Flat roof maintenance: how to extend the life of a flat roof
25 June 2026
What to check on a flat roof and how often, plus how a worn but sound covering can be resealed rather than replaced to add years to its life.
7 min read
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Practical guides on flat roof problems, refurbishment and liquid waterproofing, written for building owners.
How much does flat roof refurbishment cost?
14 June 2026
Flat roof refurbishment in the UK usually costs less than full replacement because there's no strip-off. What affects the price, and how to budget.
7 min read
Felt roof repair: your options when the felt is failing
13 June 2026
Leaking or cracked felt roof? When a patch repair works, when it stops making sense, and how a liquid overlay renews a felt roof without stripping it.
5 min read
Flat roof repair or replacement: which makes sense?
13 June 2026
Repair, replace or refurbish? How to decide what a failing flat roof actually needs, what each route involves, and when an overlay saves the cost of a re-roof.
5 min read
How long does a flat roof last?
13 June 2026
Typical flat roof lifespans in the UK by covering type, what shortens them, and what "assessed durability" really means when you compare systems.
4 min read
Ponding water on a flat roof: how serious is it?
13 June 2026
Standing water on a flat roof: when it is normal, when it kills the covering, what it costs you in roof life, and how to deal with it properly.
4 min read
What is liquid roof waterproofing?
13 June 2026
What liquid roof waterproofing is, how a liquid-applied system differs from roof paint, what ETA certification means, and where these systems are used.
5 min read