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Flat roofs are common across Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire, on extensions, garages, dormers and bungalows. They work hard, because rain does not run off a flat roof as quickly as it runs off a pitched one. A little care goes a long way in keeping your flat roof safe and watertight.
Keep it clear
Leaves, moss and debris collect on flat roofs, especially in autumn. They hold water and block outlets and gutters. If you can see your flat roof safely from a window or from the ground, check it after windy weather. If clearing it means climbing up, leave it to a roofer. Working at height is dangerous, and flat roofs can be weaker than they look.
Watch for standing water
After rain, a flat roof should drain within a day or two. Puddles that stay for days can mean the deck underneath has sagged or an outlet is blocked. Standing water puts extra weight and wear on the roof covering, so it is worth getting it looked at.
Check the edges and joins
Many flat roof leaks start at the edges, where the roof meets a wall, or around trims and outlets. Look out for lifted edges, cracks, splits or bubbles in the surface. Inside, watch for damp patches or staining on ceilings below the flat roof.
Do not ignore a small leak
A small drip from a flat roof can soak into the timber deck underneath. Once the deck is wet for long enough, a simple repair can turn into a bigger job. If you notice a leak, put a bucket under it, move belongings out of the way and call a roofer.
Repair or replace?
Sometimes a flat roof only needs a repair. Other times the covering or the deck has had its day, and a full flat roof replacement is the better choice. We do both, including new timber decks and edge trims. We will look at your roof, explain what we find and give you a free quote.
One of our Google reviewers, Tiffany B., wrote that Phil "fixed our leaking flat roof a couple of weeks ago. Since then we've had no further issues despite the bouts of heavy rain."
Help day and night
If your flat roof starts leaking in a storm or late at night, we offer 24/7 emergency roofing across Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire and the surrounding areas. Call free on 0800 046 1159.
Get your flat roof checked
Whether you are in Manchester, Stockport, Leeds, Bradford or nearby, call free on 0800 046 1159 or request a free quote. All quotes are free and there is no payment until completion.
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