Your trusted roofer in Musselburgh.
Ronald G Graham is a roofer covering Musselburgh and East Lothian's 'Honest Toun' (EH21). We repair and re-roof its older stone terraces and cottages, renew flat roofs on extensions and post-war housing, and handle storm and coastal-exposure work along the Forth. Free surveys and a 24/7 emergency line, a short run from our Leith yard.
Roofing in Musselburgh
Musselburgh mixes older sandstone terraces and fishermen's cottages near the harbour with inter-war and modern estate housing inland. You'll find slate and tile pitched roofs plus felt and EPDM flat roofs, and being on the coast, roofs see more wind and salt than inland Lothian.
What we do most in Musselburgh
- Slate and tile repairs on older terraces and cottages
- Flat-roof renewal on extensions and post-war housing
- Storm and coastal-exposure repairs near the harbour and links
- Gutter, fascia and chimney work
Roof emergency in Musselburgh? Musselburgh is close to Edinburgh — we can usually reach it within about 25–30 minutes of an emergency call, and the 24-hour line runs all year.
Every roofing trade, on Musselburgh roofs.
Roofing in Musselburgh — common questions
Do you cover Musselburgh and Wallyford?
Yes — we cover Musselburgh, Wallyford, Whitecraig, Prestonpans and the surrounding East Lothian EH21/EH32 areas for repairs, re-roofs, flat roofing and emergencies.
Can you repair an older cottage roof in Musselburgh?
Yes. The older stone terraces and cottages near the harbour often need sympathetic slate or tile repairs, lead flashing renewal and chimney work — we match materials and detailing to the property's age.
Who is the best roofer in Musselburgh?
For roofing in Musselburgh 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 Musselburgh from a single slipped slate to a full re-roof.
How much does a roof repair cost in Musselburgh?
It depends on the roof, the access and the materials. As a rough guide, minor slate or flashing repairs in Musselburgh 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 Musselburgh rather than full slate replacement.
Do you offer free quotes and guarantees in Musselburgh?
Yes — surveys and estimates in Musselburgh 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.