Felt Roofing — Merseyside
Felt Roofing Specialists Across Merseyside
Felt has a reputation problem. Most people picture the cold-pour bitumen felt that was standard on extensions and garages until the 1990s — and that felt did fail early, splitting and cracking at the seams within 10–15 years. Modern high-performance torch-on felt is a genuinely different product, and it’s one of our most common flat roof installations.
We work across the whole of Merseyside — Formby, Southport, Crosby, Liverpool, Ormskirk, Maghull, Hightown, Ainsdale and Birkdale — fitting felt roofs on extensions, garages, dormers and re-pitched flat roof sections.
We’ll always tell you honestly whether felt, GRP or EPDM is the right system for your specific roof — not just push whichever has the best margin.
📞 Call for a free quoteHigh-performance torch-on felt
3-layer, heat-bonded systems with a mineral cap sheet — a different product entirely to old cold-pour felt.
Warm roof upgrades as standard
New deck, VCL, PIR insulation and vapour dispersion layer built in where a felt roof is being replaced.
Deck inspection before quoting
We check the existing substrate before recommending felt, GRP or EPDM — not a one-size-fits-all sales pitch.
10-year written guarantee
Every felt roof we install is backed by our written guarantee, same as GRP and EPDM.
Recent work
A Recently Completed Felt Warm Roof, Crosby
Old flat roof sections re-pitched and re-boarded, upgraded to a full warm roof specification — new deck, VCL, PIR insulation, vapour dispersion layer and torch-on cap sheet, finished to the same spec throughout.
Old felt vs modern felt
Why Modern Felt Isn’t the Felt You’re Thinking Of
The honest comparison, so you know exactly what you’re getting:
Curious how felt stacks up against GRP and EPDM specifically? Read our full comparison guide →
Common questions
Felt Roofing — Frequently Asked Questions
Is felt a good choice for a flat roof in 2026?
Modern high-performance felt is a genuinely different product to the cold-pour felt of the 1970s and 80s. A correctly specified 3-layer torch-on system with a mineral cap sheet, built as a warm roof, is a durable, long-life option — not the short-life felt it's often confused with.
How long does a modern torch-on felt roof last?
A properly installed high-performance torch-on felt system typically lasts 20 years or more, with some BBA-certified cap sheet systems carrying manufacturer guarantees to match. Lifespan depends heavily on installation quality and detailing at edges and upstands.
What's the difference between old felt and modern torch-on felt?
Old cold-pour felt was bonded with cold adhesive in overlapping layers prone to seam failure. Modern torch-on felt is heat-bonded in a 3-layer build — underlay, base layer and a mineral-surfaced cap sheet — giving significantly better seam integrity, UV resistance and overall lifespan.
Can you upgrade an old felt roof to a warm roof at the same time?
Yes, this is one of our most common felt roof jobs. It typically involves stripping back to the deck, fitting a new deck if needed, a vapour control layer, PIR insulation, a vapour dispersion layer and then the torch-on felt system above it.
Is felt cheaper than GRP or EPDM?
Generally yes, high-performance felt is the most cost-effective of the three systems upfront, while still offering a genuinely long service life when properly specified and installed. We'll advise honestly on which system suits your roof and budget.