Look Out For Roof Ponding As Thunderstorms Hit

Daniel Bracewell • 11 July 2023

The UK is set to be hit by thunderstorms and heavy rain, which could lead to problems of roof ponding.

A yellow alert for thunderstorms, rain and the risk of flooding has been announced by the Met Office for the next few days.

Areas that are anticipated to be most affected include Northern Ireland, and much of Scotland.

This comes as storms and flash flooding hit many areas of England over the weekend, disrupting play at Wimbledon and the Ashes, and forcing a music festival in Birmingham to cancel.

Attendees at The Mostly Jazz Funk and Soul Festival were forced to head home as the event was called off following torrential rain.

Organisers of the festival told the BBC: “We’re absolutely devastated that this evening’s weather took such a biblical turn.”

The extreme weather is not just likely to disrupt people’s weekend plans, but could have an impact on their property too.

For instance, those with flat roofs could suffer from roof ponding, which is what occurs when water collects in puddles.

Following a downpour, if there is a low spot in the roof, water might not be able to drain away, resulting in it pooling. After a while, this can leave the area damp and full of dirt.

For instance, algae can begin to grow on the surface, which can further deteriorate the roof’s surface.

What’s more, although the weather is warm at the moment, problems can arise during the wintertime. Thanks to freezing and thawing, ponded water can cause significant damage to the roof.

To make sure you don’t suffer from this problem, contact our flat roof specialists to install a good-quality, well installed structure, which allows water to flow away into gutters.

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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.