Your trusted roofer in Dunbar.
Ronald G Graham covers Dunbar and the East Lothian coast (EH42) — the town's harbour cottages, Victorian stone terraces and modern homes. This is one of Scotland's most exposed coastlines, so we build for it: robust slate and pantile repairs, lead work, storm response and flat-roof renewals. Free surveys and a 24/7 storm line.
Roofing in Dunbar
Dunbar is a historic East Lothian harbour town of red sandstone and stone Victorian and Georgian property, traditional pantile harbour cottages and modern estates. Roofs are natural slate and clay pantile on the older town, tile on newer homes. Facing the open North Sea, Dunbar takes some of the hardest weather on the east coast.
What we do most in Dunbar
- Storm and salt-exposure damage on an exposed coast
- Slate and clay-pantile repairs on harbour and town property
- Lead flashing, valley and chimney renewal
- Flat-roof renewal and tile re-roofs on modern estates
Conservation note. Dunbar's harbour and town centre include conservation areas and listed buildings, so we use matched slate or pantile and traditional detailing where it's required.
Roof emergency in Dunbar? Dunbar is around 45 minutes from our Leith yard; our 24-hour line is answered year-round, which matters on this exposed stretch of coast.
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Roofing in Dunbar — common questions
Do you cover Dunbar?
Yes — we cover Dunbar and the surrounding East Lothian coast (EH42), including the harbour, the town centre and the modern estates, for repairs, re-roofs, lead work and storm response.
Do exposed Dunbar roofs need special treatment?
Yes — Dunbar faces the open North Sea, so wind and salt make exposed details fail faster. We use corrosion-resistant fixings, well-lapped membranes and robust flashings, and focus on the verges, ridges and upstands that take the brunt.
Can you repair traditional pantile roofs in Dunbar?
Yes. Clay pantile is traditional on East Lothian harbour and town property. We repair and re-lay it with matched tiles and correct detailing, keeping the roof watertight and true to the building's character.
Who is the best roofer in Dunbar?
For roofing in Dunbar 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 Dunbar from a single slipped slate to a full re-roof.
How much does a roof repair cost in Dunbar?
It depends on the roof, the access and the materials. As a rough guide, minor slate or flashing repairs in Dunbar 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 Dunbar rather than full slate replacement.
Do you offer free quotes and guarantees in Dunbar?
Yes — surveys and estimates in Dunbar 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.