Dibsa Structures

What Dibsa Structures does

Dibsa Structures Limited is a privately held UK manufacturer of lightweight galvanized steel roof structures, founded in 1992 and headquartered in Dodworth, Barnsley, South Yorkshire. The company designs, manufactures and supplies a portfolio of products including dead load structures, clear span trusses, foldable truss systems, lattice beams, line load tilt frames, portal frames, safe lift roof truss systems, vertigrid cladding supports, and track and stud wall panels. Its proprietary lattice beam configuration (TH45 or TH85 top and bottom booms with SL41 sleeves internally) is stated to deliver up to 50% weight reduction versus traditional I-beam equivalents, and the company highlights a flat-to-pitch conversion system that adds near-zero net load (approximately 0.15 kN/sqm versus 0.75 kN/sqm flat roof imposed load) on the existing roof deck.

Dibsa serves UK construction professionals — architects, structural engineers, roofing contractors, project managers, and modular building manufacturers — across refurbishment and new build applications, with documented projects spanning education (Winstanley College, Minsthorpe Community College, Unity College), enterprise retail and hospitality (McDonald's nationwide mansard programme, Hungry Horse / Greene King), government and secure facilities (HMP Blunderson, HMP Kirklevington, Royal Preston Hospital), student accommodation (Unite Group), and mid-market residential (Sutton Place, Cobham Towers, City South tower blocks). The company holds CE Mark certification assessed by SCCS and was shortlisted in two categories at the 2025 Pitched Roofing Awards.

The business model is project-based one-time contract revenue: each project receives site-specific structural calculations, laminated drawings, fixing guides and marking plans, with pricing quoted individually based on roof size, complexity, accessibility and whether installation is included. Go-to-market combines direct sales to construction professionals led by Director Sue Slack with a channel of six named UK roofing contractor partners (Hadfield Roofing, William Cooper, JB Roofing, Hi-Spec Solutions, QMAC Construction, DSM Roofing) who install Dibsa structures on specification. Andy Foulkes has owned the company since 2008 and the firm remains privately held with no external investors disclosed.

Name

Dibsa Structures

Legal name

Dibsa Structures Limited

Website

https://dibsa.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Dibsa Structures Limited is a privately held UK manufacturer founded in 1992 that designs, supplies and installs lightweight galvanized steel roof structures — including flat-to-pitch conversions, lattice beams and clear span trusses — for architects, contractors, housing providers, education, healthcare and government clients across the United Kingdom.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Steel Roofing Structures

NAICS

Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing (332312), Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing (3323), Roofing Contractors (238160)

SIC

Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440), Prefabricated Metal Buildings & Components (3448)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Roofing & Wall Panels (Architectural/Structural) (IMADACAG)

Keywords

• Lightweight steel structures
• Flat to pitch conversion
• Steel roof trusses
• Roof refurbishment systems
• Steel roofing manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Barnsley

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Steel Structure Design, Manufacturing, and Installation: Dibsa designs, manufactures, and installs lightweight steel roof structures for flat to pitch conversions, new builds, and modular projects. The company provides site specific calculations and drawings, laminated drawings, fixing guides and marking plans with each delivery. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts for structure supply, and potentially installation services depending on the project arrangement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Dibsa Structures is a UK-based manufacturer and installer of lightweight galvanized steel roof structures serving construction professionals, property owners, housing associations, local authorities, and commercial clients. The company designs, manufactures, and installs steel roofing solutions for flat to pitch conversions, new builds, and modular construction projects, with a comprehensive A-to-Z service covering consultation, site-specific calculations, design, delivery, and installation support.

Product overview

Dibsa Structures operates as a lightweight steel roof structure manufacturer and installer, offering a comprehensive portfolio of modular and prefabricated steel roofing solutions. The core product line centers on Flat to Pitch Conversion systems using site-adjustable dead load structures, complemented by a range of new build and modular offerings including Clear Span Trusses, Line Load Systems, Lattice Beams, Safe Lift Roof Truss Systems, Vertigrid Cladding Support Systems, Foldable Truss Systems, Portal Frame Solutions, and Track and Stud Wall Panels. These products serve the construction industry for both refurbishment and new build projects across the UK.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero net additional load when converting from flat to pitch roof (0.15kN/sqm vs 0.75kN/sqm flat roof imposed load)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Hadfield Roofing and Cladding LtdminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRoofing contractor that prices and installs Dibsa flat to pitch structures. Worked on Minsthorpe Community College project with complex roof requiring 12 valleys and 15 hips.
• William Cooper Ltd of BarnsleyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRegular specialist roofing and cladding contractor that installs Dibsa structures. Worked on Low Cross Court, Home Farm Primary School, The Dell St Albans, and The Crofts projects.
• JB Roofing of PrestonminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVeteran roofing contractor that has installed more Dibsa Structures than any other contractor. Worked on Rectory Green Prestwich and Royal Preston Hospital projects.
• Stonebridge EnterpriseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproached Dibsa for quotation and installation of flat to pitch roof conversion at Altrincham Methodist Church.
• QMAC Construction LtdminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNorthern Ireland's leading construction company that installs Dibsa flat to pitch structures. Worked on Tildarg Avenue Belfast and Lenadoon Avenue Belfast projects.
• DSM LtdminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRoofing company responsible for Cobham Towers installation in Bexhill on Sea. Worked on Carlton Industrial Estate project with various roof styles.
• Morgan SindallminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction company working with Dibsa and Focus Consulting on Stonelow Green Sheffield project with clear span truss system.
• MetrotileminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRoofing tile manufacturer whose products are installed on Dibsa structures. Worked on Rectory Green Prestwich and Sutton Place Bexhill projects. Described as 'the ideal combination' with Dibsa.
• Emanuel WhittakerminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProfessional main contractor for Rectory Green Prestwich project, trusted with visionary lightweight steel flat to pitch project.
• Carillion plcminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMain contractor that commissioned Dibsa for lightweight steel roof structure on Buxton Street student accommodation in Manchester.
• Weatherproofing AdvisorsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIntroduced Slough Reservoir project to Dibsa for replacement of trusses over 27m wide reservoir.
• Vale Builders Southern LtdminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContractor that brought Hungry Horse curved steel truss project to Dibsa for new Greene King pub construction.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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