Slates & roof coverings
Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles replaced and the roof made watertight again.
Storm Damage & Roof Repairs in Edinburgh & the Lothians
High winds and heavy rain find the weak spots: slipped slates, loose flashings, damaged chimneys and fences. We repair the storm damage and the water damage that often follows inside, with a clear scope for your insurer.
01 / What we repair
Storm damage we repair
Storm damage is rarely just one thing. A few slipped slates can let rain into the roof space, and from there into the ceilings below, so we look at the whole picture before scoping the repair.
Chimneys & flashings
Storm-damaged chimney stacks, pots and flashings repaired so water can't track in.
Fascias, soffits & gutters
Boards and guttering pulled loose or broken by the wind put back securely.
Fences & outbuildings
Blown-down fence panels, gates and damaged sheds or garages repaired.
Internal water damage
Ceilings, walls and decoration damaged by rain coming through the roof reinstated.
02 / Slate roofs
Roof repairs after a storm
Many homes across Edinburgh and the Lothians have traditional slate roofs, and strong winds can lift or crack individual slates even when the rest of the roof is sound. Left alone, a single gap lets rain in with every shower.
Where we have availability, we can make the roof safe and weathertight first, then carry out the permanent storm damage roof repairs once your insurer has considered the claim.
03 / First steps
After a storm
- Stay clear of fallen slates, loose chimney pots and damaged fences.
- Don't go on the roof yourself. Note what you can see from the ground instead.
- Photograph the damage outside and any water marks inside.
- Report it to your insurer and note your claim reference.
04 / How it works
From claim to finished repair
The repair side of an insurance claim runs more smoothly when it is well documented. We are an independent repair contractor, not a loss assessor, so claim decisions stay with your insurer.
Step 01
Notify your insurer
Report the storm damage, get your claim reference and check whether you can choose your contractor.
Step 02
Survey & photograph
We inspect and photograph the storm damage outside and any water damage inside.
Step 03
Scope & quote
You receive a written scope and itemised quote to pass to your insurer for consideration.
Step 04
Repair & reinstate
Once authorised, we repair the roof first and then put the inside right.
05 / FAQs
Storm damage & roof repairs questions
Around 20 years' experience in building & maintenance, now focused on insurance repairs across Edinburgh and the Lothians.
Ask a questionIs storm damage to my roof covered by home insurance?
Many home insurance policies cover storm damage, but what counts as a storm and what is excluded varies between insurers. Check your policy and report the damage to your insurer, who will make the decision on your claim.
Can you make my roof safe before the claim is decided?
Where we have availability, we can carry out temporary make-safe work to stop further damage while your claim is assessed. Keep a record and receipts for any emergency work.
Do you repair the inside of the house as well?
Yes. Rain getting in through a damaged roof often stains or damages ceilings and walls, and we can scope and repair the internal damage alongside the roof.
Need storm damage & roof repairs in Edinburgh?
Report the damage to your insurer first, then request a survey. We'll photograph the damage and prepare a clear scope and quote for your insurer to consider.