Local roofer · Pitlochry

Roofer in Pitlochryfor Traditional Stone Homes

Slate, lead and flat roofing for Pitlochry homes, with work backed by guarantees of up to 15 years.

4.8 out of 5 on Google Reviews Up to 15-year guarantees
£10m insured
Public liability insurance up to £10 million
Up to 15 years
Up to 15-year guarantees
Approved installer
Armourplan, Fatra, Sarnafil
Free quotes
Free, no-obligation quotes
4.8 / 5
4.8 out of 5 on Google Reviews

Serving Pitlochry

Your Local Roofer in Pitlochry

Ericht Roofing covers Pitlochry and the surrounding area, including Moulin, Ballinluig and the villages along the Tummel and the Tay. Craig works on homes in the town and in the countryside around it.

Getting to Pitlochry

Pitlochry is north-west of Spittalfield via the A9 and Dunkeld. Craig travels up to Pitlochry to inspect roofs and give free quotes.

Homes in Pitlochry

Pitlochry is known for its Victorian stone villas and guest houses, many with steep slate roofs, dormers, turrets and tall chimneys. Around the town there are traditional cottages, farmhouses and newer homes.

What Pitlochry homeowners call us for

The most common roofing needs in Pitlochry are slate repairs and reslating, chimney and dormer lead work, and valley repairs, along with flat roofs on extensions and dormers.

Services

Roofing Services in Pitlochry

Why Ericht Roofing

Why Pitlochry Homeowners Choose Craig

Pitlochry homeowners get an honest assessment with photos, a clear free quote, and careful slate and lead work from the person who quoted, plus guarantees of up to 15 years.

  • Approved Armourplan, Fatra & Sarnafil installer
  • Public liability insurance up to £10 million
  • Up to 15-year guarantees
  • Free, no-obligation quotes
  • 4.8 out of 5 on Google Reviews
  • You deal with Craig from quote to finish
“Craig arrived at my house as arranged and had my roof problem sorted out swiftly. A big thank you and he is now my roofer of choice.”
John H. · Google review
“From first contact I have felt that Craig has been honest and genuine. Took photos to show me the extent of the damage.”
Lauren D. · Google review

Local roofing problems

Common Roof Problems in Pitlochry

Property types

Large Victorian villas with dormers, bays and turrets have a lot of lead and many junctions. These details are where leaks usually start on Pitlochry's older homes.

Climate

Pitlochry sits higher and further into the hills than Perth, so winters are colder and snow is more common. Snow sitting on a roof and repeated freeze-thaw cycles put extra strain on slates, flashings and valleys.

Surroundings and access

Woodland around the town means moss and leaf debris build up in gutters and valleys, holding water and cold against the roof.

Building age

Much of central Pitlochry was built in the Victorian era. Slate fixings and original lead on roofs of this age often need attention.

Local guide

A Homeowner's Guide to Roofing in Pitlochry

Spotting roof problems early in Pitlochry

Most roof problems in Pitlochry start small. A single slipped slate, a crack in the lead around a chimney or a blister on a flat roof lets in a little water at first, often into the loft or behind a ceiling where you won't see it. Signs worth looking out for include damp patches or brown stains on upstairs ceilings, a musty smell in the loft, daylight through the roof boards, slates lying in the garden or gutter, moss building up in valleys, and water overflowing from gutters during heavy rain. If you notice any of these, it's worth getting the roof looked at before the next spell of wet or freezing weather makes the problem bigger and the repair more expensive.

Repair or replace? Honest advice for Pitlochry homes

One of the most common questions from Pitlochry homeowners is whether a roof can be repaired or needs replacing. The answer depends on what Craig finds. If the slates, felt and timbers are generally sound and the problem is limited to one area, a targeted repair is usually the sensible choice. If slates are slipping all over the roof, the felt underneath has perished, or a flat roof has been patched repeatedly and keeps failing, a replacement often works out better value over time. Craig takes photos so you can see exactly what he's seeing, explains the options in plain English, and will never push a full replacement when a repair will do the job properly.

Flat roofs, slate and lead: getting the details right

Many leaks in and around Pitlochry come down to details rather than the main roof surface. On flat roofs, it's the edges, upstands and joins where the roof meets a wall. On slate roofs, it's the valleys, ridges and the lead around chimneys, dormers and skylights. Ericht Roofing is an approved installer of Armourplan, Fatra and Sarnafil single-ply membrane systems and holds Level 1 lead welding, so these details are handled with the right materials and methods. Getting them right first time is what lets the work carry guarantees of up to 15 years.

Getting a quote in Pitlochry

To get a free, no-obligation quote, call Craig on 07498 302849, email erichtroofing@hotmail.com, or fill in the quote form on this page with a few details and a photo if you have one. Craig is available Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm and Saturday 9am to 2pm, and covers Pitlochry alongside Aberfeldy, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Perth. He'll arrange a time to look at the roof, explain what he finds and give you a clear price, and if he's the one who quoted, he's the one who turns up to do the job.

Our process

How Craig Does the Job

  1. 01

    Step 1 – Inspection

    Craig visits your Pitlochry home, looks at the roof himself and takes photos so you can see what he sees.

  2. 02

    Step 2 – Diagnosis

    He explains what's wrong and what it will take to fix, with a clear, free, no-obligation quote.

  3. 03

    Step 3 – Service execution

    The work is carried out by Craig and his small team using the right materials and methods for your roof.

  4. 04

    Step 4 – Testing and checks

    Joins, edges, valleys and lead details are checked before the job is signed off.

  5. 05

    Step 5 – Completion and guarantee

    The site is left tidy and the work is backed by guarantees of up to 15 years.

FAQ

Roofing in Pitlochry: Questions

Yes. Ericht Roofing works on homes in and around Pitlochry as part of its coverage across Perthshire and Angus. Call Craig on 07498 302849 or send the quote form to arrange a visit.

Coverage Around Pitlochry

From Pitlochry, Craig also covers Aberfeldy, Dunkeld, Blairgowrie and the rest of highland Perthshire.

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Get Your Free Roofing Quote in Pitlochry

Craig will come out, look at the roof himself and give you a clear price. No pressure, no obligation.