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Decking/covering for a roof terrace - recommendations for a builder please

I am looking to deck/cover my roof terrace (11m squared) and for someone to weld the gate back on which leads to the fire escape. 

It would be great if someone could recommend a builder or landscape gardener who can do this and I will also need advice on what weight the roof can bear and what materials will be appropriate. If anyone else has done something similar and has any recommendations then I would love to hear from them too.

Many thanks,

Caroline

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You'll need planning permission to erect a new platform which you might not get. Some artificial grass and a pillow for your head however will give you no legal problems to enjoy the flat roof discreetly for yourself. If your roof is designed for a second story like any recent flat roof these days should be ( make sure to check) then bamboo plants down the sides can add more privacy for everyone. obviously if you start making too much noise or your neighbours can prove your roof is a danger to others (plant pots are not secured for example), you could get into problems.

The key thing is to keep the neighbours on side and make the place look prettier and don't abuse the privilege of the law effectively being unable to police 'unofficial roof terraces' easily.

You definitely need planning for that and you probably won't get it. FPR's advice is good.

Thanks for both your replies. I should have been clearer in my initial post; the roof terrace is an official one and it was part of the deeds of the property when I moved in. It's has a railing and was tiled etc (similar to many others in my road). I would be keen to add bamboo as was suggested for a bit more privacy.

There was a leak last year after I moved in so I had to pull up all the tiles and a roofer recovered the roof with a waterproof base. So now I'm looking to put a further covering on it (since currently it feels a bit like sitting in a car park and it's very warm on a hot day!) and thought decking might be an alternative to tiles.

If anyone can recommend someone who would be able to  help with this work it would be much appreciated.

Thanks

Thanks,

Caroline

Had a roofer for while but lost his number sorry. If you hear of one let me know, I've got a leak in the roof proper. :/

Francesco might be able to help - he's an architect so will know about load bearing and has been doing gardening and general jobs around the area for the past 6 months. He's reliable, reasonable and trustworthy.  If you text me on 07712020886 I can forward your details.

Hi Caroline 

Realise this is a very old post but did you manage to find someone to help you with this? We’re in a similar situation. 

Thank you! 

Natalie 

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