Edinburgh at a glance
- Postcode districts
- EH1, EH2, EH3, EH4, EH5, EH6, EH7, EH8 and 9 more
- Population
- about 514,990 (GeoNames)
- Council area
- City of Edinburgh Council
- Building approval
- City of Edinburgh Council building standards
- Guide price region
- Scotland (−5% on West Midlands rates)
What makes a good extension roof in Edinburgh?
If you're fitting a new kitchen under an extension in Edinburgh, that's a good time to replace the roof. It makes sense to rebuild the roof before fitting new units, ceilings and lighting below, and the insulation upgrade makes the room more comfortable all year.
In and around Edinburgh, flat roofs are typically found on lock-up garage blocks on estates, and on newer estates where the first extension roofs are now being replaced. 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.
How much does a new extension roof cost in Edinburgh?
Guide price in Edinburgh: £2,650–£4,650 for a 20 m² extension roof in EPDM with a new deck and insulation, including VAT at Scotland rates. The fixed price comes after a free survey for new and replacement roofs.
| Job | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Extension (20 m²), EPDM, new deck + insulation | £2,650–£4,650 |
| Extension (20 m²), GRP, new deck + insulation | £2,850–£5,100 |
| Extension (20 m²), EPDM, insulation + 1 rooflight upstand | £2,850–£4,950 |
| Single garage (18 m²), EPDM rubber | £1,500–£2,650 |
Which flat roof system suits a kitchen extension?
On a plain rectangular extension, EPDM rubber is a strong, quiet choice that can often be laid in one sheet. It handles the slight movement between an extension and the house well.
Where the roof has a lantern, several rooflights or an internal corner, GRP fibreglass forms neat, rigid details around each one. Torch-on felt is a proven layered system and keeps costs down, though near timber cladding or at fragile junctions we may prefer a cold-applied method. If the extension is overlooked from upstairs windows, a sedum green roof is worth considering, provided the structure can take the extra load.
Whatever the membrane, the insulation sits above the deck as a warm roof. Our warm vs cold roof guide explains why.
What's included?
- Staged strip-out so the room stays weathertight
- New abutment upstand and flashing, plus rebuilt rooflight kerbs
- New deck, vapour control layer and warm-roof insulation
- Free survey of the roof, abutment and room below
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 nearby areas do we also cover?
Extension and kitchen roofs in Edinburgh: questions
Do you cover Edinburgh?
Yes. Edinburgh is part of our City of Edinburgh coverage, including postcode districts EH1, EH2, EH3, EH4, EH5, EH6 and 11 more. Surveys and roofs are carried out by vetted roofing teams working under S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd.
Who checks building standards for a flat roof in Edinburgh?
Where the work needs approval it goes to City of Edinburgh Council building standards. We tell you at the survey whether your job needs it and deal with the paperwork as part of the quote.
How much does a new extension roof cost in Edinburgh?
£2,650–£4,650 for a 20 m² extension roof in EPDM with a new deck and insulation, at Scotland guide rates including VAT. The fixed price comes after a free survey for new and replacement roofs.
Can you keep my existing roof lantern?
Often, if the lantern itself is sound. We lift it, rebuild the kerb, dress the new membrane up the upstand and refit the lantern.
Is EPDM or GRP better for a kitchen extension?
Neither is better in every case. EPDM suits simple rectangular roofs with few details, while GRP is often chosen where there are rooflights, corners or occasional foot traffic.