Flat Roof Replacement in Horsham, West Sussex
Another flat roof replacement completed in Horsham, with the existing roof covering stripped back before installing a new, durable multi-layer felt roofing system.
The existing flat roof had reached the stage where replacement was the sensible long-term option. Rather than simply covering over the old roofing material, the roof was stripped back to expose the existing timber deck, allowing the underlying structure to be inspected before the new roofing system was installed.
The result is a smart, clean and fully weatherproof flat roof designed to provide reliable protection for the property for years to come.
Existing Flat Roof Stripped Back
The first stage of the project was to remove the existing roof covering and expose the timber roof deck underneath.
Stripping a failing flat roof back in this way is important because it allows us to properly inspect the condition of the underlying timber rather than simply hiding potential problems beneath another layer of roofing material.
As the photographs show, the existing timber boarding was fully exposed and checked before work progressed with the new waterproof covering.
New Multi-Layer Felt Roofing System
Once the roof deck had been prepared, we installed a new multi-layer felt roofing system across the complete roof area.
The system was carefully installed to create a continuous waterproof covering, with particular attention paid to the perimeter edges and the junction where the flat roof meets the main brickwork of the property.
A hard-wearing mineral finished cap sheet provides the final protective layer, producing the neat dark finish visible in the completed photographs.
Careful Detailing Around the Property
With any flat roof, the large open areas are relatively straightforward — it’s the edges, corners, outlets and abutments where good workmanship really matters.
On this Horsham property, particular care was taken where the roof meets the brick wall of the house, ensuring the new system was properly dressed and sealed to provide reliable protection against water ingress.
The finished roof now has a clean, consistent surface with properly detailed edges and junctions.
Work Included
• Existing flat roof covering removed
• Roof stripped back to the timber deck
• Existing roof deck inspected
• Roof prepared for new waterproofing
• New multi-layer felt roofing system installed
• Hard-wearing mineral finished cap sheet
• Perimeter edges fully weatherproofed
• Wall abutments carefully detailed
• Complete flat roof professionally sealed
• Site cleared following completion
Professional Flat Roofing in Horsham
This project is a good example of why a proper flat roof replacement involves more than simply laying new felt over an existing roof.
Removing the old covering gives us the opportunity to see exactly what is happening underneath and identify any timber or decking problems before they become hidden beneath the new roof.
Once the underlying structure is sound, a professionally installed felt system provides a tough and dependable waterproof covering suitable for extensions, garages, dormers and other flat-roofed areas.
The completed roof in Horsham looks considerably different from the stripped timber deck shown during the work — a clean, properly finished and weatherproof roof ready for many more years of service.
Flat Roof Repairs & Replacement in Horsham
TCG South Roofing provides professional flat roofing services in Horsham and throughout the surrounding areas of West Sussex, Surrey and Hampshire.
Our flat roofing services include:
• Flat roof replacement
• Flat roof repairs
• Multi-layer felt roofing
• Three-layer felt roofing systems
• Mineral felt roofing
• Replacement roof decking
• Rotten timber replacement
• Garage roofs
• Extension roofs
• Dormer roofs
• Leadwork and flashing
• Roof edge and abutment repairs
• Emergency roof repairs
Whether an existing flat roof requires a localised repair or has reached the point where complete replacement is the better option, we can inspect the roof and recommend the most appropriate solution.
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