Slate roofing and roof renewal in Edinburgh
Traditional slate repair and complete reslating for Edinburgh’s historic, residential and commercial buildings.
A durable slating approach for traditional Edinburgh roofs
Edinburgh’s slate roofs are exposed to wind, driving rain and repeated freeze-thaw conditions. Over time, individual slates can crack or slip, fixings can fail and previous patch repairs can leave inconsistent coverage. A roof inspection should consider the condition of the covering as a whole, not only the point where water has appeared internally.
For complete renewals, Restorex plans removal, sorting and protection before installing the specified underlay, battens, slate and associated details. Sound slate may be retained for reuse where appropriate, while replacement material is selected to suit the roof and professional specification. Ridges, abutments, valleys and roof penetrations are resolved alongside the main covering.
Careful sequencing is essential when a property remains occupied. Restorex plans temporary weathering, scaffold access and manageable work areas to limit exposure. The three-phase programme at Rothesay Terrace demonstrates this approach across 28 occupied homes.
Typical work
- Natural slate repairs
- Strip and reslate programmes
- Slate sorting and reuse
- Ridges, skews and abutments
- Rooflights and penetrations
- Temporary weather protection
10–16 Rothesay Terrace
Approximately 750m² of Scottish slating, 22 rebuilt chimney stacks, felt roofing and elevation maintenance delivered across 28 occupied homes in three phases.
Read the full case study →Slate roofing and roof renewal in Edinburgh FAQs
How do I know whether a slate roof needs repair or renewal?
The decision depends on slate condition, fixing failure, underlay, previous repairs and the extent of recurring defects. A condition assessment is needed before a reliable scope can be set.
Can Scottish slate be retained?
Serviceable slate can often be retained and reused, although breakage and historic fixing holes affect the final quantity.
Do you work on occupied properties?
Yes. Larger programmes can be phased with resident access and temporary weather protection built into the method.
Need a clear restoration proposal?
Tell us about the building, the problem and your timescale. Restorex will advise on the appropriate next step.
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