Your trusted roofer in Portobello.
Ronald G Graham covers Portobello and Joppa (EH15) — Edinburgh's seafront. We repair storm and salt damage, re-slate Victorian terraces, and renew flat roofs on the area's many extensions and bungalows. Coastal roofs take a beating, so we build for exposure. Free surveys and a 24/7 storm-response line.
Roofing in Portobello
Portobello blends Victorian and Edwardian seafront terraces with bungalows and a lot of single-storey rear extensions. You'll find slate pitched roofs alongside felt, EPDM and GRP flat roofs — all of it exposed to coastal wind and salt that accelerate wear.
What we do most in Portobello
- Storm and wind-driven-rain damage on the seafront
- Flat roof renewal (EPDM, GRP, felt) on extensions
- Slate repairs and re-roofs on Victorian terraces
- Gutter, flashing and roofline renewal
Roof emergency in Portobello? Seafront roofs take the brunt of Edinburgh's storms. Our 24-hour line is answered year-round and we can usually reach Portobello within about 30 minutes from our Leith yard.
Every roofing trade, on Portobello roofs.
Roofing in Portobello — common questions
Do coastal roofs in Portobello need different treatment?
Yes — wind-driven rain and salt mean exposed details fail faster. We specify robust fixings, well-lapped membranes and corrosion-resistant flashings, and pay extra attention to verges, ridges and upstands that take the brunt of seafront weather.
Can you renew the flat roof on my Portobello extension?
Yes. Rear-extension flat roofs are very common here. We renew them in EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass or single-ply, usually as a warm-deck build-up for better insulation and a long, leak-free life.
Who is the best roofer in Portobello?
For roofing in Portobello 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 Portobello from a single slipped slate to a full re-roof.
How much does a roof repair cost in Portobello?
It depends on the roof, the access and the materials. As a rough guide, minor slate or flashing repairs in Portobello 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 Portobello rather than full slate replacement.
Do you offer free quotes and guarantees in Portobello?
Yes — surveys and estimates in Portobello 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.