Your trusted roofer in Cramond.
Ronald G Graham covers Cramond and north-west Edinburgh (EH4) — from the historic conservation village by the Forth to the area's bungalows and substantial villas. Coastal exposure is hard on roofs, so we build for it with robust slate repairs, lead work and flat-roof renewals. Free surveys and a 24/7 storm-response line.
Roofing in Cramond
Cramond runs from its historic whitewashed village at the mouth of the River Almond to interwar bungalows and large villas inland. You'll find natural slate and tile pitched roofs, and being on the Firth of Forth, roofs here take more wind-driven rain and salt than inland Edinburgh.
What we do most in Cramond
- Storm and salt-exposure damage near the foreshore
- Slate and tile repairs on villas and bungalows
- Lead flashing, valley and chimney renewal
- Flat-roof renewal on extensions and garages
Conservation note. Cramond village is a conservation area with historic and listed property, so we use sympathetic, like-for-like materials and can advise on consents before starting.
Roof emergency in Cramond? 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.
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Roofing in Cramond — common questions
Do you cover Cramond?
Yes — Cramond and north-west Edinburgh (EH4) are within easy reach of our Leith yard. We cover Cramond village, Cramond Bridge, Barnton and the surrounding streets for repairs, re-roofs and storm response.
Do coastal roofs in Cramond need special treatment?
Yes — wind and salt off the Forth make exposed details fail faster. We use corrosion-resistant fixings, well-lapped membranes and robust flashings, and pay particular attention to verges, ridges and upstands.
Can you work on historic property in Cramond village?
Yes. Cramond village is a conservation area with older and listed buildings, so we use matched materials and traditional detailing, and can advise on any consent needed before work begins.
Who is the best roofer in Cramond?
For roofing in Cramond 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 Cramond from a single slipped slate to a full re-roof.
How much does a roof repair cost in Cramond?
It depends on the roof, the access and the materials. As a rough guide, minor slate or flashing repairs in Cramond 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 Cramond rather than full slate replacement.
Do you offer free quotes and guarantees in Cramond?
Yes — surveys and estimates in Cramond 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.