Liquid flat roof encapsulation

Could your flat roof be renewed, not replaced?

A liquid-applied coating can renew the waterproofing on a suitable flat roof without stripping off the existing covering. We inspect the roof first, explain the options and carry out the preparation and coating work it needs.

Arrange a roof survey

What is liquid roof encapsulation?

A liquid roofing system is applied over a prepared surface and cures to form a continuous waterproof membrane. It can follow the shape of the roof and its details, including complicated details around penetrations.

On a roof that is suitable for a liquid system, this means the existing covering can stay in place. The survey establishes its condition and the preparation needed, including local repairs and attention to joints and edges.

We undertake this work on commercial and residential buildings across the UK.

When a coating is not the answer

A new surface cannot put right every problem beneath it. The existing roof build-up, damage and condition need to be assessed before a liquid system is recommended. If the roof needs more extensive work, we will explain that rather than simply price a coating.

Low view across the liquid-coated flat roof and its raised perimeter

The preparation matters

A coating needs the right surface beneath it and careful detailing around the places water can get in. We set out the preparation and repairs before application. Shown here: a liquid-coated flat roof completed by Heritage.

Flat roofs over homes and working buildings

From a simple torch-on felt roof on an outbuilding to single-ply roofs on commercial buildings, and lead roofs too. The survey establishes whether a coating suits the surface and its condition.

Businesses & commercial property

Waterproofing work planned around access, staff and the business beneath the roof.

Schools & public settings

Access and working areas planned with the people responsible for the site.

Garages & home extensions

An assessment of the existing covering before deciding whether it can be renewed.

How we renew a flat roof

Inspect the roof
We check the covering and problem areas, including previous repairs, drainage outlets and roof details.
Arrange a roof survey
Explain the proposed work
Your quotation sets out the preparation, repairs and liquid roofing system recommended for the roof.
Plan the installation
We organise access and discuss the working areas and programme with you.
Prepare, coat and inspect
We carry out the preparation and apply the specified system, then inspect the completed work.

Your flat roof questions

What is liquid flat roof encapsulation?

It is a way of renewing a suitable roof with a liquid-applied waterproofing system. The liquid cures to form a continuous membrane over the prepared covering and roof details.

Is every flat roof suitable?

No. The existing covering, construction, condition and extent of any damage all matter. We need to survey the roof before we can recommend encapsulation.

Do you work on commercial and residential flat roofs?

Yes. We undertake roof-coating work on homes and commercial buildings across the UK. Suitability depends on the roof itself, rather than whether the property is residential or commercial.

How long will the system last?

That cannot be answered responsibly without the exact roof, preparation, system and supporting documentation. Any stated term must come from the approved project specification and named issuer.

Coating system we work with

Find out what your roof needs

Tell us where the property is and what has prompted you to look at the roof. Send any photographs or reports you already have; there is no need to climb onto it.