About Roofing Supplies

What About Roofing Supplies does

About Roofing Supplies is a privately-held, UK-based independent construction materials supplier specialising in roofing and related building products, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Redhill. It operates a multi-channel retail model combining four physical branches across Surrey and West Sussex (Esher, Dorking, Redhill, and East Grinstead — the latter rebranded as 'About Roofing Plus' in October 2020 to reflect a broadened building materials range) with an e-commerce storefront offering nationwide delivery and free click-and-collect. The legal entity structure comprises About Roofing Supplies Limited (Company No. 03700831) and the more recently incorporated About Building Supplies Ltd (Company No. 12508046).

The company's product portfolio is organised across the full roofing and adjacent building materials supply chain: concrete and clay roof tiles, natural and man-made slates, pitched and flat roofing systems (felt, EPDM, GRP, liquid rubber), chimney pots/flues/cowls, uPVC fascias, soffits and guttering, roof ventilation, Velux roof windows, drainage, timber, blocks, bricks, lead, professional roofing tools, and aggregates/landscaping materials. It carries recognised manufacturer brands (Redland, Marley, Sandtoft, Edilians, Velux, Swish, Permaroof, Cure It, W T Knowles) and presents itself as a one-stop-shop for both trade roofers/builders (primary segment) and DIY homeowners.

Revenue mechanics are based on transactional product sales with VAT-inclusive pricing ranging from sub-£5 consumables to over-£150 premium items, with volume discounts offered on bulk purchases (e.g., chimney cowls). The business is owner/founder-managed with no disclosed institutional investors, no external funding rounds, and no acquisitions. There are no disclosed AI/ML or proprietary technology capabilities; the digital layer is a standard e-commerce platform supplemented by phone/email support, a newsletter, and a YouTube channel.

Name

About Roofing Supplies

Legal name

About Roofing Supplies Limited

Website

https://aboutroofing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

About Roofing Supplies is a privately-held UK independent construction materials supplier, founded 1999 and based in Redhill, operating four branches across Surrey and West Sussex alongside a nationwide-delivery e-commerce platform, serving builders, roofers, and DIY homeowners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Materials Retail

NAICS

Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers (444), Home Centers (444110), Roofing, Siding, and Insulation Material Merchant Wholesalers (423330), Other Building Material Dealers (44418)

SIC

Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply (5200), Retail-Lumber & Other Building Materials Dealers (5211), Wholesale-Lumber & Other Construction Materials (5030)

akta.pro primary industry

Roofing Materials Retail (Shingles, Underlayment, Flashing) (CRAIAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Lawn & Garden Equipment Retail (Mowers, Trimmers, Snow Blowers) (CRAIADAG)

Keywords

• Roofing materials supply
• Building materials retailer
• Roof tiles and slates
• Flat roofing systems
• Construction product distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Redhill

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

About Roofing Supplies is an independent UK-based roofing and building materials retailer that supplies roof tiles, slates, flat roofing systems, pitched roofing components, chimney supplies, fascias and soffits, roof ventilation, Velux windows, drainage supplies, building materials, roofing tools, and aggregates through both e-commerce and four physical branches in Surrey and West Sussex. The company serves trade roofers, builders, and DIY homeowners across the United Kingdom with nationwide delivery and free click-and-collect from its branches.

Product overview

About Roofing Supplies is a UK-based building materials supplier specializing in roofing products and related construction materials. The company operates as a multi-channel retailer with physical branches across Surrey and West Sussex (Dorking, Redhill, East Grinstead, Esher) and an e-commerce platform. The product portfolio is organized into distinct categories spanning the complete roofing supply chain: roof tiles and slates (concrete, clay, natural/man-made slate from brands like Redland, Marley, Sandtoft), flat roofing systems (felt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass, liquid rubber), pitched roofing components (shingles, batten, membranes, fixings, insulation, dry fix systems), chimney supplies (pots, flues, cowls from W T Knowles, MAD Cowl, Brewer), fascias and soffits (Swish uPVC products), roof ventilation (Timloc, Klober, Manthorpe), Velux windows, drainage supplies, building materials (timber, blocks, bricks), roofing tools (Oxyturbo welding kits), and aggregates/landcaping materials. The company positions itself as a one-stop-shop for both professional roofers and DIY customers, offering technical advice, sample requests, quotation services, and nationwide delivery alongside free click-and-collect from its four branches.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Roof Tiles & Slates Comprehensive range of roofing tiles and slates covering concrete, clay, and slate options from leading manufacturers, intended for trade roofers, builders, and homeowners undertaking pitched roofing projects.
• Flat Roofing Materials Complete flat roofing solutions spanning torch-on and bonding felt, OSB3 and plywood timber sheets, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass, and liquid rubber systems for trade contractors and DIY flat roof installations.
• Pitched Roofing Products Full range of pitched roofing components and accessories for trade roofers and builders, including shingles, BS5534-compliant batten, breathable and non-breathable membranes, fixings, insulation, and dry fix systems.
• Roofing Lead & Alternatives Milled lead rolls in Codes 3, 4, and 5 plus lead accessories and lead alternatives for traditional leadwork on pitched and flat roofing projects, sold to leadwork specialists and roofers.
• Chimney Supplies Extensive chimney products including traditional and contemporary pots, clay and metal flues, and cowls (anti-downdraught, birdguards, caps) from W T Knowles, Brewer, MAD Cowl, and C Caps, sold to trade and DIY customers with volume discounts on multi-unit cowl purchases.
• Fascias, Soffits & Guttering Swish-manufactured uPVC fascia boards, capping boards, and soffit boards in various widths (150mm-300mm) and colours (anthracite grey, rosewood, black, white), plus half round, deepflow, and squareflo rainwater guttering for roofline installations.
• Roof Ventilation Roof ventilation products including tile and slate vents, loft ventilation, fascia and soffit ventilation, and adaptors with flexipipes from Timloc, Klober, Manthorpe, and Easy Trim for new-build and refurbishment projects.
• Velux Roof Windows Velux pitched roof windows including centre pivot (manual, electric Integra, solar power), top hung (manual, electric, solar power) variants, window flashings for plain tile/slate/profiled tile, and Cabrio balcony roof windows for loft conversions and roof renovations.
• Drainage Supplies Clay drainage products including pipe lengths, bends, junctions, 90 degree junctions, gullies, dishes, and couplings for below-ground and roof drainage installations.
• Building Materials Building materials including timber and accessories, Mannok aircrete thermal and solid medium density blocks, Wienerberger bricks, and accessories (airbricks, cavity closers, weep vents, peep vents) for general construction projects.
• Roofing Tools & Equipment Professional roofing tools including Oxyturbo lead welding kits, lead dressing tools, asphalt and bitumen boilers, hammers, trowels, ladder accessories, gas torches, and slate tools for trade roofing contractors.
• Aggregates & Landscaping Building aggregates (sand, ballast, MOT, cement, pre-mixed mortar), garden landscaping materials (compost, woodchip, topdressing, lawn repair, bark mulch, soil conditioner, topsoil), decorative aggregates, and play sand for construction and landscaping projects.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Travis Perkins: Largest UK builders' merchant group with national branches selling roofing alongside broader building materials. Comparable on the roofing assortment and trade-customer base, but competes as a broad-line generalist with greater scale.
• MKM Building Supplies: UK independent builders' merchant group with national branch network covering roofing, timber, landscaping and general building materials. Comparable multi-branch trade-focused model, but broader category mix.
• Huws Gray: UK independent builders' merchant with growing branch network selling roofing, building materials and landscaping products to trade and DIY. Comparable independent multi-branch model with overlapping roofing assortment.
• Jewson: UK national builders' merchant selling roofing, timber, bricks and general building supplies to trade and DIY. Comparable on the roofing and building-materials assortment, but broader in scope and significantly larger.
• Wickes: UK home-improvement retailer offering roofing materials alongside kitchens, bathrooms and general building supplies. Comparable as a retailer serving DIY and small trade customers with roofing and building materials.

Direct peers

• Roofing Superstore: UK online roofing retailer offering a broad range of tiles, slates, flat-roofing systems, lead and accessories direct to trade and DIY. Comparable as a roofing specialist with a similar product breadth, competing most directly on the e-commerce channel.
• Roof Stores: UK roofing merchant selling tiles, slates, flat-roofing materials and accessories to trade and DIY customers. Comparable specialist roofing assortment and multi-channel model.
• SIG Roofing: UK specialist roofing materials distributor operating nationally with both branch and online channels, serving both trade roofers and builders. Most directly comparable peer given shared roofing-only specialist focus and similar customer mix.
• Burton Roofing: Independent UK roofing merchant with multiple branches and a trade-customer focus across pitched and flat roofing products. Comparable in scale, trade positioning and roofing-only category mix.

Regional players

• Chadwicks: Ireland's largest builders' merchant group, selling roofing, building materials and DIY products through a multi-branch and online model. Comparable merchant-format and trade/DIY split, but operates primarily in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland rather than Great Britain.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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