New Roofs & Re-Roofing in Inverness
Re-roofing across Inverness and the Highlands
A roof that leaks every winter, sheds tiles in the wind or has slates sliding out of place is often past the point where repairs make sense. Thistle Roofing replaces worn-out roofs across Inverness and the surrounding Highland area, stripping the old covering back, checking the timbers underneath and re-covering the roof in new tiles or natural slate.
We fit new roofs on houses, bungalows, extensions and commercial buildings, in concrete or clay tiles or natural slate, with dry ridge and dry verge systems where they suit the roof. Our trained, experienced roofers use quality materials picked for Highland weather, and every new roof we fit is guaranteed.
Every job starts with a free, no-obligation quote. We look at the roof, tell you honestly whether it needs replacing or can be repaired, and give you a clear, itemised price.
- All work guaranteed
- Free, no-obligation quotes
- Tile and slate roofs
Signs your roof needs replacing
A sound roof can be repaired many times over. These are the signs that a re-roof is likely to be the better use of your money.
-
Leaks that keep coming back
If the same roof needs a roofer every winter, the covering itself may be at the end of its life rather than one tile being at fault.
-
Damage spread across a slope
One slipped tile is a repair. Cracked, slipped or missing tiles all over a slope usually point to worn fixings or tired tiles.
-
Slates sliding out of place
Slates held with old iron nails can work loose one after another as the nails rust through, often called nail sickness.
-
A sagging roof line
Dips and bows can mean the timbers or battens underneath need attention. It is worth having checked before it gets worse.
-
Damp or daylight in the loft
Wet felt, damp timbers or chinks of daylight in the loft show the roof is no longer keeping the weather out.
-
Moss and porous tiles
Thick moss and tiles that stay dark and wet hold water against the roof and wear it out faster.
What a re-roof involves
Every roof is different, and your quote sets out exactly what yours needs. A full re-roof usually covers the following.
-
A look at the roof and a free quote
We look at the roof, explain what we find and give you a clear, itemised price with no obligation.
-
Scaffold and protection
Safe access goes up around the house before any work starts, with edge protection at roof level.
-
Strip back and inspect
The old covering comes off so the timbers underneath can be checked, and anything rotten can be put right.
-
New underlay and battens
A fresh membrane and new battens give the new covering a sound, dry base to sit on.
-
Re-cover in tile or slate
The roof is re-covered in the tile or slate you have chosen, course by course.
-
Ridges, verges and flashings
The details that keep the water out: ridges, verges, valleys and the flashings around chimneys.
-
Tidy up and final check
The site is cleared and the finished roof is checked over before the scaffold comes down.
Thinking about a new roof?
We will look at it, tell you honestly what it needs and price it for free.
New roofs we have fitted
Re-roofs from our team. Tap a photo to flick through it, or open the project.
-
Bungalow re-tiled with a dry ridge
A detached bungalow re-covered in grey interlocking concrete tiles, with every ridge tile clipped and screwed down instead of bedded in mortar.
-
Bungalow re-roof, seen from the air
Drone photos of a full re-roof on an L-shaped bungalow, from the old tiles through stripping and new membrane to the new tiles going on.
-
Re-roof on a period house
A large period house with a pillared porch, stripped and covered in new breathable membrane, with materials lifted up to the scaffold by telehandler.
-
Slate roof with lead hips and a glass lantern
A hipped slate roof with lead-covered hips, worked neatly around a glass roof lantern and a tall chimney stack.
-
Re-slated roof with new roof windows
A roof re-covered on new membrane and battens, with new roof windows set into the slope before the slates went on.
-
Roof rebuilt with new timbers
An old hipped roof taken down to the wall heads, the old timbers cleared, and a new timber frame built and boarded ready for the new roof.
-
Re-tile with a new roofline
New dark tiles, then the whole roofline renewed: white fascias, vented soffits, guttering, downpipes and dry-verge caps on the gables.
-
Re-tile on new membrane and battens
Old tiles off, new red breathable membrane and battens on, then new interlocking tiles fixed course by course up to a dry ridge.
-
Re-slating with new lead valleys
A slate roof re-covered on new breathable membrane and battens, with new slates fixed course by course and new lead valleys between the slopes.
-
Old slate roof stripped and re-slated
A tired, mossy slate roof stripped back, boarded and wrapped in new membrane, then re-slated with new roof windows.
New roof questions
What people in Inverness ask us before a re-roof. If yours is not here, give us a call.
Talk to a roofer
Monday to Sunday, 8am to 5:30pm. Request a callback any time.
Request a Callback 01463 641482What affects the price of a new roof?
The size and pitch of the roof, the tile or slate you choose, how much scaffolding is needed and the condition of the timbers underneath. We give you a free, itemised quote after looking at the roof, so the price is based on your house.
Do you give free quotes for new roofs in Inverness?
Yes. We come out, look at the roof, explain what it needs and give you a clear price with no obligation to go ahead.
Is a new roof from Thistle Roofing guaranteed?
Yes, all of our work is guaranteed. When we quote, we explain what the guarantee covers for your new roof, so you know where you stand before work starts.
Should I choose tiles or slate for my new roof?
It depends on the house, the look you want and your budget. Natural slate suits many traditional Highland houses and listed buildings, while concrete tiles are hard-wearing and good value. Clay tiles give a warm, traditional look. We will talk you through the options when we quote.
How long does a re-roof take?
It depends on the size of the roof, what we find when the old covering comes off and the weather. We give you a timescale with your quote and keep you updated as the work goes on.
Do I need planning permission to re-roof my house?
Replacing a roof with similar materials usually does not need planning permission, but listed buildings and some conservation areas have extra rules, especially if the look of the roof changes. If you are unsure, check with The Highland Council before work starts.
Can you replace part of a roof rather than all of it?
Sometimes. If one slope has failed and the rest of the roof is sound, re-covering that slope can make sense. We will tell you honestly which option suits your roof.
Other roofing services
Not ready for a whole new roof? We also look after every other part of it.
Ready for a new roof?
Call us, or tell us about the roof and we will ring you back. We are open Monday to Sunday, 8am to 5:30pm.
