Residential roofers

Your home gets the same standard we bring to a factory roof. That covers everything from a leaking extension to a full house roof replacement, done properly and done once.

New grey flat roof on a single-storey house in Strathaven, viewed from above the garden.
A selection of clients we have worked with
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Phoenix Medical logo
Terumo logo
Rhodar logo
Cowiesburn logo
WMR Contractors logo
DFYNE logo
McConnell logo
New College Lanarkshire logo
New grey flat roof on a single-storey house in Strathaven, viewed from above the garden.

Residential roofing sector overview

A home roof problem rarely announces its size. A damp patch can be one slipped detail or the first sign the covering is done, and the two answers cost very different money. What matters is having it judged honestly before you spend either amount.

As residential roofers we cover the routes a house actually needs: patch or recover a flat roof over an extension or garage, renew gutters and rooflights, and carry out a full house roof replacement only when the survey shows the covering is genuinely done. You are never sold the biggest job on the list.

The same discipline we bring to factories across Scotland comes to your street: survey first, a written scope with the price fixed, and the work left tidy around the people living under it.

Services

Industrial roofing and cladding services across Scotland.

From refurbishment through to full replacement, we deliver roofing and cladding solutions that match the condition of the building and how it is used. Every recommendation is shaped around what the building actually needs, with work planned to minimise disruption wherever possible.

Close-up of a roof showing two distinct sections: one side with newly installed dark gray corrugated metal panels and the other side with older off-white corrugated panels, separated by a metal ridge cap with fasteners.

Overcladding

A cost effective upgrade fitted over your existing roof, ideal for extensions and garages.

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Flat Roofing

Single-ply, EPDM and felt-replacement flat roofs over extensions, dormers and garages. We lay them to falls so water clears and the roof stays watertight for years.

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Roof Replacement

Sometimes a roof has genuinely reached the end of its life. Then we carry out a full house roof replacement with a new covering and the detailing renewed. Only after we have confirmed that a repair will not get you there.

Wet gray metal roof with water droplets and bolts, viewed from a side railing, overlooking an industrial area with pallets and containers.

Cladding

Exterior cladding that smartens your home, cuts maintenance and adds a layer of insulation.

Solar panels installed on a large metal industrial rooftop under a clear blue sky, with industrial buildings and parked vehicles visible in the background.

Asbestos Removal

Safe removal of asbestos garage and outbuilding roofs, carried out to HSE's industry best practice guidelines with full documentation and disposal.

Close-up of two white curved rooflights installed side by side on a dark gray corrugated metal roof.

Roof Light Replacement

We replace cracked, leaking or misted rooflights and roof windows. Each one is weathered back into the surrounding covering so the join stays sealed.

Aerial view of a large industrial building with a dark corrugated metal roof featuring vents and a small translucent skylight, surrounded by trees and other industrial buildings.

Reactive Maintenance

We trace and fix leaks, storm damage and slipped or failed details. Quick response from East Kilbride. You get a clear call, backed by what we find on site, on whether a repair will hold or a larger job is due.

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Gutter Cleaning and Refurbishment

We clear, repair and line blocked or leaking gutters. That keeps water running off the roof properly. No more staining down the walls or damp soaking into the structure.

Our Process

How we work, for homeowners and residential building clients

Five simple steps from your first call to a finished, guaranteed roof.

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Metal roof of a large building with evenly spaced raised rails running parallel across the surface, bordered by safety railings, set against a backdrop of dense green trees under a cloudy sky.

Your call and a roof survey

Maybe you are a homeowner with a leak over an extension. Maybe you are a landlord, factor or developer with a tenanted property to look after. Tell us what you are seeing and where the access is. We come out from East Kilbride and get up on the roof. We take photographs and note the covering, the flashings and the deck below.

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Metal roof of a large building with evenly spaced raised rails running parallel across the surface, bordered by safety railings, set against a backdrop of dense green trees under a cloudy sky.

How we reach the repair-or-replace call

Back on the ground, we weigh what the survey showed. How much life is left in the covering. Whether the failure is one local area or the whole roof. What state the deck and details are in. That evidence decides whether we recommend a patch, a recover or a full renewal, not a sales target. You hear the reasoning behind the answer, not just the answer.

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Metal roof of a large building with evenly spaced raised rails running parallel across the surface, bordered by safety railings, set against a backdrop of dense green trees under a cloudy sky.

A written specification you can act on

Your specification sets out the scope, the system, the programme and a fixed price in plain terms. That makes it easy to compare against any other quote you are weighing up. Easy to plan the timing around your household or tenants. Easy to budget with confidence. Where the deck allows, you will see a recover option next to full replacement, so you can judge what each route costs before you commit.

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Metal roof of a large building with evenly spaced raised rails running parallel across the surface, bordered by safety railings, set against a backdrop of dense green trees under a cloudy sky.

Tidy, considerate work around an occupied property

With dates agreed, we set up the right access. We work safely above people living below, and we clear the site at the end of each day. The job might be domestic flat roofing on a garage or extension, including a garage flat roof replacement. It might be a full house roof replacement. Either way, we protect what is underneath and leave the place clean as we go.

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Metal roof of a large building with evenly spaced raised rails running parallel across the surface, bordered by safety railings, set against a backdrop of dense green trees under a cloudy sky.

Handover and aftercare

We walk you over the finished work, show you the before-and-after photographs and leave the roof clean and watertight. If anything ever needs a second look, we can come back. You can reach us quickly from East Kilbride.

Why work with us

What clients say about working with us

Here is what property owners, facilities managers and main contractors say about working with Elite Roofing Scotland.

Phoenix Medical logo
Rhodar logo
Terumo logo
New College Lanarkshire logo
DFYNE logo
Cowiesburn logo
Fife Council logo
McConnell logo
WMR Contractors logo

Fantastic service from David who replaced all the old gutters and downpipes. Most helpful service. Much appreciated, I will definitely use Elite Roofing Scotland again. I highly recommend them!

Yell Review

I used Elite Roofing Scotland to undertake recent re-roofing works to our industrial unit. Great workmanship and very easy to deal with!

Yell Review

Phoenix Medical logo
Rhodar logo
Terumo logo
New College Lanarkshire logo
DFYNE logo
Cowiesburn logo
Fife Council logo
McConnell logo
WMR Contractors logo

Projects

Industrial roofing and cladding case studies from across Scotland

See how we deliver roofing and cladding projects for clients across Scotland and the north of England.

Drone view of a single-storey house in Strathaven with its new grey flat roof and two workers in hi-vis

Insights

Metal roof of a large building with evenly spaced raised rails running parallel across the surface, bordered by safety railings, set against a backdrop of dense green trees under a cloudy sky.

Storm Damage Insurance Repair, Strathaven

Flat roof replacement and cladding repairs in Strathaven, delivered through the client's insurance claim after storm damage.

Solar panels on new dark grey metal roof sheets at Gibson & Goold, Ayr, with scaffold edge protection and the yard below

Insights

Metal roof of a large building with evenly spaced raised rails running parallel across the surface, bordered by safety railings, set against a backdrop of dense green trees under a cloudy sky.

Asbestos Removal for Gibson & Goold, Ayr

Asbestos cement roof removal for Gibson & Goold in Ayr, with controlled removal and disposal at a licensed site.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

It depends on the condition. If the covering is sound and only an area has failed, a repair or recover is usually the sensible spend. We survey the roof first. Then we tell you whether a repair will hold or a replacement is genuinely due, and you get that in writing.

Cost depends on the size and pitch of the roof, the covering and the access. There is no one figure that fits every home. We survey the roof first. Then we send a written specification with the scope, materials, programme and a fixed price before any work starts. No surprises.

Yes. Flat roofs over extensions, dormers and garages are some of our most common residential jobs. We use single-ply, EPDM or felt-replacement systems laid to falls. Where the deck below is still sound, we recover the existing roof rather than stripping everything back.

We work across Scotland from our base in East Kilbride. That includes Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Stirling, Fife, Ayrshire and the wider Central Belt, with a quick response for repairs. Tell us your postcode and we will confirm.

Yes. We make the roof safe and watertight first, then survey it and give you a written specification your insurer can work from. Once the claim is agreed, we carry out the repair.

Yes. Our work carries a workmanship guarantee. Where we can, we back that up with a manufacturer's system guarantee on the products we install, depending on the system specified. We confirm the guarantee terms in your written specification before any work starts.

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Roofing and Cladding Solutions for Every Sector

Residential, commercial, industrial and public. Four sectors, one standard of workmanship, backed by accreditation and a guarantee on every job.

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From businesses to homes, we build roofs that endure, combining durability with refined craftsmanship.

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