Roofers in Inverness

Inverness is the capital of the Scottish Highlands, set where the River Ness meets the Moray Firth, a handsome city built largely in local red and grey sandstone beneath its landmark castle. The older stock is roofed in natural slate over sandstone walls, often roughcast-rendered, while the surrounding housing runs to slate and concrete tile.

Set on the exposed north-east coast where river meets firth, Inverness takes a wet, windy climate with salt-tinged air off the water, so firmly fixed ridges, sound valleys and corrosion-resistant fixings are essential, and roughcast render makes the roof-to-wall junction a key detail. Owners should relay tired slate roofs properly once the fixings have gone rather than patching, favour copper or stainless fixings against the salt air, and match slate and detailing on the conservation-area stock. Secure slates and ridges firmly against the coastal gales, and keep flashings and rainwater goods sound against the persistent wet.