Re-roofing & new roofs in Morningside.
Ronald G Graham carries out full re-roofs across Morningside (EH10) — stripping the old covering, renewing sarking, breathable membrane and battens, and re-laying in natural slate or tile with new lead and roofline. A re-roof is the right call when repairs no longer hold; we'll tell you honestly. Free survey, fixed quote and a guarantee.
Re-roofing & new roofs in Morningside
Morningside's substantial Victorian roofs are often on their original slate and reaching the age where a full re-slate makes more sense than chasing repairs — we re-roof in matched natural slate with new lead and timbers.
A re-roof is a big investment, so we only recommend one when a roof is genuinely past repair — widespread slipping, recurring leaks, sagging or end-of-life fixings. You get a fixed, itemised quote, proper scaffold and access, and a workmanship guarantee behind the finished roof.
What's involved
- Strip existing covering & dispose
- Replace defective sarking & timbers
- Breathable membrane, battens & new fixings
- Re-lay in natural slate or matched tile
- New lead valleys, flashings & roofline
Re-roofing on Morningside roofs
Morningside is classic Edinburgh stone: substantial Victorian tenements and detached/semi-detached stone villas, almost all with natural slate roofs, prominent chimney stacks and lead detailing. Roofs here are often original and reaching the age where fixings (not the slate) fail.
The work we're called out for most around Morningside:
- Re-slating roofs with nail-sickness (failed fixings)
- Slipped and cracked slate repairs after storms
- Ridge re-bedding and chimney stack repairs
- Lead flashing renewal and roofline upgrades
"Slipped slates after a storm in Morningside — they came out fast, matched the slate perfectly and tidied up like they'd never been there."
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Re-roofing & new roofs in Morningside — common questions
How much does a new roof cost in Morningside?
A full re-roof in Morningside runs to several thousand pounds depending on size, pitch, access and material (natural slate costs more than tile). We never quote blind — a free survey gets you a fixed, itemised price.
Do I need a repair or a full re-roof in Morningside?
Isolated slips and single leaks are repairs; widespread slipping, recurring leaks, sagging or "nail sickness" usually mean a re-roof. We'll give you the honest answer at the survey and recommend the most cost-effective option that lasts.
Who is the best roofer in Morningside?
For roofing in Morningside 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 Morningside from a single slipped slate to a full re-roof.
How much does a roof repair cost in Morningside?
It depends on the roof, the access and the materials. As a rough guide, minor slate or flashing repairs in Morningside 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 Morningside rather than full slate replacement.
Do you offer free quotes and guarantees in Morningside?
Yes — surveys and estimates in Morningside 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.