Re-roofing & new roofs in Penicuik.
Ronald G Graham carries out full re-roofs across Penicuik (EH26) — 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 Penicuik
Many Penicuik inter-war homes have concrete-tile roofs reaching end of life as the battens and felt perish; we re-roof in matched tile or upgrade to slate, with new membrane and flashings throughout.
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 Penicuik roofs
Penicuik has a historic stone core — much of it within a conservation area — with natural slate roofs, alongside inter-war and modern estate housing on slate and concrete tile. Its higher, more exposed setting near the Pentlands means roofs take more wind-driven rain.
The work we're called out for most around Penicuik:
- Slate repairs, re-slating and full re-roofs
- Concrete-tile re-roofs on estate housing
- Lead valley, flashing and chimney renewal
- Conservation-area repairs in the historic core
Conservation note. Penicuik's town centre sits within a conservation area with listed buildings — we use matched natural slate and traditional lead detailing, and can advise on listed-building consent where needed.
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Re-roofing & new roofs in Penicuik — common questions
How much does a new roof cost in Penicuik?
A full re-roof in Penicuik 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 Penicuik?
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 Penicuik?
For roofing in Penicuik 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 Penicuik from a single slipped slate to a full re-roof.
How much does a roof repair cost in Penicuik?
It depends on the roof, the access and the materials. As a rough guide, minor slate or flashing repairs in Penicuik 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 Penicuik rather than full slate replacement.
Do you offer free quotes and guarantees in Penicuik?
Yes — surveys and estimates in Penicuik 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.