Flat Roof Specialists
Flat roofs are found on thousands of UK schools.
Some are still in excellent condition. Others may have small areas that need repairing, while older roofs may be reaching the end of their useful life.
We inspect the roof before recommending what should be done.
Where appropriate, we can carry out core samples and investigate the existing roof construction and insulation.
This helps establish whether the school needs:
A repair – where the problem is localised.
An overlay – where the existing roof is suitable to remain in place.
A complete replacement – where the existing roof has reached the end of its useful life or the underlying construction needs replacing.
We do not believe that every old flat roof automatically needs replacing.
Flat Roof Replacement
Where replacement is necessary, we can provide complete flat roofing systems for school buildings.
Our flat roofing experience includes systems such as:
Prokol MonoSeal liquid roofing
Sika single-ply roofing systems
Axter liquid and waterproofing systems
We can also upgrade roof insulation where required as part of the works.
Projects can be planned around the school calendar to reduce disruption.
Flat Roof Repairs
A leaking flat roof does not always mean that the whole roof needs replacing.
Common problems include:
Failed joints
Damaged roof coverings
Cracks and splits
Problems around rooflights
Failed flashing
Damaged outlets
Water getting behind upstands
Blocked drainage
Localised areas of failed waterproofing
Our aim is to find where the water is actually getting in before recommending the repair.
Gutters and Roof Drainage
Blocked gutters are one of the simplest roof problems to prevent.
Leaves, moss and other debris can stop rainwater getting away from the building. Water can then overflow, back up onto roofs or run down walls.
We provide:
Gutter cleaning • Downpipe clearing • Roof outlet cleaning • Gutter repairs • Gutter replacement • Drainage inspections
Schools can also arrange planned annual gutter and roof maintenance instead of waiting for something to go wrong.
Roof Cleaning
Moss can build up heavily on school roofs.
As it comes away from the roof, it can fill gutters and block rainwater outlets.
We provide specialist roof cleaning and moss removal for school buildings, together with gutter cleaning and roof inspections.
This means the school can have the roof cleaned, gutters cleared and obvious defects identified during the same programme of work.
Planned School Roof Maintenance
For schools and academy trusts that want to reduce unexpected roof problems, we can provide a planned maintenance programme.
We can inspect the roofs, photograph their condition and identify work that should be dealt with immediately and work that can be planned for future years.
This gives estates and maintenance teams a much clearer idea of what needs doing, when it needs doing and which roofs should be prioritised.
Looking After Multiple Schools?
We can work with individual schools, independent schools, colleges, academies and Multi-Academy Trusts.
For trusts with several schools, we can inspect multiple sites and help build a straightforward roof maintenance programme across the estate.
Instead of waiting for roofs to leak, the trust can start identifying problems and budgeting for them in advance.
Arrange a School Roof Inspection
If you are responsible for the maintenance of a school and are concerned about a roof, gutter or flat roof, speak to our team.
We can arrange an inspection and explain what we find in straightforward language.
David White Roofing Ltd
0330 056 7751
School Roof Inspections • Flat Roofs • Roof Repairs • Roof Cleaning • Gutter Maintenance
Aberdeen • Manchester • Birmingham • London North • London South • Brighton