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Flat Roofing in Crowland — C R Smith & Son roofers

Crowland · Lincolnshire · PE6

Flat Roofing in Crowland

Flat roofs on extensions, garages and dormers need the right covering to stay watertight. We fit felt, EPDM rubber and GRP fibreglass systems that shed water and last for years.

  • Family run business
  • Over 20 years experience
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  • 7 days a week

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Flat Roofing

Expert Flat Roofing in Crowland

Crowland's historic abbey town sits on flat fenland, and a flat roof here needs the correct fall built in from the start to handle the weather off this exposed, open countryside. C R Smith & Son fits felt, EPDM rubber and GRP fibreglass systems across Crowland, and every quote is free and written.

C R Smith & Son covers Crowland (PE6) and the surrounding villages, including Eye, Thorney, Newborough, Deeping St Nicholas and Deeping Gate.

Flat Roofing in Crowland — C R Smith & Son

Cost

How Much Is Flat Roofing in Crowland?

There's no single price for flat roofing in Crowland, since every roof is different. What we can promise is a free, no-obligation written quote with a full breakdown before any work starts. The main things that affect cost are:

  • 1The size of the roof, from a small porch covering to a larger outbuilding
  • 2Which system you choose, felt, EPDM rubber or GRP fibreglass
  • 3The condition of the existing deck and whether it needs repairing or renewing
  • 4How much of the old covering needs stripping off and disposing of
  • 5Crowland's exposed fenland position is worth factoring into system choice, which we'll discuss when we visit

What's included

What Our Flat Roofing in Crowland Includes

Crowland's flat roofs range from small porch and garage coverings to larger outbuilding roofs, so getting the deck and falls right matters as much as the covering itself.

Stripping the existing covering back to a sound timber or ply deck
Repairing or over-boarding the deck where it has sagged or rotted
Fitting felt, EPDM rubber or GRP fibreglass, chosen to suit the size and use of the roof
Building in the correct fall so water runs to the outlet rather than sitting on the roof
New trims, drip edges and upstands finished properly around walls and abutments

Systems we fit

Types of Flat Roofing C R Smith & Son Installs in Crowland

Not every flat roof in Crowland needs the same covering. The right system depends on the building, the budget and how the roof will be used, so here's how the three systems we fit compare.

Felt Roofing fitted by C R Smith & Son near Crowland

Felt Roofing

Felt is still a common, budget-friendly choice on smaller roofs like porches and garden stores, where a straightforward covering does the job without a large outlay. It's quick to fit and easy to repair, though it has the shortest lifespan of the three systems we offer.

EPDM Rubber Roofing fitted by C R Smith & Son near Crowland

EPDM Rubber Roofing

For extensions and outbuildings that need to shrug off standing water for years without fuss, EPDM rubber is usually our first recommendation. It comes as a single seamless sheet, so there are far fewer joints to fail than with felt.

GRP Fibreglass Roofing fitted by C R Smith & Son near Crowland

GRP Fibreglass Roofing

GRP fibreglass gives a hard, walkable finish, which suits flat roofs that double as access routes or sit above storage areas. It's more expensive to fit than felt but forms a genuinely seamless, glass-like surface once cured.

A C R Smith & Son roofer at work near Crowland

Why choose us

Why Choose C R Smith & Son for Flat Roofing in Crowland

  • Local Crowland roofers who know that on flat fenland, a flat roof's fall has to be built in, never assumed
  • Over 20 years fitting flat roofs on extensions, garages and workshops across Lincolnshire
  • Free, no-obligation written quotes with the deck repairs, the fall and the system all set out clearly
  • Family-run, working 7 days a week from 7am to 7pm
  • Careful detailing where newer flat roofs meet the older stone and brick of properties near the abbey
  • A local number, and you deal with the roofer doing the job, not a call centre

Reviews

What Crowland Customers Say About Us

4.7 out of 5from 58 reviews on Local Quotes
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“Very quick to respond. Very helpful. Did emergency fix there and then. Completed all few days later. Good price. Would recommend.”
Tracey U · LN10January 2024
“He gave a clear quote and breakdown. Was able to do the work very soon which was needed due to the impending rain. He kept me up to date and respected the property when working on it.”
Kat GJuly 2023
“Very efficient, on time both days.”
Jean J · PE21November 2023

How it works

How Our Flat Roofing in Crowland Works

Water that sits on a flat roof is what shortens its life, so on every Crowland job we start with the fall:

  1. 1

    Survey and quote

    We check the deck for sagging and look for signs of water pooling, then quote for the fall correction and the system that suits the roof.

  2. 2

    Strip and correct the fall

    The old covering comes off, rotten boards are replaced, and firring strips or tapered boards are added where the roof needs a better fall.

  3. 3

    Lay the new system

    Felt, EPDM rubber or GRP fibreglass is laid and dressed into the trims, with the upstands taken up the wall properly.

  4. 4

    Test and clear

    We check water runs off to the outlet with nothing left standing, finish the edges, and clear the site before we leave.

Our work

Recent Roofing Work Near Crowland

A selection of real jobs from C R Smith & Son across Lincolnshire.

FAQs about Flat Roofing in Crowland

Does Crowland's exposed position affect which flat roofing system I should choose?

Open fenland wind means getting the fall and edge detailing right matters even more than usual. We'll make sure water is directed away properly whatever system you choose.

Why does water sit on my flat roof after rain?

Standing water, or ponding, usually means the roof was laid with too little fall or the deck has sagged. On a new roof we correct the fall with firring strips or tapered boards, so water runs off rather than sitting there and wearing the covering out.

Can you re-roof a large garage or workshop?

Yes. Plenty of Crowland properties have bigger garages, workshops and outbuildings with flat roofs, and EPDM rubber is often the best value for a larger area because it goes on in a single sheet with very few joints.

Can you fit a flat roof next to an older stone property?

Yes. Where a flat-roofed extension meets old stone or brick, the upstand and flashing need extra care so water can't get behind them. We'll detail that join properly and keep the finish in keeping with the house.

How long does a flat roof last?

A well-fitted EPDM rubber or GRP fibreglass roof can last 20 years or more, provided the fall is right and water isn't left sitting on it. Felt is a lower-cost option with a shorter lifespan. We'll explain the trade-offs for your roof when we quote.

Is the quote free?

Yes. Every quote from C R Smith & Son is free and without obligation, with a clear breakdown of the system and cost.

Serving Crowland and the Surrounding Area

C R Smith & Son covers Crowland (PE6) and the surrounding villages, including Eye, Thorney, Newborough, Deeping St Nicholas and Deeping Gate. If you're just outside Crowland, we're also on hand for flat roofing in Market Deeping, Peterborough and Spalding.

Looking for a service other than Flat Roofs in Crowland PE6?

We also offer a number of other services around the Crowland area:

Not in Crowland, but still need Flat Roofs?

We have years of experience providing our Crowland clients with Flat Roofs, however, we also cover:

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