Repair or Replace?
Repair or Replace Your Barnet Flat Roof?
This is the most common question we receive from Barnet homeowners. The answer depends on the age of the roof, the extent of damage and the condition of the timber deck underneath the membrane.
If the damage is localised — such as a small split, a minor leak or a failed flashing detail — a flat roof repair is usually the most cost-effective option. In these cases, a well-executed targeted repair can extend the life of the roof significantly without the cost of full replacement.
However, if the roof has repeated leaks, rotten decking, widespread cracking, trapped water or old failing felt, a full flat roof replacement is generally the better long-term solution. In addition, replacement with a new EPDM or GRP system resets the full service life of the roof.
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Repair when damage is small and the roof structure is sound
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However, replace when the roof has repeated leaks or widespread failure
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Similarly, replace when decking is rotten or structurally compromised
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Therefore, we always start with a free inspection and honest advice before any work begins
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Above all, all recommendations are put in writing before work starts — no surprises