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A leaking commercial roof rarely picks a convenient moment. Water finds its way past a split membrane or a blocked outlet, and within days it can reach stock, machinery, or a shop floor full of customers. Commercial roof repair in Melton Mowbray from Tate & Sons gets the leak stopped fast and the actual cause fixed, not just covered over until the next downpour.
We work on warehouses, retail units, offices and agricultural buildings across the town and the wider borough, as a roofing contractor across Melton Mowbray for businesses that cannot afford a roof problem to turn into a trading problem.
This page covers how to spot a failing commercial roof early, whether you need a patch, an overlay or a full recover, what a repair actually costs, and how we keep the work out of your way while you keep trading. Every job starts with a free drone survey, so you get a written price and real photographic evidence before anything is agreed.
Spot the Warning Signs Before a Small Leak Becomes a Big Bill
Most commercial roofs give plenty of notice before they fail outright. The trouble is a flat roof sits out of sight above a warehouse or shop floor, so early damage often goes unnoticed until water reaches the ceiling below.
Watch for these signs:
- Ceiling tiles that stain, sag, or feel soft to the touch
- Standing water that still sits on the roof more than 48 hours after rain
- Bubbling, cracking or lifting at the membrane surface
- Blocked or slow-draining outlets and gutters
- Loose flashing around rooflights, pipes or plant equipment
- A musty smell in storage areas after wet weather
- Repeated leaks from the same general area despite earlier patches
We see plenty of these signs on the older industrial units around Pera Business Park and Rotherhill, where ageing felt or bitumen roofs have had years of small patches without anyone tackling the outlets or upstands actually causing the trouble. A free drone survey shows the whole roof deck around Melton Mowbray, not just the patch someone did five years ago.
Patch, Overlay or Full Recover — Getting the Right Call for Your Roof
A single split or failed seam on an otherwise sound roof rarely needs more than a patch repair. Wider wear across the whole roof, wet insulation underneath, or a membrane past its working life points toward an overlay or a full recover instead.
Industry guidance such as Building magazine's checklist for specifying commercial roofing sets out the performance standards a repair or replacement covering needs to meet, covering weather resistance, fire performance and thermal standards. We measure any repair on your Melton Mowbray roof against the same standards, not just against what is quickest to patch today.
Here is how the three main repair routes compare on a commercial roof:
| Repair type | Typical cost | What it involves | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patch repair | £250–£900 per repair | Sealing a single split, failed seam, or perished flashing on an otherwise sound deck | One clear defect, a roof under 10–15 years old, no wet insulation |
| Overlay | £45–£75 per m² | New membrane bonded or fixed over the existing sound, dry deck, without a full strip-out | A stable roof structure with no widespread wet insulation, wanting a longer fix without full strip cost |
| Full recover | £65–£130 per m² | Strip back to deck, replace wet or failed insulation, new membrane, upstands and flashings throughout | Roofs with several past patches, wet insulation, or a membrane near the end of its working life |
We check the whole roof before recommending a route, not just the area you called us about. A patch might stop today's drip while wet insulation keeps failing the roof from underneath, and a proper survey catches that before it becomes an expensive surprise. If your roof already needs more than a patch, our flat roof repair service in Melton Mowbray covers the larger jobs a single patch cannot fix.
Repairs Timed Around Your Trading Hours, Not Ours
Closing a shop floor or a warehouse bay costs you money every hour it happens. We plan repair work around your trading pattern in Melton Mowbray, not the other way round.
Units on Melton Commercial Park off St Bartholomew's Way often need early starts or weekend slots to avoid disrupting deliveries and footfall, and we build that into the schedule from the first call. Loud work, like cutting back an old membrane, goes in the quiet part of the day. Quieter jobs, like membrane bonding, can carry on once the site is busy again.
For a leak that cannot wait, our emergency roof repair service gets someone on site fast to stop water reaching stock or machinery, with the permanent fix scheduled once the building is safe and dry.
What Happens on Repair Day, Start to Finish
A commercial roof repair follows a clear order on every job, whatever the roof type.
- Site made safe, access agreed with your team
- Roof surface inspected and the defect confirmed against survey footage
- Standing water and debris cleared from the work area
- Damaged membrane, flashing or insulation cut back to sound material
- New material bonded, welded or mechanically fixed to match the existing system
- Detailing finished at upstands, outlets and penetrations
- Site cleared and the repair checked before we leave
A small patch repair is usually a single day's work. A larger overlay or a full recover on a warehouse roof can run from several days to a couple of weeks, depending on size and access.
Older sheds around the Stockyard and the former Cattle Market site sometimes still carry asbestos cement roof sheets, which need a licensed, controlled removal process rather than a standard strip-out. We plan for that from the outset whenever a survey flags it, so it does not stall the job partway through.
What Commercial Roof Repair Costs in Melton Mowbray
Cost depends on roof size, material, access and how much of the roof needs attention. As a general guide, a small patch repair to a single split or failed seam typically runs £250 to £900.
An overlay over a sound, dry deck typically costs £45 to £75 per square metre, while a full recover with strip-out, new insulation and a new membrane typically runs £65 to £130 per square metre depending on material. A larger project, such as re-covering a whole warehouse roof, can reach £5,000 to £15,000 or more for bigger units.
What pushes a price up or down:
- Roof size — how much of the roof actually needs attention
- Material — felt costs least, GRP and PVC membrane cost more
- Access — a single-storey warehouse roof costs less to work than one boxed in by plant or neighbouring buildings
- Insulation condition — wet or failed insulation found once the membrane comes up adds cost
- Working pattern — out-of-hours or phased work to keep you trading can add time and cost
- Past patches — several old repairs may need stripping back before new material goes on
These are general market ranges, not a quote for your roof. Two units the same size can price very differently once access, insulation condition and past repairs are factored in. A fixed price needs a survey.
Proof the Repair Holds Before We Leave
A repair is only worth paying for if it actually stops the water. We check every repair before the job is called finished, not just when we happen to be back on site months later.
That means a flood or hose test on outlets and detailing where standing water caused the original problem, plus drone footage showing the finished repair from above. You get photos of the actual work, not just an invoice. If a defect returns within the guarantee period, we come back and put it right.
Keep Your Roof Watertight Between Repairs
A repaired commercial roof still needs regular attention to get the full value out of the fix.
- Clear outlets and gutters of leaves and debris each autumn
- Check flashings around rooflights and plant equipment after storms
- Watch for new staining on ceilings below the roof
- Book a free drone survey every year or two, or after any major storm
None of this needs a specialist visit every time — just a regular look, and a call to us in Melton Mowbray if something seems off. Catching a new defect early is always cheaper than letting it spread across the membrane.
Why Melton Mowbray Businesses Call Tate & Sons First
You are not just buying a patch of membrane — you are buying whoever fits it. Daniel Oakland, our project manager, has more than twenty years in the trade and leads commercial repair work day to day, with particular experience in EPDM, GRP and standing-seam systems used on warehouses and retail units across the borough.
Founder James Tate started the business after fifteen years working roofs across Melton Mowbray and the East Midlands, and still prices most jobs himself. He built Tate & Sons around a simple idea: find out what is genuinely wrong, use the right materials, and stand behind the result rather than sell the cheapest fix that gets you off the phone.
Between us we bring over 40 years of combined team experience, hold NVQ Level 2 and 3 qualifications in Roofing Occupations, and carry CSCS cards. Janice Whitmore, our office manager, keeps you posted from the first phone call through to the finished repair, so nothing slips between the drone survey and the invoice. Read more about the people behind the work on our About Tate & Sons Roofing page.
Areas We Serve Across Melton Mowbray and the Vale of Belvoir
We carry out commercial roof repairs across Melton Mowbray and the surrounding villages and borough. If your business is not on the list below, call us anyway — there is a strong chance we already cover you.
- Melton Mowbray (LE13)
- Asfordby (LE14 3)
- Old Dalby (LE14 3)
- Nether Broughton (LE14 3)
- Frisby on the Wreake (LE14 2)
- Wymondham (LE14 2)
- Long Clawson (LE14 4)
- Harby (LE14 4)
- Stathern (LE14 4)
- Waltham on the Wolds (LE14 4)
- Bottesford (NG13)
Got Questions?
Your Commercial Roof Repair Questions, Answered
How much does commercial roof repair cost in Melton Mowbray?
A small patch repair typically costs £250 to £900, an overlay usually runs £45 to £75 per square metre, and a full recover typically costs £65 to £130 per square metre depending on material. Larger warehouse or retail unit projects can reach £5,000 to £15,000 or more. Access, insulation condition and past repairs all affect the final figure. A free drone survey gives you a written price rather than a guess over the phone.
How do you find a leak on a large flat commercial roof?
We start with a drone survey to check the whole roof surface for standing water, bubbling, cracked flashings and failed laps. Water on a large flat roof often travels along the deck or insulation before it drips through the ceiling, so the wet patch inside is rarely directly below the actual defect. Flood testing sections of the roof and checking outlets, upstands and penetrations narrows the source down properly. Guesswork on a large roof usually means paying for a repair in the wrong place.
Can commercial roof repairs be carried out without closing my business?
Yes, in almost every case. We schedule loud or disruptive work like membrane cutting for early mornings or weekends, and quieter detail work can often continue once your business is open. Larger jobs can be split into sections, so one part of the roof stays finished and watertight while we move on to the next. We agree access and timing with your team before work starts, so there are no surprises on the day.
What's the difference between a patch repair, an overlay and a full recover?
A patch repair seals one defect on an otherwise sound roof and usually costs the least. An overlay fits a new membrane over the existing sound, dry deck without stripping it back, giving a longer fix without full removal costs. A full recover strips the roof back to the deck, replaces any wet insulation, and fits an entirely new membrane and detailing throughout. Which one suits your roof depends on its age, condition and how many patches it has already had.
How often should a commercial roof be inspected?
A commercial roof should be checked at least once a year, ideally in spring after winter storms have had their say. Older roofs, or ones that have been patched several times already, are worth checking twice a year and after any severe weather. Regular inspection catches a small split or blocked outlet before it becomes a leak reaching stock or equipment below. A free drone survey makes this easy to keep on top of without scaffolding or roof access each time.
Does a repair affect my roof's manufacturer warranty?
It can, if the wrong materials or an unapproved method are used on a roof still under warranty. Many membrane manufacturers require repairs to use compatible, approved materials and correct detailing to keep the original warranty valid. We use manufacturer-approved materials and methods on repair work wherever a warranty is still live, and we will tell you upfront if a repair route risks affecting it. Always check your original installation paperwork before agreeing a repair with anyone.
Why does a ceiling stain show up nowhere near the actual leak?
Water on a large flat commercial roof rarely drops straight down from where it gets in. It tends to travel sideways along the deck, insulation or structural steelwork before finding a gap to drip through into the building below. That is why a stain in the corner of a warehouse can trace back to a defect several metres away, near an outlet or a rooflight upstand. It is also why a proper survey, not a guess at the nearest ceiling tile, matters on a roof this size.
Can repair work at units on Melton Commercial Park be scheduled out of hours?
Yes. Units around Melton Commercial Park on St Bartholomew's Way often need repair work timed around deliveries and trading hours, and we plan jobs there for early mornings, evenings or weekends where that suits the business better. We agree the working pattern with you before the job is booked in, not on the day the van turns up. Quieter finishing work can often continue once your unit reopens for the day.
Do older buildings near the Cattle Market and Stockyard have asbestos roof sheets that change how repairs are done?
Some of them do. A number of older agricultural and industrial sheds around the former Cattle Market and Stockyard area still carry asbestos cement roof sheets fitted decades ago. Repairing or removing these needs licensed, controlled handling rather than a standard strip-out, and it changes both the timeline and the cost of the job. Our survey identifies asbestos-containing material before we quote, so there are no surprises once work is booked in.
Book Your Free Drone Roof Survey and Stop a Small Leak Turning Into a Big One
Every week a commercial roof leak goes unchecked, water works further into the insulation and structure beneath it, and a straightforward patch can turn into a full recover. Stock, equipment and trading days are all at risk the longer it sits. A free, no-obligation drone survey tells you exactly what your roof needs, with a written price to match.
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Tate & Sons Roofing, Melton Mowbray
13 Cromwell Road, Melton Mowbray, LE13 0AD
📞 01664 490955
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