Flat Roofing in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Have you ever wondered why some flat roofs seem to leak every few years while others stay perfect for decades? The secret often lies in the material. We're big fans of EPDM rubber roofing because it's essentially one massive, seamless sheet of high-performance rubber. Because there are no joints or seams over the main area of your roof, there’s nowhere for the water to get in. It's incredibly flexible too, so it won't crack when the temperature swings from a freezing January morning to a scorching July afternoon. Most of the people we talk to in Cirencester love it because it’s virtually maintenance-free and has a life expectancy of up to 50 years. It’s a proper 'fit and forget' solution for your home.

If you need a roof that's tough enough to walk on, GRP fibreglass is usually the way to go. Imagine the same material used to build boat hulls—that’s the level of waterproofing and strength we're talking about. We often install this on balconies in the town centre or on domestic extensions where access might be needed for window cleaning. It’s applied as a cold liquid, which then cures into a single, rock-hard, continuous membrane. Not only does it look sleek and modern, but it’s also completely UV resistant, so it won't degrade in the sun. We make sure all the upstands and flashings—those tricky bits where the roof meets the wall—are perfectly sealed, giving you a watertight finish that looks as good as it performs.

Forget the old, thin felt roofs of the past that used to bubble and peel after a few seasons. The modern, high-performance felt systems we use today are a different breed entirely. We apply these using a multi-layer torch-on technique, creating a thick, reinforced barrier that’s both durable and budget-friendly. It’s a fantastic choice for garages, sheds, or larger commercial units where you want a reliable result without a massive price tag. We take the time to ensure the substrate—the timber deck underneath—is in perfect condition before we start, because a great roof is only as good as what’s supporting it.

Do you have large puddles sitting on your roof days after the rain has stopped? This is what we call 'ponding,' and it's one of the most common issues we see around Gloucestershire. While a little water isn't always a disaster, standing water puts extra weight on your structure and can speed up the wear and tear of the materials. When we come out for a survey, we check the 'falls' of your roof to make sure gravity is doing its job. Sometimes it just needs a bit of a tweak to the decking or an improvement to the guttering to get that water moving away from your home. We'd much rather fix a drainage issue now than see you deal with a major leak further down the line.