Location
Edinburgh
Edinburgh case study
Edinburgh Heritage Slate Roof Repair
Case study for a heritage slate roof repair in Edinburgh, including survey findings, leadwork, slate repairs and conservation-sensitive outcome.
Property type
listed townhouse
Problem
Slipped slate and failed chimney leadwork
Survey findings
The survey found sound salvageable slate, failed flashing and open lime mortar joints.
Work completed
Matched slate repairs, lead flashing renewal and localised lime mortar pointing.
Materials used
Natural slate, code lead and lime mortar
Before and after photos
Project photographs help show the roof condition, repair access and finished detailing. Where publication-approved images are not available, the written survey findings and outcome explain the repair route clearly.
Outcome
The roof was made watertight while retaining the historic roof character.
Relevant service and location pages
Heritage roofingListed building roof repairs and historic roof restoration using conservation-sensitive survey, slate, lead and lime details.
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Roof repairs in EdinburghRoof repairs in Edinburgh, including flat roof repairs, slate roofing, leadwork, emergency repairs and heritage roof repairs. Request a roof inspection today.
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