SupaLite Tiled Roof Systems

What SupaLite Tiled Roof Systems does

SupaLite Tiled Roof Systems is a UK-based, trade-only manufacturer of solid tiled roof systems for conservatories, orangeries, and home extensions. Founded in 2011/2012 and headquartered in Bamber Bridge, Preston, the company designs and fabricates roof assemblies built around a lightweight aluminium frame, 185mm of moisture-resistant PIR insulation, a 62mm insulated plasterboard, and a waterproof membrane, delivering U-values as low as 0.15 W/m²K. The product range centres on the flagship SupaLite Roof and extends to the ILite Flat Roof Orangery, S1 Roof Lantern, S2 Glass Conservatory Roof, SkyVista and SkyVista Glow hybrid glass panels, ExtraLight lightweight tiles, and Tapco Slate accessories.

The company manufactures bespoke, made-to-measure roof kits and sells them exclusively through a vetted network of independent registered installers across the United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland) and the Republic of Ireland; it does not sell directly to consumers. Customer inquiries are captured through the company's website (Quick Quote form, content hub, installer locator) and routed to two local installers for competitive quoting, with installers responsible for survey, sale, and installation. Approved installers are supported by a fabricator portal, trade credit accounts with 30-day terms, and product training under JHAI, Stroma Building Control, and BRE approvals.

Monetisation is one-time hardware sales of made-to-order roof systems to trade customers, supplemented by a smaller ancillary e-commerce channel (SupaStore) selling accessories, ridge tiles, verge systems, flashings, vents, and lighting with next-day delivery. Retail pricing is quote-based, with tiled conservatory roof replacements typically starting from approximately £1,000 + VAT per m²; the company backs installations with a 10-year product guarantee and Building Regulations approval. The buyer base is structurally long-tail, comprising both individual UK homeowners (end customers) and the network of independent installer firms (direct customers).

Name

SupaLite Tiled Roof Systems

Legal name

Supalite Tiled Roof Systems Ltd

Website

https://supaliteroof.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

SupaLite Tiled Roof Systems is a UK trade-only manufacturer of solid tiled roof systems for conservatories, orangeries, and home extensions, selling made-to-measure aluminium-framed roof kits exclusively through a vetted nationwide network of independent registered installers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Conservatory Roofing Systems

NAICS

Roofing Contractors (238160)

SIC

Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950)

akta.pro primary industry

Roof Installation & Replacement (HSAPAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Skylights, Roof Glazing & Glass Roofing Systems (IMADAHAK), Skylight & Roof Penetration Flashing (Exterior) (HSAPAKAJ), Skylight Replacement (HSAPAJAD)

Keywords

• Tiled roof systems
• Conservatory roof conversions
• Lightweight aluminium roofing
• Roof insulation products
• Orangery roof solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Bamber Bridge

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tiled Conservatory Roof Systems: SupaLite manufactures and supplies bespoke tiled roof systems made to measure for conservatories, orangeries, and roof extensions. Products are sold to trade customers (installers) who then install for end consumers. One-time product sales with no direct consumer sales.
2. SupaLite SupaStore Accessories: E-commerce storefront selling ancillary products including ExtraLight tiles, ridge tiles, verge systems, external flashings, vents, and lighting accessories. Next day delivery available.
3. Trade Credit Accounts: Trade credit facilities offered to approved installer customers with credit limits and payment terms (typically 30 days from end of month).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SupaLite manufactures and supplies made-to-measure solid tiled roof systems (along with complementary orangery roofs, roof lanterns, glass roofs, and roof tiles/accessories) that replace existing glass or polycarbonate conservatory roofs in UK homes. The company fabricates these systems from lightweight aluminium frames with 185mm of moisture-resistant insulation and waterproof membrane, finishing with ExtraLight, Tapco Slate, or other tile choices, and sells exclusively to a nationwide network of independent registered installers rather than directly to consumers.

Product overview

SupaLite Tiled Roof Systems is a UK-based manufacturer and trade supplier of tiled roof systems for conservatories, orangeries, and home extensions. The product portfolio centers on the SupaLite Roof (the flagship solid tiled roof with aluminium frame, 185mm insulation, and multiple tile finish options) as the core offering. This is complemented by the ILite Flat Roof Orangery System for flat roof applications, the S1 Roof Lantern for architectural glazing, and the S2 Glass Conservatory Roof for light-maximising designs. Add-on features include SkyVista and SkyVista Glow (hybrid glass panel integrations), SkyEdge, ExtraLight Tiles, and Tapco Slate Tiles. The company supports various conservatory styles (Victorian, Edwardian, Lean-to, Gable End, L-Shaped, P-Shaped) and also offers Orangery Roofs, Roof Extensions, and Garden & Leisure Buildings. SupaLite operates as a trade manufacturer selling to registered installers rather than directly to consumers, with products engineered in the UK and requiring professional installation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SkyVista: Hybrid glass panel feature that integrates high-performance glass panels into solid SupaLite Roof, offering balance of warmth, comfort and natural light. Includes SkyVista Glow variant with heated glazing.
• SkyEdge
• S1 Roof Lantern
• S2 Conservatory Roof
• ILite Flat Roof Orangery
• ExtraLight Tiles
• Tapco Slate

Products and services

• SupaLite Roof Flagship solid tiled conservatory roof system with a lightweight aluminium frame, 185mm of humidity-proof insulation, waterproof membrane, and a choice of tile finishes (ExtraLight shingles, Classic tiles, or Tapco Slate), delivering U-values as low as 0.15 W/m²K for UK homeowners replacing glass or polycarbonate roofs.
• ILite Flat Roof Orangery System Flat roof orangery system that combines the light and views of a traditional conservatory with the walls and ceiling of an extension, for UK homeowners seeking a modern extension aesthetic with glazed elements.
• S1 Roof Lantern Slimline aluminium roof lantern providing an architectural overhead glazing solution for flat roof applications on orangeries, extensions, and conservatories, with sleek slim sightlines and modern roof lantern bars.
• S2 Conservatory Roof Glass conservatory roof with up to 36mm glazing and a slimline aluminium frame, delivering high-performance thermal control with a minimalist design for light-maximising installations.
• ExtraLight Tiles Lightweight roof tiles available in shingle and classic styles with advanced interlocking technology, sold in multiple colours (Black, Charcoal, Ember, Walnut for shingle; Chestnut Brown, Brick Red, Pewter Grey, Stone Black, Plum for classic) as finish options for SupaLite Roof and SupaLite SupaStore customers.
• Tapco Slate Tiles Authentic slate-look tiles with low water absorption and mould-resistant properties, available in Chestnut Brown, Brick Red, Pewter Grey, Stone Black, and Plum colours, supplied as a tile finish option for SupaLite Roof installations.
• SupaLite SupaStore (E-commerce Accessories Channel) Online e-commerce storefront (supalitesupastore.co.uk) selling ancillary roofing products including ExtraLight tiles, ridge tiles, verge systems, external flashings, vents, and lighting accessories directly to consumers and trade customers with next-day delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• U-values as low as 0.15 W/m²K (or 0.12 W/m²K with certain models)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Tapco Slate: Manufacturer of synthetic slate tiles used in roofing applications. SupaLite uses Tapco Slate tiles as one of its finishing options, making Tapco both a supplier partner and an adjacent material specialist in the lightweight roofing category.

Direct peers

• Warm Roof Systems (WRS): UK-based specialist in solid warm conservatory roof replacements, supplying trade installers with insulated tiled roof systems. Directly comparable product offering and channel model to SupaLite.
• Guardian Warm Roof: Direct competitor offering solid tiled conservatory roof replacement systems to UK installers with similar thermal performance claims and Building Regulations approval. Both compete for the same trade installer base and end-consumer retrofit projects.
• Equinox (Synseal/Quantal): Equinox is a solid conservatory roof system sold via the UK installer network, directly competing with SupaLite in the conservatory roof conversion segment with comparable insulation and tile offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Ultraframe: One of the UK's largest conservatory and roofing system manufacturers, supplying roof systems, glass roofs, and tiled roofs to installers. While Ultraframe is broader and more established than SupaLite, both sell conservatory roof systems through the same trade installer channel in the UK.
• Everest Home Improvements: Established UK home improvement brand offering windows, doors, conservatories, and roofing products. Overlaps with SupaLite in conservatory roof replacement demand but serves consumers directly rather than through trade installers.
• Anglian Home Improvements: UK national home improvement incumbent offering conservatories, windows, doors, and home improvements including tiled roof options. While much larger and operating its own sales force rather than a trade channel, Anglian competes for the same end-consumer home renovation wallet.

Regional players

• Clearview Home Improvements: UK conservatory and home improvement specialist offering tiled conservatory roof replacements and orangeries through regional installer branches. Comparable product range and customer base to SupaLite, but with a more regional operating footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SupaLiteRoofs

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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