Built-Up Felt Roofing in Sussex

Mascot Roofing installs and repairs modern built-up felt roofs for homes, extensions, garages and commercial properties across Sussex. A multi-layer felt system can provide a practical, durable waterproof covering when the roof deck, falls and edge details are properly prepared.

Modern roofing felt is very different from the simple shed felt many people picture. Professional systems combine reinforcing layers, waterproof membranes and a protective finish selected for the roof and installation method.

Need help with an ageing or leaking felt roof? Call 01444 239977 or request a free, no-obligation roofing quotation.

Where built-up felt roofing can be used

Built-up felt is suitable for many domestic and commercial flat roofs, including extensions, garages, porches, dormers and larger roof areas. It can be detailed around rooflights, outlets, parapets and changes in level.

What a successful installation requires

Long-term performance depends on more than the visible cap sheet. The supporting deck must be sound, moisture should not be trapped within the build-up, and drainage and perimeter details must be correctly formed.

• A stable, correctly prepared roof deck.
• Suitable falls and clear drainage outlets.
• Careful detailing at upstands, edges and penetrations.
• A system and installation method appropriate to the property.

Repairs and refurbishment

Splits, blistering, failed laps and damage around outlets or edges can allow water into the roof. A local repair may be possible where the surrounding covering remains serviceable.

Where deterioration is widespread, repeated patching may offer poor value. We can explain whether repair, overlay or full replacement is the more sensible option.

Our approach

1. Discuss the property, roof area, symptoms and access.
2. Inspect the existing covering, deck, drainage and important junctions.
3. Explain whether a repair, overlay or replacement is appropriate.
4. Provide a clear scope and quotation before work starts.
5. Prepare and install the system with close attention to waterproof details.

Areas we cover

Mascot Roofing works in Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath and across Sussex, with suitable projects also undertaken in Surrey, Kent and London. Send us the property postcode and a brief description so we can confirm coverage.

built-up felt roofing questions

Can a felt roof be repaired?

Often, yes. The condition of the surrounding material and roof deck determines whether a local repair is likely to last.

How do I know when replacement is needed?

Frequent leaks, widespread cracking, extensive blistering or a deteriorated deck can indicate that broader refurbishment is required.

See completed work: View our felt roofing project gallery.

Request a quotation

See examples of our work in the roofing portfolio. To discuss a built-up felt repair or replacement, call 01444 239977 or send an online enquiry.