Avoid doing it twice
Removing and refitting solar panels to re-roof later adds significant cost on top of the re-roof itself.
One visit avoids paying twice.Commercial roofing,
ready for solar.
Roofing works that leave your building weathertight for the long term and ready to carry solar panels. Full re-roofs, targeted repairs, pest protection and pre-solar structural surveys, all carried out by our in-house roofing crew.
- In-houseOur own roofing crew
- SolarRe-roofs built for panels
- WarrantyWorkmanship guarantee
- SurveyFree structural check
In-house crewsRoofing and solar from one team
Structural surveysConfirm the roof can take solar
Repair & replaceSlate, tile, EPDM, single-ply
Workmanship warrantyTerms set out in your quote
Overview
A roof is a
A roof is a
25-year decision.
A solar PV system will sit on your roof for two decades or more, so the roof underneath needs to be sound before the panels go on. Our roofing crew carries out the survey and any repair or re-roof work, then hands over to the solar team ready to install. One party is accountable for the whole job.
If you are not planning solar, we also carry out standalone roofing work, from targeted slate replacement to full commercial flat-roof systems in EPDM, single-ply or felt. For warehouses, factories and other commercial premises, we plan the work around your operating hours and site access.
Every quote comes with a written survey report and photographs, so you know exactly what you’re paying for and why.
Why do the roof first
Four reasons to fix
Four reasons to fix
the roof before solar.
Fitting solar panels to a roof with 5 years of life left is a false economy. Here is why.
Keep warranties valid
Many PV mounting warranties expect the roof underneath to be good for a further 20+ years.
Helps keep K2 & GSE guarantees intact.Better performance
A re-pitched or re-battened roof gives straighter rail lines and better panel alignment.
Fewer hot-spot losses.Whole-fabric approach
Loft insulation upgrades, breathable membrane and pest mesh, all completed while the scaffolding is up.
Combine the work and save on scaffold hire.
What's included
Four roofing services,
Four roofing services,
one crew.
From single-slate repairs to full commercial roof systems.
Roof Survey & Assessment
A structural and weathertightness inspection with a written report and photos, free before any solar quote.
Solar-Ready Roofing
A re-roof or targeted upgrade so your roof is fit to carry a solar PV system for 25 years.
Repair & Replacement
Slates, tiles, ridges, valleys and guttering, from targeted fixes to full re-roofs.
Weather & Pest Protection
Bird mesh under solar arrays, moss treatment, gutter guards and breathable membrane upgrades.
A proper solar-ready roof
Anatomy of a
Anatomy of a
solar-ready re-roof.
Five jobs our roofing crew completes before the solar team arrives.
- 01
Structural check
Rafter, purlin and truss integrity confirmed for the additional PV load (typically 15–20 kg/m²).
- 02
Breathable membrane
A modern breather membrane (Klober Permo, Tyvek) replaces old bitumen felt for better condensation control under the panels.
- 03
Slate or tile replacement
Brittle, cracked or slipped slates and tiles are replaced, and ridges and valleys re-dressed with dry-fix systems.
- 04
Pre-fit mounting anchors
K2 or GSE anchor plates are fitted while the roof is stripped, giving a cleaner install than a retrofit.
- 05
Bird & pest mesh
Perimeter mesh is fitted at the panel edge to stop pigeons nesting under the panels, a common problem in the UK.
Roofing by sector
What we do
What we do
for each type of client.
Four types of roofing work we carry out regularly.
UK homeowners
Solar-ready re-roofs, targeted slate replacement, breather membrane upgrades and pest mesh.
- Slate, plain tile, interlocking tile
- Dry-fix ridges & valleys
- Bird mesh under PV
- Loft insulation upgrades
C&I property owners
Flat-roof systems, warehouse re-covers and structural strengthening for PV loads.
- Single-ply (Sika, FTMRC-registered)
- EPDM & felt overlay
- Structural rafter strengthening
- Roof-integrated PV compatible
House-builders & developers
Multi-plot roofing packages to Part L 2025, with GSE roof-integrated PV alignment on new-build.
- Multi-plot programme delivery
- GSE / in-roof PV alignment
- NHBC / LABC compliance
- CSCS-carded roofers
Councils & housing associations
Estate re-roofing programmes aligned with PAS 2035 retrofit, often combined with PV or ASHP.
- Housing stock re-roofing
- PAS 2035 aligned
- Experienced in framework procurement
- Fusion21 / LHC / SBS routes
Materials & systems
The roof types
The roof types
our crew installs.
From Welsh slate to single-ply membrane, we work with the main UK domestic and commercial roof systems.
Natural & Fibre Slate
Welsh, Spanish and fibre-cement slate. Full re-slating or targeted broken-slate replacement with matching lifts.
Plain & Interlocking Tile
Clay plain tiles and concrete interlocking tiles (Marley, Redland, Sandtoft). Ridges and hips dry-fixed to modern spec.
EPDM Rubber
Firestone RubberCover single-membrane EPDM for domestic flat roofs and extensions, with a 20-year manufacturer’s guarantee.
Single-Ply Membrane
Sika Sarnafil and Protan for commercial flat roofs, hot-air welded and installed to FTMRC registration.
Standing-Seam Metal
Zinc, aluminium and Colorcoat steel for architectural pitched roofs, solar-mount compatible.
Structural Timber
Rafter, purlin and truss repair or replacement, including strengthening for solar loading and Part L compliance.
Talk to our team
Book a free roof survey.
From a targeted repair to a full solar-ready re-roof, our roofing lead aims to call you back within one working day to book a free structural survey.
- One-working-day callback from a UK advisor
- MCS-certified design by our in-house UK team
- GDPR compliant, we never sell your details
- Fixed-price quote after a free site survey
Our process
From survey
From survey
to sign-off.
Every roofing job follows the same programme. Timings below are typical and are confirmed in your quotation.
Step 01
Free survey
A roofer inspects from the ground and from roof level (where safe) and provides a written photo report.
Free of chargeStep 02
Fixed-price quote
Scope, materials, scaffolding, waste and timings are all itemised. No hidden extras.
Fully itemisedStep 03
Scaffold & site set-up
Scaffolding goes up, gardens, driveways and access routes are protected and a skip is delivered.
1–2 days aheadStep 04
Roofing works
The crew is on site every day, with daily photo updates and the roof made watertight every night.
3–10 daysStep 05
Sign-off & guarantee
Photo evidence and your warranty certificate, with the site left cleaner than we found it.
Warranty certificate
Installations
Recent roofing
Recent roofing
projects.
Domestic and commercial roofing and solar-ready work across the Midlands.
Slate re-roof, Leicester
Solar-ready tile
In-roof GSE integration
Warehouse flat roof
Timber strengthening
Bird mesh under array
Accredited & certified
The same accreditations as our solar work.
CHAS, Constructionline and TrustMark, plus RECC and MCS for solar-related work.
“A very professional and efficient organisation. The fitting schedule agreed when the quote was accepted was kept, and general workmanship was excellent, carried out by people who were polite, friendly and efficient. No complaints. I would recommend them to anyone considering a PV installation.”Donald, Birmingham · Solar PV installation, via Solar Guide
Frequently asked
Your roofing
Your roofing
questions answered.
Straight answers from our roofing crew.
Still have a question?0330 043 1047Do I need a new roof before solar?
Not always. If your roof has 20+ years of life left and is structurally sound, solar can go straight on. Our surveyor will give you an honest view during the free assessment. Many homes need no roof work at all before solar panels are fitted.
How long does a re-roof take?
A typical UK domestic re-roof takes 3 to 7 days, depending on size, roof pitch and weather. Commercial jobs are programmed per site; the expected time on site is set out in your programme before work starts. We confirm the programme in your quotation.
Do you offer stand-alone roofing without solar?
Yes. Our roofing crew takes on standalone work every week, from targeted slate repairs to full residential and commercial re-roofs. You don’t need to be a solar customer.
What warranty do you provide?
Our workmanship warranty covers both full re-roofs and targeted repairs, with the terms set out in your quotation. Manufacturers’ material warranties (slate, membrane, EPDM) sit on top of that and typically run for 25–40 years, depending on the product.
What about pigeons and pests under solar panels?
It’s a very common UK problem. We fit stainless steel bird mesh around the perimeter of the array on every solar-ready re-roof, and offer retrofit mesh for existing installs where pigeons have already moved in.
Will you handle scaffolding and the skip?
Yes. Scaffolding, safety netting, the skip and site protection are all included in the fixed-price quote, so there are no surprise invoices later.
Can you work on a commercial roof without disrupting operations?
Yes. We plan commercial roofing around your operating hours, tenants and site access, as we do for our solar installations, and the roof is made watertight at the end of each working day.
Can our warehouse or factory roof take solar panels?
It depends on the structure, the covering and its remaining life. Our pre-solar structural survey checks the purlins, rafters or trusses and the roof covering, and if strengthening or a re-cover is needed, our roofing crew carries it out under the same contract as the solar installation.
Get the roof right first.
A free structural survey and an honest report, with no pressure to fit solar afterwards.