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Commercial roofing in Sheffield

Commercial roofing in Sheffield for shops, offices and units

Roof repairs and re-covering for business premises, planned around how your building is used.

  • Flat roofs, profiled sheeting and pitched roofs
  • Work planned around tenants and trading hours
  • Written scope and quote before work starts

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What do you need?

What kinds of commercial roofs do Sheffield buildings have?

Sheffield's business buildings are a mixed bunch. There are old stone-built workshops and mills, brick shops with flat roofs behind a parapet, offices in converted terraces, and large steel-framed units and warehouses clad in profiled metal sheeting. Each type fails in its own way.

  • Flat roofs on shops and offices suffer from ponding water, split seams and blocked outlets.
  • Profiled sheet roofs on units can develop loose fixings, corroded edges and leaking laps. Rooflights crack or age.
  • Pitched slate roofs on older commercial buildings have the same slipped slates and failed lead as houses, but with larger spans and harder access.

The first step is to see which type you have and what condition it is in.

Which flat roof system suits a commercial building?

There is no single best answer, because it depends on the building, the budget and how long you want the work to last.

Single-ply membrane

Sheets of synthetic membrane are laid over insulation and joined with heat or adhesive. They are light, flexible and suit large areas.

Built-up and bituminous felt

Layers of felt bonded together. A familiar, repairable system for smaller roofs, though quality varies with workmanship.

Liquid-applied coatings

A seamless coating over an existing roof can extend its life when the structure underneath is still sound. It is not a cure for a wet, rotten deck.

Profiled metal and fibre cement sheeting

Re-sheeting, over-cladding and re-sealing are all common. Older fibre cement sheets can contain asbestos, so any suspect roof must be checked by a competent person before it is disturbed.

What should a commercial roofing job plan cover?

A roof on a business premises is not just a roof. It is part of a building people work in, trade from or rent. A sensible plan covers the following.

  • Safety and access. Edge protection, scaffolding or access platforms, and exclusion zones for staff and the public.
  • Disruption. Noise, deliveries, parking and working hours that suit your tenants and customers.
  • Materials check. Whether asbestos, an old coating or an existing guarantee affects the work.
  • Drainage. Outlets, gutters and falls, so water leaves the roof instead of sitting on it.
  • Insulation and rooflights. Current standards may affect how much of the roof can be changed.
  • Paperwork. A written scope, the method and the programme, kept by the owner or managing agent.

Roof area is the first factor, followed by access, the system chosen, the condition of the deck and insulation, and how much has to be removed. Health and safety measures, working around trading hours and any asbestos or waste handling add to the cost. A repair to one section can take a day or two. A full re-cover on a large unit can take weeks and depends heavily on the weather.

We quote in writing, with the scope clearly set out, so that a landlord, tenant or managing agent can see what is and is not included. If you are not sure whether a section needs repair or a full re-cover, begin with a roof inspection, which gives you a written picture before you commit.

When should a business owner or landlord call a roofer?

Call when you notice water marks on ceilings, damp stock, ponding water on a flat roof, daylight through sheeting, damaged rooflights or a blocked outlet. Do not wait for a flood. Water getting into electrics, stock or insulation turns a small job into a costly one, and it can raise questions with insurers and tenants.

It is also worth arranging a check before buying or leasing a building, before a refurbishment, and after severe weather. Smaller faults can often be handled as a roof repair. If you would like to talk about your premises, go to the home page and send us a brief description of the building.

What you can expect

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Questions about roofing in Sheffield

Do you work on flat roofs as well as pitched roofs?

Yes. Commercial buildings in Sheffield often have flat or low-pitched roofs, and we deal with both these and pitched slate or tile roofs. The right approach depends on what is there now. We look at the roof, explain the options in plain language and put them in a written quote.

Can the work be done while the building stays open?

Often it can, with planning. Work can be done in sections, with exclusion zones, safe access routes and agreed working hours. Noisy or dusty stages can be timed around trading. Tell us about opening hours, deliveries and any neighbouring tenants when you make your enquiry.

What about asbestos in older roofs?

Some older sheet roofs, particularly fibre cement, can contain asbestos. It must not be drilled, broken or cleaned without proper checks. If your building is old enough that this is possible, a competent person needs to assess it first. Ask the building owner or managing agent for any asbestos register.

Is a coating a good alternative to a full re-roof?

Sometimes. If the roof structure, insulation and deck are dry and sound, a coating can extend the life of a roof for less than a full replacement. If the layers underneath are wet or damaged, the coating will not hold. An inspection should tell you which case applies.

Who is responsible for the roof, the landlord or the tenant?

It depends on the lease. Many leases make the landlord responsible for the structure and roof, while the tenant may pay a service charge towards it. Check the lease or ask a solicitor. A roofer can supply a written description of the condition and the work needed to help everyone agree the next step.

How it works

  1. Call or request a quote

    Tell us what is happening with the roof.

  2. Free inspection

    A roofer checks the roof and gives a written price.

  3. Work done right

    Clean crew, nail sweep, warranty in writing.

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