Keswick, Cumbria or elsewhere in the UK, contact our roofing contractors at your earliest convenience.
We offer emergency roof repairs 24 hours a day, 7 days of the week.