Going to convert the integral gargage into a spare room, and am getting quotes now. The front of the garage juts out from the house, and has a flat roof. This creates a slightly lower ceiling area inside, plus potential leaking from the roof(?)

Roughly how much would it cost to put up a pitched roof, and would it make sense practically to be done before the conversion. If its just cosmetic I won't bother, as finances are quite tight.

if you can afford to do it, then do it. Flat roofs Leak!

cost depends on whether its diy, materials and size, may also be subject to planning permission.

David

I think flat roofs are forbidden on new constructions / extensions now under planning regs.

Better check with your builder / local planning office before making a decision.

Pitched roof likely to be more expensive than flat roof, with joists, beams, felt, tiles, gutter, cappings, faschia etc I guess.

I think flat roofs are forbidden on new constructions / extensions now under planning regs.

Couple of months ago saw some plans of a loft conversion which added to one end of the roof but the angles did not match those of the existing roof so planning permission was refused on this. When asked the best way forward the Building Planning Officer said 'Put a flat roof on'.

There are high performance flat roofing products on the market,some carry 25 year guarantees and have life expectancies of 40 years +


We fit epdm rubber membranes on all sorts of projects,new build,extensions and traditional re-roofs ......

Roughly how much for a pitched roof over a single garage? It'd only be one end, as the neighbour is having it done at the same time. Single skin outside, about 3m wide, and 2.5 deep.

where are you based rooferman ;)

consider the resale value
flat roofs put buyers right off (even new ones)

sure, but it already has one. Its more a case of whether I can afford to do it, or should I stretch now for future benefit (lack of leaking/resale etc)

Flat roofs are allowed but all depends on your area & whether your house is Listed etc.. but shouldn't be a problem.

You shouldn't need Planning Permission but you WILL need Building Regulations Approval - mainly to ensure the room complies to insulation requirements, is heated, is watertight etc...

Roughly how much for a pitched roof over a single garage? It'd only be one end, as the neighbour is having it done at the same time. Single skin outside, about 3m wide, and 2.5 deep.

where are you based rooferman ;)


A full strip and I.e new deck and new membrane is roughly £50 per m2.So youd be looking at aprox £375 with a twenty year guarantee.

I,m in milton keynes area,but do travel if it aint too far... :)

A flat roof would and does put people off buying, so even if your not looking to move now it may effect things in the future.

Chris