Compass Roofing Ltd

Excellent company. On time, do the work, and tidy up.

No hesiatation in recommending Compass Roofing. They go above and beyond for their customers, excellent service.

I have been very impressed with the responsiveness of Compass, always quick to respond to queries and get us quotes in a timely manner. They are professional and trustworthy, and are always happy to carefully explain the process of the project. Which is very helpful when it's hard to understand roofing work! The work they have done has been to a high standard.

Roof re-slating.
Efficient.
As the work is only just completed I cannot comment on the durability or indeed the quality of the work but I trust that it will be up to my expectations.
I am not in a position to view it or take a picture.

I have used Compass for roofing and general plasterwork on the outside of the house. The quotes received are detailed setting out what will be done along with the cost, the team are courteous, thorough in their work and clear up everything after. The work is of a very high standard so I will certainly use them again and recommend them.

Heavy winds had disturbed the cement skew of our cottage, meaning it needed to be replaced. The team from Compass worked through some very cold days to rebuild the skew and now it looks good as new.

We have a bad water leak from our roof which resulted in water ingress into two flats. I phoned Kelly at Compass roofing and she had trades there the following morning and repaired the defect. Cant thank them enough.

Very pleasant to do business with. Excellent service.

We have an old and complex roof. Compass advised that the rear section needed replacing and the other sections could be repaired. The work included stripping the rear roof faces, re-slating, new gutters, repairing flat areas, lead work and replacing the cupola.
We are very pleased with the result. The men were very professional and tidying up every day. They kept us posted on progress and provided photos of before and after.
We would definitely recommend them.

Great stuff. Work carried out quickly and as specified. Have used Compass a couple of times now and would definitely go back. No hesitation in recommending!

Wooden fascia on porch replaced, gutter re fixed to fascia & painted. A bit of a delay initially to get a quote as they were busy but once I confirmed job the work was carried out very quickly & satisfactorily. Appeared expensive for work needing done but fairly comparable with other quotes.

We had a small leak in our roof caused by a number of slates being our of place.

Compass looked at the job when they said they would, and they actually sent us a quote!

When we accepted, they arranged the scaffolding for access, got the work done quickly and quietly, and left everything looking neat and tidy.

Compass Roofing have a carried out a few roof repairs for us. They always turn up when they say they will, are honest and open about what needs done, and costs are reasonable.
Happy to recommend them!

Compass inspected, promptly estimated and then carried out a downpipe repair on the tenement building I live in.

I can have no objections to either the efficiency of their scaffolding contractor or the speed with which the work was carried out .This was a trouble-free building repair and a smooth and professional transaction. The work was performed to the highest quality and in a timely manner.

Would have no hesitation about engaging them again for any work on downpipes, gutters or the roof itself.

Leak in flat roof dormer and several tiles replaced on roof.

Very efficient and tidy. Explained what they had done and took pictures to let me see the work . I wouldn't hesitate to use this company again .

We used Compass for some routine maintenance work on our tenement. Compass were helpful while arranging access for the cherry picker. From the initial visit to quote and once on site the whole team were friendly, professional and efficient and took the time to answer our questions properly. We were very pleased with the service overall and would use them again.

The work involved was a roof repair where there had been water penetration.
I found Compass Roofing Ltd extremely efficient and easy to deal with. Their workmen were efficient and considerate, and the work was carried out promptly and speedily.

I had an issue with a leak in my roof which was causing water to come through into the house via the water trap and valley of my dormer window. I called several companies who had given me various quotes and probable causes for the issue (including one the wanted to rebuild half if the roof).
I was recommended by a work colleague to try Compass. They came around and within minutes had worked out the leak was due to a slipped slate and broken slate, as well as debris in the valley of the dormer.
The quote they gave me was great and was for replacing the damaged slates plus any other broken/slipped slates, cleaning out the gutters and providing the roof with a detailed inspection.
The work was carried out within the next few weeks and has sorted the issue.
I cannot recommend this company enough the work was quick and completed to a high standard plus all communication has been speedy and very helpful.

Replaced a cracked downpipe and sealed dripping gutter. The estimate process and job was handled well and I'm planning to use the company again for further work.

small roof repairs replacing a few slates and as far as I know work was done effectively

Damaged chimney removed. Very slight problem with what looked like leaking cement....difficult to explain....but whatever it was rain has eventually washed the “ stain” away. I was quickly reassured this would not have compromised the roof re storm proofing.
I definitely would use the company again. Everyone including especially the office team extremely helpful.

I had my roof repaired after damage caused over time and by the storm. It was a very busy time for all roofing companies however Compass Roofing were able to come out and do emergency repairs within a week before completing the full job within the month. They communicated with me very well and were extremely helpful. They also carried out the work for over £1500 less than the company that gave me my first quote. It was my first time dealing with a roofing company and I can't imagine using anyone else in the future. Would highly recommend.

Extensive repairs carried out comprising replacement of kitchen extension roof with new slates and removal of conservatory’s glass roof to allow remedial work and reseal. All work carried out to a high standard by hard working team. Team were well polite, well mannered and respectful of our property. You could tell they took great pride in their work.

Compass did extensive roof work for us. It was efficiently done in a short period of time. Kelly kept us informed about what was happening and when and it all went as planned.

compass repaired damaged exisiting sofit and replaced to a higher standard and refurb the paint work, their workman ship was excellent, the office handled the quote, and booking really well and kept us well informed with the long covid delays. the building is a 4 story block and they manage to use a cherry picker with very little distruption. Every person i dealt with was kind, polite and patient. i would definately recomment this company for roofing work and we as a block will continue to use them as required. Nothing but praise for them

Emergency roof repairs after the storm. I have used compass for multiple planned jobs previously as well as this emergency call out. They are fast, good and well priced. Couldn’t recommend them enough

We live in a historic terrace with a slate roof which had not been maintained for nearly two decades. Compass Roofing inspected on site, with constructive comments and a pragmatic tender. They scheduled repair and arranged for scaffolding. Their roofing tradesmen were courteous, tidy and worked rapidly, completing the job over two days. They repaired or replaced over 100 slates and checked condition of chimneys, with cement patching around the edge of the rear lower kitchen roof. We were entirely satisfied & will contract Compass to perform annual maintenance going forwards.

Work carried out quickly and efficiently The men tidied up at the end if each day - I would highly recommend

A very quick response and turn around. Had two flat roofs replaced, plus a fix for a leak under a velux window. Everything went smoothly, although it did take a while for the scafolding to come down which wasn't a big problem. A couple of weeks later there was some more leak under the velux window after heavy rain (less than before) and they sent someone who addressed it within on hour. So yes, I am very happy with the service provided and we would use them again in future and recommend them to everyone.

No fuss roof maintenance - slight hiccup on communication front but that aside excellent service

Whole slate roof replaced and some flat roof work. Gave a competitive quote, work started when scheduled, great communication keeping us in the loop, very efficient and completed work rapidly despite severe weather. Cleared up every day, on completion of work would never know they had been, apart from the new roof. Responded and resolved minor snag within hours. Always had an individual's contact number if needed. Perfect, would not hesitate to recommend.

Several repairs over the years to an old tenement roof, they've saved us money with good advice and workmanship and can reccommend highly....

Call for an emergency call-out when our roof leaked and flooded the house in recent heavy rain - on Sunday afternoon. They picked up the phone, identified the problem on the call quickly, guys were over in 30 min after the call and repaired the clogged gutter and sorted the problem straight away. Very happy with the fast professional and friendly service, will use again and strongly recommend. 5 stars!

We first used Compass Roofing in 2020 at the start of the first lock-down when we found evidence of a leak in our flat roof. Even though we had not at that time accepted the Compass estimate, Scott and Lewis came and made a temporary repair. Having eventually accepted their estimate, we went with Compass and they started work at the end of lockdown. Unfortunately, on removing the old felt membranes, it was found that the roof underneath was rotten due to water ingress over many years; the result of bad workmanship. Parts of the walls were also affected. Scott was very helpful and arranged a property preservation company to meet with us and agree a way forward to repair the damage. The damaged walls were repaired and a very sick-looking bitumen felt covering replaced with Alwitra single ply membrane. The repair looks great. The Compass staff were very pleasant and helpful when on site. Furthermore, Scott listened to us when we raised any concerns or had any questions. We would have no hesitation in recommending them. Philip and Barbara Edinburgh

Compass were excellent - I was really impressed with them. They were professional and did a great job fixing our flat roof. We will definitely use them again in future.

We had to have the entire roof and skylight replaced, and compass were very good through the entire process. We were able to get a much better skylight, double glazed, and the roof is water tight, and all happening around the pandemic and lockdowns.

The customer service really shines, though. We had our work go on over two lockdowns and Scott knew who we were and what was going on each time we called. And as delays meant our roof had two patches they were very rapid in responding to emergency and cost came under the original quote as they couldn’t do the replacement as expected. I am sure they were as frustrated as we were with CoVid, but they handled everything very professionally.

Quality of the work is good and we are very happy with the new roof!

Contacted Compass Roofing for an emergency roof repair after waking up to a leaking bedroom ceiling and we would highly recommend for roof repairs!

Phone answered immediately, and Scott chatted through our issues, and ensured roof was accessible before dispatching the roofers (to ensure they could access to fix the issue). Great communication, and advised the roofers would be with us by 10.30am - and indeed they were.

Issue quickly identified and fixed - the roofers took time to explain the issue, provide photos of the damage and replaced the 3 damaged slates.

They also suggested we could benefit from a further 1/2 day maintenance visit to assess the entire roof and identify any further damaged tiles, repair a leek in the rowan etc (we will certainly take their advice).

We were so impressed with professionalism, and how quickly they arrived to provide emergency repair, particularly during the tier 4 Scottish lockdown when several builders/roofing companies have had to temporarily close. Trusted traders indeed, a fare price for an emergency callout and highly recommend. Thanks again to Scott, Kelly and the roofers.

Small section of roof repaired. Very prompt and efficient service.

Had a damaged roof ridge tile replaced along with the mortar around the other ridge tiles. Friendly, informative and efficient.

Our roof was badly damaged by excessive winds in a storm back in May leaving us with an emergency situation. We called Compass Roofing who responded immediately by sending roofers out to make a temporary repair and made our roof watertight. They subsequently fully repaired the roof and have done an excellent job. They've been completely professional throughout each stage of the work and really good to deal with, always friendly,efficient and reliable. I've been extremely impressed by their service and would have no hesitation in highly recommending them.

I highly recommend Compass Roofing . From the first telephone call to the last slate on my new roof Compass roofing delivered a top rate - 5 star service .

The project team were extremely professional and gave outstanding customer service. The team guided by Lewis were highly skilled and very polite. They took great pride in doing a good job and kept me fully informed with regular updates and pictures during the installation.

The last time the roof looked so good was when the house was built 100+ years ago. What an amazing transformation.

Four different jobs, two roof repairs and two stopping leaks through a wall. One involved a lot of rebuilding and coordination with another company, which worked very effectively and efficiently. We have kept using Compass because problems with our old house are assessed and solved, the work is done extremely well and quickly, with minimal disruption and everyone who comes to the house works hard and is no bother to have around.

Roof repair was required.

The job appraiser was very knowledgeable as expected but also took the time to educate me in elements of roof structure and repair.

He thought of alternative working procedures to bring the cost of the job down whilst still achieving a repair identical to other roofers’ proposals.

Looking at the central management of the company, the customer service provided was excellent, particularly during pandemic restrictions. I was kept well informed and a niche repair time requirement was accommodated.

I’m very happy with Compass’ service.

We had a leaking roof due to storm damage. Compass Roofing responded to my call quickly and got roofers out to do a temporary fix very quickly, even though it was a Saturday afternoon and getting dark. Very happy with the service.

Called out for emergency repair work (Sunday evening) on a roof access hatch during high winds. Callout charge wasn't cheap but they arrived quickly and did the best patch that could be done in the situation.

Overall very happy with the service provided.

The steep roof of our pre-1830 shared tenement building was leaking and needed a number of repairs, including to cracked lead. Compass Roofing arrived quickly to give an estimate, had a professional and reassuring attitude, talked through the cost, scope and durability of different repair options, was flexible with timing (I work unsocial hours) and reliable and responsible with access. They provided good documentation and photographs. Would recommend.

Compass roofing carried out a repair of my cast iron gutters and painting of all the gutters and drainpipes. I was very impressed with the job that was carried out, the quality of the work and the pleasant manner and proffessional attitude of all the staff. It was not an easy job at all as almost everything was done on a high ladder. I would have no hesitation in using Compass again.

Compass have just finished a major roof repair on my old stone cottage and I am absolutely delighted with the result. Having never had to have any major works done before on my home I was extremely nervous about finding a reputable company. I had absolutely nothing to worry about with Compass, Scott and Gary have managed the whole process with complete professionalism and made sure I was kept fully up to date with progress. Being an old property there were inevitably some hidden surprises but everything was discussed with me in full detail and I can’t thank them enough for ensuring the repair was sympathetic to the old buildings needs. The men on site were wonderful, so respectful and courteous to me and my neighbours and they made sure that the site was left tidy at the end of every day. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending this firm, thank you to Scott, Gary and the rest of the team!

We just had half our roof replaced, we started with just changing the gutter and ended up changing nearly the whole roof. Our house is a 150 year old Georgian building and once you start you always see something more needing fixing. As the work progresses you see more and more needing done???? got to be done otherwise it would obviously cost us more in the future. We are so lucky to find a dedicated and honest company that really care about their job and their clients. Once started they were halfway way putting on the new roof and the team and Gary, the supervisor, noticed that the slate they were putting on was below standard. The team completely changed the slate standard because it will cause a problem later and not up to the acceptable standard required. Not the roofers fault they were supplied the wrong material, they didn’t know this either, see where I’m going in here, they could just left it because we wouldn’t know if it was the wrong material. This company and the whole team works really hard to give you the best service you could ask for. They work as a team and that’s very important for the best results. The roofers are very dedicated and communicative but without the supervision of Gary, always checking and always present to make sure that everything is ip to standard. Scott (the boss) take note, it’s hard to find good workers, look after them all and they will look after you. If there is ten out of ten I will give this company ten, oh and they are so tidy. Completely cleaned up after the job and the completed roof is an excellent job. ????

The roof and rainwater goods at our tenement block on Marchmont Road were in a poor state of repair culminating in some serious leaks in a number of the flats. The residents held a meeting and agreed to get quotes for work to bring the roof up to a good state of repair. In all, four Edinburgh roofing companies provided quotes based on a common specification. Compass Roofing provided the most competitive quote and were selected by us to carry out the work. All leadwork on the roof was removed and replaced with new lead and all missing tiles replaced. The rainwater goods were brought up to a good working order, replaced where necessary and repainted with three coats of paint. The Compass staff were polite and courteous and I found their foreman Gary Moir responsive, helpful and good to work with. I would recommend Compass to anyone looking for a roofer in Edinburgh.

We had a new insulated membrane roof installed together with some pointing work, guttering and a new cupola and skylight.

The work began quickly after agreeing the contract and Scott's team were polite, friendly and very happy to answer our questions as the work progressed and flexible about incorporating additional works we requested.

At one stage we were considering getting solar PV installed at the same time as the new roofing and Compass were very happy to work closely with the solar installers, though for planning reasons we didn't go ahead with that in the end.

The pricing turned out to be identical to a homer quote we got but Compass offered a guarantee and were able to do the other work like pointing and the cupola so we went with them. They took great care to protect our glass conservatory by covering it over with boards and cleaned up after themselves.

On the basis of our experience, I've no hesitation in recommending Compass if you want a single ply membrane flat roof done.

We had to replace our roof and Compass provided excellent service. Very professional and responsive. Would definitely recommend them.

We were extremely happy with the work completed by Compass Roofing Ltd. Job completed on time and builders hard working. Well organised and kept us up to date with progress. Job well done.

Excellent work and service from Scott and his team:
- new insulation and single ply membrane on top flat roof
- new slating, lead work, rones and in-roof solar pv panels on rear sloping roof
- old cupolas replaced with beautiful new sky lanterns in top roof
- new glazed attic exit hatch to roof
- two replacement chimney pots
High quality professional work using top quality materials, and Scott provided a lot of help in selecting the sky lanterns and the optimum installation for them.

My neighbour and I had chimney fixed in May.The work was done by three friendly workmen Dean Jordan and Gary, who did a good job worked very efficiently and cleaned up after job was finished.

Very impressed with how prompt, friendly and professional Compass Roofing were. They did a fantastic job and repaired our roof including basic mistakes made by another company just months earlier. The office staff were so efficient and friendly. The man who came to inspect the roof and provide and estimate was very thorough and professional, and then the roofers who came to carry out the work (just days after my initial phone call) were also friendly and thorough. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this company or use them again in future if necessary. Thanks!!

I cannot recommend Compass Roofing highly enough. They provided services for a job that 2 other roofing companies had turned down because the access, and job, was complicated. They delivered a quality solution at a fair price, with a really helpful attitude. 5 star.

From my initial enquiry and receiving our quotation through to the final stage of works completed I found the team at Compass Roofing communicated all aspects of the process efficiently and clearly. I was impressed by the time taken to actively listen to our needs and requirements. I acted on behalf of a stair of 6 neighbours being both owners and council tenants and have lead the job from start to finish. Due to the amount of works required and the cost per household we had to be certain that we were all in agreement to use the service of Compass. After looking into Compass Roofing history of works and discussion with the team i felt confident that they were ideal to complete the works. Now the works have been completed the right decision was made and all parties happy.

This family owned and run Company have now completed two reroofing projects for us.
One, on our home, replacing an old "Rosemary" tiles and copper mansard roof with reclaimed slate, new lead work and new single ply membrane included stripping the old roof, and repairing/replacing sarking.
The second, the roof to a terraced rental property where an old slate roof roof with dormers was replaced with new slate and lead and included removal of old roof, replacement of rotten sarking and replacement of all the rainwater goods.
I believe the fact we have used them on two properties speaks for itself. All their staff are real Tradesmen and we have allways found them very pleasant and polite. Their work sites are well organised and tidy and Scott, the owner, and his son, Lewis, ensure that their high standards are maintained by giving each project the attention it deserves !
I would recommend Compass unreservedly.

The Merchants Hall
With heavy rain pouring through the roof of our building, we called on Compass Roofing to sort the problem, although they were extremely busy with other emergency call outs they were on scene within an hour of our phone call. Within minutes the build up of water on the roof channels had gone and the leak was brought under control, this saved over a centuries old cornice ceiling from further damage and potentially a very large bill to repair.

Fantastic service - helped to sort out a flood in our house on the rainiest day this year - came out despite a huge workload that day and fixed the problem really quickly. Really helpful and pleasant - happy to recommend to all my friends. Thanks for a great service1

A very efficient and thorough service conducted to a high specification. The technical knowledge was outstanding and everything was done to schedule . The tradesmen were friendly and courteous and would definitely recommend their services.

Found Compass after searching the web for a local company to replace a velux window in an en-suite bathroom. The service was 1st class from the initial contact to final installation. Would not hesitate to recommend Compass to anyone needing this kind of work carried out.

5th floor tenement gutter & slate defects requiring scaffolding tower. Efficient and professional approach. Happy to talk on site through defects and proposed solutions . Gave good advice on possible future repair risks to watch out for. They did what they said they would do in a sensible time frame.

Friendly and helpful in the whole process from quote to installation. Installation went well and job was finished to high standard. Support staff went out of their way to help out with paperwork I needed to get agreement from neighbours for shared cost. I plan to use them for any future roof issues but given the high quality of the job they did I don't imagine that will be necessary for a long time.

We had an issue with a leaking roof, Compass were able to come out and provide a quote for the repairs which was very reasonable. It was easy to coordinate and communicate with Compass throughout the entire process. A very helpful and professional experience.

Hugely reliable, friendly and competitive pricing. Highly recommend

Slates in the roof over our boiler had broken and shifted allowing water to leak into the boiler blowing the electrics. Compass Roofing came out within 24hrs and were able to fix it within hours of the gas engineer leaving and we had hot water again that night. Brilliant short notice save and for a reasonable price. Top people. Thanks!

Brilliant service and hopefully solved the mystery of the leaking roof - something two other roofing companies couldn't manage. Highly recommend.

Reliable team of guys, they were really friendly and explained clearly what the problem was, and they were happy to do the work too.
Scott from Compass always answered our phone calls and returned to check the work over. Photos were available of before and after. The team also showed me what the previous company has done and how ineffective and poorly executed it had been.
The new gutters look amazing and more importantly now work.

Very pleased with the service provided by Compass Roofing. Tradespeople were professional and efficient, and queries were responded to quickly. We are very happy with the finished result.

We were pleased with the advice given to us about our roofing needs when the estimate was carried out. The work was arranged very quickly.
The roofers themselves were great to deal with, and hard working.
When we had subsequent issues with our roof after bad weather, the work was again arranged & carried out very quickly.
The office is clearly very good at communicating customer's needs to the roofers. This made us feel like our satisfaction was important to them. we will definitely use them again for our roofing jobs.

Our flat (and the flat beneath us) was in the process of flooding the other night due to the recent heavy rains. In a panic, I called Compass Roofing's 24 hour emergency line - Scott answered the phone on the first ring and he and his team were on the roof (in the dark and pouring rain) shortly after. They managed to sort out the issue (a clogged drain) for us straight away and no doubt helped to prevent some massive damage to our flat. Excellent and reliable service. Thank you.

Came home to find water flooding through the kitchen ceiling. Phoned Compass as we had used them before at another house and they were great. Immediate answer even though after 5 and guided me through how to unblock the drain on the roof myself, saving us time and money, and no doubt saving the kitchen ceiling too. Still offered to come out if we needed him. Super helpful, really friendly, highly recommended.

Compass roofing came to our help when our shop was broken in to. This was the third time we have had attempted break-ins. Scott at compass roofing and his team did an amazing job fixing our front door adding more locks to all external doors and arranging for us to get a fully installed alarm system and he footed the bill for all the cost, so no costs to the charity. Thanks to them we feel more secure. We cannot thank him enough.... I would have no hesitation in recommending Scott and his team, and I too have had work done at my home needing a new extension roof replaced. He is very fair and have a hard working team.

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This was a complex and difficult repair to solve a problem caused by the poor workmanship of a previous contractor.

It was carried out with expertise and perseverance, excellent customer care and good humour.

I am pleased with the result.

Work quality and attendance was good

Tradesmen efficient and knowledgeable.

Time on appointment adequate.

Clearing up debris etc could be better.

Because of the wet weather an exact date to start repairs could not be given. However i was kept informed and everything was carried out as per the estimate in a timely way.

The workmen were polite, friendly and tidied up when finished.

They were very professional and i would have no hesitation in recommending them to friends and family.

I've used Compass Roofing on two occasions one of which was an emergency where a member of the team came out after 5pm to make temporary repairs. The service is fantastic, helpful, fast and for a fair price - I would definitely recommend Compass!

Compass consistently provide ourselves with an excellent service and we would highly recommend them for any roofing works.

I contacted Scott after a large amount of water began pouring through my roof and ceiling. He was able to diagnose the problem and gave me a solution to try. He talked me through what to do and how to do it. It was great advice and he was honest enough to tell me to try his advice before calling him out. He knew exactly what he was talking about and I would use his services again.

The team that worked at our house were reliable friendly and hard working.
We are delighted with the finished roof and the way way the job was managed. Scott took ownership of the job from start to finish and this was reflected in the end result.

Compass came out to report on the condition of our roof as part of a house sale. The report was back with me very quickly and the work arranged within a week. Seamless and hassle free!

Compass were excellent in terms of the quality of their work on our roof, their competitive quotation and also with their service during and after the job was complete. I will definitely recommend them.

As a business PMP have used Compass Roofing Ltd on numerous repair and strip and re-slate projects throughout Edinburgh over the past 15 years. We have always found them to provide extremely competitive quotations for their works. Their workforce is extremely knowledgeable and very easy to deal with. The quality of their work is always carried out to the highest standards. We would have no hesitation in recommending Compass Roofing Ltd for any roofing project.

I was very pleased with the work carried out.
Easy and straightforward to deal with.

As a Main Contractor in Edinburgh, we have worked with Compass Roofing on a number of contracts. They produce an excellent end product and are always very professional in their approach.

We would have no hesitation in either using, or recommending Compass Roofing in the future.