When Is The Best Time To Install A Flat Roof?

Daniel Bracewell • 23 April 2024

In an ideal world, where a structural issue or property damage does not require a flat roof specialist to work immediately, certain times of the calendar can be better for fitting or replacing a roof than others.

This does not mean that a roof installed at one time of the year is different to another; experts and specialists are capable of providing the same high-quality results regardless of the day, but it does mean that they might have to prepare for different eventualities and certain days are easier than others.

Typically, the best time to get your flat roof installed is late spring. You avoid the rush that comes

during the winter when a lot of emergency roofing jobs are required, and you have the most time possible for the roof to be installed and bed in before the advent of wetter weather in late autumn and winter.

As well as this, given that many people entertain in summer at their homes, having the potential disruption that comes with a roof installation can be less than ideal for some.

Late spring tends to be better than early spring because whilst there is always a chance of rainy weather, by late April and May, the weather is more consistently bright and sunny, even if the temperatures have not necessarily reached their peak as they would in summer.

With all of this in mind, it should be noted that roof repairs are not seasonal; if you need your roof fixing it can happen in the dead of winter or the height of summer.

The only days in which it becomes impossible to fit a roof is during particularly inclement weather, where either the conditions are too hazardous for any safe work from height or the rain stops repair materials and adhesives from working effectively.

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Can You Install Solar Panels On A Flat Roof?

by Daniel Bracewell • 10 December 2025

If you’re exploring how to lower your energy bills and reduce your carbon footprint, you may be looking at the likes of solar panels for your home. But what if your property has a flat roof rather than a pitched roof? Can you still install solar panels on a flat roof? The short answer is yes, you can! In fact, it is often easier to install solar panels on a flat roof than it is to fit them to a sloped roof, which might make this an even more appealing avenue to explore when you’re looking at flat roof ideas . In many cases, you also don’t need planning permission to install solar panels on your flat roof. Of course, there are exceptions if you have a listed building or live in a conservation area, but if you own your house (different rules apply for flats too), you should be free to add solar panels to your home as you choose. There are different kinds of mounting systems for flat roof solar panels and which is most appropriate for your home will depend on the direction it faces. It is worth noting that the cost of installing solar panels is often higher on flat roofs because of the mounting system, but some of this can be offset by the lower labour costs because the installation process is usually more straightforward. One of the main reasons homeowners install solar panels is to reduce their energy bills. Many report savings of hundreds of pounds each year, which means these panels often pay for themselves relatively quickly. What’s more, under the Smart Export Guarantee , you can sell any energy you don’t use back to the National Grid, which can increase the rate at which your investment in solar panels pays for itself. So, if you are exploring ways to make the most of your flat roof, consider solar panels as an option to reduce your energy bills and do good for the environment.