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Garage Roof Replacement in Hinckley
A garage roof takes more punishment than most homeowners realise, sitting flat or low-pitched under everything Hinckley's weather can throw at it. When felt splits, a joint fails, or years of standing water finally win, garage roof replacement in Hinckley stops a slow leak turning into rotten timber and a ruined ceiling below. Tate & Sons Roofing fits new garage roofs across Hinckley, Burbage and the wider borough, working as a full roofing contractor across Hinckley on jobs of every size.
This page covers the warning signs, the material choice between felt, EPDM and GRP, the planning rules that actually apply, what happens on the day, and real cost ranges for Hinckley. Start with a free drone survey and a written quote before anything is agreed, with no charge and no obligation either way.
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Spot the Warning Signs Before Your Garage Roof Gives Out Completely
A garage roof rarely fails without warning. The problem is that most owners only check it once a leak already shows on the ceiling or a stored box has gone damp.
Look out for these signs on any garage roof around Hinckley:
- Bubbling, cracking or bald patches on a felt covering
- Standing water still sitting on the roof two days after rain
- Sagging or a visible dip in the roofline from the driveway
- Damp patches or staining across the garage ceiling
- Daylight showing through the roof edge from inside
- A grey, corrugated asbestos-cement sheet roof over 30 years old
- Moss or algae building thickly in the corners and gutters
A well-installed flat garage roof should give 15 to 50 years of service, depending on the material used. A roof showing several of these signs at once is telling you it is close to the end of that life, not just due a patch.
Repair or Replace — Getting the Call Right on Your Garage Roof
One small split in an otherwise sound felt roof is usually a repair, not a reason to strip the whole thing. Our flat roof repair service handles exactly that kind of isolated damage, often in a single visit.
Widespread cracking, repeated leaks in different spots, or a covering that has simply outlived its lifespan point toward full replacement instead. Patching an old felt roof every year or two on a Burbage garage usually costs more over five years than one proper new covering fitted once.
We see plenty of garages around Hollycroft Park and Wykin that were built with the original 1960s and 1970s roof still in place. On those, a free drone survey settles the question quickly, checking the deck, joints and any asbestos content before we recommend either route.
Felt, EPDM or GRP — Choosing the Right Covering for Your Garage Roof
Three coverings account for almost every garage roof fitted around Hinckley. In short: felt is the most affordable option and suits a tight budget; EPDM rubber is a single seamless sheet that gives the longest life with the least maintenance; GRP fibreglass gives a tough, glass-smooth finish that copes well with foot traffic and detailed upstands.
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| Material | Typical cost (single garage) | Typical lifespan | Best for |
| Felt (torch-on or shed felt) | £400–£750 | 10–20 years | Tight budgets, straightforward flat garages |
| EPDM rubber | £750–£1,400 | 30–50+ years | Long-term, low-maintenance, single-sheet coverage with no joints |
| GRP fibreglass | £700–£1,300 | 25–30+ years | Complex upstands, roof used for storage access or foot traffic |
For a straightforward single garage, EPDM is hard to beat, since one sheet covers the whole roof with no joints to fail later. Our dedicated EPDM rubber roofing service covers the full fit, from deck preparation through to the final trims.
Daniel Whitmore, our lead roofer, fits all three systems and will talk you through which one suits your garage, your budget, and how long you want it to last.
Planning Permission and Building Regs for a Garage Roof — What Actually Applies
Most garage roof replacements in Hinckley do not need planning permission. A like-for-like re-covering that keeps the same height and shape usually falls under permitted development rights.
Permission is more likely to be needed if the new roof raises the garage height by more than around 150mm, changes its shape by a good deal, or the garage is attached to a listed building or sits within a conservation area. Some streets near Stoke Golding and Market Bosworth fall into that category, and we check before quoting.
Building Regulations are a separate matter and often still apply, even without planning permission. The Planning Portal's guidance on Building Regulations for work to an existing roof sets out when approval is triggered, generally once more than 25 percent of the building envelope or 50 percent of the roof is affected. We handle any required sign-off as a standard part of the job.
Garages built during Hinckley's post-war expansion around Wykin and the older parts of Hollycroft often still carry their original corrugated asbestos-cement sheets. Removing or replacing an asbestos garage roof does not usually need planning permission, but it does need careful, licensed handling, which we factor into the quote from the start.
What Happens on Garage Roof Replacement Day, Start to Finish
A garage roof replacement follows a set order on every job:
- Site protected and old covering stripped back to the deck
- Timber deck checked, with any rotten boards replaced
- Falls checked so water runs cleanly to the gutter, not pooling mid-roof
- New felt, EPDM or GRP covering fitted across the full roof
- Trims, edges and any upstands finished to shed water properly
- Site cleared and the finished roof checked before we leave
Most single garage roofs take one working day. A double garage or a roof with an asbestos strip-out usually needs two days, since licensed removal and disposal take longer than a standard tear-off. Daniel Whitmore runs the job on site, so the person who scoped the work is often the one checking it before we go.
You will not need to clear your car out for long. We work around what is stored in the garage wherever we can, and protect the driveway and anything left below the roof for the day.
What a Garage Roof Replacement Really Costs in Hinckley
Cost comes down to size, material and what is found once the old covering comes off. As a general guide, a single garage flat roof in felt typically runs £400–£750, EPDM £750–£1,400, and GRP fibreglass £700–£1,300. A double garage roof usually costs £1,000–£3,500 depending on material and access. A pitched garage roof in tile, matching the house above it, typically runs £2,500–£4,500.
What pushes a price up or down:
These are general market ranges, not a quote for your garage — two roofs the same size can price very differently once the deck is opened up. A fixed price needs a survey.
- **Garage size*— a double garage roof costs more than a single
- **Material*— felt costs least, EPDM and GRP cost more but last far longer
- **Deck condition*— rotten timber decking typically adds £150–£500 once uncovered
- **Asbestos content*— licensed removal of an old asbestos-cement roof typically adds £2,200–£4,800 to the job
- **Access*— a garage boxed in by fencing or a narrow shared drive can add labour time
- **Guttering and trims*— replacing tired fascias or gutters alongside the roof adds to the total
Keep Your New Garage Roof Watertight for Decades
A new garage roof needs very little upkeep, but a few checks each year keep it performing at its best.
- Clear leaves and moss from the roof and gutter each autumn
- Check for standing water a day or two after heavy rain
- Look over the trims and edges for any lifting or cracking
- Book a free drone survey every few years, or after a bad storm
None of this needs a specialist visit — just a regular look, and a call to us if anything seems off. A five-minute check each autumn is far cheaper than a soaked ceiling in January.
Why Hinckley Garage Owners Choose Tate & Sons
You are not just buying a sheet of felt or rubber — you are buying whoever fits it. Daniel Whitmore, our project manager and lead roofer, runs every garage roof job on site and specialises in flat roof systems as well as full re-roofs and heritage tile detailing on the area's older properties.
Founder James Tate started on the tools more than 20 years ago and still quotes the majority of jobs personally, garage roofs included, so the person pricing your work is the one standing behind it. Between us we bring 40 years of combined team experience, hold NVQ Level 2 and 3 qualifications in Roofing, and carry CSCS cards. Office manager Sophie Bennett keeps quotes, scheduling and aftercare running smoothly from your first call onwards. Read more about the people behind the work on our About Tate & Sons Roofing page.
Areas We Serve Across Hinckley and Bosworth Country
We fit garage roofs across Hinckley and the surrounding borough. If your area is not on the list below, call us anyway — there is a strong chance we already cover you.
- Hinckley (LE10)
- Burbage (LE10)
- Barwell (LE9)
- Earl Shilton (LE9)
- Sapcote (LE9)
- Sharnford (LE10)
- Wolvey (LE10)
- Higham on the Hill (CV13)
- Sutton Cheney (CV13)
- Stoke Golding (CV13)
- Market Bosworth (CV13)
- Nuneaton (CV10 / CV11)
- Bedworth (CV12)
Got Questions?
Your Garage Roof Replacement Questions, Answered Properly
How much does a garage roof replacement cost in Hinckley?
A single garage flat roof typically costs £400–£750 in felt, £750–£1,400 in EPDM rubber, or £700–£1,300 in GRP fibreglass. A double garage usually runs £1,000–£3,500, and a pitched garage roof in tile typically costs £2,500–£4,500. Asbestos removal, deck repairs or tricky access can add to any of these figures. A free drone survey gives you an exact written price rather than a phone estimate.
How long does a garage roof replacement take?
Most single garage roofs are finished in a single working day. A double garage, or a roof needing licensed asbestos removal first, usually takes two days. Weather can push a job back slightly, and we build a realistic allowance into the schedule rather than an optimistic one.
Do I need planning permission for a garage roof replacement?
Most like-for-like garage roof replacements do not need planning permission, since they usually fall under permitted development rights. Permission becomes more likely if the new roof raises the garage height by a good amount, changes its shape, or the garage sits on a listed building or in a conservation area. We check this before quoting on any affected property.
What's the best roofing material for a garage roof — felt, EPDM or GRP?
EPDM rubber is usually the best all-round choice for a straightforward garage roof, since one seamless sheet removes the joints where flat roofs most often fail. Felt is the cheapest option and suits a tight budget, but needs replacing sooner. GRP fibreglass suits garages with complex upstands or a roof used for storage access. Daniel Whitmore can talk you through which fits your garage best.
Is my garage roof likely to contain asbestos?
It might, particularly on older properties. Many garages built across Hinckley during the 1960s and 1970s, including estates around Hollycroft and Wykin, were originally roofed with corrugated asbestos-cement sheets. These are not automatically dangerous while intact and undisturbed, but they do need licensed handling once removed or replaced. Our survey checks for this before any work is quoted.
Can you fit a new roof over my old felt roof, or does it have to be stripped off?
In most cases the old covering needs to come off first, not be covered over. Overlaying a failed felt roof traps damp underneath the new layer and hides problems in the deck below. The one exception is a sound, dry deck under a single thin layer, which we assess case by case during the survey.
Does a garage roof replacement affect my home insurance?
It can, usually for the better. A recently replaced roof with a workmanship guarantee and paperwork to show for it often reassures an insurer, since it removes the risk of a sudden leak affecting a car or stored belongings. Always tell your insurer once major roof work on the garage is complete.
Will roof work disrupt access on a narrow shared driveway like those around Sketchley Hill?
We plan around it. Several streets near Sketchley Hill and Sketchley Brook in Burbage share tight driveways between neighbouring garages, so materials, ladders and waste bags need careful placement. We agree access and parking with you before the day starts, so a shared drive stays usable throughout the job.
Book Your Free Drone Roof Survey for Your Garage Today
See exactly what your garage roof needs before any work starts. No ladders on your property, no pressure — just a clear picture from a local Hinckley team.
Every month a failing garage roof is left alone, water works further into the deck and the timber below it, and a simple re-cover turns into a full strip-out with rot repairs on top. A quick, free survey today tells you exactly where you stand, and often the right answer is smaller and more affordable than you feared.
Call the Hinckley team today on 01455 242595, or request your free drone survey online. We're already working across your area.
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