Roofers in Lanark

Lanark is a historic market town in South Lanarkshire, perched above the Clyde valley near the preserved mill village of New Lanark, with a traditional Scottish centre built in local sandstone. 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 high ground above the Clyde in central Scotland, Lanark takes a wet, often windy climate, so sound valleys, firmly fixed ridges and clear rainwater goods are the priorities, and roughcast render makes the roof-to-wall junction a key detail. On the older stock, relay tired slate roofs properly once the fixings have gone rather than patching, match slate and detailing on the conservation-area buildings, and secure ridges against the wind off the valley. On the newer housing weigh overhaul against replacement on ageing tile and flat roofs, keep gutters clear against the rainfall, and hold flashings sound on the older townhouses.