Your trusted roofer in Gorgie & Dalry.
Ronald G Graham repairs and renews tenement roofs across Gorgie and Dalry (EH11) — west Edinburgh's dense Victorian stone tenements. We handle slate repairs, lead valleys and flashings, shared re-roofs and statutory-notice work, coordinating between owners and factors. Free surveys and a 24/7 emergency line from our nearby Leith yard.
Roofing in Gorgie & Dalry
Gorgie and Dalry are among west Edinburgh's densest tenement areas — tall Victorian stone blocks with large, steeply pitched natural slate roofs, lead valleys and shared stair-head roofs. Almost every roof is communal, with a high share of rental and HMO flats, so repairs are usually shared between owners.
What we do most in Gorgie & Dalry
- Slipped and cracked slates on shared tenement roofs
- Lead valley, flashing and box-gutter repairs
- Shared re-roofs and statutory-notice coordination
- Chimney repointing and rebuilds on tall stacks
Roof emergency in Gorgie & Dalry? 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 Gorgie & Dalry — common questions
Do you cover Gorgie and Dalry?
Yes — Gorgie and Dalry (EH11) are a short run from our Leith yard. We cover the tenements around Gorgie Road, Dalry Road, Slateford and Fountainbridge for repairs, shared re-roofs and emergencies.
Do you handle shared tenement roofs and statutory notices in Gorgie/Dalry?
Yes — most roofs here are shared, so repairs are communal and can involve a council statutory notice. We quote the shared cost clearly, liaise with owners and factors, and document the job with photos for each owner.
My Dalry flat has a leaking shared roof — what do I do?
Call our 24-hour line. We'll make the shared roof safe and watertight first, then survey it and set out the communal repair and each owner's share clearly so the permanent fix can go ahead.
Who is the best roofer in Gorgie?
For roofing in Gorgie 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 Gorgie from a single slipped slate to a full re-roof.
How much does a roof repair cost in Gorgie?
It depends on the roof, the access and the materials. As a rough guide, minor slate or flashing repairs in Gorgie 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 Gorgie rather than full slate replacement.
Do you offer free quotes and guarantees in Gorgie?
Yes — surveys and estimates in Gorgie 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.