ALPHA ROOFING LIMITED

What ALPHA ROOFING LIMITED does

Alpha Roofing Systems, trading as Alpha Roofing Limited, is a privately held UK specialist roofing contractor incorporated in England and Wales and founded in 2009 by directors David Linnane and Paul Griffin. The firm designs, installs, and maintains commercial and industrial roofing systems, with a core service portfolio covering flat roofing (felt, cold-applied, single ply, cut-to-falls, overlays, and total refurbishment), flat-to-pitch conversions using lightweight steel structures, sheeting and cladding systems (including safe asbestos cement roof refurbishment), and lightweight galvanised steel tile substitutes backed by 40 year BBA certification. It also acts as Principal Contractor on full project management engagements and provides a recurring repairs and maintenance service covering gutter cleaning, outlet unblocking, leak repairs, and rooflight replacement.

The company is headquartered at Unit C3(2) Centre Court, Walter Leigh Way, Moss Industrial Estate, Leigh, Greater Manchester, with a satellite or registered presence noted at Astley, Manchester. It primarily serves the North West of England (Merseyside, Lancashire, Yorkshire, Cheshire, North Wales, and Cumbria) and travels to the Midlands for specialist projects, targeting industrial, commercial, education, local authority, housing association, and utility clients.

The business model is sales-led and project-based: site surveys and detailed quotations initiate engagements, followed by design consultation and execution. Revenue is generated through one-off installation contracts (competitive bids and direct commissions) and a secondary stream of recurring repairs and maintenance work. Pricing is opaque and determined per project rather than via published rates. Customer relationships are reinforced by 10-30 year product guarantees and 20 year single point guarantees covering design, materials, and workmanship. The firm is an approved installer for major manufacturers including Kingspan, Bauder, SIG Roofing, Metrotile, and IKO, and holds sector accreditations (CSCS, NEBOSH, IPAF, Constructionline, CHAS, CITB, Safe Contractor). Marketing is modest and referral-driven, relying on the company website, testimonials, and direct contact rather than broad digital campaigns.

Name

ALPHA ROOFING LIMITED

Legal name

Alpha Roofing Systems

Website

https://alpha-roofing.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Alpha Roofing Systems is a UK commercial and industrial roofing contractor serving industrial, commercial, education, and local authority clients across the North West of England with flat roofing, flat-to-pitch conversions, sheeting and cladding, repairs and maintenance, and principal contractor services.

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 industry

Built-Up Roofing (BUR) (IMADAFAH)

Keywords

• Commercial roofing services
• Industrial roofing contractor
• Flat roofing installation
• Roof refurbishment services
• Flat to pitch conversion

Headquarters

HQ city

Hull

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Roofing Installation Services: Project-based revenue from installation of flat roofing, flat to pitch conversions, sheeting and cladding, and lightweight tile substitute systems for commercial, industrial, educational and local authority clients. Revenue generated through competitive bids and direct client engagements with projects ranging from minor repairs to major refurbishments.
2. Repairs and Maintenance Services: Ongoing repairs and maintenance services including gutter cleaning and repairs, outlet unblocking, flat roof repairs, asbestos cement sheet repairs, roof light replacement, and flashings. Provides recurring revenue through maintenance packages and reactive repair work.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Alpha Roofing Systems is a commercial and industrial roofing contractor that designs, installs, refurbishes and maintains roofing systems for industrial, commercial, educational and local authority buildings in the North West of England. Core offerings include flat roofing, flat-to-pitch conversions, sheeting and cladding, lightweight tile substitutes, and principal contractor project management, delivered with 10-30 year warranties and approved-installer access to major manufacturers' systems.

Product overview

Alpha Roofing Systems is a commercial and industrial roofing contractor offering a unified suite of roofing services rather than a modular software platform. The core service portfolio includes Flat Roofing (maintenance, repairs, replacements, new installations), Flat to Pitch Conversions (using lightweight steel structures), Sheeting & Cladding, Lightweight Roofing Tiles (tile substitutes), Repairs & Maintenance, and Principal Contractor/Project Management services. The company operates as a traditional roofing contractor with combined experience of over 50 years, serving industrial, commercial, educational, and local authority clients throughout the North West of England.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Flat Roofing Flat roofing installation, maintenance, repairs and replacements for commercial, industrial and educational buildings. Services include traditional felting systems, cold applied systems, cut to falls systems, overlays, decking replacement, rooflights, insulation upgrades and total refurbishment systems, guaranteed for 10-30 years.
• Flat to Pitch Conversions Conversion of flat roofs to pitched roofs using lightweight steel structures, offering a cost-effective alternative to full roof replacement. Includes structural calculations, dead load or single span systems, and finishes including standing seam, composite panels, traditional tiles and felt.
• Sheeting & Cladding Supply and installation of roof sheeting and cladding systems for industrial and commercial clients. Includes replacement of asbestos cement roofs, over-cladding, translucent replacement, built-up systems, composite panel systems, secret fix systems and standing seam applications.
• Lightweight Roofing Tiles Installation of lightweight galvanised steel tile substitutes that mimic traditional roof tiles. Backed by a 40-year BBA agreement, the products are weather and fire resistant, cost-effective alternatives to traditional slate or clay tiles, and compliant with building and planning control requirements.
• Repairs & Maintenance Industrial and commercial roofing repairs and maintenance services including gutter cleaning, outlet unblocking, flat roof repairs, asbestos cement sheet repairs, roof light replacement, flashings and ongoing planned maintenance packages.
• Principal Contractor / Project Management Full project management service from conception to completion, including budget preparation, in-depth surveys, full site management, risk assessment and compliance with CDM 2015 regulations. Acts as Principal Contractor on complex works such as water tower refurbishments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Most roofing systems come with a 20 year single point guarantee covering design, materials and workmanship.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KingspancoreOthersMajor roofing system manufacturer and supplier. Alpha Roofing Systems is an approved installer for Kingspan products, which are used in their flat roofing and insulation projects.
• BaudercoreOthersRoofing system manufacturer providing waterproofing systems and bituminous systems. Alpha Roofing uses Bauder products as part of their total roof system installations.
• SIG RoofingcoreOthersSpecialist roofing distributor supplying a wide range of roofing materials and systems to the construction industry.
• MetrotilecoreOthersManufacturer of lightweight roofing tiles and photovoltaic products. Used for flat to pitch conversions and solar panel installations such as at Southport College.
• IKOcoreOthersGlobal roofing and waterproofing specialist providing membrane systems and roofing solutions incorporated into Alpha Roofing installations.
• Dibsa StructuresminorOthersStructural solutions provider for lightweight steel conversion frames. Collaborated with Alpha Roofing on flat to pitch roof conversion projects such as Southport College.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• PermaRoof UK: UK provider of flat roofing, rubber roofing, and liquid systems, primarily serving residential and light commercial customers. Partial overlap with Alpha Roofing on flat roofing systems, but tilted more toward residential markets.

Broad incumbents

• Mitie Roofing Services: Roofing and building maintenance arm of national FM provider Mitie, serving commercial and public-sector estates. Comparable on services and customer base, but delivers roofing as part of a broader facilities management portfolio.
• Briggs Amasco: One of the UK's largest commercial roofing contractors, offering flat roofing, built-up systems, and cladding across multiple regions. Directly comparable to Alpha Roofing on service mix and customer type (commercial, industrial, public sector), but operates at significantly greater scale nationally.
• Lakesmere Group: UK building envelope contractor delivering roofing, cladding, and architectural façades for commercial and industrial projects. Comparable to Alpha Roofing on sheeting and cladding work, with broader national reach and larger project portfolio.
• Avonside Roofing Services: National UK roofing contractor providing commercial flat roofing, pitched roofing, and cladding services. Closest direct competitor profile: multi-region roofing contractor serving similar commercial, education, and public-sector clients.

Others

• Bauder Ltd: UK manufacturer of flat roofing and waterproofing systems and a key material supplier to Alpha Roofing. Comparable as a roofing-industry player but operates upstream as manufacturer/supplier rather than as an installation contractor.
• IKO PLC: Manufacturer of roofing membranes and waterproofing systems, and a current supplier/approved-installer partner to Alpha Roofing. Industry adjacency: comparable specifications and systems, but manufacturer rather than installer.
• SIG Roofing: UK specialist roofing distributor supplying materials and systems to contractors including Alpha Roofing. Ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor, but provides same supply chain context.

Emerging players

• Rainham Industrial Roofing: UK commercial and industrial roofing contractor delivering flat roofing, cladding, and guttering services. Comparable service mix and end markets (commercial, industrial), smaller regional player competing for similar North West/UK work.

Direct peers

• ICB (Waterproofing) Ltd: UK commercial flat roofing and waterproofing contractor operating in similar commercial and industrial segments. Direct comparable service offering (flat roofing, waterproofing, repairs) and similar customer base (institutional, commercial).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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