Flat Roofs in Burnley
Most Burnley flat-roof jobs are extension and garage roofs where 1970s–1990s felt has reached the end of life — we strip back and replace in EPDM rubber for a 20–25 year solution.
Flat Roofs for Burnley properties
Most failed flat roofs were never installed properly in the first place — wrong falls, badly bonded laps, no upstands. We strip back to the deck, replace any rotten boards, set correct falls, and bond the new EPDM or GRP membrane in one continuous piece wherever possible. The result is a flat roof that lasts decades, not seasons.
About Burnley
Our home town — a Pennine mill town with stone-built terraces and exposed valley weather.
Housing stock: Predominantly Victorian and Edwardian stone-built terraces with natural slate roofs, plus 1930s semis through to modern estates around Rose Hill and Brunshaw. Many original slate roofs are now reaching the end of their life.
Local exposure: Sits in the Calder Valley — driving rain off the Pennines and strong westerly wind exposure, especially on properties above 150m elevation.
Planning context: Several conservation areas including Burnley Town Centre, Towneley and Worsthorne — natural slate or matching reclaimed materials are usually required.
What we do differently in Burnley
- Falls on Burnley extension roofs are nearly always wrong — we re-set them during the strip rather than just re-covering a flat puddle.
- Burnley back-of-house extensions often back onto party walls — we handle the upstand and cavity tray detail honestly.
- Calder Valley driving rain means we install proper rear-edge weatherings, not just a folded membrane termination.
What's included
- Strip and inspect existing decking
- Replacement OSB/ply decking where required
- Setting correct falls to outlets
- EPDM, GRP or torch-on felt membrane
- Aluminium drip edge and gutter trims
- Insulation upgrade where required
A recent Burnley job
Recent example: full strip and EPDM re-cover of a kitchen extension on a Padiham Road semi, including new ply decking and party-wall upstand detail.
Common flat roofs issues we see in Burnley
- Slipped Welsh slates on Victorian terraces
- Stone chimney repointing and storm damage
- Failed lead valleys on stone-built homes
- Worn ridge pointing on exposed Pennine roofs
Frequently asked
- Can you replace my Burnley extension flat roof in EPDM in a day?
- Most domestic extensions go on in a day, including stripping, decking repair and EPDM bonding. Larger garages or properties with parapet detailing usually need two.
- How long does flat roofs typically take?
- 1–4 days depending on size — most domestic extensions are completed in two days.
Related roofing services
Targeted roof repairs done right the first time — leaks, slipped tiles, ridge tiles and storm damage.
Commercial flat-roof installations, repairs and planned maintenance — minimal disruption, maximum durability.
Hand-formed lead flashings, valleys, aprons and bay-window roofs — properly weatherproof for decades.
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