Flat Roofing · Perth & Perthshire
Flat Roofing in Spittalfield,By an Approved Installer
Single-ply membrane flat roofs from Armourplan, Fatra and Sarnafil, fitted by Craig and his small team across Perthshire and Angus.
Service overview
What Is Flat Roofing?
Flat roofing covers any low-pitch roof that sheds water through a gentle fall rather than a steep slope: extensions, garages, dormers, porches and rear offshoots. Ericht Roofing specialises in single-ply membrane flat roofs and Craig is an approved installer of three established systems: Armourplan, Fatra and Sarnafil. A single-ply membrane is one continuous sheet laid over the roof deck and sealed at the joins, so there are far fewer weak points for water to find than on older multi-layer or patched roofs.
Who it's for
This service is for homeowners across Perthshire and Angus who are building an extension, have a flat roof that keeps leaking, or have an older felt roof that has reached the end of its life. It suits anyone who wants a flat roof fitted once, properly, by the person who quoted for it.
When you need it
You need a flat roof specialist when you notice water staining on a ceiling below a flat roof, pooling water that sits for days after rain, blistering or cracking on the surface, or soft spots underfoot. It is also the right time when you are planning an extension and want the roof specified correctly from the start.
Why professional help matters
Flat roofs fail at details: edges, upstands, outlets and joins. An approved installer has been trained on how the manufacturer expects those details to be formed. That matters because the whole point of a membrane system is that it behaves as one watertight skin. A poorly formed corner or edge undoes that, no matter how good the material is.
The cost of waiting
What Happens If It's Ignored
A flat roof rarely fails all at once. It starts with a small entry point, and because water spreads sideways across the deck before it drips through, the damage is usually bigger than the stain on the ceiling suggests.
Risks and damage
- Water soaks into the timber deck, which softens and eventually has to be replaced along with the covering.
- Insulation under the roof gets wet and stops working, making the room below colder and damp.
- Ceilings below stain, crack and can come down if left long enough.
- Repeated patching adds layers and cost without fixing the reason the roof is leaking.
Common mistakes
- Painting over a failing roof with a coating instead of dealing with the cause.
- Choosing the cheapest quote without asking which system is being fitted and whether the installer is approved for it.
- Ignoring ponding water because the roof 'isn't leaking yet'.
- Leaving a small leak through a Scottish winter, when freeze and thaw make every gap bigger.
Our process
How Craig Does the Job
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Step 1 – Inspection
Craig visits, looks at the roof himself and takes photos so you can see what he sees.
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Step 2 – Diagnosis
He explains what's wrong, what it will take to fix, and gives you a clear, free, no-obligation quote.
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Step 3 – Service execution
The old covering is removed where needed, the deck is checked and made good, and the chosen Armourplan, Fatra or Sarnafil membrane is laid and sealed, with edges, upstands and outlets formed to the system's details.
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Step 4 – Testing and checks
Craig checks every join, edge and outlet before he leaves and makes sure water drains off the roof as it should.
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Step 5 – Completion and guarantee
The site is left tidy and the work is backed by a guarantee of up to 15 years.
What you get
The Benefits
Speed
A small, owner-led team means your job isn't queued behind a sales department. You speak to Craig, get a price, and agree a start date directly.
Safety
Public liability insurance up to £10 million covers the work on your property.
Longevity
Single-ply membranes from Armourplan, Fatra and Sarnafil are designed for long-term performance, and the work comes with guarantees of up to 15 years.
Cost savings
Doing it once properly stops the cycle of paying for repeat patch repairs on a roof that keeps failing.
Reliability
Customers describe Craig as punctual and say he turns up as arranged. The person who quotes is the person who does the work.
Peace of mind
You see photos of the problem, get a clear explanation, and know exactly what is being fitted and why.
In detail
Flat Roofing: The Detail
Single-ply membrane systems explained
Armourplan, Fatra and Sarnafil are single-ply membrane systems. Instead of building up layers of felt with torch and bitumen, one flexible sheet is laid across the whole roof and the seams are joined to make a continuous waterproof layer. The membrane stays flexible, which helps it cope with the temperature swings of a Perthshire winter.
Extensions, garages and dormers
Most flat roofs Craig works on are on homes rather than commercial buildings: kitchen and living room extensions, attached and detached garages, dormer windows, porches and bay roofs. Each has its own details: a dormer has cheeks and a junction with the main roof, a garage often has a simple parapet or drip edge; and each is formed to suit.
Boarding and the roof deck
A membrane is only as good as what it sits on. Where the existing deck is sound it can be reused; where it has softened from long-term leaks it is replaced with new boarding before the covering goes down. Craig will tell you which applies at the quote stage and show you photos so you understand why.
Edges, upstands and outlets
The areas that let water in on flat roofs are almost always the edges, where the roof meets a wall, and where water drains off. These details are where an approved installer earns their keep. They are formed to the system manufacturer's method so the whole roof works as one.
Flat roofing across Perthshire and Angus
From Spittalfield, Craig covers homes in Perth, Blairgowrie, Dundee, Pitlochry, Alyth, Coupar Angus and Aberfeldy, along with villages in between. Local weather here means flat roofs see a lot of rain and cold, which is exactly why the choice of system and quality of installation matter.
Signs your flat roof needs attention
Look for water that sits on the roof for more than a day or two after rain, cracks or splits in the surface, bubbles or blisters, moss growing in low spots, and staining on the ceiling of the room below. Soft or spongy areas when the roof is walked on usually mean the deck underneath has taken on water. Any of these is a reason to get the roof looked at before winter.
Flat roofs and Scottish weather
Perthshire and Angus see plenty of rain, frost and wind. On a flat roof, water that can't drain freezes and expands in any gap it finds, making small defects bigger each winter. That's why drainage, edge details and a continuous membrane matter so much on flat roofs here.
What to expect from your free quote
When you get in touch, Craig arranges a time to come and look at the roof. He'll go up, look at the problem properly and take photos so you can see exactly what he's seen, which matters on a part of your home you can't easily check yourself. You'll then get a clear price for the work, with no pressure and no obligation to go ahead. If something can be repaired rather than replaced, he'll tell you. If the roof is beyond repair, he'll explain why.
Why a small, owner-led team makes a difference
Ericht Roofing is a small, hands-on team led by Craig. That means the person who quotes your job is the person responsible for doing it, and the person you phone if you have a question. There's no hand-off between a salesperson and a subcontractor you've never met. Customers pick up on this in their reviews: they describe Craig as honest, genuine, punctual and hard working, and many come back to him for further work.
Preparing for the work
Before work starts, Craig will talk you through what's happening and roughly how long it will take. It helps to clear access to the side of the house where the work is being done, move cars away from the driveway if materials need to be dropped there, and let neighbours know if access passes their property. Throughout the job the team keeps the site tidy, a point customers mention again and again.
Covering Perthshire, Angus, Perth, Blairgowrie, Dundee, Pitlochry, Alyth, Coupar Angus and Aberfeldy. Back to the Ericht Roofing homepage.
“This is a great firm to deal with. They renewed my flat roof and made a very professional job of it. They are very pleasant to deal with, hard working and very reasonably priced. Highly recommend.”
FAQ
Flat Roofing Questions
Craig is an approved installer of Armourplan, Fatra and Sarnafil single-ply membrane systems.
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