Flat Roofing Contractors in Midlothian

Midlothian at a glance

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

Which towns in Midlothian do we cover?

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

What does a flat roof cost in Midlothian?

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

Job	Guide price inc VAT
Single garage (18 m²), liquid-applied	£1,950–£3,100
Single garage (18 m²), torch-on felt	£1,450–£2,500
Localised patch repair	£140–£480
Extension (20 m²), EPDM, insulation + 1 rooflight upstand	£2,850–£4,950
Upstand or flashing repair	£240–£620
Emergency temporary weatherproofing visit	£170–£430

Which flat roofs are common in Midlothian?

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 Midlothian, flat roofs are typically found on 1960s and 1970s link-detached houses with flat-roofed garages and porches, lock-up garage blocks on estates and bungalows with flat-roofed side extensions and dormers. Approximate 1991–2020 regional averages based on Met Office data.

Which flat roof jobs do we take on in Midlothian?

Flat roof surveys and leak tracing

Flat roofs in Midlothian hide their problems well. A covering can look fine while the insulation beneath it is wet or the deck is softening. A survey with moisture readings and core samples shows what's happening under the surface before it reaches the ceiling.

Flat roof replacement

A flat roof in Midlothian is often worth replacing because it is the weak point of the building: heat escapes through an uninsulated deck, rooms below are cold in winter and hot in summer, and condensation marks the ceiling. A warm-roof replacement deals with comfort as well as leaks, so it is worth considering before the roof fails outright.

EPDM rubber roofing

Rubber is a sensible pick in Midlothian where a roof sits close to bedrooms or a kitchen and you would rather avoid hot works. It suits porches, bays and dormers too, where the small area means a single sheet can cover the whole roof with no joins at all.

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 Midlothian?

Flat roofing in Midlothian: questions

Do you cover all of Midlothian?

Yes. We cover the whole of Midlothian, including Bonnyrigg, Penicuik, Mayfield, Dalkeith. If your town isn't listed, send your postcode and we'll confirm.

Do you work on commercial roofs in Midlothian?

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

How soon can you survey a roof in Midlothian?

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 postcode areas do you cover in Midlothian?

All of Midlothian, including the EH postcode areas. Send your full postcode and we'll confirm.

Flat roofing contractors in Midlothian