Hi-Spec Cladding & Roofing

What Hi-Spec Cladding & Roofing does

Hi-Spec Cladding & Roofing is a UK building envelope specialist founded in 2000 and headquartered in Warrington. The company designs, supplies, and installs metal roofing, wall cladding, rainscreen façade systems, flat-to-pitch roof conversions, and roof refurbishments for clients across education, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and hospitality sectors. Project scope ranges from 100m² refurbishment works to 15,000m² new-build installations, positioning the firm in the mid-scale commercial contracting segment rather than residential or mega-project delivery.

The business operates a project-based revenue model with quotations issued per scope rather than product sales or subscription contracts. Its technical capability spans standing-seam metal systems, single-ply membranes, composite panels, steel framing systems (SFS), and liquid-applied waterproofing, backed by approved-installer status with Kalzip (since founding), Sika Sarnafil, Kingspan, Triflex, and Rockwool, plus CHAS health and safety accreditation. The firm operates with 11–50 employees drawing on 100+ years of combined specialist experience, and is privately held with no parent company and no funding events on record.

Operationally, Hi-Spec concentrates on North West England, the North Midlands, Cumbria, and North Wales. Repeat institutional engagements — most visibly Edge Hill University across multiple projects, alongside Lancaster University, Bolton College, Southport College and Newhouse Academy — point to a relationship-driven contracting model with deep penetration in the education estate, complemented by pharmaceutical and manufacturing wins such as Ipsen Biopharm and Meyer Bromborough.

Name

Hi-Spec Cladding & Roofing

Legal name

Hi-Spec Cladding & Roofing Ltd

Website

https://hi-spec.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hi-Spec Cladding & Roofing is a UK building envelope specialist delivering metal roofing, wall cladding, rainscreen façades, and refurbishment works for education, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and hospitality clients across North West England, the North Midlands, Cumbria, and North Wales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Envelope Roofing and Cladding Services

NAICS

Roofing Contractors (23816), Siding Contractors (238170)

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro primary industry

Facade & Cladding Systems (Rainscreens, Panels, EIFS, Siding) (IMAFAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Flashing, Edge Metal & Roof Accessories (IMADAFAJ), Metal Roofing Systems (IMADAFAB), Metal Cladding, Soffits & Trim (Non-Panel Components) (IMADACAM)

Keywords

• Building envelope systems
• Rainscreen cladding installation
• Metal standing seam roofing
• Single ply membrane roofing
• Roofing refurbishment services

Headquarters

HQ city

Warrington

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction and Installation Services: The company generates revenue through design, supply and installation of roofing, wall cladding and rainscreen facade systems. Services are project-based, covering both new build construction and building refurbishment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Hi-Spec Cladding & Roofing Ltd is a building envelope specialist contractor that designs, supplies and installs roofing, wall cladding and rainscreen facade systems for new build and refurbishment projects across the North West of England, the North Midlands, Cumbria and North Wales. The company works with market-leading manufacturers such as Kalzip, Sika Sarnafil, Kingspan, Triflex, Rockwool, NedZink and Tata Steel to deliver projects ranging from 100m² to 15,000m² with system warranties up to 40 years.

Product overview

Hi-Spec Cladding & Roofing Ltd is a building envelope specialist offering a comprehensive portfolio of roofing, wall cladding, and facade systems. The company's core offerings include Kalzip Standing Seam Roofing, Rainscreen Cladding, Single Ply Membrane Flat Roofing, Composite Roofing & Cladding, Liquid Applied Waterproofing, SFS Framing Systems, Traditional Metal Roofing & Cladding, and Refurbishment Services. These products are designed, supplied, and installed using materials from market-leading manufacturers including Kingspan, Sika, Rockwool, NedZink, and VM Zinc. The company operates primarily in the North West of England, North Midlands, Cumbria, and North Wales, serving projects across all market sectors from 100m2 to 15,000m2.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kalzip Standing Seam Roofing Design, supply and installation of Kalzip aluminium standing seam roofing and wall cladding systems offering high performance, low maintenance and design flexibility, suitable for pitches from 1.5° to all shapes/pitches.
• Rainscreen Cladding Design, supply and installation of double-wall rainscreen cladding systems using outer facing screens to provide weather and rain protection with inner layers providing thermal insulation. Supports materials including metal, terracotta, ceramic, stone, granite, fibre cement and rock products.
• Single Ply Membrane Flat Roofing Complete flat roof design, supply and installation using synthetic polymer single ply membranes (e.g. Sika Sarnafil, Renolit Alkorplan) sealed at joints for continuous waterproofing, suitable for warm and cold roof constructions with a minimum fall of 1:80 and 25-year system warranties.
• Composite Roofing & Cladding Factory-bonded dual metal skin composite panels with insulation core (Kingspan Quadcore Karrier and KS1000RW) available in various profiles and finishes, achieving U-values as low as 0.08 W/m²K with warranties up to 40 years.
• Liquid Applied Waterproofing Cold liquid applied waterproofing systems (Triflex) featuring ultra-rapid curing in as little as 30 minutes, zero flame installation, low temperature application down to 0°C for main areas, and resistance to ponding water.
• SFS Steel Framing Systems Steel Framing System design, supply and installation using cold rolled steel studs and tracks for structural facade systems in infill and oversail applications, designed to BS5950 and BS8000.
• Traditional Metal Roofing & Cladding Fully supported malleable metal roofing and cladding systems using aluminium, zinc, copper or steel with various jointing techniques including standing seams and batten rolls (supplied through NedZink, VM Zinc, Metal Solutions and others).
• Building Envelope Refurbishment Services Refurbishment of existing building envelopes including over-cladding, strip & re-clad and flat to pitch roofing conversions, providing practical and cost-effective solutions to modernise existing structures across all sectors.

Named customers13 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• KalzipcoreTechnology or IntegrationActive member of Kalzip approved installer network since 2000. Specialises in Kalzip aluminium standing seam roofing and wall cladding systems ranging from 100m² to 15,000m². Systems feature 40-year warranty availability.
• Sika SarnafilcoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading manufacturer of single-ply membrane roofing systems. Provides products for warm and cold roof constructions with 25-year system warranties.
• KingspancoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor supplier of composite panels (Quadcore Karrier panel, KS1000RW) and karrier panels with warranties up to 40 years. U-values as low as 0.08 W/m²K achievable.
• TriflexcoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading European specialist in cold liquid applied waterproofing systems. Ultra-rapid curing in as little as 30 minutes, low temperature application down to 0°C for main areas.
• Tata SteelcoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor supplier of built-up single skin roofing and composite panel products.
• RenolitcoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of single-ply membrane roofing products including Alkorplan range.
• RockwoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of stone wool insulation products including Rainscreen duo-slab for thermal and acoustic performance.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Mitie: Large UK facilities services and construction group offering roofing and building envelope services among a much wider portfolio - overlaps with Hi-Spec on roofing/cladding but at a different scale and breadth.

Direct peers

• Apex Roofing & Cladding: UK roofing and cladding contractor serving commercial and education clients in the North of England and beyond - comparable regional/UK specialty trade profile to Hi-Spec.
• FPE Global: UK specialist subcontractor in rainscreen cladding, roofing and building envelope systems with similar product portfolio (metal, composite, single ply) and main contractor relationship model.
• Briggs Amasco: Long-established UK roofing and cladding contractor providing built-up roofing, single ply, metal and liquid systems - comparable service mix and customer base (commercial, education, public sector).
• Lakesmere Group: UK building envelope contractor focused on roofing, cladding and facade installation for new build and refurbishment - closely comparable in service scope, system integration and project-based delivery model.
• Prater Group: UK specialist building envelope contractor delivering roofing, cladding and rainscreen facade systems across commercial and education sectors - a direct peer to Hi-Spec's design, supply and installation offering.

Others

• Bauder: UK manufacturer of flat roofing and waterproofing systems (single ply, bitumen, green roofs) competing for specification on many of the same education and commercial projects Hi-Spec targets.
• Sika (Sarnafil): Global building materials manufacturer whose Sarnafil single-ply membranes are installed by Hi-Spec - included as a key technology supplier and reference for similar product/system partnerships across the UK specialist roofing market.
• Kingspan: Manufacturer of insulated composite panels (Quadcore/KS1000RW) supplied via Hi-Spec - a major upstream supplier that also competes indirectly by promoting its own installer networks in the UK building envelope market.
• Kalzip (Tata Steel): Manufacturer of aluminium standing seam roofing and wall cladding systems for which Hi-Spec has been an approved installer since 2000 - upstream technology partner whose installer network includes several direct competitors to Hi-Spec.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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