Flat roofing in North Shields with EPDM and GRP built to last
Most North Shields streets have a flat roof somewhere, over a back kitchen, a garage or a dormer, and most of them are still old felt. We replace tired felt with EPDM rubber or GRP fibreglass, repair roofs that still have life in them, and back the work with manufacturer guarantees. Fully insured flat roofing in North Shields across NE29 and NE30.
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Flat roofing in North Shields for every kind of home
From rear offshoots on Victorian terraces near the town centre to garages and extensions on the semis around Preston, Billy Mill and Marden, we fit and repair flat roofs on every kind of North Shields property, as well as small commercial roofs.
We don't fit felt on anything you live under. EPDM and GRP cost a little more up front but last several times longer, and because our yard is in West Chirton we can come back easily to check the roof after its first winter. Pitched roof repairs are covered by the same team if the problem turns out to be on the main roof.
Flat roofing services in North Shields
New roofs, repairs and upgrades for extensions, garages, dormers and offshoots across NE29 and NE30.
EPDM rubber flat roofs
Single sheet EPDM rubber membranes with no joins on most domestic roofs, carrying long manufacturer guarantees.
Learn more →GRP fibreglass roofs
Seamless, hard wearing GRP that suits roofs you walk on, such as balconies, and finishes neatly at the edges.
Learn more →Flat roof repairs
Splits, blisters and leaking joints repaired where the deck is still sound, so you don't pay for a new roof you don't need.
Learn more →Extension and dormer roofs
Kitchen extensions, rear offshoots and dormer tops replaced with properly detailed edges, upstands and outlets.
Learn more →Garage and porch roofs
Tired felt on garages, porches and bay tops stripped and replaced with EPDM or GRP that will outlast it many times over.
Learn more →Insulated warm roof upgrades
Where the deck is being replaced anyway, we can add insulation above it to cut heat loss and condensation.
Learn more →Why North Shields homeowners choose Legge for flat roofs
Proper materials, proper detailing and guarantees that mean something.
No more felt
We fit EPDM and GRP systems, not short life felt, on anything you live under.
Deck checked properly
We check the boards underneath before quoting, so you know whether you need a repair, a new covering or a new deck.
Fixed written prices
Itemised quotes covering materials, labour and waste removal, emailed within 48 hours. No day rates and no surprises.
Manufacturer backed guarantees
Up to 20 year manufacturer guarantees on EPDM and GRP systems, plus our own written workmanship guarantee.
Where we fit flat roofs in North Shields
We cover all of North Shields, NE29 and NE30, from the Fish Quay and the town centre to Preston, Chirton, Billy Mill, Marden, Royal Quays and Preston Grange.
The flat roofs we replace most here are felt offshoots on terraces, garage roofs on interwar and post war semis, and extensions from the last twenty or thirty years where the felt has started to blister and split.
North Shields roofs take plenty of wind off the river mouth, so we pay close attention to edge trims and upstands, which is where wind usually gets in and peels a flat roof back.
Before a storm, keep an eye on the Met Office weather warnings for the North East, and call us if you already know there is a problem with your roof.
North Shields neighbourhoods we cover
Roads we are on most weeks
Nine signs your North Shields flat roof needs attention
Flat roofs fail quietly. These are the signs we look for on NE29 and NE30 extensions, garages and offshoots.
Standing water after rain
A flat roof should be dry within a couple of days. Puddles that hang around mean a fall problem or a sagging deck.
Blisters and bubbles
Blisters in felt show trapped moisture underneath. They eventually split and let water straight in.
Splits and cracks
Felt and old asphalt crack as they age and move with the temperature, especially around edges and outlets.
A soft or spongy deck
If the roof feels soft underfoot, the boards beneath are already wet and will need replacing.
Stains on the ceiling below
Damp patches in the extension or garage ceiling usually mean the leak has been going on for a while.
Leaks where the roof meets the wall
Failed flashings and upstands at the wall are one of the most common flat roof leaks.
Moss and plant growth
Moss and weeds hold water against the surface, and their roots open up cracks.
Lifting edges
Wind gets under loose edge trims and peels the covering back, especially on exposed roofs.
Condensation and mould inside
Black mould on the ceiling of a flat roofed room can mean poor insulation or ventilation in the roof build up.
How a North Shields flat roof job works
Four straightforward stages, designed to keep you informed and avoid any surprises along the way.
Initial chat
Phone or message describing what you've spotted. We'll usually book a survey for the same week.
On-roof inspection
A proper look from the roof, not just from the pavement. Photos taken of every defect found.
Itemised quote
Emailed within 48 hours. Every line is broken out so you can compare like-for-like elsewhere.
Job done, signed off
We tidy as we go, walk you round at the end, and hand over the guarantee paperwork.
What North Shields homeowners can expect: recent Legge Roofing reviews
A snapshot of recent jobs across North Tyneside and Newcastle, from quick repairs to full replacements.
Excellent reliable service, reasonable quote, came at time and date promised. Sorted the leak to the conservatory and kitchen extension following the recent storms. No fuss, just got on with the job. Top lads if you need roofers.
Good company to deal with, very responsive and carried out a neat job. No hesitation in recommending.
Two lovely lads. Excellent job. Highly recommended
North Shields flat roofing FAQs
The questions we get asked most often about flat roofs in NE29 and NE30. If yours is not here, ring us, we are happy to talk anything through.
Is EPDM rubber really better than felt?
For anything you live under, almost always yes. EPDM is fitted in a single sheet, flexes with temperature change rather than cracking, and carries a long manufacturer guarantee. Felt still has a place on budget garage roofs, but it rarely lasts as long.
EPDM or GRP: which should I choose?
EPDM is ideal for most extensions, garages and dormers. GRP suits roofs you'll walk on, like balconies, and roofs with lots of detail. We recommend the right one for your roof and explain why.
How long does a new flat roof take?
Most domestic flat roofs take one to three days, depending on size, the state of the deck and the weather. We keep the roof watertight overnight throughout.
Can you repair my flat roof instead of replacing it?
Often, yes. If the deck is sound and the damage is local, a repair can buy you years. If the felt is blistered and split across the roof or the deck is soft, replacement is usually better value.
How quickly can you look at a leaking flat roof in North Shields?
Usually within the same week, and the same day for an active leak. Our yard is in West Chirton, so most of NE29 and NE30 is only a few minutes away.
Can you replace the flat roof on my back offshoot?
Yes. Rear offshoots on North Shields terraces are one of our most common flat roof jobs. We strip the old felt, check or replace the deck and fit EPDM or GRP with proper upstands at the walls.
Do you do garage roofs?
Yes. Garage roofs on semis around Preston, Billy Mill and Marden are often the oldest felt on the property. We replace them with EPDM, which suits garages well and carries a long guarantee.
Which areas around North Shields do you cover?
All of North Shields, plus Tynemouth, Cullercoats, Whitley Bay, Wallsend and the rest of North Tyneside and Newcastle.
Flat roofing across North Shields and North Tyneside
Service area
North Tyneside & Newcastle
Including all NE29 / NE30 postcodes
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Tell us about the roof and we'll come and check the deck, then put a fixed price in writing. No pressure, no obligation.