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A tired flat, felt or metal roof does not always need stripping off and starting again. Roof coatings and sealing in Melton Mowbray give a sound roof a new waterproof skin, closing cracks, pinholes and worn seams before they turn into a bigger repair. Tate & Sons Roofing applies acrylic, silicone and bitumen coating systems across Melton Mowbray and the surrounding villages, on garages, extensions, dormers and larger commercial roofs alike.
This page covers when a coating is the right call, which system suits your roof, what the work involves, and real cost ranges, so you can decide with facts rather than a guess. Coating and sealing sits alongside the rest of our work as a roofing contractor across Melton Mowbray, and every job starts with a free drone survey before any price is fixed.
Know When a Coating Will Save Your Roof — and When It Won’t
A coating works best on a roof that is still sound underneath, just tired on the surface. If the structure is solid and the damage is limited to the top layer, sealing it can add years of protection for a fraction of a new roof’s cost.
Good candidates usually show:
- Small cracks or pinholes across a felt or bitumen surface
- A chalky, faded finish where UV has worn the top coat away
- Minor ponding that clears within a day or two after rain
- A roof under 15 to 20 years old with no rot in the deck below
- Rust starting on a metal roof, but no holes through the sheet
A coating will not fix a roof with a soft, spongy deck, widespread ponding that never clears, or damage across more than a quarter of the surface. We see plenty of older felt roofs on the terraces around Asfordby that get one coat too many before anyone checks what is happening underneath. A free drone survey tells you which category your roof falls into, with footage rather than a guess from the ground.
Coating or Full Replacement — Get the Decision Right First Time
Coating and sealing typically costs a fraction of stripping a roof back and fitting a new covering, and a well-applied system can add ten to fifteen years to a roof that still has some life left in it. That makes it the sensible first call on plenty of roofs we survey.
Replacement becomes the better option once the deck itself has failed, once repairs keep coming back in the same spots, or once a roof has already been coated more than once with the problem returning each time. In villages like Harby, where older outbuildings often carry a felt roof past its natural life, we sometimes recommend replacement outright rather than take a fee for a coating that will not hold.
If your roof has reached that point, our roof replacement and re-roofing service handles the larger job properly, timbers and all. We will always tell you honestly which side of that line your roof sits on. A coating quote on a roof that needs replacing is not a saving, it is a delay.
Acrylic, Silicone or Bitumen — The Right Coating for Your Roof
Three coating types cover almost every job we do around Melton Mowbray. In short: acrylic suits a sound pitched felt roof or a budget-conscious refresh; silicone gives the strongest waterproofing on flat roofs prone to standing water; bitumen and aluminium coatings work well as a quick, economical refresh on older asphalt and built-up felt roofs. The right pick depends on your roof’s shape, its exposure, and how long you need it to last.
| Coating type | Typical cost per m² | Typical lifespan added | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylic | £25–£45 | 5–10 years | Sound pitched felt roofs, UV-worn surfaces, budget refresh |
| Silicone | £35–£65 | 10–15 years | Flat roofs with ponding, maximum waterproofing, low-maintenance finish |
| Bitumen / aluminium | £20–£40 | 5–8 years | Older bitumen felt and asphalt roofs, economical quick refresh |
Silicone forms a fully waterproof, near-impermeable membrane, which is exactly what a flat roof with standing water needs. That same property means it should not go over a damp or actively leaking substrate, since trapped moisture underneath has nowhere to escape once the coating cures. Daniel Oakland, our project manager, checks moisture levels before recommending a system, rather than reaching for the same product on every roof.
Out toward the Vale of Belvoir Scarp, roofs take a harder battering from wind-driven rain than a sheltered street in town, and that pushes us toward the tougher silicone systems on exposed flat sections. In Old Dalby’s newer executive housing, where flat-roof extensions and garden rooms are common, a coating gives a clean, modern finish without the cost of a full flat roofing replacement. For wider technical detail on how liquid coating systems perform across UK roof types, the Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association’s guidance on warm roof systems is a useful independent reference.
What Roof Coatings and Sealing Really Cost in Melton Mowbray
Cost comes down to coating type, roof size, and how much preparation the surface needs before we can apply anything. As a general guide, a small garage or extension roof of around 15 to 20m² typically costs £500 to £1,300 depending on the system used. A larger flat roof of 60 to 100m², such as those found on bungalow extensions or small commercial units, usually runs £1,500 to £5,000.
What pushes a price up or down:
- Coating type — bitumen costs least, silicone costs most
- Roof condition — a roof over 12 years old often needs more prep work, which adds 25 to 40 percent to the budget
- Access — a garage roof reached from ground level costs less to work on than a boxed-in flat roof over an extension
- Repairs before coating — patching splits, pinholes or soft spots typically adds £150 to £600 before the coat goes on
- Roof size — smaller roofs under 30m² often carry a higher rate per m² once mobilisation and set-up are factored in
These are general market ranges, not a quote for your roof. Two roofs the same size can price very differently once condition and access are factored in. A free drone survey gives you an exact written price, and a fixed price always needs a survey first.
Getting Your Roof Ready Before We Coat a Single Metre
Preparation decides whether a coating lasts five years or fifteen. Rushing this stage is the single biggest reason coatings fail early, and it is where a cut-price quote usually cuts its corners.
Before any coating goes on, we pressure wash the whole surface to strip moss, algae and grime back to bare material. Roofs shaded by trees, including several we work on near Melton Country Park, tend to carry heavier moss growth and need a more thorough clean before a coating will bond properly. We then let the roof dry fully, patch any cracks, splits or soft spots, and prime bare or porous areas so the coating adheres evenly across the whole surface.
We only coat in a settled weather window, since most systems need a dry surface and a set number of rain-free hours to cure properly. Booking around the forecast rather than a fixed date protects the finish you are paying for.
What Happens on Coating Day, Start to Finish
A coating and sealing job follows the same order on every roof we work on:
- Roof cleaned, dried and inspected for hidden damage
- Cracks, splits and soft spots repaired
- Primer applied to bare or porous sections
- Detail work done first around upstands, pipes and edges
- Base coat applied across the full roof area
- Top coat applied once the base coat has cured
- Finished surface checked for full, even coverage
Most garage and extension roofs are finished within a single day. Larger flat roofs, or ones needing significant repair before coating, usually take two to three days once cleaning, drying time and two coats are all built into the schedule. We protect anything below and around the work area for the duration, and you do not normally need to be home while the crew is on site.
How We Check a Coating Job Has Been Done Properly
A coating is only as good as its thickness and coverage, and both are easy to skimp on if nobody is checking. We measure wet film thickness as the coating goes on, rather than guessing by eye, so the finished membrane meets the manufacturer’s specification across the whole roof, not just the middle.
Once the job is finished, we walk the whole roof looking for any missed sections, thin patches around detailing, or pooling that has not been addressed. Drone photography records the completed roof from above, so you have a clear before-and-after record alongside your paperwork and product warranty. Nothing gets signed off until the coverage is right.
Keep a Coated Roof Performing for Years to Come
A coated roof needs less looking after than an uncoated one, but it is not maintenance-free. A little attention keeps the membrane doing its job for the whole of its working life.
- Clear leaves, moss and debris from the surface each autumn
- Check gutters and outlets stay free-flowing after storms
- Keep an eye on any pooling that lingers more than a day or two
- Book a recoat on the cycle suited to your system — around every 3 to 5 years for acrylic, and every 7 to 10 years for silicone
None of this needs a specialist visit, just a regular look and a call to us if anything seems off. Catching a small split or a thinning patch early is always cheaper than letting water find its way underneath.
Why Melton Mowbray Property Owners Trust Tate & Sons With Coating and Sealing
You are trusting whoever mixes and applies the coating as much as the product itself, since a good system badly applied still fails early. Daniel Oakland, our project manager, has more than twenty years in the trade and personally oversees our flat roof and coating work, alongside his specialism in EPDM, GRP and standing-seam systems. He checks moisture, condition and access on every roof before recommending a system, rather than selling the same coating to everyone who calls.
Founder James Tate started the business after fifteen years working roofs across Melton Mowbray and the surrounding villages, and still prices most jobs himself.
He set Tate & Sons up to work the way he always wished his old employers had — find out what is genuinely wrong, use the right materials, and stand behind the result. Between us we bring over 40 years of combined team experience, hold NVQ Level 2 and 3 qualifications in Roofing Occupations, and carry CSCS cards. Janice Whitmore, our office manager, keeps you posted from the first phone call through to the finished job. Read more about the people behind the work on our About Tate & Sons Roofing page.
Areas We Serve Across Melton Mowbray and the Vale of Belvoir
We coat and seal roofs across Melton Mowbray and the surrounding villages and borough. If your area is not on the list below, call us anyway, there is a strong chance we already cover you.
- Melton Mowbray (LE13)
- Asfordby (LE14 3)
- Old Dalby (LE14 3)
- Nether Broughton (LE14 3)
- Frisby on the Wreake (LE14 2)
- Wymondham (LE14 2)
- Long Clawson (LE14 4)
- Harby (LE14 4)
- Stathern (LE14 4)
- Waltham on the Wolds (LE14 4)
- Bottesford (NG13)
Got Questions?
Your Roof Coating and Sealing Questions, Answered Properly
How much does a roof coating cost in Melton Mowbray?
A small garage or extension roof typically costs £500 to £1,300, and a larger flat roof of 60 to 100m² usually runs £1,500 to £5,000. Coating type, roof condition and access all affect the final figure, with older roofs needing more preparation before the coating goes on. A free drone survey gives you an exact written price rather than a rough estimate over the phone. A fixed price always needs a survey first.
Is a roof coating cheaper than a new roof?
Yes, usually by a significant margin, since coating works with what you already have rather than stripping it back. A well-applied coating can add ten to fifteen years to a sound roof for a fraction of a full replacement’s cost. It only makes financial sense on a roof that is still structurally sound underneath, which is why we check the deck before recommending it.
How long does a roof coating last before it needs redoing?
Acrylic coatings typically need recoating every 3 to 5 years, while silicone systems can run 7 to 10 years between applications. Bitumen and aluminium coatings usually sit toward the shorter end, closer to 5 to 8 years. Exposure, roof pitch and how well the surface was prepared before the first coat all affect how long a system actually lasts.
What’s the difference between acrylic, silicone and bitumen roof coatings?
Acrylic is the most affordable option and suits sound felt roofs needing a UV refresh, though it performs less well under standing water. Silicone forms the strongest, most waterproof membrane and is the right choice for flat roofs with ponding issues. Bitumen and aluminium coatings work well as a quick, economical refresh on older asphalt and built-up felt roofs that need a shorter-term fix.
Can every roof be coated, or does mine need replacing instead?
Not every roof is a good candidate. A coating works well on a sound roof with surface-level wear, but it will not fix a soft or rotten deck, widespread ponding, or damage across more than a quarter of the roof. Roofs in that condition need proper repair or replacement rather than a coating that will fail within a season or two. A free drone survey tells you honestly which category your roof falls into.
Will a silicone coating trap moisture under an old felt roof?
It can, if the felt underneath is already damp when the coating goes on. Silicone forms a near-impermeable membrane, which gives outstanding waterproofing but leaves trapped moisture nowhere to escape once it cures. We check moisture levels in the existing roof before applying silicone, and will recommend a different system or a repair first if the substrate is not dry enough.
Can you coat a roof that’s already had patch repairs?
In most cases, yes, provided the patches themselves are sound and properly bonded. We inspect every existing repair before coating over it, since a loose or failing patch underneath a new coating will still fail, just with an extra layer hiding the problem. Patches that are lifting or cracked get redone properly first, so the new coating has something solid to bond to.
Do the flat-roof extensions in Old Dalby need a different coating to an older felt roof in Asfordby?
Often, yes. Newer flat-roof extensions in Old Dalby’s executive housing tend to have sound decks and just need a clean, durable finish, so silicone or acrylic both work well depending on exposure. Older felt roofs on Asfordby’s terraces have usually had more sun and weather exposure over the years, so we check condition more closely and sometimes recommend bitumen as an economical interim fix. The right system always follows the roof’s actual condition, not its postcode.
Does a coated roof near Melton Country Park need extra care because of nearby trees?
It usually does need a little more attention than a roof on an open street. Tree cover near Melton Country Park drops leaves, pollen and moss spores onto nearby roofs, and that debris holds moisture against a coated surface if it is left to build up. Clearing the roof each autumn and checking for shaded, damp patches keeps a coating performing for its full working life rather than degrading early in the shadiest corners.
Book Your Free Drone Survey Before a Small Crack Becomes a Leak
See exactly what your roof needs before any coating is applied. No ladders, no pressure, just a clear picture from a local Melton Mowbray team.
Every season a hairline crack or worn patch is left alone, water works its way further into the felt or deck beneath it, and a job that could have been a straightforward coating turns into a full repair or replacement. A quick, free survey today tells you exactly where you stand, and often the right answer costs less than you feared. Book now, get an honest recommendation, and get your roof sealed properly, first time.
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Tate & Sons Roofing, Melton Mowbray
13 Cromwell Road, Melton Mowbray, LE13 0AD
📞 01664 490955
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