Your trusted roofer in Midlothian.
Ronald G Graham covers all of Midlothian — Dalkeith, Bonnyrigg, Penicuik, Loanhead, Gorebridge, Newtongrange and the surrounding towns and villages. We repair and re-slate pitched roofs, renew flat roofs and roofline, handle leadwork and chimneys, and work to conservation standards on period stone property. Free surveys and a 24/7 emergency line from our Leith yard, minutes north.
Roofing in Midlothian
Midlothian is a real mix: period sandstone and former mining/mill cottages with natural slate, inter-war and post-war housing in slate and concrete tile, and large modern new-build estates (some of Scotland's fastest-growing) with concrete-tile pitched roofs and flat-roofed extensions.
What we do most in Midlothian
- Slate and concrete-tile repairs and full re-roofs
- Concrete-tile re-roofs on estate housing as battens and felt perish
- Flat-roof, dormer and roofline (fascia/soffit/gutter) renewal
- Leadwork, chimneys and conservation repairs on period stone property
Conservation note. Several Midlothian towns — Dalkeith, Penicuik, Lasswade, Roslin — have conservation areas and listed buildings. We use matched natural slate and traditional lead detailing where it applies, and can advise on consent.
Roof emergency in Midlothian? We can usually reach Midlothian within about 25–35 minutes of an emergency call; the 24-hour line is answered every day of the year.
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Roofing in Midlothian — common questions
Which Midlothian towns do you cover?
All of them — Dalkeith, Bonnyrigg, Penicuik, Loanhead, Gorebridge, Newtongrange, Mayfield, Roslin, Lasswade, Eskbank and the surrounding villages (EH18–EH26) — for repairs, re-roofs, leadwork, heritage roofing and emergencies.
Do you re-roof modern estate houses in Midlothian?
Yes — a lot of our Midlothian work is exactly this. Many estate homes have concrete-tile roofs that reach end of life as the battens and felt perish; we re-roof in matched tiles or upgrade to slate, with new membrane and flashings.
Do you do heritage and conservation roofing in Midlothian?
Yes. Midlothian's older stone property — much of it in conservation areas — needs matched natural slate and traditional lead detailing. It's one of our specialisms, and we can advise on any listed-building consent before work starts.
Who is the best roofer in Midlothian?
For roofing in Midlothian 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 4.7 out of 5 from 180+ reviews across platforms. Our yard is in Leith for fast local response, and we cover everything in Midlothian from a single slipped slate to a full re-roof.
How much does a roof repair cost in Midlothian?
It depends on the roof, the access and the materials. As a rough guide, minor slate or flashing repairs in Midlothian 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 Midlothian rather than full slate replacement.
Do you offer free quotes and guarantees in Midlothian?
Yes — surveys and estimates in Midlothian 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.