Colinton at a glance
- Postcode districts
- EH13
- Population
- about 7,637 (GeoNames)
- Council area
- City of Edinburgh Council
- Building approval
- City of Edinburgh Council building standards
- Nearest main town
- Edinburgh, about 4 miles
- Guide price region
- Scotland (−5% on West Midlands rates)
What flat roof work do we do in Colinton?
Torch-on felt roofing
Torch-on felt suits property owners in Colinton who want a dependable, layered roof without paying the top price per square metre. With two or three bonded layers, a single small defect in one sheet need not lead to a leak, which is a real advantage on larger roofs that are hard to inspect often.
GRP fibreglass roofing
Landlords and small businesses in Colinton often favour GRP on roofs that contractors need to access for plant, aerials or gutter clearance. The surface resists scuffs better than a soft membrane, and small damage can usually be ground back and re-laminated without disturbing the rest of the roof.
Emergency leak repairs
Businesses in Colinton can't trade properly with water dripping onto the shop floor or into an office. An emergency visit makes the roof temporarily weathertight, and the inspection that follows tells you whether a repair will hold or the roof needs replacing.
All flat roof services in Colinton:
- GRP fibreglass roofing
- EPDM rubber roofing
- Commercial flat roofing
- Green and sedum roofs
- Emergency leak repairs
- Warm roof insulation upgrades
- Dormer roofs
- Single-ply membrane roofing
- Flat roof replacement
- Flats, HMOs and block roofs
- Torch-on felt roofing
- Liquid-applied roofing
- Flat roof repairs
- Garage roofs
- Extension and kitchen roofs
- Balconies and roof terraces
- Flat roof surveys and leak tracing
How much does a flat roof cost in Colinton?
Guide prices at Scotland rates including VAT. New and replacement roofs get a fixed price after a free survey; repair prices are confirmed once we've found the problem.
| Job | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Emergency temporary weatherproofing visit | £170–£430 |
| Extension (20 m²), felt, new deck + insulation | £2,550–£4,450 |
| Porch or bay (4 m²), EPDM | £700–£1,200 |
| Single garage (18 m²), liquid-applied | £1,950–£3,100 |
| Single garage (18 m²), torch-on felt | £1,450–£2,500 |
What flat roofs are typical in and around Colinton?
In a town like Colinton flat roofs are mostly on shops with flat-roofed rear stores below flats and lock-up garage blocks on estates. The climate is part of the brief. 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. Approximate 1991–2020 regional averages based on Met Office data.
Who approves flat roof work in Colinton?
Where approval is needed it goes to City of Edinburgh Council building standards. 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. How the rules work.
Which places near Colinton do we cover?
Flat roofing in Colinton: questions
Do you cover Colinton?
Yes, including postcode districts EH13. Send your postcode with your enquiry and we'll arrange a survey.
Is a free survey available in Colinton?
Yes, for new and replacement roofs. A standalone condition survey or leak investigation report is a paid service.
Do flat roofs in Colinton need a building warrant?
Sometimes. Like-for-like repairs to a roof covering can be exempt; alterations, structural work and new roofs usually need a warrant before work starts. In Colinton ask City of Edinburgh Council building standards; we check this at the survey.
How much is a new flat roof in Colinton?
A typical 18 m² EPDM garage roof is £1,500–£2,650 and a 20 m² insulated EPDM extension roof is £2,650–£4,650, at Scotland guide rates including VAT.