Flat-roof waterproofing
in Gembloux
The plateau is very exposed to the wind: the verges, the ridge tiles and the fibre-cement sheets on outbuildings suffer first. That is why flat-roof waterproofing comes up so often in our schedule in Gembloux.
The context in Gembloux
Why here in particular
What changes in Gembloux is the context: older stone and brick building, square-plan farmsteads, recent estates on the edge. The plateau is very exposed to the wind: the verges, the ridge tiles and the fibre cement sheets on the outbuildings suffer first.
A flat roof almost never leaks in the middle. It leaks at the upstands, at the corners and around the roof outlet — where the old membrane was badly turned up or has ended up shrinking back.
- Quote
- Priced after a site visit, free of charge and with no obligation.
- Duration
- 1 to 3 days for a standard surface.
- Call-out
- Included in Gembloux and neighbouring municipalities
How it runs
How the job runs
The same protocol everywhere, adapted to what the visit reveals on site. Nothing is decided from the pavement.
- Survey of what is there
- Removal and disposal if needed
- Vapour barrier and insulation to suit the configuration
- Two-layer torched waterproofing
- Upstands, flashings and edge trims
- Roof outlet and overflow checked
Probing
We check what is under the membrane. Waterlogged insulation gets replaced, not covered over.
Removal or overlay
Depending on the condition, full removal or fitting over the existing layer if the substrate allows.
Vapour barrier and insulation
If the roof is insulated, PIR or wool depending on the configuration.
Undercoat
First layer, self-adhesive or torched, with staggered joints.
Finish
Top membrane torched on, mineral-finished or smooth depending on exposure.
Measurements and waste removal
Upstands round the perimeter, outlet spigot, water test verified.
Frequently asked questions
Flat-roof waterproofing in Gembloux
The questions we get asked most often before this kind of job.
Do you attend leaks as an emergency?
Yes, a temporary repair first to stop the water, then costing the permanent repair calmly.
How long does flat-roof waterproofing last?
A two-layer system laid properly lasts 20 to 25 years. A single layer laid in a hurry lasts a lot less.
Can you lay over the old flat-roof waterproofing?
If the surface is dry and sound, yes. If the insulation is waterlogged, no: the problem would come back from underneath.
Do you come out to Gembloux with no extra call-out charge?
Yes. Gembloux is one of our 17 municipalities: the call-out is included in the quote, not added at the bottom of the invoice.
Other work in Gembloux
While we are on site
Combining two jobs in one visit brings the invoice down. We suggest it when it makes sense, never to pad the quote.
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Flat-roof waterproofing in Gembloux: let’s talk about it
On-site visit, detailed costing within 48 working hours, with no obligation on your part.