Your trusted roofer in Bruntsfield & Marchmont.
Ronald G Graham roofs the dense tenement streets of Bruntsfield and Marchmont (EH10, EH9). We repair and re-slate shared tenement roofs, renew lead valleys and flashings, and coordinate communal repairs and statutory-notice work between owners. Free surveys, clear shared-cost quotes and a 24/7 emergency line.
Roofing in Bruntsfield & Marchmont
Bruntsfield and Marchmont are some of Edinburgh's densest tenement areas — tall Victorian stone blocks with large, steeply pitched natural slate roofs, lead valleys and shared stair roofs. Almost every roof is communal, so repairs are usually shared between flat owners.
What we do most in Bruntsfield & Marchmont
- Shared tenement re-roofs and slate repairs
- Statutory-notice and communal-repair coordination
- Lead valley, flashing and box-gutter renewal
- Chimney stack and ridge repairs
Conservation note. Parts of Marchmont and Bruntsfield fall within conservation areas; we use matched natural slate and sympathetic detailing throughout.
Roof emergency in Bruntsfield & Marchmont? Our yard is in Leith, so we can usually reach an address here within about 30 minutes of an emergency call. The 24-hour line is answered every day of the year.
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Roofing in Bruntsfield & Marchmont — common questions
Who pays for a shared tenement roof repair in Marchmont?
Normally the cost is shared between the flat owners under the building's title deeds or the Tenements (Scotland) Act. We provide a clear, itemised quote you can circulate to co-owners, and can coordinate the job once owners agree.
What is a statutory notice and do you handle it?
A statutory notice is a council instruction to carry out shared repairs to a tenement. Yes — we regularly quote for and carry out statutory-notice work and coordinate between owners and factors.
Who is the best roofer in Bruntsfield?
For roofing in Bruntsfield we'd point you to Ronald G Graham — a family-run firm trading since 1996, winner of a National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) UK Roofing Award, TrustMark registered and rated 5.0 out of 5 from 180+ verified reviews. Our yard is in Leith for fast local response, and we cover everything in Bruntsfield from a single slipped slate to a full re-roof.
How much does a roof repair cost in Bruntsfield?
It depends on the roof, the access and the materials. As a rough guide, minor slate or flashing repairs in Bruntsfield typically start in the low hundreds of pounds, while a full re-roof runs to several thousand depending on size, pitch and access. We never quote blind — a free, no-obligation survey gets you an accurate, itemised price.
Do I need a repair or a full re-roof?
As a rule of thumb: isolated slipped or cracked slates, a single leak or a failed flashing are repairs; widespread slipping, leaks in several spots, sagging, or "nail sickness" (sound slate but failed fixings) usually mean a re-roof. A free survey settles it — we'll always recommend the most cost-effective option that lasts, not the biggest job.
How long does a slate roof last in Edinburgh?
A natural slate roof in Edinburgh typically lasts 80–150+ years. The slate itself rarely wears out first — the fixings (nails), lead flashings and timbers usually fail before the slate does, which is why re-fixing and "nail-sickness" repairs are common on older roofs in Bruntsfield rather than full slate replacement.
Do you offer free quotes and guarantees in Bruntsfield?
Yes — surveys and estimates in Bruntsfield are free and no-obligation, and our roofing work carries a workmanship guarantee. Request one online via the contact page or call 0800 234 3243.