Commercial roofing in New Town.
Ronald G Graham carries out commercial and industrial roofing in and around New Town (EH2) — flat-roof systems, re-roofs, cladding, gutter-lining and planned maintenance for business premises, factories, schools and offices. We programme works around your operations to minimise disruption. Free survey and a maintenance-contract option.
Commercial roofing in New Town
New Town's commercial premises often sit in period or listed buildings; we combine modern waterproofing with sympathetic detailing where it's on show.
Commercial roofs are about keeping the business running, so we plan the programme around your operations, work safely on occupied premises, and offer planned maintenance that catches small problems before they become expensive failures.
What's involved
- Single-ply, EPDM and liquid flat-roof systems
- Large-scale re-roofs and roof renewals
- Profiled metal and composite cladding
- Gutter-lining and asbestos removal
- Planned maintenance contracts
Commercial roofing on New Town roofs
The New Town is Georgian, largely listed and part of the Edinburgh World Heritage Site. Roofs are natural slate behind stone parapets, with concealed lead flat roofs, box gutters and cast-iron rainwater goods — detailing that needs traditional skills, not shortcuts.
The work we're called out for most around New Town:
- Natural slate repairs and full re-slating behind parapets
- Lead flat roofs, parapet gutters and flashing renewal
- Cast-iron and concealed rainwater goods
- Heritage repairs requiring listed-building / conservation consent
Conservation note. The New Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and overwhelmingly listed. Material changes usually need listed-building consent; we use reclaimed Scottish or matched natural slate and traditional lead detailing, and can advise on consents before work starts.
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Commercial roofing in New Town — common questions
Do you do commercial roofing in New Town?
Yes — we carry out commercial and industrial roofing in and around New Town: flat-roof systems, re-roofs, cladding, gutter-lining and planned maintenance, programmed around your operations.
Do you offer maintenance contracts for New Town business premises?
Yes. A planned maintenance contract with scheduled inspections and gutter clearing is the cheapest way to protect a commercial roof in New Town — we catch small issues before they cause leaks or downtime.
Who is the best roofer in New Town?
For roofing in New Town 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 4.8 out of 5 from 180+ reviews across platforms. Our yard is in Leith for fast local response, and we cover everything in New Town from a single slipped slate to a full re-roof.
How much does a roof repair cost in New Town?
It depends on the roof, the access and the materials. As a rough guide, minor slate or flashing repairs in New Town 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 New Town rather than full slate replacement.
Do you offer free quotes and guarantees in New Town?
Yes — surveys and estimates in New Town 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.