Roofer East Lothian - Specialist Roofing from Past & Present Roofing

If you are looking for a specialist roofer in East Lothian, Past & Present Roofing delivers the kind of service that is genuinely rare in this area: deep technical expertise across traditional slating and modern flat roofing systems, a full set of specialist accreditations, and a team that communicates clearly from the first call through to the final handover.

Operating under the roofingeastlothian.co.uk domain and based in the EH postcode area, we serve homeowners, property managers, and commercial clients across East Lothian, Edinburgh, and the Lothians – bringing over 50 years of combined experience to every project we take on.

Roofing Services We Provide Across East Lothian

Our service offering is broader and more specialist than most roofing contractors in this area. We carry out traditional Scotch slating, Spanish slating, roof tiling, architectural leadwork, and a full range of flat roofing systems including Sika Sarnafil single ply installations, IKO Mach One and Two systems, and three-layer felt roofing. We also provide rope access roofing using IRATA-certified techniques and IPAF-qualified powered access work for difficult or elevated roof structures.

Whether your property is a Victorian terrace in Musselburgh, a stone-built farmhouse near Haddington, or a commercial building along the East Lothian coast, we have the experience and the accreditations to handle the job safely and to a consistently high standard.

Why East Lothian Property Owners Choose Past & Present Roofing

Our accreditation stack sets us apart from most local competitors. We are Sika Sarnafil approved installers, IKO Mach One and Two certified, Lead Sheet Association (LSA) registered, IRATA rope access certified, and IPAF qualified. These are not minor credentials — they represent a genuine capability to carry out complex, specialist, and high-access roofing work that many contractors in East Lothian simply cannot take on.

Beyond the technical credentials, our customers consistently highlight clear communication, a punctual and respectful team, and fair, honest pricing. You can read their feedback on our homepage, and you can learn more about our background on our page

Covering East Lothian’s Towns and Villages

We cover the full East Lothian area including Musselburgh, Haddington, North Berwick, Dunbar, Prestonpans, Tranent, Longniddry, Gullane, and the surrounding rural communities. We also work extensively across Edinburgh and into Midlothian and Fife. If you are unsure whether we cover your location, call Derek on 07983 007521 or Keith on 07577 629345 and we will confirm.

Get a Free Roofing Quote in East Lothian

Contact Past & Present Roofing today for a free, no-obligation quote. Use our contact form, call Derek or Keith directly, or drop us a message with your address, the issue you are seeing, and any photos you can share – we will come back to you quickly with clear advice and a fair quote. We also have WhatsApp live chat available on our website too!  

A roofing team built for Scottish weather

about us

50+ years of roofing experience, built on craft and safety

If you are looking for roofing east lothian, you need a team that understands exposure, wind driven rain and older roof structures. We bring 50+ years of combined experience across traditional and modern roofing, with certified access capability for more complex buildings.

We work on homes, tenements, extensions and commercial roofs, delivering clear advice, tidy workmanship and a finish that lasts.

Roofers covering towns and villages across East Lothian

We cover East Lothian and surrounding areas, including:

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Roofing services

Traditional Scotch slating installation on a roof in Edinburgh

Traditional Scotch slating

Spanish slate roofing completed by roofers in East Lothian

Spanish slating

Roof tiling installation and repair in Edinburgh

Roof tiling

Architectural lead work and chimney flashing installation

Architectural leadwork

Flat roofing system installation in East Lothian

Single ply flat roofing

IKO Mach One and Two flat roofing installation

IKO Mach One and Mach Two Systems

Sika Sarnafil roofing membrane installation in East Lothian

Three layer felt roofing

Sika Sarnafil roofing membrane installation in East Lothian

Sika Sarnafil installations

Rope access roofing repairs on a commercial building

Rope access roofing repairs (IRATA)

IPAF access roofing work and high-level roof repairs

Access work using MEWPs (IPAF)

What we fix most often

East Lothian roofs often face strong winds and coastal weather, which can expose weak points quickly. If you have noticed any of the issues below, it is best to act early to avoid bigger repairs.

Slipped or cracked slates and tiles after high winds

Leaks around chimneys, valleys and abutments from failing leadwork

Flat roof ponding, splits or lifting at edges and outlets

Damp patches in the loft, ceiling staining or drips during heavy rain

Blocked or damaged gutters that cause overflow and water tracking

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Tell us what you need and we will come back with clear advice and a fair quote. If it is urgent, give us a call and we will do our best to help quickly.

FAQ

Roofing questions

We are based in East Lothian and work across Edinburgh, the Lothians and Fife.

Yes. We regularly carry out minor repairs and maintenance, as well as full re roofs and larger refurbishment projects.

We install modern single ply systems, including Sika Sarnafil, as well as IKO Mach systems and three layer felt roofing where appropriate.

Yes. Traditional Scotch slating, Spanish slating and detailed leadwork are core parts of our service, including work on older and heritage buildings.

Yes. We are IRATA certified for rope access work and IPAF qualified for powered access equipment, so we can safely reach challenging areas.

Use the quote form or call Derek or Keith. We will ask a few quick questions, arrange a look if needed, and provide a clear quote.

Your address or postcode, the issue you are seeing, when the problem started, and any photos you can share. This helps us advise you faster.