Statutory notice roof repairs in Midlothian.
Ronald G Graham handles statutory notice and shared roof repairs across Midlothian (EH18). When the council orders works on a shared roof, we survey it, quote the communal cost clearly, liaise with owners and factors, and carry out the repair with dated photo reports for every owner. Free survey and a workmanship guarantee.
Statutory notice roof repairs in Midlothian
Shared-roof work is less common in Midlothian's detached and semi-detached homes, but where a mutual roof or wall is involved we apportion and document it properly.
Shared roof works can be stressful and opaque, so we keep them simple: a clear scope, a transparent split of the cost between owners, and a documented job with photos throughout. We're used to working with factors and groups of owners and keeping everyone informed.
What's involved
- Council statutory-notice & shared-repair works
- Clear apportioning of the shared cost per owner
- Owner & factor liaison and paperwork
- Scaffold, access & full make-good
- Dated photo reports for every share
Statutory notice on Midlothian roofs
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.
The work we're called out for most around 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.
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Statutory notice roof repairs in Midlothian — common questions
What is a statutory notice for roof repairs in Midlothian?
It's an order requiring owners of a shared building to carry out essential repairs — common on Midlothian tenements. We survey the roof, quote the works, and bill each owner a fair share, with photos and paperwork throughout.
How is the cost shared between owners in Midlothian?
Usually by the title deeds or an equal split between the flats sharing the roof. We set out each owner's share clearly before work starts and liaise with the factor so there are no surprises for Midlothian owners.
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.