Epdm Rubber Roofing in Trawden, Lancashire

You might hear us call it EPDM (which is short for Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer), but most of our customers just call it the 'fit and forget' roof. It’s a high-performance single-ply membrane that’s essentially a giant, custom-cut sheet of synthetic rubber. Unlike old-fashioned felt that’s stuck together with bits of bitumen and luck, EPDM is often installed in one single piece. This means no seams for water to crawl through and no joints to fail. It’s UV resistant too, so it won’t crack or bake in the rare Trawden sunshine, and it stays flexible enough to handle the freezing Pendle winters without becoming brittle.

One thing most homeowners love about our EPDM systems is that they're 'cold-applied'. In plain English, that means we don't need to use dangerous gas torches or naked flames on your property. We typically start by stripping away the old, failing material and checking the decking. If your old boards are rotten, we’ll replace them with fresh, sturdy OSB3 moisture-resistant boarding. Then, we bond the rubber membrane directly to the roof deck using a high-strength adhesive. It’s a much cleaner, safer, and more efficient way to work. Plus, we finish everything off with professional kerb edges and gutter trims to make sure the water goes exactly where it's supposed to—into your downpipes, not into your walls.

If you’re wondering why you should choose rubber over traditional felt, the answer usually comes down to value for money over the long haul. Traditional felt is fine for a few years, but it eventually bubbles, cracks, and lets the moss take hold. EPDM, on the other hand, has a life expectancy of over 50 years. It’s incredibly tough—you can walk on it for maintenance—and it doesn’t require any of the stone chippings that usually end up blocking your gutters. Whether it’s for a garage, a kitchen extension, or a garden office, it’s a modern solution that actually stands up to the British climate. We even provide a 20-year guarantee on our installations for that extra peace of mind.

We aren't a massive national corporation; we're a local business that takes pride in the houses we work on across Trawden and Pendle. We know the specific challenges of properties in our area, from the Victorian stone terraces to the newer builds near the village centre. Because we’re fully insured with £5 million in public liability cover and registered in England (No: 16557299), you know you're dealing with professionals who do things by the book. We don't believe in pushy sales tactics or hidden extras. We'll just give you an honest assessment and a fair price for a job done properly.