What SOL Conservatory Roofs does

SOL Conservatory Roofs is a UK-based B2B trade supplier of conservatory roofing systems, windows, doors, and ancillary glazing products, operating as a sister brand to SolarFrame Limited under the SolarFrame Holdings Group. Founded in 2009 and headquartered between manufacturing sites in Goldthorpe (Rotherham) and Dodworth (Barnsley), the company supplies its products exclusively to home improvement contractors and installation companies rather than end consumers, distributing through an Approved Installer Scheme alongside direct trade sales with dedicated account managers, 24-hour quote turnaround, and 5-working-day direct-to-site delivery achieving over 98% On-Time In-Full performance. Its product portfolio spans five proprietary conservatory roof systems (SOLid solid tiled, SOLsirius glazed tiled, SOLGlaze fully glazed, SOLApex lantern, SOLhorizon orangery), PVCu and aluminium window and door ranges, SIPS-panel garden studios, flat rooflights, and SolarFrame Heated Glass with Future Homes Standard 2025 compliance.

The company generates revenue primarily through one-time wholesale product sales across its roof, window, and door catalogue, supplemented by recurring revenue from paid Marketing Support Packages for Approved Installers. Manufacturing is performed in-house at a dedicated £2.5 million Dodworth roof factory (opened 2018) equipped with specialist state-of-the-art machinery, alongside the original Goldthorpe facility producing windows and doors; combined output capacity exceeds 800 frames per month, with the SolarFrame brand having reached a cumulative 100,000-order milestone. Distribution is UK-mainland only with documented geographic exclusions. Value to trade customers is anchored on one-stop-shop convenience, 24-hour quotes with technical drawings, free installation training at the SOL Training Centre (opened October 2023), and an accreditation stack including BSI, PAS24, Secured by Design, CE Marks, and BFRC across the window and door ranges.

The competitive positioning is built on operational reliability (98% OTIF, 5-day lead times), proprietary roof technology including a patented knock-in bead system and over-soffit ventilation, and an ecosystem approach that combines product supply, marketing support, lead generation, and free training to increase installer switching costs. The company is privately held, founder-led (Steve Taylor as Group Managing Director), with no disclosed external investors, and reports 51-100 employees serving the UK trade market.

Name

SOL Conservatory Roofs

Legal name

SolarFrame Limited

Website

https://solroofs.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

SOL Conservatory Roofs is a UK B2B trade supplier of conservatory roofing systems, windows, and doors, selling exclusively to home improvement contractors and installation companies via direct sales and its Approved Installer Scheme from in-house Yorkshire factories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Conservatory Roofing and Glazing Products

NAICS

Glass and Glazing Contractors (238150), Roofing Contractors (238160)

SIC

Lumber & Wood Products (No Furniture) (2400)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Glazing & Fenestration (Curtain Wall, Windows, Storefronts, Skylights) (IMAFAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sunroom & Conservatory Additions (HSAPADAE), Skylights, Roof Windows & Daylighting (IMADAFAL), Skylights & Roof Windows (IMADAIAD), Skylight & Roof Penetration Flashing (Exterior) (HSAPAKAJ)

Keywords

• Conservatory roof systems
• Trade roofing supplier
• Windows and doors wholesale
• Aluminium bi-fold doors
• Garden studio buildings

Headquarters

HQ city

South Otterington

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Roofing Products Wholesale: B2B wholesale supply of conservatory roofs including solid tiled roofs, glazed tiled roofs, lantern roofs, and orangery roofs to trade installers. Revenue generated through product sales with pricing based on specifications and order volume.
2. Windows and Doors Wholesale: Supply of PVCu and aluminium windows, doors, and bi-fold doors to trade customers. Products manufactured in-house at dedicated factory in Goldthorpe, near Rotherham.
3. Garden Studios: SIPS panel garden studios available in range of sizes with various cladding options. Supplied as kits to trade installers for installation.
4. Marketing Support Services: Paid marketing support packages for Approved Installers including digital marketing, branding, print marketing, website support, lead generation, and design services.
5. Training Services: On-site installation training at SOL Training Centre for prospective, new, and regular customers covering roof systems and installation techniques. Training is free to attend for trade customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SOL Conservatory Roofs is a B2B trade supplier that manufactures and supplies conservatory roof systems (solid, glazed, lantern, and orangery), PVCu and aluminium windows and doors, garden studios, and glazing technology to home improvement contractors and installers across the UK. The company operates the SOL Training Centre for installer education and an Approved Installer Scheme that delivers marketing support, leads, and exclusive trade pricing to partner installers.

Product overview

SOL Conservatory Roofs is a trade supplier offering a comprehensive one-stop-shop for all things roofing and glazing. The core product portfolio spans five conservatory roof systems: SOLid (solid tiled roof), SOLsirius (glazed tiled roof), SOLGlaze (fully glazed roof), SOLApex (lantern roof), and SOLhorizon (orangery roof). These are complemented by extensive windows and doors ranges in both PVCu (casement, flush casement, tilt & turn, vertical sliding, French doors, patio doors, composite doors, single doors) and aluminium (windows, bi-fold doors, residential doors). Additional offerings include garden studios with SIPS panel construction, flat rooflights, SolarFrame Heated Glass panels, an Approved Installer Scheme with marketing support, and the SOL Training Centre for installation training. All products are manufactured in-house in Yorkshire with dedicated factories for roofs and windows/doors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SOLid Solid Roof System A solid tiled conservatory roof system for roof replacement and new build extensions, featuring lightweight aluminium rafters with over-soffit ventilation, high-grade aluminium ring-beam, and 100mm insulation with 72.5mm insulated plasterboard. Available in Victorian, Edwardian, Lean-To, Gable, and Double Hipped configurations.
• SOLsirius Glazed Tiled Roof A glazed tiled roof combining solid roof technology with full-height glazing panels for maximum natural light, featuring lightweight aluminium rafters, high-grade aluminium ring-beam, and high-performance insulation. Targeted at conservatory roof replacement projects seeking both energy efficiency and natural light.
• SOLGlaze Glazed Roof A fully glazed conservatory roof system with modern glazing technology, variable pitch from 15° to 35°, flexible sizing from 2m x 2m up to 6m x 6m. Available in Victorian, Edwardian, Gable, Lean-To, and Combination configurations. BSI approved.
• SOLApex Lantern Roof A contemporary lantern roof with slimline glazing bars and minimum sightlines for maximum light. Available up to 2750mm x 7450mm with a fixed 20° pitch and pre-drilled screw holes for precision fitting.
• SOLhorizon Orangery Roof An orangery roof system with warm roof technology, U-values as low as 0.18W/m2K. Engineered for sizes up to 7m x 5m with lanterns up to 2.75m x 7.45m. Features aluminium subframe with pre-fabricated sections for quick installation.
• Casement Windows PVCu casement windows in multiple configurations of opening and fixed sashes, A-rated as standard with multi-chamfered profiles for thermal efficiency and multi-point locking for security. BSI and PAS24 accredited.
• Flush Casement Windows Traditional-style PVCu windows replicating pre-1932 timber aesthetics with thermal benefits of modern technology. A-rated with U-values as low as 0.8W/m²K, featuring the patented knock-in bead system for faster glazing.
• Tilt & Turn Windows Dual-function PVCu windows that tilt for secure ventilation or open inwards for easy cleaning. A+ rated with U-values as low as 0.8W/m²K. Suitable for multi-storey developments and conservatories.
• Vertical Sliding Windows PVCu windows maintaining traditional timber sliding sash aesthetics, A+ rated with U-values as low as 1.4W/m²K. Features overhead vent for ventilation and tilt-and-slide for easy cleaning.
• French Doors PVCu French doors featuring six-chamber profile for highest energy ratings with slim sightlines. A++ energy rating with U-values as low as 0.8W/m²K. Includes a 10-year guarantee with optional low thresholds.
• PVCu Patio Doors Space-saving sliding patio doors available in 2, 3, or 4 panes. PAS24 and Document Q accredited with U-values as low as 1.3W/m²K. Features anti-lift fixture and multi-point locking system.
• Composite Doors GRP composite doors with rigid polymer sub-frame. PAS24 accredited for security and 19% more energy efficient than solid timber core. Available in a wide range of Distinction and Standard colours.
• PVCu Single Doors PVCu single entrance doors made from GRP with water-resistant polymer composite. BSI and Secured By Design accredited with U-values as low as 1.4 m²K. Part M compliant low threshold available.
• Aluminium Bi-Fold Doors Fully Part L compliant aluminium bi-folding doors with U-values as low as 1.0W/(m²K). Available up to 6.5m wide and 2.6m high, with up to seven panes. Features bottom running ultra-smooth system and Thermolock technology.
• Aluminium Residential Doors Modern aluminium residential doors with 2mm thick aluminium skins for both outer and inner frames, 44mm triple-glazed tempered safety glass, and high-density EPS fire-retardant core. All hardware is Secured By Design accredited.
• Aluminium Windows Aluminium casement, French, tilt & turn, and fixed window styles with U-values as low as 1.0W/(m²K). A+ rated 72-80mm system with multi-chamber thermal design and Secured By Design accreditation.
• Garden Studios Garden studios constructed with high-performance SIPS panels with insulated PIR foam. Available with various cladding options including Western Cedar, Thermo Redwood, Larch, and Composite. Galvanised ground screws negate the need for concrete bases. Supplied as kits to trade installers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15 times more energy efficient than traditional glazed or polycarbonate roofs
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SolarFrame LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSolarFrame Limited is the parent/sister company of SOL Conservatory Roofs, with over 30 years of combined experience in conservatory roof manufacturing. SOL Conservatory Roofs emerged from SolarFrame's years of manufacturing expertise. SolarFrame manufactures windows, doors, conservatories, and orangeries at its Goldthorpe factory, while SOL focuses on conservatory roofs from its Dodworth facility. The two companies work together to provide a complete one-stop shop for all things roofing and glazing.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ultraframe: UK's leading conservatory and roof system manufacturer, offering solid, glazed, and lantern roof systems to trade installers. Direct competitor to SOL's core conservatory roof product range with overlapping customer base of UK home improvement contractors.
• K2 Roof Systems: UK trade supplier of conservatory roof systems, solid roofs, and replacement roof products. Direct peer serving similar trade installer customers with comparable conservatory roof offerings.
• Polyframe: UK trade fabricator of PVC-U windows and doors supplying installer networks. Direct peer in PVCu window/door manufacturing for trade customers with similar B2B distribution model.
• Profile 22: UK PVC-U profile systems supplier to window fabricators and trade installers. Direct peer in PVCu window and door systems serving overlapping trade installer customer base.
• Quickslide: UK trade fabricator of PVC-U and aluminium windows and doors serving installer networks. Direct peer with comparable B2B trade supplier model, similar scale, and overlapping PVCu/aluminium window and door product range.

Broad incumbents

• Eurocell: Vertically integrated UK PVC-U window, door, and roofline manufacturer with national trade counter network. Larger competitor with overlapping PVCu window/door range and broader product portfolio than SOL.
• VEKA: Global PVC-U profile systems manufacturer with major UK presence supplying window fabricators. Larger incumbent with broader product portfolio and greater capital depth than SOL.
• Everest: Established UK home improvements company offering windows, doors, and conservatories. Broad incumbent with overlapping product categories but consumer-direct rather than trade-supplier go-to-market.
• Anglian Home Improvements: Major UK home improvements retailer and manufacturer of windows, doors, and conservatory products. Broad incumbent operating at significantly larger scale with consumer-direct positioning rather than trade supply.
• Safestyle UK: UK's largest retailer and installer of windows and doors. Broad incumbent in overlapping product categories with consumer-direct model — competing for the same end-consumer renovation demand that drives SOL's installer customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/solroofs
• Facebookfacebook.com/solroofs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sol-conservatory-roofs

Compliance18 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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