Your trusted roofer in Stockbridge.
Ronald G Graham provides slate and heritage roofing across Stockbridge (EH3–EH4), from Victorian tenements to the distinctive Stockbridge Colonies. We handle slate repairs, lead valleys and flashings, full re-roofs and roofline renewal, working to conservation-area standards. Free surveys and a 24/7 emergency line, with our Leith yard close by.
Roofing in Stockbridge
Stockbridge mixes Georgian and Victorian tenements with the famous Colonies — low terraced rows with steeply pitched slate roofs set gable-to-front. Slate, lead valleys and heritage detailing dominate, and much of the area sits in a conservation area.
What we do most in Stockbridge
- Slate repairs and re-roofs on tenements and Colony rows
- Lead valley and flashing renewal
- Chimney repointing and stack repairs
- Roofline, fascia and gutter renewal
Conservation note. Stockbridge is largely within a conservation area with many listed buildings. We use matched natural slate and sympathetic detailing, and advise on any consent needed.
Roof emergency in Stockbridge? Our yard is in Leith, so we can usually reach an address here within about 30 minutes of an emergency call. The 24-hour line is answered every day of the year.
Every roofing trade, on Stockbridge roofs.
Roofing in Stockbridge — common questions
Do you work on the Stockbridge Colonies?
Yes. The Colonies' steeply pitched slate roofs and shared gable arrangements need careful, sympathetic work — we re-slate, repair lead valleys and renew roofline on Colony rows regularly.
Do you cover Stockbridge and Comely Bank?
Yes — we cover Stockbridge, Comely Bank, Inverleith and the surrounding EH3–EH4 streets for repairs, re-roofs, leadwork and emergencies.
Who is the best roofer in Stockbridge?
For roofing in Stockbridge 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 Stockbridge from a single slipped slate to a full re-roof.
How much does a roof repair cost in Stockbridge?
It depends on the roof, the access and the materials. As a rough guide, minor slate or flashing repairs in Stockbridge 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 Stockbridge rather than full slate replacement.
Do you offer free quotes and guarantees in Stockbridge?
Yes — surveys and estimates in Stockbridge 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.