Roofing and rainwater goods · Scotland
Roofing and rainwater goods in Edinburgh
From a slipped tile to a full re-roof, we handle roofing work in Edinburgh for housing associations and councils.
Social landlords in Edinburgh can appoint us for roofing and rainwater goods works, from a single home to a programme. City of Edinburgh Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock. We work to the Scottish Housing Quality Standard and to your own specification.
Edinburgh at a glance
- Council
- City of Edinburgh Council
- Nation
- Scotland
- Council homes
- Council-owned, managed by the council
- Housing standard
- SHQS (Scotland)
- Damp and mould timescales
- Scottish 2026 regulations (since 6 Oct 2026)
- Population
- 527,620 (2020 estimate)
- Regional price factor
- 0.97 (our estimate)
Council housing status from published stock transfer histories (6 transfer and 26 stock-holding councils), not yet checked against Scottish Government tables. Population: ONS 2020 mid-year estimate.
Who owns the social homes in Edinburgh?
City of Edinburgh Council is one of the 26 Scottish councils that still own their homes. Housing associations (registered social landlords) also own social homes in Edinburgh, and we can work for both.
What do we cover in Edinburgh?
- Pitched roof re-covering with breathable membrane and new battens
- Flat roof renewal in felt, single-ply or liquid systems
- Chimney repairs, flashings, leadwork and valleys
- Gutters, downpipes and gullies cleared, repaired or renewed
- Loft ventilation and insulation top-ups during roof works
How do we deliver it?
Loft ventilation and insulation are checked during roof work, because a new covering over a poorly ventilated loft can cause condensation problems of its own.
Which rules apply in Edinburgh?
Social landlords are commercial clients under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, so the full client duties apply. Where there is more than one contractor, the client appoints a principal designer and a principal contractor.
SHQS (Scotland) · More about roofing and rainwater goods works
What do roofing and rainwater goods works cost in Edinburgh?
Our guide range for re-covering a pitched roof on a 2–3 bed house in Edinburgh is £6,800–£17,450 per house. That is the UK range of £7,000–£18,000 (published figure) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 0.97 (our own estimate); figures are before VAT where the source states it. Every job is priced after survey; specification, access and the condition of the homes will move the figure.
Questions about roofing and rainwater goods works in Edinburgh
Does City of Edinburgh Council still own council homes?
City of Edinburgh Council is one of the 26 Scottish councils that still own their homes. Housing associations (registered social landlords) also own social homes in Edinburgh, and we can work for both.
Which housing standard applies in Edinburgh?
Social landlords in Scotland must meet the Scottish Housing Quality Standard, with energy efficiency rules (EESSH2) under review ahead of a new Social Housing Net Zero Standard.
Do you also work near Edinburgh?
Yes. We take on roofing and rainwater goods works across Scotland, including Midlothian, West Lothian, Falkirk and Fife, and in every other UK nation.
Other works we carry out in Edinburgh
- Brickwork, pointing and render repairs
- Kitchen replacement programmes
- Planned maintenance and Decent Homes works
- Bathroom replacement programmes
- Smoke, heat and CO alarm installation
- Window and door replacement
- Heating upgrades and heat pumps
- Responsive repairs
- Whole-house retrofit
- Communal area refurbishment
- Supported and sheltered housing refurbishment
- Cyclical and external decoration