What Springs Roofing does

Springs Roofing Ltd is a UK roofing contractor founded in 1981 by Jeff Lightle and incorporated in 1985 at Chester-le-Street, operating today as a wholly owned subsidiary of the publicly listed Northern Bear plc (acquired 2006). The company delivers a comprehensive portfolio of roofing services including slating, tiling, flat roofing (PVC single-ply, liquid PVC, built-up felt), leadworks, fully supported metal sheet systems, industrial metal clad systems, PV (solar) installation, roofline and rainwater goods, and roof strengthening/structural upgrades. It is headquartered at Kimblesworth Industrial Estate in Chester-le-Street with approximately 50 employees (per its Modern Slavery statement).

The company's revenue model is project-based, one-time contracting for roofing installation, repair, maintenance, and refurbishment, with no public pricing and all work quoted on a project-by-project basis. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales targeting building contractors and major house builders (Vistry, Barratt), housing associations and local authorities (YHN, Karbon Homes, Newcastle City Council), healthcare providers (NHS South Tyneside Hospital, Shotley Bridge Community Hospital via Arcas), and education (Newcastle University), alongside a smaller pipeline of private sector and small builder work. Distribution is anchored by regional direct contracting in the North East of England, supplemented by the B2G Dynamic Purchasing System UK-wide lot registration (2025) which opens public sector tenders nationally.

Springs Roofing holds multiple accreditations (NFRC Gold Safety Award 2025, CHAS, Constructionline, Reset, Environment Agency Waste Carrier) and is pre-qualified for public sector procurement. Recent strategic positioning emphasises safety credentials, sustainability (Net Zero commitment, PV installation capability), and workforce development, with documented internal promotion of long-tenured staff into contracts and commercial leadership roles.

Name

Springs Roofing

Legal name

Springs Roofing Ltd

Website

https://springs-roofing.ltd.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Springs Roofing is a Chester-le-Street-based UK roofing contractor, wholly owned by Northern Bear plc, delivering slating, tiling, flat roofing, leadworks, metal systems, and PV installation to housing associations, local authorities, house builders, and public sector clients across the North East.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Roofing Services

NAICS

Roofing Contractors (23816), Roofing Contractors (238160)

SIC

Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950)

akta.pro primary industry

Roof Installation & Replacement (HSAPAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Roof-Mounted Systems Integration (PV, Green Roofs, Roof Gardens, Snow Guards) (IMAFAMAI), Built-Up Roofing (BUR) (IMADAFAH), Skylight & Roof Penetration Flashing (Exterior) (HSAPAKAJ)

Keywords

• Roofing contracting services
• Commercial roofing installation
• Roof refurbishment projects
• Flat roofing systems
• Slating and tiling

Headquarters

HQ city

Chester-le-street

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Roofing contracting services: Springs Roofing generates revenue through project-based roofing contracting work. The company has regular and repeat contracts with major house builders, local authorities, and housing associations, as well as work for small building firms and private clients. Revenue is driven by project scope, materials, and labour across both new-build and refurbishment projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Springs Roofing is a roofing contractor delivering installation, repair, maintenance, and refurbishment services across slating, tiling, flat roofing, leadworks, metal sheet systems, industrial metal cladding, PV installation, roofline/rainwater goods, and structural roof upgrades. The company serves building contractors, local authorities, housing associations, and private sector clients primarily in the North East of England, with UK-wide public sector reach via B2G DPS registration.

Product overview

Springs Roofing is a roofing contractor offering a unified suite of installation, repair, and maintenance services rather than a software platform. The product portfolio centers on traditional roofing trades including Slating, Tiling, Flat Roofing, Leadworks, Fully Supported Metal Sheet Systems, Industrial Metal Clad Systems, PV Installation, Roofing Line/Rainwater Goods, and Roof Strengthening/Structural Upgrades. These services are delivered as integrated offerings to building contractors, local authorities, housing associations, and private sector clients across the North East UK.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Slating Comprehensive slating services including new installations and strip-and-recover projects, covering both natural and man-made slates. Delivered to building contractors, local authorities, housing associations, and the private sector across the North East of England.
• Tiling Full range of tiling services from new tile installations to strip-and-recover projects, utilizing a diverse selection of tiles from leading manufacturers. Delivered primarily to house builders for new-build roofing.
• Flat Roofing Durable, high-quality flat roofing solutions including PVC single-ply membranes, liquid PVC applications, and built-up mineral felt roofing systems. Used across social housing, commercial, and healthcare projects such as the Your Homes Newcastle multi-story tower block re-roofing with Bauder flat roofing system and 25-year guarantee.
• Leadworks Comprehensive leadworks services including sheeting, flashing, guttering, and repairs, with a dedicated specialist team for bespoke leadwork projects on residential, commercial, and heritage buildings.
• Fully Supported Metal Sheet Systems Traditional metal roofing and cladding using aluminium, steel, copper and zinc roofing materials requiring highly skilled workmanship. Used across commercial and heritage projects.
• Industrial Metal Clad Systems Installation of commercial roofs for businesses, warehouses, and other large commercial structures using industrial metal cladding systems.
• PV Installation Solar PV system installation services specializing in both roof-mounted and inset profiles, providing seamless integration of solar panels with roofing structures.
• Roofing Line / Rainwater Goods Specialized fascia and soffit work using aluminium and composite materials, and rainwater goods including plastic, aluminium, cast iron, stainless steel, and copper systems.
• Roof Strengthening / Structural Upgrades Roof strengthening and structural upgrades to address defects or weaknesses, collaborating with engineers to design and implement reinforcement solutions for buildings requiring structural intervention.

Quantifiable outcome

• 176+ years of combined roofing experience across the workforce
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Arcas Building SolutionscoreOthers · 1 January 2025Arcas Building Solutions commissioned Springs Roofing to carry out a full roof refurbishment at Shotley Bridge Community Hospital in Summer 2025. Springs delivered a high-performance waterproofing solution per Alumasc specifications.
• YHN (Your Homes Newcastle)coreOthersYHN (Your Homes Newcastle) is listed as a partner/client on the Springs Roofing website. YHN is a housing association managing properties on behalf of Newcastle City Council.
• RE:GEN GroupcoreOthersRE:GEN Group is a housing regeneration partner listed on the Springs Roofing website and featured in case studies. Springs Roofing completed full roof replacements for approximately 1,200 social housing properties under the Pennywell project.
• Karbon HomescoreOthersKarbon Homes is listed as a partner/client on the Springs Roofing website. Karbon Homes is a housing association operating across the North East.
• Vistry Group / Vistry Partnerships North EastcoreOthersVistry Group and Vistry Partnerships North East are listed as partners/clients on the Springs Roofing website. Springs Roofing has completed multiple housing development projects with Vistry, including The Cedars (73 plots) and Penshaw Gardens (72 apartments).
• Barratt HomesminorOthersBarratt Homes is listed as a partner/client on the Springs Roofing website.
• NCC (Northern Counties Cooperative)minorOthersNCC is listed as a partner/client on the Springs Roofing website.
• NHS South Tyneside HospitalminorOthersNHS South Tyneside Hospital is listed as a partner/client on the Springs Roofing website.
• Newcastle UniversityminorOthersNewcastle University is listed as a partner/client on the Springs Roofing website.
• CLC (Construction Line)minorOthersCLC is listed as a partner/client on the Springs Roofing website.
• NTC (Northern Training Cooperative)minorOthersNTC is listed as a partner/client on the Springs Roofing website.
• STC (South Tyneside Training Cooperative)minorOthersSTC is listed as a partner/client on the Springs Roofing website.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bauder Ltd: UK manufacturer of flat roof and green roof systems whose Bauder-approved contractor network includes installers of the same systems Springs installs (e.g., the YHN tower block project). Comparable on system specification and public sector specification work.
• Mitie (Roofing services division): Large UK facilities management and infrastructure services provider with a significant roofing maintenance and refurbishment offering. Overlaps with Springs on public sector and social housing roofing but operates at much greater scale across many trades.
• IKO PLC: UK manufacturer and installer of waterproofing and roofing systems with an approved contractor network. Comparable overlap on flat roofing and BUR systems; vertically integrated advantage as a manufacturer competing for the same projects.

Direct peers

• Avonside Group Services: One of the UK's largest roofing contractors offering slating, tiling, flat roofing, and roofline services nationwide. Directly comparable as a multi-service roofing contractor serving housebuilders, local authorities, and commercial clients across multiple regions.
• Zenith Staybright Ltd: UK roofing contractor offering slating, tiling, flat roofing, and roofline services to housebuilders, local authorities, and commercial clients. Closely comparable in service mix and customer segmentation to Springs Roofing.
• Briggs Amasco: UK-wide roofing contractor specialising in built-up felt, single-ply, liquid, and metal roofing systems. Comparable in service breadth, customer mix (housebuilders, public sector, commercial), and use of manufacturer-backed systems like Bauder.
• Northern Bear plc (group level): Parent company of Springs Roofing; a publicly listed group of specialist building services businesses serving the same North East public sector and housing association customers. Useful as a comparable group-level benchmark for Springs' revenue mix and margins.

Others

• Alumasc Roofing Systems: UK manufacturer of metal roofing, waterproofing, and rainwater systems whose approved installer network competes for the same specification-led projects Springs delivers (e.g., Shotley Bridge Hospital Alumasc-spec work). Indirect competitor via installer channel.
• Roofing Megastore / Roofing Supplies Group: UK roofing materials distributor and retailer serving both trade and public. Not a direct competitor but an ecosystem reference for materials pricing, availability, and channel trends that affect Springs' input costs.

Regional players

• Everlast Roofing: Regional roofing contractor serving the North of England with slating, tiling, and flat roofing services. Comparable in geography and service offering; potential direct competitor on North East housebuilder and housing association tenders.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/springs-roofing-limited

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

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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