Your trusted roofer in Livingston.
Ronald G Graham is a roofer covering Livingston and West Lothian (EH54). As a modern new town, Livingston has a lot of estate housing and commercial/industrial premises — so we do tile re-roofs, flat-roof renewals and large commercial roofing and maintenance here. Free surveys and a 24/7 emergency line.
Roofing in Livingston
Livingston is a 1960s-onward new town: mostly modern estate housing with concrete-tile pitched roofs and flat-roofed sections, plus extensive commercial and industrial units across its business parks. Less heritage slate, more modern tile, single-ply and felt systems.
What we do most in Livingston
- Concrete-tile repairs and re-roofs on estate housing
- Flat-roof renewal (EPDM, GRP, single-ply, felt)
- Commercial & industrial re-roofs, cladding and gutter lining
- Planned maintenance contracts for business premises
Roof emergency in Livingston? Livingston is around 30–40 minutes from our Leith yard; our 24-hour line is answered every day, and for commercial clients we can set up priority response.
Every roofing trade, on Livingston roofs.
Roofing in Livingston — common questions
Do you do commercial roofing in Livingston?
Yes — Livingston's business and industrial parks are a big part of our West Lothian work. We handle single-ply, EPDM and liquid-applied flat roofs, cladding, gutter lining and planned maintenance for commercial premises.
Do you cover Livingston, Bathgate and Broxburn?
Yes — we cover Livingston, Bathgate, Broxburn, Uphall and the surrounding West Lothian EH48/EH52/EH54 areas for domestic and commercial roofing.
Who is the best roofer in Livingston?
For roofing in Livingston 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 Livingston from a single slipped slate to a full re-roof.
How much does a roof repair cost in Livingston?
It depends on the roof, the access and the materials. As a rough guide, minor slate or flashing repairs in Livingston 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 Livingston rather than full slate replacement.
Do you offer free quotes and guarantees in Livingston?
Yes — surveys and estimates in Livingston 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.