Storm Coatings provides warehouse roofing Long Stratton services in Norfolk — protective coatings and liquid waterproofing applied directly over your existing roof so your warehouse stays fully operational throughout the work.
Key Facts
- Roof types covered: profiled/corrugated metal cladding, flat roofs (felt, asphalt, single-ply, concrete), gutters
- Location: Long Stratton and surrounding South Norfolk villages
- Base: Swaffham, Norfolk — local East Anglia contractor
- Approach: cold-applied coatings over the existing roof, no hot works, no strip-out
- Guarantee: up to 25 years on coating systems
- Contact: 01760 613186 / info@stormcoatings.co.uk
Warehouse Roofing Long Stratton — Your Options for a Warehouse Roof
Most warehouse roofs in this part of Norfolk are either profiled metal cladding or flat-roof construction. Both deteriorate over time: metal roofs suffer from cut edge corrosion along the lap joints and fixings, while flat roofs develop cracks, blistering and standing water problems. The traditional answer is a full strip-and-replace — expensive, disruptive, and often unnecessary.
The alternative is refurbishment over replacement. We apply protective coating systems directly onto the existing roof surface. For metal-clad warehouse roofs, that typically means cut edge corrosion treatment followed by a system such as Delcote 25, which reseals and weatherproofs the sheeting. For flat warehouse roofs, a liquid waterproofing membrane like TOR Elastaseal Z provides a seamless, fully bonded finish. Gutters can be lined with Plygene at the same time.
Because everything is cold-applied, there are no hot works, no naked flames, and no need to vacate the building. Your warehouse keeps running — stock stays put, staff stay on site, deliveries carry on as normal.
Why Choose a Local Long Stratton Specialist
Long Stratton sits right on the A140 between Norwich and Diss, surrounded by commercial estates and distribution sites that rely on watertight, well-maintained roofing. As a Norfolk-based contractor working from Swaffham, we’re around 40 minutes from Long Stratton — close enough for straightforward site surveys and quick mobilisation without the cost of bringing a crew from outside the region.
We work exclusively on commercial and industrial buildings. That matters because warehouse roofing involves larger spans, different access requirements and coatings rated for industrial use — it’s a different discipline from domestic work. We understand the practical concerns: can goods remain inside, what about forklift traffic below, how do you schedule around shift patterns. These are the conversations we have on every job.
Recent Warehouse Roofing Work
We don’t have a completed project in Long Stratton to feature here yet, but we regularly carry out warehouse roof refurbishment across Norfolk and the wider East Anglia region. You can see examples of our work and the systems we use on our main warehouse roofing services page and our roof coatings Norfolk page.
Areas Around Long Stratton We Cover
We serve Long Stratton and the surrounding South Norfolk area, including Hempnall, Tasburgh, Stoke Holy Cross, Mulbarton, Wymondham, Harleston and Diss. We also cover the wider region — Norwich, across Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Essex — and take on work nationwide where the project warrants it.
Common Questions About Warehouse Roofing in Long Stratton
Can the warehouse stay open while roof coatings are applied?
Yes. All our systems are cold-applied with no hot works, so the building remains in use throughout. Stock can stay inside, and normal operations continue. This is one of the main reasons warehouse operators choose coating over full replacement.
How long does a warehouse roof coating last?
We offer guarantees of up to 25 years depending on the system and the condition of the existing roof. During a site survey we assess the substrate and recommend the appropriate system — the guarantee reflects what the roof can realistically support.
Is coating a warehouse roof cheaper than replacing it?
In most cases, significantly so. You avoid the cost of stripping the old roof, skip hire, new materials and the extended programme time of a full replacement. You also avoid the hidden cost of business disruption — no need to relocate stock or pause operations.
What condition does the existing roof need to be in?
The roof structure needs to be fundamentally sound. If the substrate is intact but weathered, corroded at the edges or leaking at joints, a coating system is usually viable. Where there is structural damage we’ll tell you honestly during the survey.
Get a clear assessment of your warehouse roof in Long Stratton. Call us on 01760 613186 or email info@stormcoatings.co.uk for a no-obligation site survey and quote.