CANTERBURY ROOFING LTD

What CANTERBURY ROOFING LTD does

Canterbury Roofing and Building is a privately-held roofing contractor founded in 1990, headquartered at Highfield Business Centre in Canterbury, Kent, serving the South East England region. The company operates a single-location, direct-to-consumer service model delivering roofing installation, repair, and maintenance to residential property owners as its primary customer segment, alongside commercial properties and historic/listed buildings as secondary segments. It is independently owned with no disclosed parent company, institutional investors, or venture backing.

The company offers an integrated portfolio of eight core services: guttering/fascias/soffits, Velux and sky lights, tiling (including specialist Kent peg tiling), slating, lead work, flat roofing (fibreglass, felt, bitumen, with 20-year guarantees), conservation work, and pointing/chimney services. Underlying capability centres on traditional roofing techniques — including the specialised craft of Kent peg tiling for heritage properties — combined with modern methods (e.g., breathable membranes, dry-fix systems). Notable documented projects include Chilham Castle, Leeds Castle, and the Butchery Lane Development in Canterbury.

The business operates on a project-based revenue model with free estimates, billing on a pay-as-you-go basis, and direct field service delivery by an in-house team of tradespeople. The company employs approximately five people, markets primarily through its website and Facebook page, and relies heavily on local reputation and word-of-mouth referrals. Marketing channels are limited to organic SEO (website) and organic social (Facebook), with no paid acquisition, no software/app presence, no API offering, and no disclosed partnerships, certifications, or industry awards.

Name

CANTERBURY ROOFING LTD

Legal name

Canterbury Roofing and Building

Website

https://canterburyroofing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Canterbury Roofing and Building is a privately-held roofing contractor founded in 1990, based in Canterbury, Kent, delivering traditional roofing, conservation, and repair services to residential, commercial, and listed heritage properties across South East England.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Roofing Services

NAICS

Roofing Contractors (23816), Roofing Contractors (238160), Glass and Glazing Contractors (23815)

SIC

Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950)

akta.pro primary industry

Roof Installation & Replacement (HSAPAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Slate Roofing (IMADAFAD), Built-Up Roofing (BUR) (IMADAFAH), Chimney, Parapet & Roofline Masonry Repair (HSAPAKAL), Soffit, Fascia & Eaves Repair/Replacement (HSAPAKAH), Skylights, Roof Glazing & Glass Roofing Systems (IMADAHAK)

Keywords

• Roofing services
• Roof repairs
• Flat roofing
• Chimney services
• Conservation roofing

Headquarters

HQ city

Canterbury

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Roofing Services: Project-based revenue from roofing installation, repair, and maintenance services for residential and commercial properties. Services include tiling, slating, flat roofing, lead work, guttering, conservation work, and chimney services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Canterbury Roofing and Building is a traditional roofing contractor delivering installation, repair, and maintenance services for residential and commercial properties across the South East of England. The company provides a unified suite of eight service lines including tiling, slating, flat roofing (fibreglass, felt, bitumen), lead work, guttering/fascias/soffits, Velux and skylights, pointing and chimney services, and specialist conservation work including Kent peg tiling for Listed Buildings.

Product overview

Canterbury Roofing and Building is a traditional roofing services company offering a unified suite of eight complementary service offerings rather than a modular software platform. The core portfolio includes Flat Roofing (with 20-year guarantees), Guttering/Fascias/Soffits, Tiling, Slating, Lead Work, Velux/Sky Lights, Pointing and Chimney Services, and Conservation Work (including specialist Kent peg tiling for Listed Buildings). Services are delivered through in-house skilled tradespeople with capabilities spanning emergency repairs, written surveyor reports, and both traditional and modern methods. The company operates as a single integrated service offering across domestic and commercial properties, with 24-hour emergency call-out availability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Guttering, Fascias and Soffits Inspection, repair, and maintenance of fascias, soffits, and gutters. Supply and fit of UPVC gutters and down pipes in various colours and designs, as well as cast iron, aluminium, or galvanised steel options for both domestic and commercial properties.
• Velux and Sky Lights Installation of roof windows and skylights suitable for both flat and pitched roofs. Provides efficient means of bringing light and air to the top storey of buildings for new constructions and conversion or refurbishment projects.
• Tiling Full tiled roofing services covering all aspects including sourcing and fitting of concrete, clay, new or salvaged tiles in various colours. Services cover plain, interlocking pan and Kent peg tiles, complying with building regulations.
• Slating Waterproofing of pitched and vertical surfaces using natural slate (Welsh and Spanish) and man-made slates (Eternity and Blunn). Includes breathable membranes, dry-fix methods, mechanical extract units, and ventilation systems for complete roof systems.
• Lead Work Custom sheet lead work including cover flashings, step flashings, lead welding, lead scoloping, and bossing. Services cover chimneys, valleys, dormers, and complete lead flat roofs, installed in accordance with Lead Association guidelines.
• Flat Roofing Renewal, repair, and maintenance of flat roofs using high quality fibreglass, felting, and bitumen. Services include 20-year guarantees with 3-layer high density felt and bitumen systems, plus skylight and roof light fitting.
• Conservation Work Building restoration services including brickwork re-pointing, mathematical tiling, and stone and brick conservation. Specialises in Kent peg tiling, a traditional form of roofing preferred for Listed Buildings where tiles are hand-made with each one unique.
• Pointing and Chimney Services Comprehensive chimney services from conservation to modern chimneys including repair, rebuild, restoration, re-pointing, rendering, and cap-off options. Also offers brickwork re-pointing and rendering services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20 year guarantee on flat roofing systems

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Avonside Group Services: One of the UK's largest roofing and building envelope contractors offering commercial and residential roofing services. Comparable as a full-service roofing contractor, but operates nationally at much greater scale than Canterbury Roofing's regional focus.
• Everest Home Improvements: National UK home improvement brand including roofing, windows, and exterior renovations. Comparable on residential roofing installation but operates at mass-market scale with standardized offerings.
• Aspect Group Services: National roofing and building maintenance contractor covering reactive repairs, planned works, and heritage projects. Overlaps with Canterbury Roofing's tiling, slating, and flat roofing services but at national scale.
• Countrywide Roofing Services: UK-wide roofing contractor providing installation, repair and maintenance across flat, pitched, and heritage roofing. Directly comparable service offering with broader geographic reach.
• Mitie Roofing Services: Major UK facilities management provider offering planned and reactive roofing maintenance as part of integrated building services. Comparable on commercial flat-roofing maintenance but as a portfolio offering rather than specialist.

Direct peers

• Leadcraft UK: Specialist UK leadwork and traditional roofing contractor serving heritage and ecclesiastical properties. Highly comparable niche overlap on lead work, flashings, and conservation roofing.
• Heritage Roofing Services: Specialist UK heritage and conservation roofing contractor with focus on listed buildings and traditional materials such as peg tiles and slates. Most directly comparable peer given Canterbury Roofing's Kent peg tiling specialism.

Regional players

• Kent Roofing Services: Regional roofing contractor based in Kent offering pitched and flat roofing for residential customers. Direct geographic overlap with Canterbury Roofing's core service area.
• RJ Bullen & Co Roofing: Established South East England roofing contractor offering tiling, slating, leadwork and flat roofing services. Closely comparable in regional geography and traditional roofing service mix.

Others

• Velux Certified Installer Network: Manufacturer-certified installer programme for roof windows and skylights. Comparable because Canterbury Roofing offers Velux installations, though Velux itself is a product ecosystem rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/canterburyroofing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/canterbury-roofing-ltd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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