Advice
Flat roof or pitched roof for an extension?
Extensions, garages and garden rooms can take either a flat or a pitched roof. Neither is automatically better — it depends on the building and how you will use it.
The case for a flat roof
Flat roofs are usually quicker and less expensive to build, and they keep the overall height down — useful where planning limits or window lines matter.
Modern flat-roof systems are a long way from the felt roofs of the past. Built properly with the right falls and covering, they perform well for years.
The case for a pitched roof
A pitched roof generally lasts longer and sheds water faster, and it can match the main house for a more settled look.
It also gives you the option of usable space or storage above the ceiling, and it tends to need less attention over its life.
How to decide
Budget, the look of the house, planning constraints and how long you want it to last all feed in. We build and repair both, so we can talk through what suits your project without steering you either way — the quotation is free.
Talk it through with a roofer
If this sounds like your roof, we can take a proper look. Related service: Slate & Flat Roofing. Quotations are free and without obligation.
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