Local roofing specialists based in Inverness, covering Nairn, Dingwall, Beauly and across the Highlands. We fix the roofing problems that Highland weather creates — repairs, replacements, flat roofing and 24/7 emergency call-outs.
From a slipped slate on a Crown area Victorian to a full re-roof on a Dalneigh estate, we handle every roofing need across Inverness and the Highlands.
Slipped slates, cracked ridge tiles, failed lead flashings or frost-damaged pointing. Fast, honest repairs with no call-out fee and clear upfront pricing.
Find out more →Full re-roofs using quality Highland-suited materials. We survey, quote clearly, and complete on time — with a 10-year written guarantee on every job.
Find out more →GRP fibreglass and EPDM rubber flat roofing for extensions, garages and outbuildings. Cold-weather rated materials with guaranteed performance.
Find out more →Highland storms move fast. If you've got storm damage, an active leak or missing tiles, call us now — 24/7 emergency response across Inverness and surrounding areas.
Call now →Highland rainfall puts guttering under serious stress. We clear, repair and replace full systems to protect your home from the kind of water ingress that causes real long-term damage.
Find out more →Freeze-thaw cycles crack chimney pointing and lead flashings every winter in Inverness. We repoint, re-flash and rebuild chimney stacks to a weathertight standard.
Find out more →We've been fixing Inverness roofs since 2004. Highland roofing has its own set of demands — we know them.
We're based in Inverness. Not a national lead farm — our team is on every job, and we understand what Highland weather does to roofs.
No call-out fees. You'll know the cost before we start. Free no-obligation surveys for larger jobs.
All roofing work comes with a written 10-year workmanship guarantee. We stand behind every job we do.
£5m public liability insurance and NFRC registration. Full protection on every job across the Highlands.
Roof leaking or storm-damaged? Call now for a free same-day quote — no call-out fee.
Call 01463 262835Inverness has a diverse housing stock that spans several centuries of construction. The Victorian and Edwardian villas of the Crown area sit on Old Edinburgh Road and Crown Drive with their original Caithness slate roofs — beautiful properties that demand careful like-for-like material matching. The post-war housing estates of Dalneigh and Merkinch, built rapidly in the 1950s and 60s, have large runs of concrete interlocking tiles now reaching the end of their design life.
Further out, the 1970s estates of Hilton and the more recent developments in Inshes and Westhill bring their own roofing profiles. The common thread is the Highland climate — prolonged frost in winter, heavy annual rainfall averaging over 700mm, and Atlantic storms that arrive from the west with little warning.
Frost damage to ridge tile mortar is the most frequent repair call we receive in Inverness. Temperatures regularly drop below -5°C, and water in the mortar joint expands and contracts until the pointing cracks and ridge tiles shift. Lead flashing failure is a close second — the thermal cycling on north-facing roof slopes causes micro-fractures over time. On the Dalneigh and Hilton estates, concrete tile nail sickness is now widespread on roofs installed in the late 1960s.
"Storm took out a section of ridge tiles on our Victorian terrace in Crown. Called at 7am, they were there by 11 and had it made safe that afternoon. Repair booked in the following week. Top service."
"Got three quotes for a full re-roof on our 1970s semi in Dalneigh. Inverness Roofing were clear on what needed doing and why. No hard sell, no hidden extras. Quality job done on time."
"Persistent chimney leak turned out to be failed lead flashing — classic freeze-thaw problem on an older Highland property. Fixed properly first time. Left the place spotless."
We cover Inverness and a 25-mile radius across the Highlands. If you're not sure we cover your area, just call — we'll confirm.
Most roof repairs in Inverness cost between £150–£500 depending on scope. Common jobs like replacing slipped slates, repointing ridge tiles after frost damage, or resealing lead flashings sit toward the lower end. Storm damage or valley replacement can reach £500–£900. We provide free, no-obligation quotes with no call-out fee.
Yes — 24/7 emergency call-outs across Inverness and the surrounding Highlands. Highland storms can cause serious overnight damage. Call 01463 262835 any time and we'll have someone with you as quickly as possible.
Freeze-thaw cycles are the biggest driver of roofing repairs in Inverness. Frost works into ridge tile mortar and chimney pointing, causing cracks and displacement. Slipped or delaminating slates on Victorian properties in the Crown area are common, as are concrete tile failures on Dalneigh and Hilton estates where the tiles are now 40–50 years old.
A standard 3-bedroom semi in Inverness typically takes 4–6 days. We factor in Highland weather windows and aim to complete all stripping and re-covering before any forecast rain. You'll get a clear timeline in your quote.
Yes. We're NFRC registered and carry full public liability insurance. All roofing work comes with a 10-year written guarantee. We're based locally and have worked on Inverness properties since 2004.
Call 01463 262835 or email info@roofinginverness.co.uk. Free phone quotes for minor repairs based on photos, free on-site surveys for all jobs over £300. No call-out fee. We cover all of Inverness including Crown, Dalneigh, Hilton, Merkinch, Inshes and Westhill.
Yes — we carry out roofing work throughout the year. Winter scheduling is managed around Highland weather windows. We will not apply mortar or lead in frost conditions but most repair and replacement work can proceed in dry spells. Emergency call-outs are available 24/7 regardless of season.
We cover the full city including Crown, Dalneigh, Hilton, Merkinch, Inshes, Westhill, Scorguie, Lochardil, Ness Bank, Balloch, Smithton and all surrounding areas. We also cover a 25-mile radius across the Highlands — Nairn, Dingwall, Beauly, Forres, Culloden, Muir of Ord, Fortrose, Drumnadrochit, Alness, Invergordon and Grantown-on-Spey.
Inverness has a significant volume of lead-generation advertising from national roofing companies who farm enquiries to local subcontractors. When you call a number from one of these sites, you are not calling a local roofer — you are calling a sales desk that dispatches whoever is available. We are not that model. Our team is based in Inverness, knows the housing stock and the Highland climate, and carries the materials specific to local conditions on every van. When we quote a job, the people who quoted it are the people who do it.
No call-out fee. No obligation. Just a straight answer from a local roofer who shows up when they say they will.
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