Roofers in Greenock
Roofing and building work across Greenock and Inverclyde, covering Gourock, Port Glasgow, Inverkip, Kilmacolm and the surrounding area.
In short
E Stewart Roofing Ltd is a family-run roofing and building contractor working across Greenock and the wider Inverclyde area, including Gourock, Port Glasgow, Inverkip, Kilmacolm, Wemyss Bay, Larkfield, Branchton, Cardwell Bay. Work covers roof repairs, new roofs and re-roofing, slate and tile, flat roofing, emergency repairs, chimney work, leadwork and guttering, plus roughcasting, rendering and repointing. Call or WhatsApp 0141 459 1536 for a free quote.
Roofing in Greenock
Greenock sits on a steep north-facing slope above the Firth of Clyde and is one of the wettest towns in Britain, which is the single most important fact about roofing here. Persistent rain driven onto west-facing elevations finds any weakness in flashings, valleys and roughcast long before it would inland, and gutters and downpipes carry far more water than the same size of roof would elsewhere. The stock is largely Victorian sandstone tenement and terrace on natural slate, with post-war housing higher up the hill where exposure is worse again.
Whatever is on your roof, the job starts the same way: someone actually looks at it and tells you what is wrong. If a repair will see you right for a few more years, that is what you will be told.
What we do in Greenock
All six services are available across Greenock and the surrounding area.
Roof repairs in Glasgow and Ayrshire
Slipped slates, leaks, valleys and flashings put right before they get worse.
Read moreNew roofs and re-roofing
Full strip and re-cover in slate or tile, from the timbers up.
Read moreSlate and tile roofing
Natural slate, reclaimed slate and tile, laid to last on Scottish property.
Read moreFlat roofing
Extensions, dormers, garages and porches covered in modern membrane.
Read moreEmergency roof repairs
Storm damage, active leaks and anything that cannot wait for the weather.
Read moreChimney repairs and rebuilds
Repointing, rebuilds, flaunching and lead flashings on the stack.
Read moreLeadwork and lead flashing
Valleys, soakers, stepped flashings and abutments, dressed properly.
Read moreGutters, fascias and soffits
Clearing, repairing and replacing the whole rainwater line.
Read moreRoughcasting and harling
Traditional roughcast and harling, patched or renewed across the elevation.
Read moreExterior rendering
Smooth and textured render, made to suit the wall behind it.
Read moreStorm damage repairs
Wind-lifted slates, ridge damage and insurance work after a named storm.
Read moreDry ridge and dry verge systems
Mechanically fixed ridges and verges that do not rely on mortar.
Read moreRepointing
Chimneys, gables and elevations raked out and pointed in the right mix.
Read moreRoof cleaning and moss removal
Moss and debris removed without damaging the covering.
Read moreRoof inspections and reports
A straight answer on the condition of a roof, with photographs.
Read moreNeed a roofer in Greenock?
Call 0141 459 1536 or send a photo of the problem on WhatsApp for a free, no obligation quote.
Areas we cover around Greenock
As well as Greenock itself, we work throughout the surrounding towns and villages.
Frequently asked questions
Do you cover Greenock?
Yes. E Stewart Roofing Ltd covers Greenock and the surrounding area, including Gourock, Port Glasgow, Inverkip, Kilmacolm. Call or WhatsApp 0141 459 1536 and we will tell you when we can get to you.
Can you quote for a roof in Greenock from photos?
Often yes, at least well enough to say whether it is a small repair or something bigger. Send a photo of the problem and one of the whole elevation to 0141 459 1536 on WhatsApp. Anything substantial still needs looking at in person before a firm price.
Do you work on period property in Greenock?
Yes. Older roofs need matching materials and a bit more care than a modern tiled roof, particularly where natural slate and lead work are involved. If the property is listed or in a conservation area it is worth checking what consents are needed before work starts.
What roofing work do you do in Greenock?
All of it: roof repairs and leak tracing, new roofs and re-roofing, slate and tile work, flat roofing, emergency repairs, chimney repairs, leadwork, guttering, fascias and soffits, plus roughcasting, exterior rendering, repointing and roof cleaning.