Tudor Roof Tiles

What Tudor Roof Tiles does

Tudor Roof Tile Co. Limited, trading as Tudor Roof Tiles, is a UK-based manufacturer of handmade clay roof tiles operating from Lydd, Kent. Founded in the mid-1980s, it describes itself as the largest independent handmade-only clay roof tile manufacturer in England. The product portfolio spans handmade clay peg tiles, plain tiles, fittings, ornamental and specialist tiles (including oast-house tapered and creasing tiles), ventilation and bat-access products, restoration-specific lines (Old English Restoration Peg Tiles, launched 2020), and bespoke colour-blend ranges (English Oak Blend and English Dark Oak Blend, launched 2025). Production uses Etruria Marl clay and traditional handmaking techniques, with craftsmen holding multi-decade tenures.

The company serves three overlapping customer segments: heritage and conservation projects on listed buildings (e.g., Leeds Castle, Sarehole Mill, Barnet Physic Well), ecclesiastical and education projects (e.g., King's College Wimbledon), and high-end residential restoration. Products meet BS EN 1304, UKCA and CE standards, and the company holds Guild of Master Craftsmen accreditation. Revenue is generated through direct sales on bespoke orders, an online direct-purchase channel for standard products, and a nationwide merchant distribution network that also extends internationally to the USA and Netherlands via partners such as Leikon Dak BV.

Management transitioned from Paul Lythgoe to Tomasz Solnica as Managing Director in August 2021, with Paul Lythgoe remaining as an industry-recognised figure (NFRC Services to Industry Award, January 2025). Recent commercial investment includes three sales hires or promotions between late 2023 and 2025, including a newly created Specifications and Business Development Manager role. The business is a privately held UK SME with 11-50 employees; no revenue, funding, or ownership data is publicly disclosed.

Name

Tudor Roof Tiles

Legal name

Tudor Roof Tile Co. Limited

Website

https://tudorrooftiles.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tudor Roof Tiles is a UK-based, handmade-only clay roof tile manufacturer serving heritage restoration, ecclesiastical, and high-end residential projects through merchant distribution, direct bespoke sales, and limited exports.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Clay Roof Tile Manufacturing

NAICS

Clay Building Material and Refractories Manufacturing (327120)

SIC

Structural Clay Products (3250)

akta.pro primary industry

Clay & Concrete Roof Tiles (IMADAFAC)

Keywords

• Handmade clay roof tiles
• Heritage roof restoration
• Clay tile manufacturing
• Bespoke roof tiles
• Conservation roofing products

Headquarters

HQ city

Lydd

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Roof Tile Sales: Primary revenue from sale of handmade clay roof tiles including peg tiles, plain tiles, and fittings (valleys, hips, ridges). Products sold one-time with purchase model. Available direct from factory or through merchant network.
2. Bespoke Custom Products: Custom-sized and shaped tiles produced to customer specifications. Non-standard sizes for historic restorations, conical oast house roofs, and unique architectural requirements. Lead time typically 4-6 weeks.
3. Ventilation Products: Supply of discrete ventilation tiles and systems designed to integrate with roof tile aesthetics.
4. Accessories and Fittings: Ornamental tiles, creasing tiles, bat access tiles, and various fittings including ridges, valleys, and hips.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tudor Roof Tiles manufactures handmade clay roof tiles, including peg tiles, plain tiles, fittings, and bespoke custom tiles, at its factory in Lydd, Kent. It is the largest independent handmade-only clay roof tile manufacturer in England, serving heritage, conservation, and new-build roofing projects across the UK and select international markets. The company also offers complementary ventilation products and welcomes factory visits.

Product overview

Tudor Roof Tiles is the largest independent handmade-only clay roof tile manufacturer in England, producing a comprehensive range of traditional clay roofing products. The core offerings are handmade peg tiles and plain tiles, supported by extensive fitting accessories (valleys, hips, ridges), ornamental tiles (club, fishtail, bullnose designs), specialist tapered tiles for conical structures like oast houses, creasing tiles for wall cappings, bat access tiles, and discrete ventilation products. The company operates a bespoke custom manufacturing service enabling non-standard sizes and shapes for heritage restoration projects. Recent additions include the Restoration Range (aged/distressed peg tiles) launched in 2020 and the English Oak Blend colour collection in 2025. All products are manufactured at the factory in Lydd, Kent using traditional craftsmanship combined with modern quality standards and carry a 30-year guarantee.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Handmade Clay Peg Tiles
• Handmade Clay Plain Tiles
• Handmade Clay Tile Fittings
• Ornamental and Bespoke Tiles
• Specialist Tapered Tiles (Oast Tapers)
• Creasing Tiles
• Bat Access Tiles
• Roof Ventilation Products
• Old English Restoration Peg Tiles
• Vertical / Hanging Tiles

Quantifiable outcome

• 30-year product durability guarantee
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, notable and minor.

• Roof Tile AssociationcoreOthersMembers of the Roof Tile Association which represents the UK's leading manufacturers of pitched roofing tiles. All members manufacture in the United Kingdom. Association provides technical guidance and industry standards.
• Ceramics UKcoreOthersMembers of Ceramics UK (formerly British Ceramic Confederation), the unified voice representing 90% of UK ceramic manufacturers. Trade body representing collective interests of UK ceramics industry based in Stoke-on-Trent.
• Guild of Master CraftsmencoreOthersAccredited by the Guild of Master Craftsmen with their Seal of Approval. Recognition of high-quality craftsmanship and traditional skills.
• Dude & Arnette LtdnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerAward-winning oast house roof specialists and experts who specify Tudor Roof Tiles for their projects. Partnership based on shared expertise in heritage roofing - Dude & Arnette believe Tudor offers the best handmade peg tiles.
• Leikon Dak BV (Netherlands)notableChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDutch roofing specialist promoting Tudor tiles in Netherlands. Organized export of 60,000 Medium Antique tiles for house and stables project in Holland. Hans van Loon, owner, is acknowledged expert in pitched roof coverings.
• Clarke RoofingnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerWon NFRC 2024 award using Tudor Roof Tiles. Example of successful contractor partnership delivering quality installation that gained industry recognition.
• Avonside Roofing LetchworthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstallation team that received recognition alongside Tudor for Commercial Property Application Using Roof Tiles award.
• Nick Joyce ArchitectsnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric building specialists who specified Tudor tiles for Firs House Grade II listed restoration project. Worked with Tudor to replicate original tile appearance.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Edilians: France-based clay roof tile manufacturer (formerly Imerys Toiture), one of Europe's largest clay tile producers. Comparable to Tudor in clay tile production and heritage renovation product lines, but serves primarily French and broader European markets rather than the UK channel.
• Ludowici: US-based clay roof tile manufacturer with a long heritage and broad range of traditional and custom tiles, including bespoke shapes. Comparable to Tudor in handmade-style clay roof tile production and custom project capability, but operating primarily in North American markets.

Broad incumbents

• Wienerberger: Global building materials group and parent of Sandtoft in the UK. Competes broadly in clay and concrete roof tiles, brick, and pavers. Overlaps with Tudor in clay roof tile supply to the UK market but at much greater scale and with a wider portfolio including machine-made products.
• Russell Roof Tiles: UK concrete roof tile manufacturer supplying pitched roofing products via merchant and direct channels. Competes with Tudor for UK pitched roofing specifications, but in the concrete/standardized segment rather than handmade clay, and at significantly larger scale.
• Michelmersh Brick Holdings: UK-listed group of brick and clay product manufacturers (Michelmersh, Charnwood, Freshfield, Blockleys). Overlaps with Tudor in UK clay product manufacturing for premium, heritage, and architectural specifications, with a broader brick-focused portfolio.
• Redland (BMI Group): Major UK pitched roof tile brand under the BMI Group umbrella, offering concrete and clay tiles including heritage-style lines. Overlaps with Tudor in UK clay tile supply to specifiers and merchants, but with much broader scale and product breadth.
• Marley (BMI Group): One of the UK's largest roof system manufacturers, part of the BMI Group (owned by Standard Industries). Sells clay and concrete roof tiles, fittings, and complete roofing systems, competing with Tudor primarily in the mainstream UK pitched roofing market.
• Sandtoft (Wienerberger): UK roof tile brand within the Wienerberger group, offering clay and concrete tiles including handmade and traditional ranges. Competes with Tudor in the UK heritage and new-build pitched roofing segments, but with significantly broader product depth and distribution.

Direct peers

• Dreadnought Tiles: Staffordshire-based UK manufacturer of handmade clay roof tiles and fittings, including reclaimed-style and traditional ranges. Closely comparable to Tudor on product mix, heritage market positioning, and UK distribution through merchants and direct sales.
• Keymer: UK handmade clay roof tile manufacturer with a heritage focus dating back to the 16th century. Most directly comparable to Tudor in product (handmade peg and plain tiles), customer base (UK conservation, listed buildings, architects), and handmade-only production model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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