Flat Roofing in LeicesterReplacement & Repairsfor Extensions and Garages
Replace a ponding, leaking flat roof with one built to shed water, at a fixed price agreed before we start.
All work guaranteed in writing · 25 years on new roofs
Our flat roofs work
Recent Flat Roofs Jobs
The service
What Flat Roofs Involves
Flat roofs sit on extensions, garages, dormers, porches and bay windows. They're never truly flat. A good one has a gentle fall that carries water to a gutter or outlet, a solid deck, the right insulation and a continuous waterproof covering.
You need a flat roof repair or replacement when you see standing water that stays for days after rain, blistering, cracking or splitting on the surface, soft spots underfoot, or damp patches on the ceiling below.
Most flat roof failures come down to the details: poor falls, a rotten deck, bad upstands where the roof meets a wall, or weak edges. We look at the whole roof, not just the top layer, so the new covering is laid on a sound, properly falling base.
If it's left
What Happens If You
Wait Another Winter
Ponding water
Water that sits on a flat roof finds every weakness and speeds up wear on the covering.
Rotten decking
Once water gets under the covering it soaks into the timber deck, which goes soft and has to be replaced.
Leaks into living space
Flat roofs are often over kitchens and living rooms, so leaks quickly damage ceilings, units and electrics.
Repeated patching costs
Patching a worn-out felt roof every winter often costs more over time than replacing it properly.
Common Mistakes
Homeowners Make
- Re-covering over a soft or rotten deck
- Ignoring the falls so water still ponds on the new roof
- Skimping on upstands and edge details where most leaks start
Our process
Five Steps, No
Surprises
- 1
Inspection
A free inspection for homeowners, by drone where it helps.
- 2
Diagnosis
A photographic report showing exactly what we found.
- 3
Fixed-price quote
One price in writing, with your guarantee confirmed.
- 4
The work
Our team carries out the flat roofs and keeps the roof weathertight each day.
- 5
Check & guarantee
We check the finished job, tidy up and confirm your guarantee.
What you get
Why Homeowners Choose
Greystone
Know the price upfront
Fixed-price quotes on every job. No day rates, no surprise extras on the invoice.
See the problem first
Photographic reports after every inspection, so you decide based on evidence.
Guaranteed in writing
25 years on new roofs as standard; your exact guarantee is confirmed with your quote.
The same faces start to finish
Bobby Button and a team of four. The people who quote are the people who do the work.
Safe and insured
Public liability insurance held.
Help at any hour
A phone line covered 24/7 for emergencies; working hours 6:30am – 6:30pm.
In detail
Flat Roofs Across
Leicester & Blaby
Strip, inspect and rebuild
On a replacement we remove the old covering, inspect the deck and timbers, replace anything that has rotted and correct the falls before the new roof goes on.
Insulation and condensation
Where it suits the building, a flat roof replacement is a good chance to improve insulation. Getting the build-up right keeps the room below warmer and avoids condensation inside the roof.
Edges, upstands and outlets
We pay close attention to wall abutments, edge trims, gutters and outlets, because these are where flat roofs most often let water in.
Flat roof repairs
If the roof is basically sound, a targeted repair to a split, blister or failed joint may be all you need. We'll tell you honestly after the inspection which option gives you better value.
Homes and Rental Properties
Most of our flat roofs work is for homeowners, from terraces and semis to bungalows and detached houses. We also work for landlords who need a reliable fix and a clear record of what was done. Every job gets the same approach: a proper look at the roof, photos of what we find, and a fixed price before anything starts. If you're a landlord or a prospective buyer rather than the owner occupier, a £75 fee applies to the inspection; for homeowners it's free.
How to Choose a Roofer
Ask for a written, fixed price rather than a day rate, so the cost can't creep up once the scaffold is up. Ask to see photos of the problem before agreeing to anything. Check the guarantee, and get it in writing. Ask who will actually be on your roof. With us, it's Bobby Button and a team of four from start to finish, and the guarantee for your job is confirmed with your quote.
What to Expect on the Day
We turn up when we say we will and talk you through the plan before work starts. The roof is kept weathertight at the end of every working day, and we clear away old materials and debris as we go. When the job is finished we check it over, show you the completed work and tidy the site properly, so the only thing you notice is a roof that works.
Your Guarantee, Explained
Guarantee length depends on the type of work. A new roof is guaranteed for 25 years as standard. Work involving breathable membrane, including many leak repairs, is usually guaranteed for 10 years and in some cases 5. Cement work such as mortar and pointing is guaranteed for 5 years. Whatever your flat roofs involves, the exact guarantee is written into your quote, so you know where you stand before you say yes.
Areas we cover
Based in LE8 4FF, we carry out flat roofs across Leicestershire, including flat roofs in Leicester, flat roofs in Blaby, flat roofs in Narborough, flat roofs in Fleckney, flat roofs in Broughton Astley, flat roofs in Earl Shilton, flat roofs in Barwell, flat roofs in Hinckley and flat roofs in Lutterworth. See all roofing service areas.
It depends on the size, the condition of the deck and access. Every job is quoted at a fixed price after a free inspection for homeowners, so the figure you agree is the figure you pay. There are no day rates and no surprise extras.
Most garage and extension flat roofs are completed in a few days, weather permitting. We'll confirm a realistic timeline with your quote.
All our work is guaranteed. A new roof comes with a 25-year guarantee as standard. Work involving breathable membrane, such as many leak repairs, is usually guaranteed for 10 years (5 in some cases), and cement work such as mortar and pointing for 5 years. We confirm the exact guarantee for your job in writing with your quote.
Usually the falls are inadequate or the deck has sagged. We correct the falls during replacement so water drains away.
Yes, if the roof is basically sound. After a free inspection we'll explain which option makes more sense.
Our phone line is covered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If water is coming in, call 07933 273379 and we'll talk you through what to do straight away and arrange to make the roof safe.
Yes. Greystone Roofing Solutions holds public liability insurance.
Yes. We cover Leicester, Blaby and the surrounding towns, including Hinckley and Broughton Astley.
Get a Fixed Price for
Your Flat Roofs
Free, no-obligation inspection for homeowners, a photo report, and one fixed price. No pressure, just honest advice.
"Robert and his team done a fantastic job. I had a leak on my roof which they fixed very promptly, I also had them re-point my ridge tiles on my roof and it looks great. Very happy with the service, would definitely recommend."