Emergency roof repair in Gorgie & Dalry.
Ronald G Graham runs a 24/7 emergency roof line covering Gorgie (EH11). If a storm strips slates or a leak comes through the ceiling, we make the roof safe and watertight first — temporary weatherproofing, made-safe access — then arrange the permanent repair once the weather clears. Answered every day of the year.
Emergency roof repair in Gorgie & Dalry
In Gorgie's tenements an emergency roof leak affects several flats at once; we make the shared roof safe fast and sort the communal repair afterwards.
In an emergency the priority is stopping water getting in and keeping people safe — not selling you a roof at 2am. We make it safe and watertight, then quote the proper repair in daylight with a clear, fair price.
What's involved
- 24-hour emergency call-out, all year
- Make-safe & temporary weatherproofing
- Storm-damage slate & flashing repairs
- Internal-leak diagnosis & containment
- Permanent repair once conditions allow
Emergency repair on Gorgie & Dalry roofs
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.
The work we're called out for most around 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
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Emergency roof repair in Gorgie & Dalry — common questions
How fast can you reach a roof emergency in Gorgie?
Our 24-hour line is answered every day of the year. We'll reach Gorgie as quickly as we safely can and make the roof watertight first.
What should I do while I wait for an emergency roofer in Gorgie?
Keep clear of the affected area, move valuables and put a bucket under any internal leak — don't go up on the roof yourself. Call our 24-hour line and we'll talk you through making it safe until we arrive.
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.