Flat Roofing Contractors in East Lothian

East Lothian at a glance

Largest towns: Musselburgh, Tranent, Dunbar, Haddington
Postcode areas: EH
Building standards: East Lothian Council
Neighbouring areas: Midlothian · City of Edinburgh · Scottish Borders · West Lothian
Guide price region: Scotland (−5% on West Midlands rates)

Which towns in East Lothian do we cover?

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

What does a flat roof cost in East Lothian?

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
Extension (20 m²), EPDM, insulation + 1 rooflight upstand	£2,850–£4,950
Condition survey and leak investigation	£140–£290
Single garage (18 m²), EPDM rubber	£1,500–£2,650
Extension (20 m²), GRP, new deck + insulation	£2,850–£5,100
Localised patch repair	£140–£480

Which flat roofs are common in East Lothian?

Rain and wind decide how a flat roof is detailed. 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 East Lothian, flat roofs are typically found on low-rise post-war blocks of flats, terraced streets with flat-roofed rear kitchens and bathrooms and 1960s and 1970s link-detached houses with flat-roofed garages and porches. Approximate 1991–2020 regional averages based on Met Office data.

Which flat roof jobs do we take on in East Lothian?

Flat roof surveys and leak tracing

Businesses in East Lothian with a flat-roofed building can't plan maintenance around guesswork. A survey sets out what needs doing now, what can wait and roughly what each item will cost, so the work can be scheduled with as little disruption as possible.

Flats, HMOs and block roofs

Fire performance matters near boundaries and on occupied buildings in East Lothian. We check the external fire classification of the whole roof build-up, not just the membrane, control or avoid hot works near escape routes and windows, and keep fire-stopping details intact where the roof crosses a separating wall.

Garage roofs

A garage in East Lothian that is becoming a workshop, gym or home office is a good reason to replace its roof. That is the moment to think about insulation and a warm-roof build-up, so the roof does not have to be stripped again when the space is heated.

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 East Lothian?

Flat roofing in East Lothian: questions

How soon can you survey a roof in East Lothian?

It depends on the time of year and where the roof is; we give you a date when you get in touch, and leaks are prioritised.

Which council handles building standards for a flat roof in East Lothian?

It depends on where the roof is: in East Lothian that's East Lothian Council. 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 confirm which applies at the survey.

Do you cover all of East Lothian?

Yes. We cover the whole of East Lothian, including Musselburgh, Tranent, Dunbar, Haddington. If your town isn't listed, send your postcode and we'll confirm.

Which roofing systems do you fit in East Lothian?

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 East Lothian