Flat Roofing Contractors in Scottish Borders

Scottish Borders at a glance

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

Which towns in Scottish Borders do we cover?

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

What does a flat roof cost in Scottish Borders?

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

Job	Guide price inc VAT
Dormer (8 m²), GRP, scaffold	£1,350–£2,500
Single garage (18 m²), liquid-applied	£1,950–£3,100
Commercial roof (100 m²), single-ply + insulation	£12,550–£20,700
Balcony (12 m²), liquid-applied, scaffold	£1,800–£3,100
Extension (20 m²), GRP, new deck + insulation	£2,850–£5,100
Emergency temporary weatherproofing visit	£170–£430

Which flat roofs are common in Scottish Borders?

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 Scottish Borders, flat roofs are typically found on newer estates where the first extension roofs are now being replaced, low-rise post-war blocks of flats 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 Scottish Borders?

Commercial flat roofing

When a roof over heated space in Scottish Borders 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 building is better insulated afterwards.

Dormer roofs

If your dormer in Scottish Borders was added years ago with a basic felt roof and little insulation, it will tend to fail at the edges first, and they leave the loft room cold in winter and hot in summer. A warm-roof replacement deals with both problems at once.

Torch-on felt roofing

Where a flat roof in Scottish Borders already has a felt covering and the building owner wants like-for-like, torch-on is the natural replacement. The old roof is stripped, the deck checked and the new layers laid, often with warm-roof insulation added when the space below 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 Scottish Borders?

Flat roofing in Scottish Borders: questions

Who approves flat roof work in Scottish Borders?

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 Scottish Borders?

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

How soon can you survey a roof in Scottish Borders?

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 Scottish Borders?

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

Flat roofing contractors in Scottish Borders