Roofline
Roofline is a privately held UK specialist contractor installing commercial flat roofing and waterproofing systems, including hot melt, single ply, bituminous membranes, and green roofs, plus Solar PV. It serves tier-1 construction firms, major architectural practices, and end clients across healthcare, education, hospitality, retail, and government.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1989
- HeadquartersWaterlooville, United Kingdom
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Roofline does
Roofline is a privately held UK specialist contractor focused on commercial flat roofing and waterproofing installations, headquartered in Waterlooville, Hampshire. The company was founded in 1989 and currently operates with approximately 65 employees, supplemented by a regional subsidiary, RLSOUTHERN, that handles project delivery across southern England. Roofline self-describes as one of the largest independent flat roofing and waterproofing groups in the United Kingdom.
The firm's technical scope spans six primary waterproofing disciplines: hot melt structural waterproofing, single ply synthetic roof systems, reinforced bituminous membranes, cold liquid waterproofing, green and blue roofs, and roof safety systems. In recent years the portfolio has been extended to include Solar PV, enabling Roofline to participate in building-integrated energy generation alongside envelope works. Cumulative installed area has reached 13 million square metres, with over £150 million of installations under insurance-backed warranty.
Roofline's go-to-market is project-based and operates primarily through upstream specification channels. The company is a designated Cat A/Core supply partner with five of the UK's largest construction firms and has working relationships with 14 of the Top 20 UK architectural practices. End clients span the NHS, higher education (UWE, UCL), hospitality (Premier Inn, Village Hotel), automotive retail (Porsche, Mercedes-Benz), grocery (Tesco), utilities (SSE), and local government (Lambeth Council). Contract values range from approximately £170,000 to over £3.4 million. The company holds CHAS, CSCS Platinum, Constructionline Gold, Achilles, Cyber Essentials, STEM, Living Wage, and Supply Chain Sustainability School Gold accreditations, and reports a repeat business rate exceeding 85%.
Roofline firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Roofline
- Legal name
- Roofline Group
- Website
- https://roofline.co.uk
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1989
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Roofline is a privately held UK specialist contractor installing commercial flat roofing and waterproofing systems, including hot melt, single ply, bituminous membranes, and green roofs, plus Solar PV. It serves tier-1 construction firms, major architectural practices, and end clients across healthcare, education, hospitality, retail, and government.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Roofline industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Commercial Roofing Services
- NAICS
- Roofing Contractors (23816)
- SIC
- Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Roof Installation & Replacement (HSAPAKAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Flat Roof Repair & Membrane Restoration (TPO/EPDM/PVC/Built-Up) (HSAGAKAE), Flashing, Edge Metal & Roof Accessories (IMADAFAJ), Roof Inspection, Preventive Maintenance & Tune-Ups (HSAGAKAH)
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Where Roofline is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Waterlooville
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Roofline business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Specialist Roofing and Waterproofing Installation: Roofline generates revenue through specialist roofing and waterproofing installation services on construction projects. They provide complete 'cradle to grave' services from design assistance through to installation and handover. Revenue is project-based, typically from main contractors, developers, and construction companies.
- Design, Survey and Estimating Services: Roofline offers comprehensive design, survey, pricing and cost comparison services. They provide roof surveys, specifications, thermal calculations, design drawings, BIM compliance, and technical estimating from budget pricing through to fully detailed quotations.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels3 records
Roofline product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Roofline Group is a specialist UK flat roofing and waterproofing contractor providing design, specification, surveying, installation and ongoing support services. They deliver complete "cradle to grave" waterproofing packages covering hot melt structural waterproofing, single ply synthetic roof systems, reinforced bituminous membranes, cold liquid waterproofing, green/blue roofs, roof safety systems and solar PV solutions. Their work targets flat roofs, podiums, terraces, balconies, plazas, car parks and basements on commercial, education, healthcare, residential and leisure projects.
Product overview
Roofline Group is a specialist roofing and waterproofing contractor offering a unified portfolio of integrated services rather than discrete software products. The core offerings encompass seven waterproofing technology services (Hot Melt Structural Waterproofing, Single Ply Synthetic Roof Systems, Reinforced Bituminous Membranes, Cold Liquid Waterproofing, Green/Blue Roofs and Roofscapes, Roof Safety Systems, and Solar PV Solutions) plus Associated Works components. These are delivered alongside support services including roof surveys, specifications, thermal calculations, design/BIM services, and estimating. The company positions itself as a 'single point solution' provider, bundling waterproofing systems with insulation, drainage, safety, and finishing elements into complete packages for flat roofs, podiums, terraces, balconies, plazas, car parks and basements.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Hot Melt Structural Waterproofing Environmentally friendly formulation providing a strong, durable, flexible, lightweight and self-healing monolithic barrier for waterproofing flat roofs, podiums, terraces, car parks and green roofs. Designed to last the lifetime of the structure with low life cycle costs. Over 3,000,000m2 installed on hundreds of buildings.
- Single Ply Synthetic Roof Systems Class leading PVC, TPO and EPDM roofing systems meeting environmental and fire standards including BREEAM/BROOF (T4) and low GWP requirements. All membranes carry minimum 20-year warranty packages with insurance backing options.
- Reinforced Bituminous Membranes (RBM) High performance SBS and APP modified bituminous built-up waterproofing systems with over 8 million metres installed. Systems include self-adhesive (no flame), traditional torch on / pour and roll and hybrid variants with guarantees covering up to 35 years.
- Cold Liquid Waterproofing Cold applied, flame free liquid roofing and waterproofing solutions suitable for balconies, podiums, stairs, basements, walkways and wet rooms where hot works are unsuitable. Low odour, fast curing products with guarantees available for up to 25 years.
- Green/Blue Roofs, Paving and Roofscapes Complete roof finish packages including green roofing (intensive, extensive, bio-diverse), blue roofs, paved finishes, planters, soft play areas, seating, insect/bird habitats, PV panel supports and non-combustible options for higher building structures.
- Roof Safety Systems / Lifelines and Handrails Complete safety solutions for access to work areas at height providing both collective and personal protection in compliance with relevant codes of practice, H&S regulations and British Standards. Over 45 miles of fall arrest/fall restraint systems installed.
- Solar PV Panels, Frames and Supports Renewable energy generation solutions combining with green/blue roofs for insulation and cooling properties. Complete PV installations are available through partnership with UK Solar PV specialists, or frames/support systems for third-party installation.
- Associated Works Additional waterproofing package components including fascias, soffits, capping, copings, roof drainage, handrails and access ladders, rooflights and roof glazing, smoke vents, structural decking, paving and walkways, electronic integrity testing, and leadwork.
- Roof Surveys, Specifications, Thermal Calculations and Reports Comprehensive survey and report services for existing buildings requiring refurbishment, including condition reports, recommendation reports, proposed refurbishment specifications, leak detection, and thermal upgrade calculations.
- Design and Estimating Services Technical design services from standard manufacturers details through to bespoke design drawings and BIM compliance, with estimating services from budget pricing through to fully detailed quotations offering sound advice and multiple options.
Quantifiable outcome
- 13 million m² of roofing and waterproofing systems installed to date
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use Roofline
Customer profileNamed customers20 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
Roofline technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Roofline partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, key and flagship.
- IKOcoreRoofline is an approved installer for IKO waterproofing systems. IKO is one of the leading roofing and waterproofing manufacturers/suppliers in the UK.
- Axter Waterproofing SystemscoreRoofline is an approved installer for Axter waterproofing systems. Strong supply chain partnership with major manufacturer.
- KingspancoreRoofline holds direct accounts with Kingspan for insulation and roofing materials.
- SopremacoreRoofline is an approved installer for Soprema waterproofing systems including Flag-Soprema Duoflex hot melt structural waterproofing.
- AlumasckeyRoofline works with Alumasc for architectural profiles, fascias, and cappings.
- RockwoolkeyRoofline uses Rockwool insulation products in their waterproofing systems.
- PolyroofkeyRoofline is an approved installer for Polyroof liquid waterproofing systems.
- CefilcoreRoofline installs Cefil synthetic single ply membranes including Cefil ECO ROOF System.
- Nord BitumicoreRoofline installs Nord Bitumi Duratec structural waterproofing systems with Nordtherm insulation.
- Sika (Liquid Waterproofing)keyRoofline uses Sika liquid waterproofing systems for balcony and detail work.
- VeluxkeyRoofline installs Velux rooflights and roof glazing products.
- SilteckeyRoofline installs Siltec synthetic single ply membrane systems.
- RynokeyRoofline works with Ryno for roofing ancillaries and support systems.
- Tata SteelkeyRoofline uses Tata Steel products for structural decking and metal components.
- FoamglaskeyRoofline installs Foamglas insulation systems.
- AccuroofkeyRoofline works with Accuroof for green roofing systems.
- Sky GardenkeyRoofline installs Sky Garden green roof systems.
- Recticel InsulationkeyRoofline uses Recticel insulation products.
- 5 of UK's Largest Construction Companies (Core Supply Partners)flagshipRoofline is Cat A/Core supply partners for 5 of the UK's largest construction companies, providing waterproofing services on major construction projects.
- 14 of Top 20 UK Architectural Practicescore14 of the Top 20 architectural practices in the UK have worked with Roofline, indicating strong relationships in the design and specification process.
Scale indicators15 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Roofline competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Polyroof Products: UK-based manufacturer and accredited installer network for cold-applied liquid waterproofing systems, overlapping directly with Roofline's cold liquid waterproofing and approved installer offerings.
- Langley Waterproofing Systems: UK-based specialist flat roofing and waterproofing contractor offering design, supply and installation across commercial, education and healthcare projects, directly comparable to Roofline's core scope.
- Bauder Ltd: UK roofing and waterproofing systems manufacturer and installer covering single ply, bitumen, hot melt, green roofs and liquid systems, competing head-to-head across the same membrane technologies as Roofline.
- Axter Ltd: UK manufacturer and installer of bituminous, single ply and hot melt waterproofing systems; a close direct competitor and supply-chain partner across many of the same technologies Roofline installs.
- BriggsAmasco (Asphaltic Roofing & Waterproofing): One of the UK's largest specialist roofing and waterproofing contractors delivering national major works contracts in built-up roofing, single ply and liquid systems — a natural head-to-head competitor on Roofline's core tenders.
Broad incumbents
- Mitie Roofing Services: Roofing arm of a large UK facilities management and construction group, providing flat roofing and waterproofing to commercial and public-sector clients across a national footprint.
- IKO UK: Major UK roofing and waterproofing manufacturer of bituminous, single ply and liquid systems with an approved installer network; competes for specification on the same membrane-based projects.
- Sika UK: Global construction chemicals giant with a sizable UK roofing and liquid waterproofing business; competes across liquid waterproofing, balcony and detail systems used by Roofline.
- BMI Group UK (formerly Icopal): One of the largest UK pitched and flat roofing manufacturers with integrated installation services; competes in bituminous, single ply and green/blue roof systems targeted by Roofline.
- Soprema UK: UK arm of a global waterproofing manufacturer (including the Flag-Soprema Duoflex hot melt system Roofline installs); competes as a supplier-approved installer network across the same hot melt and single ply segments.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Roofline social profiles
Digital presenceRoofline compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance11 records
Roofline financial estimates
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Roofline leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Roofline subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Roofline funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Roofline M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Roofline
What does Roofline do?
Roofline Group is a specialist UK flat roofing and waterproofing contractor providing design, specification, surveying, installation and ongoing support services. They deliver complete "cradle to grave" waterproofing packages covering hot melt structural waterproofing, single ply synthetic roof systems, reinforced bituminous membranes, cold liquid waterproofing, green/blue roofs, roof safety systems and solar PV solutions. Their work targets flat roofs, podiums, terraces, balconies, plazas, car parks and basements on commercial, education, healthcare, residential and leisure projects.
Is Roofline a public or private company?
Roofline is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Roofline founded?
Roofline was founded in 1989. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Roofline based?
Roofline is headquartered in Waterlooville, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Roofline make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Specialist Roofing and Waterproofing Installation is the primary driver. The others are design, Survey and Estimating Services.
Who are Roofline's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Polyroof Products, Langley Waterproofing Systems, Bauder Ltd, Axter Ltd and BriggsAmasco (Asphaltic Roofing & Waterproofing). Broad incumbents are Mitie Roofing Services, IKO UK, Sika UK, BMI Group UK (formerly Icopal) and Soprema UK.
Does Roofline have an API?
No public API is recorded for Roofline.
What industry is Roofline in?
Roofline's product category is Commercial Roofing Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSAPAKAA, Roof Installation & Replacement, with a secondary code of HSAGAKAE, Flat Roof Repair & Membrane Restoration (TPO/EPDM/PVC/Built-Up). Its NAICS code is 23816 and its SIC code is 2950.