Flat roofing in Dunbar.
Ronald G Graham installs and repairs flat roofs across Dunbar (EH42) — EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass, single-ply and felt, usually as a warm-deck build-up for better insulation. We renew rear-extension, dormer and outbuilding flat roofs, fix leaks, and re-detail outlets and upstands. Free survey and a workmanship guarantee.
Flat roofing in Dunbar
Dunbar's exposed coastal roofs take a battering, so flat-roof detailing matters: we specify robust membranes and well-lapped upstands on the many rear-extension and bungalow flat roofs here.
We pick the system to suit the roof and budget — EPDM for a long, seamless life, GRP for a hard-wearing finish, single-ply for larger and commercial roofs — and build it warm-deck where we can so you gain insulation as well as a watertight roof.
What's involved
- EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass & single-ply membranes
- Warm-deck build-ups with upgraded insulation
- Rear-extension, dormer & garage flat roofs
- New outlets, trims and upstand detailing
- Leak diagnosis & flat-roof repairs
Flat roofing on Dunbar roofs
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.
The work we're called out for most around 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.
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Flat roofing in Dunbar — common questions
What's the best flat roof system for my Dunbar extension?
For most Dunbar home extensions we'd recommend EPDM rubber (seamless, 30-year+ life) or GRP fibreglass (hard-wearing). On larger or commercial roofs, single-ply or liquid-applied. We'll advise at the free survey.
Can you fix a leaking flat roof in Dunbar?
Yes — we diagnose the leak (often a failed upstand, outlet or split membrane), repair where sensible, and advise if a full renewal is the more cost-effective fix for your Dunbar roof.
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.