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Roof replacement cost by type in Edinburgh
UK £7,000–£16,250 · £110–£260/m²£6,650–£15,450 · £105–£247/m²
UK £9,250–£18,000 · £145–£285/m²£8,800–£17,100 · £138–£271/m²
UK £2,800–£7,500 · £45–£120/m²£2,650–£7,150 · £43–£114/m²
Overall roof replacement benchmark
What can change a real Edinburgh quote?
- Roof area, pitch and number of slopes
- Gable, hip or flat roof construction
- Tile, slate or flat-roof membrane specification
- Scaffolding and access
- Timber, decking or structural repairs
- Chimneys, valleys and rooflights
- Waste removal and making good
Local planning considerations
Property type, access and conservation constraints can materially change individual quotations beyond the regional model.
- Check conservation, listed-building and traditional-material requirements before assuming standard external alteration costs.
- Upper-floor and tenement projects can require extra access, common-property coordination or scaffold planning.
- Use Scotland-specific regulatory and grant information for compliance or energy projects rather than assuming Great Britain rules are identical.
How the regional model works
The 0.95× factor places this planning estimate 5% below the national planning baseline. We keep that modelling assumption separate from the dated national benchmark so users can see which part comes from an external source and which part is UK Home Costs modelling.
Sources
Roof Replacement: Cost Breakdown 2026
Published / checked: June 2026
Used for: Gable, hip and flat roof replacement ranges and cost-per-m² benchmarks
Construction output price indices
Published / checked: 13 August 2026
Used for: Construction price trend and update checks
Frequently asked questions
How much does a roof replacement cost in Edinburgh in 2026?
The current UK average is about £8,000 and most projects are around £4,000–£19,000 before regional modelling. The Edinburgh model gives about £7,600 average and £3,800–£18,050 as a broad range.
How much is a gable roof replacement in Edinburgh?
The national gable benchmark is £7,000–£16,250, or £110–£260 per m². The modelled Edinburgh range is £6,650–£15,450.
Why is the Edinburgh roof estimate different from the UK benchmark?
The 0.95× regional factor is a planning assumption rather than a measured city-wide roofing index.
What can push a roof quote above the modelled range?
Scaffolding, rotten rafters or decking, chimneys, valleys, rooflights, premium slate or tile choices and difficult access can increase the cost.