Felt Roofs by Revive Roofing & Repairs in Stirling

Family Run Roofers in Stirling

Felt Roofs in Stirling

Over 20 years' experience laying torch-on and self-adhesive felt, from patch repairs to full recovers, by a family run, fully insured business with free surveys and a 24-hour emergency service.

Over 20 Years' Experience
Family Run & Fully Insured
Free Quotes & Surveys
24 Hour Emergency Service

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Over 20 Years' Experience
Family Run & Fully Insured
Free Quotes & Surveys
24 Hour Emergency Service

Flat Roofs

Felt Roof Repairs and Recovers

A felt roof can often be patched or recovered rather than stripped, as long as the deck beneath is dry and firm. Full replacement is the right call when the boards are soft, water is getting in, or an old single sheet has cracked across the roof. We lay layered systems, with a base sheet bonded to the deck and a hard-wearing mineral cap sheet on top.

Torch-on felt for open roofs with good working space
Self-adhesive felt beside timber fascias and roof lights, no flame
Two layers, so a nicked top sheet does not leak through
Fresh upstand layers tucked under the wall flashing

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Over 20 yearsfamily run, fully insured

Why Choose Us

Why Choose Us for Felt Roofs

Felt Roofs work by Revive Roofing & Repairs

Over 20 years

A family run company with over 20 years' experience

You deal directly with the family that runs the business, from the free survey to the final review of the completed work.

Repair, recover or replace

If the deck is dry and firm, we will say so and quote a recover or a patch rather than a full strip you do not need.

The right felt per detail

We choose torch-on for open areas and self-adhesive beside timber fascias and roof lights, so no flame is used where it would be a fire risk.

Upstands finished with care

Wall junctions are where felt roofs usually fail, so every upstand gets a fresh layer tucked under the flashing and sealed.

Insured and on call

We are fully insured while working on your roof, and our 24-hour emergency service covers a felt roof that has split in a storm.

Ready for a free quote on your roof?

Call us or send the quote form, and we will arrange your free survey at a time that suits you.

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Close view of felt roofs work in progress

What’s Included

What Our Felt Roofs Service Includes

Deck inspected before any felt is laid
Base layer bonded to sound decking
Mineral-surfaced cap sheet
Upstands dressed up walls and sealed in
Drip trims or welted edges at the gutter
Patch repairs where a recover is not needed

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Our Work

Our Felt Roofs Work

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When To Call Us

Signs You Need Felt Roofs

The signs homeowners most often notice before they contact us about this work.

Cracks and blisters

Sun and frost dry old felt out until it crazes and bubbles. Once the surface splits, rain works its way between the layers.

Leaks where roof meets wall

Many felt roofs fail where they turn up a wall. A lifted upstand lets rain run behind the covering and into the ceiling.

Bare patches in the mineral

When the chippings wash off, the felt underneath is left exposed to sunlight and starts to break down much faster.

An old single-layer roof

Garages and outbuildings often carry one thin sheet of felt. A layered system in its place gives far better protection.

Pricing

Felt Roofs Costs

Every roof is different, so we price yours after a free survey. These are the factors that move the figure most for this kind of work.

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Recover or full strip

Laying over sound felt saves time and waste. Stripping back to the deck costs more but is the only option once the boards are wet.

Number of layers

A single new cap sheet costs less than a full two-layer system, but it only suits a roof that is otherwise in good order.

Upstands and details

Long wall abutments, roof lights and outlets take careful hand work and add time compared with an open rectangle of roof.

Torch-on or self-adhesive

Self-adhesive felt costs more to buy but may be needed beside timber or wherever a flame cannot be used safely.

How It Works

How Our Felt Roofs Service Works

Step 1

Check the deck

We check the roof from where it is safe to stand, test for soft boards and decide whether a repair, a recover over the old felt or a full strip suits it best.

Step 2

Prepare the surface

Loose felt, blisters and debris are cut back or removed, any rotten timber is swapped for new board, and primer goes on so each layer grips.

Step 3

Lay the layers

The base sheet goes down first, followed by the mineral cap sheet with staggered laps, torched or self-adhered depending on what sits nearby.

Step 4

Finish the edges and review

Upstands, drip trims and outlets are detailed last. Our final step is to review the completed work with you, so we can confirm everything has been done as agreed.

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Customer Reviews

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FAQs

Felt Roofs FAQs

Is a patch repair possible on my felt?

In many cases. Where the damage is local, say one torn lap or a tired upstand, we cut the bad section out and bond fresh felt over it. If the felt is cracked across the whole roof, or the boards beneath are soft, patching just moves the leak somewhere else, and a recover or replacement is better value. We will tell you honestly which applies once we have seen it.

What is the difference between torch-on and self-adhesive felt?

Torch-on felt is softened with a gas torch and bonded in place as it is rolled out. Self-adhesive felt has a sticky backing that grips without heat. The finished roof is much the same, but we choose self-adhesive next to timber fascias, roof light kerbs or any spot where open heat is unwise. Many roofs use a combination.

How long does it take to felt a flat roof?

A garage or small extension is usually finished in a day or two, provided the weather stays dry. If the deck has to be replaced first, allow a little longer. Felt cannot be laid on a wet surface, so on a showery day we may stop early and keep the roof sheeted over until conditions improve.

What changes the price of a felt roof?

The size of the roof, whether we can lay over the existing felt or need to strip it, how much decking needs replacing, and how many upstands, outlets and roof lights need detailing. Access counts as well: a roof reached from the garden is quicker to work on than one above a conservatory. Your quote lists each part of the work.

How do I get a quote for a felt roof?

Use the quote form or give us a call and tell us a little about the roof. We will come and look at it with a free survey, check the deck and the edges, and then send a free written quote saying whether we recommend a repair, a recover or a full replacement, and why.

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Find usYard 7, Bandeath Industrial Estate, Stirling, FK7 7NP

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