Structure, ventilation and longevity
Beneath the slate, we check battens, underlay and roof timbers, and consider ventilation so the replacement roof performs well long after the visible work is finished.
Heritage and conservation roofing in Merton
Lian Construction carries out heritage slate roofing work across London's conservation areas and period properties, matching natural slate detailing to the character of the building. Much of this work is on Victorian and Edwardian terraces, mansion blocks and detached villas, where the original covering, verge detailing and lead work need reinstating rather than swapping for a modern standard specification. We survey the roof first, agree a specification with the homeowner and the conservation officer where relevant, then carry out the work using natural slate, traditional fixings and matching flashing details.
Merton overview
Wimbledon's price growth is driving refurbishment demand, with only a handful of dedicated roofing contractors covering the borough. Merton sits around 4 miles from our Kingston upon Thames base, well inside the South West London ground we cover on a regular basis. For heritage slate roofing work in Merton, that local knowledge means fewer surprises once work is on site and a team that already understands the borough's typical property stock.
Beneath the slate, we check battens, underlay and roof timbers, and consider ventilation so the replacement roof performs well long after the visible work is finished.
Questions
Merton is part of our regular South West London coverage, so once we've surveyed the property we can usually confirm a start date quickly. Send the address and scope and we'll arrange the next step.
Yes. Merton falls within the area Lian Construction serves from our Kingston upon Thames base, alongside the rest of Greater London.
Yes. We carry out heritage slate roofing on period properties, including those in conservation areas.
Send the site address in Merton, photos if available, and the heritage slate roofing work you need. We can review the scope and arrange the next step.