Highland storms don't wait for business hours. If your roof is leaking, tiles are missing or you've had storm damage, call us now. We cover Inverness and a 25-mile radius, 24 hours a day.
The Highlands sits in the direct path of Atlantic weather systems that track in from the west. Inverness typically sees its worst roofing weather from October through to April — prolonged frost cycles, heavy rain, and storm-force winds capable of dislodging ridge tiles, tearing felt and stripping exposed sections of older roofs. When this happens at 2am, you need someone local who answers the phone.
We've run 24/7 emergency cover across Inverness since 2004. Our team knows the housing stock — from the Victorian slate roofs on Crown Drive to the concrete tile estates in Dalneigh and the flat-roofed extensions throughout Hilton — and we carry the materials to make most emergency repairs the same day.
Storm damage causing active water ingress, displaced or missing ridge tiles, blown-off sections of felt or underlay, structural movement after snow loading on flat roofs, failed lead flashing causing a live leak, and damage from fallen branches or debris. If you're not sure whether your situation is an emergency, call — we'll advise you honestly without charging a call-out fee.
Full 24/7 cover for Inverness, Nairn, Dingwall, Beauly, Culloden, Muir of Ord, Fortrose and surrounding Highland areas within a 25-mile radius. For locations beyond this range, call us and we'll confirm availability.
Any damage that allows water into your property is an emergency — displaced ridge tiles, lifted felt, failed lead flashings actively admitting water, or structural movement after heavy snow. If you are unsure whether your situation warrants an emergency call, phone us and describe what you can see. We will advise honestly without committing you to a call-out. In Highland conditions, what appears minor at dusk can become serious by morning once rain moves in.
When you call, we will ask for your address, a brief description of the damage, and whether water is actively entering. We dispatch the nearest available team and give you an honest arrival time. On arrival, we assess the roof safely before attempting any work — we will not rush a dangerous roof access. Make-safe work is completed and photographed before we leave, and the full repair is scheduled and quoted the same day where possible.
Emergency make-safe work and permanent repair are two distinct stages. Make-safe secures your property against further weather penetration and prevents further structural damage. It is not the finished repair. Once your property is protected, we return to complete the permanent repair — repointing, re-leading, tile replacement or felt replacement as required — under normal working conditions and with a full 10-year workmanship guarantee.
Storm damage or active leak? Call now — Highland emergency cover 24/7.
Call 01463 262835"Wind took a large section of tiles off our roof in Inshes at 2am during a storm. Called the emergency line immediately. A roofer was with us by 6am and had it made safe before the next band of rain. Cannot thank them enough."
"Came home to water pouring through the bedroom ceiling. Called Inverness Roofing, they were there within three hours, found a failed lead flashing and sealed it same day. Brilliant."
"Heavy snow caused a section of the flat roof on our extension to sag. Emergency crew came out, cleared the load and made it safe. Full repair done the following week. Professional throughout."
For genuine emergencies — active leaks, storm damage or structural concerns — we aim to have someone on-site within 2–4 hours across Inverness. Highland storms typically peak overnight, and we run 24/7 emergency cover through the storm season from October to April.
Any damage that lets water into your home counts as an emergency — missing or displaced ridge tiles, blown-off sections of felt, cracked lead flashing actively letting in water, or structural displacement after heavy snowfall. If you're unsure, call us and we'll advise honestly over the phone.
No call-out fee for emergency assessments in Inverness and the immediate surrounding area. You'll get a clear quote before any work begins.
Yes — emergency make-safe work is a standard part of our service. We can install temporary weatherproof covering or tarp, seal an active leak, or secure displaced materials to get your home protected while we schedule the full repair.
Call 01463 262835 straight away — do not wait until morning. While you wait, move valuables away from the affected area, place containers under active drips, and avoid going into the loft if there is any structural concern. Do not attempt to access the roof yourself. We will make it weathertight on arrival.
Most home insurance policies cover sudden storm damage. Call your insurer immediately after we have made your property safe. We can provide a written damage report and photographs to support your claim. We work with most major insurers and can liaise directly if required.
Depending on extent of damage we use heavyweight weatherproof tarp secured to the roof structure, temporary lead or flashing seal on localised failures, or mechanical re-fixing of displaced tiles. All make-safe work is designed to hold through further Highland weather until the permanent repair is completed.
We cover all of Inverness and the Highlands. Dedicated pages for every area we serve.
Emergency make-safe is the first stage — it secures your property against further weather penetration and prevents falling hazard from loose tiles or displaced ridge sections. The second stage is permanent repair, which is planned and quoted on the day of the make-safe visit. We photograph the damage before and after make-safe work. The permanent repair quote is written and itemised before any work begins — no surprises, no verbal estimates that change when the job starts. Most Inverness emergency repairs are completed within 5–7 working days of the make-safe, weather permitting.
No call-out fee. No obligation. We survey the full roof and give you a written report — not a verbal estimate that changes on the day.
Fixed price before any work starts. Itemised by scope, materials and access. No hidden extras discovered mid-project.
Written workmanship guarantee on all projects. Highland conditions are demanding — our materials and methods are specified to perform here, not in milder parts of the UK.
Based in Inverness. The team that surveys your Inverness property is the team that does the work — not a subcontractor dispatched by a national company.
No call-out fee. No obligation. Just a straight answer from a local roofer who shows up when they say they will.
01463 262835