Flat Roofing Contractors in City of Edinburgh

City of Edinburgh at a glance

Largest towns: Edinburgh, Queensferry, Colinton
Postcode areas: EH
Building standards: City of Edinburgh Council
Neighbouring areas: Midlothian · West Lothian · Fife · East Lothian
Guide price region: Scotland (−5% on West Midlands rates)

Which towns in City of Edinburgh do we cover?

3 towns and cities have their own page; we cover everywhere in between too.

What does a flat roof cost in City of Edinburgh?

Guide prices at Scotland rates, including VAT. The fixed price comes after a survey.

Job	Guide price inc VAT
Extension (20 m²), felt, new deck + insulation	£2,550–£4,450
Condition survey and leak investigation	£140–£290
Single garage (18 m²), liquid-applied	£1,950–£3,100
Balcony (12 m²), liquid-applied, scaffold	£1,800–£3,100
Commercial roof (100 m²), single-ply + insulation	£12,550–£20,700
Porch or bay (4 m²), EPDM	£700–£1,200

Which flat roofs are common in City of Edinburgh?

Local weather shapes the specification. Scotland averages roughly 1,570 mm of rain a year, with the west far wetter than the east, so drainage, falls and wind uplift are part of every specification we write. Across City of Edinburgh, flat roofs are typically found on terraced streets with flat-roofed rear kitchens and bathrooms, 1960s and 1970s link-detached houses with flat-roofed garages and porches and newer estates where the first extension roofs are now being replaced. Approximate 1991–2020 regional averages based on Met Office data.

Which flat roof jobs do we take on in City of Edinburgh?

GRP fibreglass roofing

For a garage or extension in City of Edinburgh that doubles as a step-out space for window cleaning, GRP gives a firmer footing than a rubber membrane. With an anti-slip topcoat it handles light, occasional use, though a full terrace needs its own specification and, in many cases, planning permission.

Liquid-applied roofing

Liquid systems suit balconies and walkways in City of Edinburgh because they form neatly at door thresholds, railings and drains, and some products are designed to take foot traffic. Converting a roof into a new terrace is a different matter, and usually needs planning permission first.

Flats, HMOs and block roofs

When a roof over heated flats in City of Edinburgh is replaced, insulation rules usually apply. We design the warm-roof build-up towards the required standard where that is feasible and handle building standards where it is needed, so the work is signed off properly and the top-floor flats are better insulated.

Building standards in Scotland

In Scotland the building standards technical handbooks (Section 6 for energy) apply, and the council's building standards service decides whether a building warrant is needed. Like-for-like repairs to a roof covering can be exempt; alterations, structural work and new roofs usually need a warrant before work starts. The domestic roof benchmark is 0.12 W/m²K, applied as far as reasonably practicable on an existing roof. More on the rules.

Which services do we offer in City of Edinburgh?

Flat roofing in City of Edinburgh: questions

Do you cover all of City of Edinburgh?

Yes. We cover the whole of City of Edinburgh, including Edinburgh, Queensferry, Colinton. If your town isn't listed, send your postcode and we'll confirm.

Do you work on commercial roofs in City of Edinburgh?

Yes: shops, offices, units and blocks of flats across City of Edinburgh, with work planned around opening hours and residents.

Who approves flat roof work in City of Edinburgh?

In Scotland a building warrant is usually needed for alterations, structural work and new roofs; like-for-like repairs to a covering can be exempt. We check this at the survey and handle the application as part of the job.

Which roofing systems do you fit in City of Edinburgh?

EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass, torch-on felt, liquid-applied and single-ply, plus mastic asphalt repairs. The survey decides which suits your roof.

Flat roofing contractors in City of Edinburgh