W&S Christie Roofing

I strongly recommend W&S Christie. Right from the start when I contacted the office, there was friendliness and efficiency. The team of roofers were professionally skilled in every aspect of the work, taking down the old roof, checking timbers, replacing lead work and re-slating. The scaffolding was expertly put up and removed. The reroofing was altogether a job of a very high standard.

Did excellent work for us. Fair in price, professional and honest. Would use them again

This was a big job to renew all the felting on the flat roof, completely replacing all tiles on one aspect and damaged ones on the other, replacing both glass cupolas one which was internal to our flat requiring both internal and external scaffolding. Excellent experience from start to finish , our communication with Ian who was managing the job for us was second to none making it all much easier especially with the work being shared across 5 flats . This company has such a wealth of experience with high level roof work, we would recommend them to anyone in a heartbeat!

I contacted W&S Christie Roofing because I was given their number from a roofer I was recommended but who was unable to help me himself at the time.

My experience with this company has been wonderful. They cleaned our gutters, mended cracked leadwork, repaired roof tiles and pointed some stonework. As a result substantial leaking every time it rained has finally stopped. Thank you!

From my first contact with the office, to the gentleman who came to look and quote for the job to the roofers who actually did the work [in temperatures of -9'c!], everyone has been helpful and sensible, explaining what needs to be done, why and how throughout. No question of mine has been dismissed or ignored. They organised everything including the hire of cherry picker and all that entails.

I will absolutely use them again and would highly recommend them to anyone. I can honestly say it was a pleasure dealing with them.

Over 12 months I dealt with Ian Watt of W&S Christie he was a helpful efficient and a timely communicator. He expressed himself clearly in emails.
We had a downpipe problem - that required a new downpipe with work on stonework and leadwork at the top of the pipe. We are pleased with this work.
The major works of the two works was the replacement of guttering with a lead channel. This required scaffolding along the front of 3 blocks (12 properties) reaching up the 5 storeys. He dealt well with the scaffolders and communicated with us regularly during the works. It was completed ahead of schedule. We are pleased with his work.
I would recommend W&S Christie as an excellent roofing contractor.

Leak at cupola provided glazing strips,not sticky tape job preferred by others ;no short cuts/risks by not complying with Health and Safety Regs. .Quality leadwork at chimney stack and flashings.Others preferred to use thinner material. .Very nice K Rend .plaster to chimney stack.Stonework repairs using Litho mix lime mortar.Good slatework repairs.Replaced some old O G gutters with new and connected to existing;Others claimed could not be done. Replaced a section of cast iron downpipe.Understood my leak problems and gave a quality report.

Half a dozen smallish repairs, including Rhône repairs,down pipe repairs,skylight and slate repairs.
I was pretty happy with the attention paid, being kept up to date at all times.

Replacement of roof skylight and broken tiles. It was good quality work and the staff were very helpful.

Very helpful office staff! Good job well done.

We needed an emergency rooftop chimney repair done and W&S Christie Roofing was very responsive, prompt and helpful. The feedback that was given to us regarding the repair was very clear and detailed. Thank you!

Repairs to outlet in parapet gutter carried put very promptly and at a very reasonable cost.

Excellent customer service. Polite, professional and trustworthy.
Complete box guttering replaced to front of house.

We had the A team who worked through very difficult conditions to get the work done as efficiently and speedily as possible. All work was on budget.

This summer's project was the third and final leg of a complete tenement roof renovation involving six slated slopes and the complete recovering of the flat central section. W&S Christie has traditionally carried out the maintenance and our stair has stayed with them for the duration. As co-ordinator I have been impressed by many aspects, which include a good working relationship with management and employees, quality of materials, quality of workmanship and sensitivity to customers' requirements including leaving the site tidy on completion. The finished job has withstood the test of severe rainfall soon afterwards and the skills, both artisitc and technical, of the main on-site team have been most impressive - an example is attached in the photo. I would have no hesitation in recommending W&S Christie.

The main roof of my 19th Century farmhouse was replaced by Christies as well as the north facing half of the roof on a side extension. I thought the work they did was excellent and done with care and attention to detail. I am really pleased with the result and would definitely recommend them.

As anyone who has been through this will know - its a stressful activity to arrange and get the work done. We had a great experience with WS Christie and their Lead specialist and cant thank them enough for guiding us and getting us through this process.
The root cause of our issues were the main outlet only being 40mm diameter which is totally inadequate for the heavy rains. The whole gulley between the roofs and Cupola had lead replaced and the drain widened.

We ended up going for the much more expensive Lead option - Couple of reasons its listed Building (so you have to technically but a lot of folk dont). I would have felt a clown if got leaks after installing felt like you put on a roof of a garden shed.
A great job as you will see from the photos.

We had a chimney/roof leak and blocked guttering in a tenement. We were provided with a competitive and very thorough quotation, including photographs of the problem. We had excellent communication with both the office and the on-site contractors. Despite access problems that were outwith the control of the company but required a repeat visit, they adhered to the original quote. Excellent service.

Christies did work to replace a rotten roof on my kitchen utility room. After the initial investigation it became became clear that it was a bigger job than just the roof as the ceiling and fittings needed to be renewed. Christies organised all the different elements for me and made the whole thing much less stressful for me at a time when everything is out of the ordinary. The roofers, carpenters, fitters, plasterers, electricians and plumbers have all been cheerful, careful and considerate while I’ve been working from home. I am happy to recommend them.

We have used Christie Roofing for full rhone replacement and down pipe repair, and for general roof repairs over the past 4 years. We've found them to be completely dependable and hard working. The roofers have a high level of technical expertise and we would use them again.

Gutter realigned and roofing felt taken over and resealed. Work was held up due to lockdown but done immediately regulations were eased. The quality was of a high standard as far as I can judge from 3 stories down but photos were taken which show how neatly and tidily it was done. Overall, we are very pleased - the same firm did the whole of our roof more than 30 years ago and it has stood up to the ravages of time and weather and appears to be still in sound condition.

This wasn't a big repair but a difficult one as there were 11 owners sharing the repair.
I found the company very helpful, very patient & up front. I am impressed and would certainly use them again.

very professional from strt to finish. Kept up to date on proceedings. If any queries where prompt on answering. Their workers are very pleasant and considerate. Cleaned up area. Highly recommend this company

The chaps from W&S Christie replaced some tiles that had blown off in the storms in Jan 2020 and cleared the gutters. They arrived on time, and carried out the work efficiently leaving no mess behind. I asked for photos of the finished work, which were provided. All in all, an excellent job.

Ian at W & S Christie was extremely patient with us as we had to discuss the repairs with all the 12 owners of the flats in the block, most of which are let so this involved contacting agents etc and took a very long time
The work was done efficiently and with the minimum of upset to those who live here. The workmen were always pleasant & helpful.
I would unhesitatingly recommend this firm .

Mutual repairs to tenement: chimneys rendered; roof overhaul.

Without the helpful attitude of Christies Roofing, our tenement works simply would not have happened. Extremely accommodating and helpful vis a vis the Council's 'missing share' service, over very drawn-out period.

As regards the works themselves, very professional and responsible staff who gave a good account of their firm and made a real effort to make sure we were happy with the final result. What a relief!

W&S Christie have carried out our tenement's annual roof inspection for a number of years now. They are extremely pleasant, come when they say they will come and always do an excellent job. We will be using them next year as usual.

Christie's have just completed extensive work at my home, fully replacing the flat roof and carrying out repairs to chimney, guttering and downpipe. They also arranged and co-ordinated rebuilding of the cupula.

My experience of the company was very positive throughout the process: their communication has been really excellent and I have found them reliable, responsive, friendly and thoroughly professional. The guys who did the work were great and made sure everything was tidied up and watertight at the end of each day. I would not hesitate to recommend Ian and his team at Christie's.

I ended up needing a totally new roof, Ian at W&S Christie was clear on the breakdown of costings, work required and timescales. It was a huge juggling act in terms of managing different trades people, and i never had any issues with the entire process.

Excellent attention to detail and care in resolving issue with roof.

Would strongly recommend.

This is the second time I have used W&S Christie's and both times I have been very impressed with their professionalism, standard of work, friendly and good communication. Excellent service.

We had a complete and large replacement of the roof of the tenement block. It was a tough job, as the roof was failing in many places. It required all residents to buy in to the project and planning permission, as it was a listed building. However, W&S Christie were so good at communicating that it really smothered the process over, with them even occasionally attending residents meetings if required to explain technicalities. The standard of the work was inspected by our own independent surveyor and photos were taken throughout. The resulting job was excellent. The quality of the work was top standard and the workmen on the job were professional and friendly. They cleared up brilliantly when the job was finished. A special mention to the lead worker, who is clearly an expert in his job. I can't recommend this company highly enough.

I have used Christies in the past but have never had to undertake such a big job before (complete roof replacement of communal tenement, 100k+ job) Christies were trustworthy, reliable, knowledgeable and professional from start to finish.

They caused minimal disruption given the scale of the work, communication was excellent and their team were attentive at all times. I also appreciate the time they spent with us prior to being awarded the contract, offering advice and insight at an early stage. Their help in facilitating the process generally was very much appreciated as it's not an easy task in a communal block.

The standard of work was exceptional and the comprehensive guarantee provided on both materials and the work undertaken was as one would expect when investing in a complete roof replacement. Even the independent surveyor we appointed to oversee the project and sign off the job at various stages commented that he thought the work they had undertaken was of an exceptional standard and that he would be recommending them to other clients moving forwards.

Their quote was not the cheapest received (certainly not the highest either) however they did assist in finding some additional cost savings during the work. When comparing the detail of each quote like for like and given the level of service and quality of work, they were undoubtedly the best value option for us.

Would highly rrcommend. Kept us informed throughout and made every effort to answer queries and attend meetings to discuss progress and any issues. The team on site were great too. The quality of the work seems to be of a very high standard and everything was left clean and tidy.

From planning to completion W&S Christie were exceptionally helpful and professional going beyond all other companies who quoted for a roof and chimney refurbishment. Contact with all members of staff involved precipitated immediate results. Thank you for assisting, it was a pleasure to do business with you.

I would not hesitate to highly recommend W & S Christie Roofing to anyone. I have had work done by them and also have had excellent advice from them which has saved me hundreds of pounds.

Have used Christies for years. Very efficient and always carry out work to a good standard.

Our priority was to identify a company we felt we could trust to do a quality job. We had heard good things about Christies from friends and we checked out their website which we found informative. From the first contact we found the whole team responsive and professional in approach, and we are delighted with our new roof. Work was completed on time at the agreed price and we feel we have found a company who will be our first choice for any future roofing needs.

With regard to a Communal roof repair on Bryson Road; I especially appreciated that they have made the process as seamless as possible, with minimal disruption. All questions were answered, they had sound knowledge of the most appropriate products and helped to facilitate collecting funds from individual flat owners.

I am happy to endorse this Company for a job well done.

Ian and his team were helpful, patient and very professional. They kept us well informed and completed the work to a high standard.

I was very pleased with the work carried out by W&S Christie Roofing. From the initial quotation to the performance of the remedial works to my roof. Their staff were considerate and kept our home as tidy as possible. Very pleased with the result and would certainly recommend them to anyone seeking roofing work.

I have used the services of Christies to look after my roof for a number of years now and found them to provide good value for money and a friendly, helpful and reliable service. Their tradesmen are knowledgeable and professional and I have no concerns about them working on my property. Work has always stuck to budget and been completed to my satisfaction.
Liz in the office was always friendly and helpful.

From the start to the finish of the work carried out, we could not fault Christie Roofing. Throughout the re-roofing work we were kept fully informed with progress of the repairs, updated on any additional works required, additional costs and the team worked efficiently. Thank you for all that you have done to give our roof a new lease of life!

We have found W & S Christie Roofing experienced and knowledgeable on roofing works and competitive on costs. They have been quick to respond and efficient in the work they have done for us both commercially in respect of maintenance work they have done on our own office and domestically in respect of maintenance work done on a shared tenement in Edinburgh. They have also responded well and promptly in follow ups, provided considered advice and been rigorous in tracking down and pursuing illusive leaks. We have no hesitation in recommending them.

The first time I asked them to carry out work for me was last year, when I was experiencing damp from a flat roof. I was very pleased with the work they carried out on that occasion. Therefore, when again I had a similar problem, this time from another flat roof over my utility room, they were the chaps to tackle the problem. A new hopper head and down spout was fitted to take the water away. They made a very good looking job with brown coloured pipe work, which I asked for.
Two days later we experienced torrential rain which lasted all day - no damp has shown on ceiling - success, well done!
Thank you for the good work carried out by the friendly, skilled work men.
It means a lot to know a firm one can trust and rely on.

I would like to write a short note to say how impressed I have been, not only with work undertaken by W&S Christie but also the manor in which they have interacted with me. The job was to re-gutter my entire house and I could not be happier with the job done. Competitive price, done when I was told it would be done. They even came back to fix something a different tradesman had broken. Would definitely recommend.

I asked W&S Christie to quote for a repair to a shared sand stone chimney stack, and a resolution to a leaky roof in an extension.
While it wasn't the cheapest quote for the chimney repair, it felt the most honest assessment of the repair needed and my neighbour and I chose to go with W&S Christie for the chimney repair and roofing solution.
The whole process was smooth and everyone we spoke to was very helpful. There was never any mess on site, and a minor piece of damage to a gutter was advised to us immediately and repaired promptly.
The work looks perfect; the chimney sweep has commented on the quality of the work to the chimney and the room which had the leaky roof is now so warm following the re-roof it's become much more usable.

Very pleased with the overall job by Christie's. All concerned were very professional including office staff, roofers and scaffolders. Some additional work was identified when work on roof started but photographs were provided to show what needed to be done. I would certainly recommend this company.