Statutory notice roof repairs in New Town.
Ronald G Graham handles statutory notice and shared roof repairs across New Town (EH2). When the council orders works on a shared roof, we survey it, quote the communal cost clearly, liaise with owners and factors, and carry out the repair with dated photo reports for every owner. Free survey and a workmanship guarantee.
Statutory notice roof repairs in New Town
New Town's listed and conservation-area tenements need shared repairs in matched materials to the right standards, often with consent — we manage both the communal process and the heritage detailing.
Shared roof works can be stressful and opaque, so we keep them simple: a clear scope, a transparent split of the cost between owners, and a documented job with photos throughout. We're used to working with factors and groups of owners and keeping everyone informed.
What's involved
- Council statutory-notice & shared-repair works
- Clear apportioning of the shared cost per owner
- Owner & factor liaison and paperwork
- Scaffold, access & full make-good
- Dated photo reports for every share
Statutory notice 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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Statutory notice roof repairs in New Town — common questions
What is a statutory notice for roof repairs in New Town?
It's an order requiring owners of a shared building to carry out essential repairs — common on New Town tenements. We survey the roof, quote the works, and bill each owner a fair share, with photos and paperwork throughout.
How is the cost shared between owners in New Town?
Usually by the title deeds or an equal split between the flats sharing the roof. We set out each owner's share clearly before work starts and liaise with the factor so there are no surprises for New Town owners.
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.