Roofing and rainwater goods · Scotland
Roofing and rainwater goods in Midlothian
Social landlords in Midlothian can use us for re-roofing, flat roof renewal, fascias, soffits and gutters on houses and low-rise blocks.
Roofing and rainwater goods works in Midlothian are carried out by our site teams and specialist subcontractors under our management, with photographs, notes and certificates on every job. Midlothian Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock.
Midlothian at a glance
- Council
- Midlothian 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
- 93,150 (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 Midlothian?
Midlothian Council is one of the 26 Scottish councils that still own their homes. Housing associations (registered social landlords) also own social homes in Midlothian, and we can work for both.
What do we cover in Midlothian?
- 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
- Fascias, soffits and bargeboards in uPVC or painted timber
- Gutters, downpipes and gullies cleared, repaired or renewed
How do we deliver it?
Gutters and downpipes are cleared and tested before scaffold comes down, so you are not paying for access twice.
Which rules apply in Midlothian?
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 Midlothian?
Our guide range for re-covering a pitched roof on a 2–3 bed house in Midlothian 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 Midlothian
Does Midlothian Council still own council homes?
Midlothian Council is one of the 26 Scottish councils that still own their homes. Housing associations (registered social landlords) also own social homes in Midlothian, and we can work for both.
Which housing standard applies in Midlothian?
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 Midlothian?
Yes. We take on roofing and rainwater goods works across Scotland, including Edinburgh, East Lothian, West Lothian and the Scottish Borders, and in every other UK nation.
Other works we carry out in Midlothian
- Supported and sheltered housing refurbishment
- Window and door replacement
- Communal area refurbishment
- Aids and adaptations
- Smoke, heat and CO alarm installation
- Heating upgrades and heat pumps
- Fire door installation and remediation
- Electrical remedial works and rewires
- Housing disrepair works
- Cyclical and external decoration
- Responsive repairs
- Brickwork, pointing and render repairs