What Avonside Group does

Avonside Group Services Ltd is a privately held UK construction services group headquartered in Burton-Upon-Trent (Branston), operating as Britain's largest integrated service provider to the housebuilding sector. The company was founded in 1988 and has scaled to a 48-branch network spanning England, Scotland, and Wales, employing 1,200+ fully qualified operatives and executing more than 15,000 projects annually. Operations are organised around four divisions — Roofing (the core, offering pitched roofing, slating, tiling, flat roofing, roof sheeting, roofline and leadwork), Renewables (MCS-certified solar PV and electrical systems), Energy (loft, cavity wall and timber frame insulation under CHAS/SMAS/CQMS accreditation), and Plumbing (Gas Safe registered plumbing, heating and hot water services). The group comprises multiple wholly-owned subsidiary brands including Bracknell Roofing, SM Roofing, Taylor Roofing, Tudor Roofing, SBS Construction, Ploughcroft and M. Rogerson Ltd, the majority of which are retained acquired regional roofing contractors integrated under a single management system.

The business model is project-based and tender-driven, with revenue generated principally through enterprise sales to national and regional housebuilders (Taylor Wimpey, Barratt/David Wilson, Bellway, Redrow, Cala, Miller, Vistry, Kier Living), supplemented by social housing associations (Together, Longhurst and Havelock), healthcare operators (Castleoak, Lawrence Baker), commercial clients (Lendlease, Biffa, KFC, The Wine Society), and local authority frameworks. Go-to-market relies on the 48-branch direct sales network rather than digital channels; pricing is quote-based and project-specific with no public price disclosure. Customer acquisition is supported by an extensive certification stack (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, Constructionline, Trustmark, NHBC Safe Contractor, Competent Roofer) and industry recognition including 19 NHBC Pride in the Job Quality Awards in 2021 and the NHBC Supreme Award in 2020. The group has grown materially through serial acquisitions — notably Bracknell Roofing (acquired circa 2002), Dodds Roofing Services (2014), Ploughcroft (2017), SBS Roofing (2018), and M. Rogerson Ltd (February 2020) — and brought on investors including Core Capital Partners LLP and Soho Square in 2017 to support the buy-and-build strategy.

Name

Avonside Group

Legal name

Avonside Group Services Ltd

Website

https://avonsidegroup.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Avonside Group is Britain's largest integrated service provider to the UK housebuilding sector, operating a 48-branch network with 1,200+ operatives delivering roofing, renewables, energy, and plumbing services to national housebuilders, social housing associations, and commercial clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Roofing and Building Envelope Services

NAICS

Roofing Contractors (23816)

SIC

Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950), Electrical Work (1731)

akta.pro primary industry

Building Envelope Restoration (Roofing, Siding, Windows & Doors) (HSAPAOAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System) (EUAMABAB), Soffit, Fascia & Eaves Repair/Replacement (HSAPAKAH)

Keywords

• Roofing services
• Solar PV installation
• Building envelope
• Insulation services
• Plumbing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Heywood

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Roofing Services: Project-based roofing services including pitched roofing, slating, tiling, flat roofing, roof sheeting, and roofline services for residential, commercial, and social housing sectors
2. Renewables Installation: Solar PV panel installation and electrical services for new build and retrofit projects
3. Energy Services: Loft, cavity wall, and timber frame insulation services for energy efficiency
4. Plumbing Services: Gas Safe registered plumbing, heating, and hot water insulation services

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Avonside Group is the UK's largest integrated building envelope services provider, delivering roofing, plumbing, renewables (solar PV), and energy insulation services through a 48-branch network with over 1,200 qualified operatives. The company completes more than 15,000 projects annually for national and regional housebuilders, local authorities, housing associations, healthcare providers, education facilities, and commercial clients. Services span pitched roofing (slating, tiling, leadwork), flat roofing, roof sheeting, roofline, MCS-certified solar PV installation, loft and cavity wall insulation, and Gas Safe registered plumbing and heating.

Product overview

Avonside Group operates as a multi-divisional building services provider with four core divisions: Roofing, Energy, Renewables, and Plumbing. The Roofing division is the UK's largest in the industry, offering slating, tiling, lead work, flat roofing, roof sheeting, and roofline services. The Renewables division provides MCS-certified solar PV installation. The Energy division delivers insulation services. The Plumbing division offers Gas Safe registered plumbing and heating services. Bracknell Roofing operates as a subsidiary sub-brand specializing in pitched roofing solutions. With over 25 years of experience and a 48-branch network, the company completes over 15,000 projects annually with over 1,200 operatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Avonside Group Roofing Division: Core roofing services including slating, tiling, leadwork, flat roofing, and roofline solutions.
• Avonside Group Energy Division
• Avonside Group Renewables Division
• Avonside Group Plumbing Division

Products and services

• Avonside Roofing Division The core roofing division of Avonside Group providing pitched roofing solutions including slating, tiling, lead work, and specialist services for residential, commercial, and social housing projects across the UK through 48 branches.
• Avonside Plumbing Division Gas Safe registered plumbing, heating, and hot water insulation division serving national and regional house developers and County Council Planning departments.
• Avonside Renewables Division MCS Certified and GDGC accredited division delivering end-to-end solar PV and electricity systems solutions for new build and retrofit projects, serving housing associations and commercial clients.
• Avonside Energy Division Energy efficiency division providing quality assured loft, cavity wall, and timber frame insulation services, fully accredited with CHAS, SMAS, and CQMS, for social housing and residential clients.
• Flat Roofing Service Single-ply membrane roofing system installation using Bauder, RENOLIT Alkorplan, Sarnafil, and other systems for commercial, industrial, and residential flat roof applications.
• Slating and Tiling Service Professional roof slating and tiling services using clay tiles, concrete tiles, and natural slate for pitched roof installations on residential and commercial buildings.
• Roof Sheeting Service Metal roofing sheet installation services for commercial and industrial buildings, providing durable roof covering solutions.
• Roofline Service Installation services for fascia, soffit, and guttering systems as part of complete roofline solutions for residential and commercial buildings.
• Solar PV Installation Service MCS certified solar photovoltaic panel installation for residential and commercial properties, including housing associations and new-build developers.
• Bracknell Roofing Subsidiary brand operating as a national specialist roofing contractor with over 40 years of experience, offering pitched roofing, slating, tiling, lead work, and specialist services across England and Wales through multiple branches including Burton-Upon-Trent, Milton Keynes, Reading, Ringmer, Southampton, Warrington, and Leeds.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15,000+ projects completed annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Bracknell RoofingcoreOthersPart of Avonside Group family - longest-established national specialist roofing contractor with branches across England and Wales, providing pitched roofing solutions

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mace Group: UK-based international consultancy and construction group with fit-out and facilities services. Comparable through its construction services capabilities though it operates at significantly larger and more international scale than Avonside.
• Mitie Group: UK-listed facilities management and building services group that includes roofing and property maintenance services. Overlaps with Avonside's facilities management segment but operates at much broader national scale and across multiple service lines.
• Costain Group: UK-listed infrastructure and construction group operating across energy, water, and transport sectors. Comparable as a UK construction services provider with overlapping technical capabilities, though primarily focused on infrastructure rather than residential envelope work.
• Kier Group: UK-listed construction and infrastructure group including Kier Living (residential) and property services. Avonside actually serves Kier Living as a customer, but Kier also performs in-house construction and property services work comparable to Avonside's portfolio.
• Morgan Sindall Group: UK-listed construction and regeneration group with fit-out, infrastructure, and property services divisions. Comparable through its construction services portfolio, though much broader in scope and scale than Avonside's roofing-focused business.

Direct peers

• Prater Group: UK building envelope contractor specialising in roofing, cladding, and rainscreen systems for major construction projects. Comparable as a UK envelope specialist serving similar commercial and residential customers.
• Lakesmere Group: UK specialist envelope and roofing contractor serving commercial and residential developers with design, supply, and installation of building envelopes. Direct comparable in scale, customer profile, and service offering to Avonside's roofing division.
• Anglian Home Improvements: UK home improvements company providing roofing, windows, doors, and conservatories to residential customers. Comparable as a UK roofing service provider at significant scale, though focused on retrofit/home improvement rather than new-build.

Others

• Bauder Ltd: UK manufacturer of flat roofing membranes and systems. Comparable as Avonside's flat roofing supplier (explicitly named in product offerings); serves as an enabling technology partner rather than a direct competitor.
• Soprema UK: UK subsidiary of multinational roofing and waterproofing systems manufacturer. Comparable as a roofing materials supplier to the UK market; not a direct competitor to Avonside's contracting services but a potential partner or alternative channel.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AvonsideGroup
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Compliance15 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A4 records

Investments

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