Portobello Roofing Limited
Portobello Roofing Limited
27 Wakefield Avenue
Edinburgh
EH7 6TN
27 Wakefield Avenue
Edinburgh
EH7 6TN
0131 669 9163
07794 118 594
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Roofers, Roofline, Lead Roofing & Flashings, Zinc Roofing Services, Emergency Roofing Repairs, Heritage & Conservation Renovation | RepairsBusiness Information
We are a family run business based in Portobello, Edinburgh.
We have over 30 years experience in all aspects of roofing work.
We pride ourselves on providing a reliable, efficient and trustworthy service to all our customers.
All advice and quotations are free of charge and we are happy to meet with you to discuss your roofing requirements.
We will use digital photography and other technical aids where necessary to ensure that our customers can see the condition of their roof.
We are fully insured to carry out all roofing works.
We have over 30 years experience in all aspects of roofing work.
We pride ourselves on providing a reliable, efficient and trustworthy service to all our customers.
All advice and quotations are free of charge and we are happy to meet with you to discuss your roofing requirements.
We will use digital photography and other technical aids where necessary to ensure that our customers can see the condition of their roof.
We are fully insured to carry out all roofing works.
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4.9 out of 5 based on
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23rd January 2024Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Returned home after New Year to find damp patches in my kitchen. Contacted Portobello Roofing following a friends recommendation. They came out to inspect and quote within 2 days of my phone call and then carried out repair one week later. Photos were taken and they also identified some work that will be required in the future. Friendly, reliable and professional, will definitely use again,
Karen
22nd August 2023Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Had an intermittent leak in living room ceiling which our usual roofer could not find the source of. He eventually said to get a second opinion. Portobello Roofing came out, pinpointed what they thought was the issue - blocked channels around a dormer, resolved it and then said they would wait 2 weeks before issuing the invoice, to ensure problem was resolved. This was about 4 weeks ago when we were having a lot of heavy rain. We've had no further issues and I'm very impressed with the service and problem solving.
Clare Cain
1st June 2023Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Helpful and informative. After inspection, sound advice was given, thereafter the work was carried out promptly and efficiently.
Stewart Leslie
27th April 2023Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Easy to deal with, turned up when they said they would, quality job, no mess.
Mr P Parr-Burman
29th March 2023Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Did exactly what they said they would do when they said they would do it. Very happy with the job.
2nd March 2023Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Excellent work, fast service. Very happy with them.
Antonio Sanchez
23rd February 2023Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Portobello Roofing carried out the work at my home in a professional, business-like manner. The quality of workmanship was excellent. They attended when they said they would and the work was carried out to my complete satisfaction. I would not hesitate to recommend them or use their services in the future. The price they charged was fair and reasonable.
Mrs Margaret Donaldson
23rd February 2023Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Found Portobello Roofing to be reliable, efficient, friendly and the work was carried out to a high standard.
Malcolm Shiels
22nd February 2023Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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This company were very reliable, on time and food communicators. They cleaned out the gutters without being asked and with no additional cost. Excellent service and would highly recommend.
David Simpson
20th February 2023Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Great - will use again definitely!
20th February 2023Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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We have experienced many roofing companies working on our property over the years. Portobello Roofing are among the best. Good communication, friendly and professional workforce, happy to demonstrate the work required, good value, good timekeeping and work ethic.
Alan O'Hara
30th January 2023Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Portobello Roofing Ltd were great from start to finish. We had a leak in our roof over the New Year period and the team were quick to get out to see what damage was done. Price was good and we have had no issues since the repair. Would use again for sure.
Alistair H
18th May 2022Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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If you want a roofer who is really nice to speak with, arrives when they say they will and do a great job then go with Portobello roofing (don't look any further). These guys are my roofers from now on. Very happy.
Colin
20th April 2022Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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He is utterly reliable and honest. Describes the job and gives options. I always use him as he is always competitively priced.
4th March 2022Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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We contacted James from Portobello Roofing because one of the storms had caused the lead flashing on our roof ridge to peel away. It wasn't an emergency, but we wanted it sorted before it got any worse. That was on a Saturday afternoon. James came round on the following Monday and had it fixed within half an hour. They repaired the lead and also put in some sealant to ensure it is weathertight and secure. They did a great job, very promptly and with no fuss. the cost was very reasonable and we are very please all round.
Fiona Brown
4th February 2022Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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James & co, did an excellent job cleaning out our well needed clogged up guttering.
We had originally asked him for a quote for removing moss off the roof! He was honest enough to tell us it didn’t actually need done and explained reasons. I respect honesty and I wouldn’t hesitate to use them for future work and have no qualm in recommending them.
Many thanks Linda
We had originally asked him for a quote for removing moss off the roof! He was honest enough to tell us it didn’t actually need done and explained reasons. I respect honesty and I wouldn’t hesitate to use them for future work and have no qualm in recommending them.
Many thanks Linda
Linda
16th December 2021Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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Short notice roof repair after Storm Arwen damage. Rapid response, estimate and roof repair completed in good time, to a high standard and according to estimate. James and his team communicated well throughout and we would not hesitate to recommend or use Portobello Roofing for future works.
David Simpson
2nd September 2021Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Portobello Roofing have done quite a few wee jobs for me over the last 8 years. They always look for straightforward solutions and never carry out unnecessary work. Always happy to recommend them.
29th July 2021Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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James and his team were friendly and well organised, explained everything they were going to do and kept us informed. We were very happy with their work and would not hesitate to recommend them and use them again.
Andrew Bentley
2nd July 2021Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £5001 - £25,000
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We have used James of Portobello Roofing on many occasions for all our roofing requirements. He and his men are very pleasant to have around. A problem solver, he always delivers an excellent service, paying great attention to working safely and leaving the place tidy on completion.
Dr Graham Buckley
24th October 2020Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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I only needed a small job done and, unlike many other companies, they didn't see this as an opportunity to discover additional work. They were punctual, efficient and easy to deal with. Very pleased with Portobello Roofing and more than happy to recommend them.
Mrs Reid
8th September 2020Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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I am very happy with the quality of work and the service provided.
Alan Scott
3rd August 2020Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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We have dealt with James for many years, finding him to be always helpful, knowledgeable and trustworthy. He's always versatile in his approach to problems and all in all, good to have around.
Dr Graham Buckley
24th June 2020Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £5001 - £25,000
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Large flat garage roof completely replaced; all timber support structures with rubber sheet roofing. Work ethic and quality was generally excellent using quality materials even for the more mundane consumable items (e.g. stainless steel screws/nails where appropriate). Tidied up well on completion of works even though old roof covering was unpleasantly sodden and very messy during removal. To be highly recommended for such works.
Steve D
21st January 2020Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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I found Portobello Roofing always reliable, punctual, very tidy and do a good job. I have used them on numerous occasions and have recommended them in the past.
Mr Robert Hermiston
16th December 2019Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £5001 - £25,000
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Very good roofing service, outstanding finish.
Kenny Welsh
9th December 2019Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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Pleasant and communicative, kept us informed of changes in proposed work and gave accurate change in costs.
Penny Johnstone
5th December 2019Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Portobello Roofing have done a few small jobs for me at 3 different properties and I've been very happy with them. They were quick to identify what needed to be done in each case and explained fully what work would be required. Turned up when they said they would. Professional, tidy, friendly and very reasonably priced. Highly recommended!
Anna Jones
29th May 2019Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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Written quote provided and, once accepted, job scheduled to start in good time. Work commenced as scheduled and completed as planned. Quality workmanship and good value for money. Would use again.
8th April 2019Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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21st March 2019Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Minor repairs to roof carried out by James and co-worker. Happy with the service provided and will recommend this company to friends.
Mrs H Allan
25th January 2019Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Great customer service. Arrives on time, tidies up, is straight about what is needed and is pleasant to work with.
Ms Catherine Bowie
26th September 2018Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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My experience of using this trader for re-covering my dining room flat roof was a very good one, they came when they said they would come, did the job professionally, and tidied up after themselves.
7th September 2018Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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James was great, friendly, accommodating, He and his co-worker did a professional job and explained all that was needed.
Ms Louis Gardiner
29th June 2018Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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We have used them a few times now, always reasonably priced and do a great job.
Stuart Petri
20th April 2018Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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They arrived few hours after I called them. Althought full repair wasn't possible they fixed it temporarily and gave us advise what to do next. Also they surveyed our roof and spent almost an hour giving us possible options to solve existing problem. Very friendly and knowledgeable guys. I would definitely recommend them to anyone with roof problems.
Konrad Lewinski
12th March 2018Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Work done professionally at a reasonable price. Staff are friendly and reliable.
Very pleased.
Very pleased.
James Snell
2nd November 2017Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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James and his team have done several jobs both large and small for me over the past 5 years with the most recent being in October 17 and I've always been very satisfied with the quality of the work and the price. Highly recommended.
Dave Graham
20th February 2017Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £25,000+
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James and his team re -roofed or house in slate. The house is about 150 years old . I found James to be very open and honest about all of the options and costings relating to the roof and chimneys. We are delighted with the standard of the workmanship.
Portobello roofing clearly take pride in their work and they restored some of the original, decorative woodwork, before painting it.
I am very happy to recommend them.
Portobello roofing clearly take pride in their work and they restored some of the original, decorative woodwork, before painting it.
I am very happy to recommend them.
Rosalind McClements
9th February 2017Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £5001 - £25,000
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Great job, extremely pleased very honest friendly approach, kept us fully informed every step of the way always turned up on time on the day.
I highly recommend using this respected local company to everyone reading this review!
I highly recommend using this respected local company to everyone reading this review!
Colin & Rona Cornwall
1st August 2016Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £5001 - £25,000
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I found Portobello Roofing staff to be very punctual and reliable, kept me up to date with progress of work.
Very industrious, always tided up at the end of each day.
I would certainly use them again, and definitely recommend them to neighbours, family and friends.
Very industrious, always tided up at the end of each day.
I would certainly use them again, and definitely recommend them to neighbours, family and friends.
Mr Robert Hermiston
7th July 2016Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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Very professional company. Excellent workmanship. Very happy to recommend.
7th July 2016Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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Great service with friendly reliable tradsmen and always clean and tidy.
Forth contracts
7th July 2016Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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Very helpful and informative. I was given good advice and the work was carried out efficiently and to a very high standard. Have recommended them to friends and family.
Donna Noon
5th July 2016Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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Totally reliable called back when he said he would,very pleased with work tidied up and very competent,highly recommend.
Isabel combe
1st June 2016Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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This was a more thorough job than we had previously. We would use this firm again as they did what they said they'd do and explained what they were doing. This was a job we'd had done more recently by another firm.