Re-roofing & new roofs

As a 2026 guide, a full re-roof in Scotland runs roughly £100–£250 per m² depending on the covering — natural slate at the top, tile and flat systems lower. For a typical Edinburgh semi that's usually around £9,000–£18,000 including scaffolding. The exact figure depends on the slate, the state of the timbers and access, which is what a free survey establishes. Try the roof cost calculator for an instant range.

If problems are isolated, it's a repair. If slates are slipping across the whole roof — usually old nails failing, called nail sickness — or there's widespread damp, sagging or repeated leaks, a re-roof or re-slate is the sensible call. We survey and tell you honestly which you need.

A re-slate re-lays your existing or salvaged natural slate with new nails, membrane, battens and lead — ideal for conservation areas and where the slate is still sound. A re-roof is a full strip and new covering. Re-slating often restores a roof for far less than a full replacement, and we'll tell you when it's an option.

Most domestic re-roofs take one to three weeks depending on size, access and weather. We give a clear timescale at survey, keep the roof watertight every night, and keep you updated with photos as the work progresses.

A new natural slate roof in Scotland can last 80–150+ years; modern tile and flat systems 25–60 years depending on the material. It's usually the fixings, lead and timbers that need attention before the covering, which is why we renew the lot rather than just the slate.

We keep it manageable — proper scaffolding and edge protection, the roof watertight every night, the site tidied daily, and the work phased so you're affected as little as possible. For occupied and shared buildings we plan access and timing up front.