Your trusted roofer in Leith.
Ronald G Graham is a family-run roofing contractor based in Leith (EH6) — it's our home turf. We repair and renew slate tenement roofs, zinc and felt flat roofs, lead work and roofline across Leith, with free surveys and a 24/7 emergency line. Our yard is on Gordon Street, minutes from any EH6 address.
Roofing in Leith
Leith is mostly Victorian and Edwardian tenements with natural slate pitched roofs, alongside later dockside and new-build flats with zinc, felt and single-ply flat roofs. Being on the water, roofs here take more wind-driven rain and salt exposure than inland Edinburgh.
What we do most in Leith
- Slipped and cracked slates after coastal storms
- Ageing zinc and felt flat roofs on extensions and dock conversions
- Lead flashing and box-gutter repairs on tenement stair heads
- Shared tenement re-roofs and statutory-notice coordination
Conservation note. Much of Leith — including the Leith Conservation Area and listed dock buildings — needs sympathetic, like-for-like materials. We work to these rules every week.
Roof emergency in Leith? 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.
What Leith neighbours say.
"Full re-roof on our Leith flat. Clear quote, on time, on budget, and a proper guarantee. Couldn't ask for more."
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Roofing in Leith — common questions
Do you cover Leith?
Yes — Leith (EH6) is where our yard is, so it's the area we work in most. We cover the whole of Leith including the Shore, Bonnington, Pilrig and Newhaven for repairs, re-roofs, flat roofing and emergencies.
How quickly can you reach a roof emergency in Leith?
Usually within about 30 minutes, because our yard is in Leith itself. Call the 24-hour line, we'll make the roof safe and watertight, then arrange the permanent repair.
Do you handle shared tenement roofs and statutory notices in Leith?
Yes. Most Leith roofs are shared tenement roofs, so repairs are often communal and can involve a council statutory notice. We coordinate between owners, quote the shared cost clearly, and carry out the work.
Who is the best roofer in Leith?
For roofing in Leith 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 Leith from a single slipped slate to a full re-roof.
How much does a roof repair cost in Leith?
It depends on the roof, the access and the materials. As a rough guide, minor slate or flashing repairs in Leith 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 Leith rather than full slate replacement.
Do you offer free quotes and guarantees in Leith?
Yes — surveys and estimates in Leith 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.