Felt Flat Roofs In Wivenhoe
Felt is still the most common flat roof covering on Wivenhoe's post-war houses, but old single-layer felt is very different from a modern system. Today's torch-on felt is laid in several layers that are heat-bonded together, finished with a mineral cap sheet that protects it from sunlight. For garages, porches and rear extensions up the hill, it remains a practical, familiar choice.
Options for your roof
We install and repair across all major options to suit your home and budget.
Felt garage roof
A durable mineral-surfaced torch-on felt roof protecting a domestic garage.
Torch-on felt laid on OSB
High-performance torch-on bitumen felt being heat-bonded over fresh OSB deck.
Felt extension roof
Multi-layer torch-on system protecting a residential rear extension with clean falls.
Tired felt roofs on Wivenhoe garages and extensions
Most of the felt roofs we see around Wivenhoe Cross are on garages and back extensions. The usual signs are cracks along the edges, blisters in the middle, moss on the surface and puddles that sit for days after rain. Once water gets under the felt, the boards beneath start to soften. We strip the old layers, replace any rotten decking, then torch on a base layer and a mineral cap sheet, sealing upstands and drip edges carefully. Where the roof meets the house wall, we cut in new flashing rather than relying on a smear of sealant. A replacement felt roof counts as a new roof, so our 10-year guarantee applies.
Every job starts with a free survey and a written quote. Call 01206 648098 or book online.
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Torch-on work uses a flame, so we take extra care next to timber cladding, fascias and older roof structures, and we check every area before leaving. If your property is in the old town conservation area or listed, we confirm what is allowed first.
The Benefits Of Our Felt Flat Roofs
3-layer reinforced system
Mineral surfaced capsheet
Cost-effective protection
Our 6-Step Process
From initial inspection to signed-off guarantee, every stage is transparent.
Free survey
We inspect the deck and measure the roof.
Written quote
You get a fixed written quote.
Prepare and protect
We protect the area and prepare the deck.
The main work
We torch on the vapour control, underlay and capsheet.
Finishing details
Edges and upstands are dressed and sealed.
Clean-up and sign-off
We clear away and hand over your guarantee.
Free Written Quote After A No-Obligation Survey
We survey your roof in Wivenhoe, assess the work needed, and provide a fixed, itemised written quote. The price we quote is the price you pay — no hidden extras, no large upfront deposits.
Get a Free QuoteWhat's included
- 3-layer reinforced system
- Mineral surfaced capsheet
- Cost-effective protection
- Free written quote after a no-obligation survey in Wivenhoe
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Felt Flat Roofs in Wivenhoe — Your Questions
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Roof Repairs in Wivenhoe
Rapid diagnostic and targeted fix service for storm damage, missing tiles, ridge recapping, flashing leaks, and chimney repointing.
Start Your Free Quote
Tell us a little about your roof and we will call you back to arrange a free survey and a fixed written quote.
A survey you can trust
- Free written quote after a no-obligation survey.
- 10-year written guarantee on new roofs.
- Checkatrade approved and fully insured.
- Emergency repairs available for storm damage and leaks.
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