
Scotland · since 2006
Specialists in metal
roofing and cladding
A family company designing, supplying and installing traditional metal roofs and cladding in zinc, copper, stainless steel and aluminium.
Artist’s Studio · Midden StudioStamped zinc roofing and cladding
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Artist’s Studio
Stamped zinc roofing and cladding · HL Metals was the zinc contractor.
Talk to us about your project
We would be delighted to speak with you or arrange an informal meeting.
- Telephone
- +44 (0)1389 764825
- admin@hlmetals.scot
Services
Design and installation can be commissioned together as one package, or individually.
Design
Over 30 years’ experience designing roofing and cladding in traditional metals: contractor-designed packages, standard details and full working drawings.
Supply & Install
Pre-tender budget costs, product advice, roof build-up advice, roofing substrate requirements, recommended roof systems and full survey reports for existing roof structures.
Materials
- Zinc
- Copper
- Stainless steel / Swedish steel
- Aluminium
- Associated rainwater goods
We cover all of Scotland, including the Highlands and Islands, and also Northern England and Wales.
Testimonials
“It’s the people who matter in any business. HL Metals’ team were great. They worked on our zinc roof through some atrocious weather. They stuck to it, they didn’t come and go, they started and they finished. And we now have a great zinc roof, much admired. Thank you.”
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“It’s the people who matter in any business. HL Metals’ team were great. They worked on our zinc roof through some atrocious weather. They stuck to it, they didn’t come and go, they started and they finished. And we now have a great zinc roof, much admired. Thank you.”
Peter Scott “Excellent job done by HL Metals who installed my new anthra zinc roof to replace my worn copper roof. Top class tradesmen-ship, very helpful and friendly attitude throughout roof installation.”
Paul Walker “We were very pleased with the appearance of our zinc roof and, now several years since it was fitted, with its quality. The surface was pre-aged when fitted and has not discernibly changed. We felt very comfortable with all the staff, both management and the fitting out team. The individuals on site cooperated with the other teams and provided some innovative solutions to non-roof related issues, such as window flashings. We are very happy to recommend them and to provide a reference site if required.”
Paul Smyth “HL Metals installed a zinc standing seam roof and cladding on my new house in 2014, and provided excellent technical support and service throughout the project. I would recommend their services; particularly important at the early design stage where it is vital to review all technical details before the work begins.”
Katherine Low “It was important to us to use local suppliers. We were delighted with the job carried out by Tom Lennon and his team on the first zinc roofed Passive House standard new build in Lomond & Trossachs National Park. After two years, the oxidised zinc blends nicely with slate roofs in the village.”
Mary Sweetland “We employed HL Metals to supply and install a zinc roof on a contemporary glass extension a few years ago. We were very impressed with the service and finished product and some years later, when designing a new home, we decided that we wanted the entire house to have a zinc roof and to employ HL Metals once again. The company is run by the very friendly and efficient team of Tom and Katie and their employees who work on site are helpful and able. The finished product is maintenance-free and beautiful. I would recommend HL Metals to anyone!”
Jane Taylor “HL Metals have made the extra effort to install this project with an admirable high level of precision in a testing environment, helping achieve the architects’ vision. Personally I would like to thank the fitters for their hard work as well, obviously the building was nothing without them.”
Eddie Blake
Accreditation
Members of the Federation of Traditional Metal Roofing Contractors (FTMRC), who vet our work annually for compliance and quality.
‘VM ZINC AT WORK’ contractors. Manufacturer-approved installers of VM Zinc, SSAB Greencoat, Lindab Seamline, Rheinzink, Aperam stainless steel, KME and Aurubis copper products, Novelis and Prefal aluminium, and Falzinc.

