Your trusted roofer in Corstorphine.
Ronald G Graham is a roofer covering Corstorphine and west Edinburgh (EH12). Alongside the area's stone tenements we work on its many 1930s semis and bungalows — concrete tile and slate roofs, flat-roof extensions and roofline. Easier access here often means efficient, well-priced jobs. Free surveys and a 24/7 emergency line.
Roofing in Corstorphine
Corstorphine is more suburban than central Edinburgh: 1930s semi-detached houses and bungalows with concrete-tile and slate roofs, plus stone tenements toward the centre. Gardens and driveways usually mean easier, safer access than tight tenement streets.
What we do most in Corstorphine
- Concrete-tile repairs and re-roofs on inter-war housing
- Slate repairs on tenements and older villas
- Flat-roof and dormer renewal
- Gutter, fascia and soffit (roofline) renewal
Roof emergency in Corstorphine? 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.
Every roofing trade, on Corstorphine roofs.
Roofing in Corstorphine — common questions
Do you replace concrete tile roofs in Corstorphine?
Yes. Many inter-war Corstorphine homes have concrete-tile roofs that reach end of life as the tiles delaminate or the battens and felt perish. We re-roof in matched tiles (or upgrade to slate) with new membrane, battens and flashings.
Do you cover Corstorphine, Murrayfield and Davidson's Mains?
Yes — we cover Corstorphine, Murrayfield, Clermiston, Davidson's Mains and the surrounding west-Edinburgh EH12/EH4 streets.
Who is the best roofer in Corstorphine?
For roofing in Corstorphine 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 Corstorphine from a single slipped slate to a full re-roof.
How much does a roof repair cost in Corstorphine?
It depends on the roof, the access and the materials. As a rough guide, minor slate or flashing repairs in Corstorphine 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 Corstorphine rather than full slate replacement.
Do you offer free quotes and guarantees in Corstorphine?
Yes — surveys and estimates in Corstorphine 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.