NERC UK LTD

What NERC UK LTD does

NERC UK LTD, also identified as North East Roofing Contractors, is a private limited roofing contractor based in Gateshead and operating across North East England. It serves public bodies, main contractors, commercial clients, domestic customers, and heritage-property projects, with services spanning general commercial and domestic roofing to conservation roofing. The available material identifies no software platform, proprietary construction technology, or standardized product architecture; its delivery capability is based on skilled tradespeople, site supervision, safety management, and trade qualifications.

The company generates revenue through project contracts and long-term framework agreements. Visible revenue anchors include a £1 million-per-year Gateshead Council framework for four years, a £300,000-per-year Ian Williams Ltd framework running from 2023 to 2030, and named project awards including Leem Lane, Charlton Hall, Rex Hotel, Washington Old School, and Clementhorpe House. Its market position is supported by ISO certifications and sector accreditations including NFRC Heritage, CHAS, CITB, Competent Roofer, NFRC Gold Health & Safety, and relevant conservation and site-management qualifications. Total customer count, average project margin, pricing structure, backlog, and recurring-versus-project revenue mix are not disclosed.

Name

NERC UK LTD

Legal name

NERC UK LTD

Website

https://northeastroofingcontractors.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NERC UK LTD is a Gateshead-based roofing contractor serving commercial, domestic, and heritage-roofing customers across North East England through public-sector frameworks, contractor partnerships, and construction projects, supported by trade qualifications and accreditations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Gateshead, England

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Framework Contracts: Long-term framework agreements with local authorities and contractors providing recurring maintenance and roofing services. Examples include Gateshead Council (£1M per annum) and Ian Williams Ltd (£300K, 2023-2030).
2. Project-Based Roofing Contracts: One-time or time-limited roofing projects including new roofs, re-roofs, repairs, and maintenance for commercial, heritage, and domestic clients. Examples: Charlton Hall (£123,215.56), Rex Hotel (£280,000), Washington Old School (£210,000).
3. Domestic Roofing Services: Roof installation, repair, and maintenance services for homeowners. Quote-based pricing with free surveys and estimates offered.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

NERC UK LTD (North East Roofing Contractors) is a specialist roofing contractor delivering commercial, domestic, and heritage roofing services across the North East of England. The company installs, repairs, and maintains pitched and flat roofs using systems including Welsh slate, concrete tile, EPDM rubber, GRP, felt, liquid plastic, lead, and zinc, and also delivers energy efficiency works such as solar PV and loft insulation. It operates as a subcontractor to main contractors and directly serves local authorities, housing associations, construction firms, property developers, and homeowners through framework agreements and project-based contracts.

Product overview

NERC UK LTD (North East Roofing Contractors) is a roofing contractor offering three core service lines: Commercial Roofing, Domestic & Residential Roofing, and Heritage & Conservation Roofing. Their services span new roof installations, re-roofing, repairs, and maintenance for both pitched and flat roof systems. They work with diverse materials including Welsh slate, concrete tiles, Firestone EPDM rubber membrane, SIKA built-up felt and liquid plastic systems, GRP, lead, and zinc. Key project delivery includes major framework contracts with Gateshead Council (£1 million per annum) and Ian Williams Ltd (7-year, £300,000 framework), as well as heritage restoration projects like Charlton Hall (£123,215) and the Leem Lane energy efficiency programme (£1.1m+). The company operates primarily across the North East of England, serving social housing, education, healthcare, and commercial sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Roofing Services Full-service commercial and industrial roofing covering new installations, repairs, and maintenance for sectors including social housing, education, healthcare, aviation, and retail.
• Domestic & Residential Roofing Services Roofing services for homeowners including new roof installations, re-roofs, flat roofs using Firestone EPDM, repairs, maintenance, and leadworks. Free surveys and obligation-free quotations are offered.
• Heritage & Conservation Roofing Services Specialist heritage roofing for historic buildings including town houses, mills, farmhouses, country houses, stately homes, and churches, including English Heritage listed buildings. Uses traditional materials and methods.
• Gateshead Council Responsive Roof Maintenance Framework Ongoing responsive roofing maintenance contract covering emergency call-outs, roof repairs, flat roof installations, liquid plastic waterproofing, and rainwater system updates for Gateshead Council social housing.
• Ian Williams Ltd Responsive Roofing Maintenance Framework 7-year framework agreement delivering responsive and planned roofing maintenance across residential properties in the North East, covering pitched and flat roofs, rainwater systems, and chimney works.
• Leem Lane Roofing & Energy Efficiency Programme Comprehensive roofing and energy efficiency programme combining roof renewal with solar PV installation, loft insulation, and uPVC roofline renewal across 100 occupied social housing properties.
• Charlton Hall Heritage Roof Restoration Complete heritage roof renewal using reclaimed Welsh slates for historic Charlton Hall estate, including the main building, watermill, and outbuildings, preserving historical integrity.
• Rex Hotel Restoration Restoration of the Rex Hotel in Whitley Bay for A2M Developments, including installation of natural Spanish slate pitched roofing and EPDM flat warm roof system for a coastal landmark redevelopment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% of roofing waste recycled on Gateshead Council projects
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 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

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Tyneside and Northumberland MindcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2024Mental health partnership supporting mental health awareness in the male-dominated roofing and construction industry. Founder Ian Hogg ran the Rome Marathon to raise funds for the charity. Partnership aims to provide resources to those in need and change the conversation around mental health in the industry.
• Gateshead CouncilflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner4-year framework agreement (starting April 2024) for responsive roofing maintenance across Gateshead Borough. £1M per annum contract covering pitched and flat roofs, emergency call-outs, and structural adjustments for social housing. Project valued at £100 million.
• Ian Williams LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner7-year framework agreement (2023-2030) for responsive and planned roofing maintenance across residential properties in the North East. Value of £300,000 covering pitched and flat roofs, rainwater systems, chimney works, and associated tasks.
• Bell GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner£1.1M+ roofing and energy efficiency programme across 100 occupied social housing properties at Leem Lane. Included full re-roofing, solar PV, loft insulation, and uPVC roofline renewal completed in 16 weeks.
• Brims Construction LtdcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSpecialist roofing subcontractor on Clementhorpe House renovation (£293,144.91) and Washington Old School redevelopment (£210,000). Delivered diverse roofing package including Welsh slate, EPDM, and zinc systems.
• The Doxford GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHeritage roof renewal at Charlton Hall estate (£123,215.56) using reclaimed Welsh slates. Project included main building, watermill, and outbuildings over 16 weeks.
• A2M Developments LimitedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRestoration of Rex Hotel in Whitley Bay (£280,000). Installation of 1,000m² natural Spanish slate pitched roofing and 350m² EPDM flat warm roof system for coastal landmark redevelopment.
• Sunderland City CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRoof repairs and maintenance for Washington Old School redevelopment (£210,000). Grade II listed Victorian building conversion to supported housing for vulnerable adults.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Topek Roofing: UK commercial and industrial roofing contractor delivering flat roofing, cladding and planned maintenance programmes for social housing, education and commercial portfolios - directly comparable service lines and customer mix.
• Briggs Amasco: One of the UK's longest-established commercial roofing contractors delivering flat roofing, built-up felt, single ply and liquid systems for commercial and public-sector clients - direct overlap with NERC's commercial roofing and framework contract work.
• Hodgson Sayers: North East England based roofing contractor serving social housing, education and commercial clients across the same regional footprint as NERC, with similar framework and subcontracting business model.
• Weatherproofing Advisors: UK-wide commercial roofing contractor specialising in flat roofing systems, waterproofing and planned maintenance for social housing and commercial clients - directly comparable to NERC's commercial roofing offering.
• Longley Group: Established UK roofing contractor delivering pitched, flat and heritage roofing across commercial and residential sectors; comparable scale and service mix to NERC, including heritage/conservation work.
• RPC Group (Roofing, Property & Construction): Northern England contractor providing roofing, property maintenance and construction services to social housing and commercial clients, comparable in geography, services and customer profile to NERC.

Broad incumbents

• Avonside Group Services: UK's largest roofing contractor with national coverage across commercial, residential and heritage roofing; comparable to NERC's commercial/heritage roofing offering but at significantly greater scale and geographic breadth.
• Mitie Roofing Services: Roofing arm of a major UK facilities management group providing roofing maintenance, repair and refurbishment to public-sector and commercial clients; broader portfolio than NERC but overlapping in social housing and commercial roofing.

Others

• IKO PLC: UK manufacturer and supplier of roofing membranes, systems and waterproofing products. NERC holds accreditations with IKO suppliers (SIKA, Firestone), making IKO an ecosystem/adjacent comparable rather than direct competitor.

Regional players

• Northern Roofing (Lincoln): Midlands-based commercial and industrial roofing contractor with similar service portfolio (flat roofing, cladding, maintenance) but operating in a different UK region; useful peer for capability and margin benchmarking.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nerc-uk-ltd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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 →

Frequently asked questions about NERC UK LTD