Ely's position on the Isle — surrounded by low-lying fenland and exposed to persistent wet weather — makes a properly installed, watertight flat roof more important here than almost anywhere else in the region.
The city has a distinctive mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraces in the streets around the cathedral, post-war bungalows and semis on the lower ground, and a growing number of new-build estates out towards Witchford and Stretham. Flat-roofed rear extensions and detached garages are common across all of these, and the damp fenland climate means any weakness in a felt membrane shows itself quickly — often within a few years of installation.
EPDM rubber is particularly well-suited to Ely's conditions: it stays flexible at low temperatures and handles the standing water that flat fenland roofs can accumulate after heavy rain. GRP fibreglass is our recommendation where a harder, walk-on finish is needed. Both systems outlast traditional felt by 20 years or more. Call us to book a free flat roof inspection in Ely or the surrounding fen villages.
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