New Roofs Aberdeen: Roof Replacement, Repairs & Flat Roofing

There is no honest single price for a new roof, because the cost depends on the size and pitch of the roof, the covering you choose, the condition of the sarking and timbers underneath, how much scaffolding the property needs, and details such as chimneys, dormers and valleys. The only reliable figure is one based on your actual roof, which is why we look at it before quoting.

A straightforward re-roof on an average house is usually measured in days rather than weeks once the scaffolding is up. Larger roofs, rotten timbers that need replacing, complicated leadwork and Aberdeen's weather can all extend that, and you will be told the expected timescale before work starts.

Many roofs only need a repair. A new roof starts to make more sense when lots of slates are slipping because the nails have rusted, the sarking boards are soft or rotten, the underlay has failed across large areas, or you are paying for repeated repairs to the same slopes. An inspection tells you which situation you are in.

Like-for-like re-roofing does not usually need a building warrant, but changing the structure, adding dormers or switching to a noticeably heavier covering can. Listed buildings and properties in conservation areas, of which Aberdeen has many, can have extra requirements. It is always worth checking with Aberdeen City Council or Aberdeenshire Council before work begins.

Yes, roofing carries on through the year, but the weather decides the pace. Roofs are only stripped as far as can be made watertight again the same day, temporary protection is used, and some tasks such as torch-on felt and certain adhesives need dry conditions, so they wait for a suitable window.

Natural slate is the traditional choice on older granite properties and handles wind-driven rain well when properly fixed. Concrete interlocking tiles are common and economical on post-war and modern homes. For flat roofs, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and torch-on felt are all proven options. The right choice depends on the building, its exposure and any conservation requirements.

Yes. If storm damage or a sudden leak is letting water into your home, call 07984 137013 and describe what has happened. The first job is to make the roof safe and weathertight, followed by a permanent repair once the full extent of the damage can be seen.

We work across Aberdeen, including Bridge of Don, Dyce, Cults, Kingswells, Torry and Cove Bay, and nearby Aberdeenshire towns such as Westhill, Portlethen, Stonehaven, Inverurie, Banchory and Ellon. The full list is on our coverage page.