Covering Edinburgh
We cover homes across Edinburgh, planned from survey to sign-off.
Homes in Edinburgh
Scottish homes range from city tenements and sandstone terraces to bungalows and modern estates, and the building warrant process shapes the programme for every project.
What do you get with re-roofing?
We erect scaffolding, strip the old covering, check and repair the timbers, then lay a breathable membrane, new battens and the new covering, with dry-fix ridge and verge systems. Fascias, soffits and guttering can be replaced at the same time.
- Roof survey and quotation
- Strip old covering and check timbers
- Fascias, soffits and guttering if required
How much does re-roofing cost in Edinburgh?
What re-roofing typically cost. These are guide ranges; the written quote for your house replaces them.
| Re-roofing | Guide price incl. VAT |
|---|---|
| Terraced house | £6,000 to £10,000 |
| Semi-detached house | £8,000 to £15,000 |
| Detached house | £12,000 to £25,000 |
Planning and building rules in Edinburgh
In Scotland the key step is the building warrant, which must be granted before work begins. Planning permission is decided separately by the council, and work on shared walls is handled under your title deeds rather than a party wall act.
Like-for-like re-roofing does not usually need planning permission in Scotland, except on listed buildings and in some conservation areas.
What can change the price or programme?
- Heavier tiles than the original can overload old rafters.
- Insulation upgrades at the same time can cut heat loss significantly.
How does the project run?
- Send us the details. Give us a postcode, a rough idea of size and some photos, by phone, form or the guide price tool.
- We visit and measure. A surveyor checks the house, the boundaries and the ground, and discusses what is realistic.
- Design and fixed price. You get drawings and a written price for the agreed specification before anything is ordered.
- Construction and completion. One site lead co-ordinates every trade through to the building control certificate.
Questions about re-roofing in Edinburgh
How much does a new roof cost?
Around £6,000 to £10,000 for a terraced house, £8,000 to £15,000 for a semi and £12,000 to £25,000 for a detached house, including VAT.
How long does it take?
One to three weeks for most houses, weather permitting.
Who deals with the council for a project in Edinburgh?
We do. We prepare the drawings, submit planning or permitted development paperwork if needed, and arrange building control inspections.
Learn more about re-roofing, or see every project we cover in Edinburgh.