What Paul Strank Roofing Ltd does

Paul Strank Roofing Ltd is a family-run, community-driven roofing contractor headquartered at 22 Weir Road, Wimbledon, operating across South West London. The company operates four integrated business lines: roofing services (repairs, full renewals, guttering, chimney stacks, leadwork, Velux installations, brick repointing), scaffolding hire (established in 1986), a builders/roofers merchants yard in Wimbledon offering materials, lead cutting, HIAB delivery, and Deliveroo fulfillment, and CAA-approved drone survey services for homebuyer and insurance inspections. NFRC membership and Competent Roofer Scheme certification enable self-certification of insulation compliance.

The business targets two primary customer segments: residential homeowners seeking roofing repairs and renewals, and professional tradesmen requiring scaffolding and building materials. Secondary segments include homebuyers and insurance companies requiring cost-effective roof inspections, serviced via the drone division. The company is privately held by founders Paul and Irene Strank, with no external institutional investors. Revenue is generated through quote-based one-time service fees, with free no-obligation estimates as the primary lead-generation mechanism, supplemented by Deliveroo-enabled retail transactions.

Marketing relies on community engagement, including the Paul Strank Charitable Trust (registered charity 1167085), high-visibility local sponsorships (AFC Wimbledon since 2006, Raynes Park Vale FC, UFC fighter Nathaniel Wood), and social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, and X. The integrated scaffolding and merchants divisions provide a self-supplied operational backbone that the company claims enables faster turnaround times than competitors reliant on third-party providers.

Name

Paul Strank Roofing Ltd

Legal name

Paul Strank Roofing Ltd.

Website

https://paulstrankroofing.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Family-run roofing contractor in South West London offering integrated roofing, scaffolding hire, building materials, and CAA-approved drone survey services to homeowners, professional tradesmen, and insurers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Roofing Services

NAICS

Roofing Contractors (23816), Roofing Contractors (238160)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Roof Installation & Replacement (HSAPAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Roof Inspection, Preventive Maintenance & Tune-Ups (HSAGAKAH)

Keywords

• Residential roofing services
• Domestic scaffolding hire
• Drone roof surveys
• Building materials supply
• Roof repair contractors

Headquarters

HQ city

Wimbledon

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Roofing Services: Core revenue stream including roof repairs, full renewals, chimney repairs, leadwork, and related services. Services range from minor repairs to complete roof replacements.
2. Scaffolding Hire Services: Residential and commercial scaffolding hire established in 1986, providing scaffold hire services to professional tradesmen and homeowners with quick turnaround times
3. Building Merchants/Retail: Large builders and roofers yard in Wimbledon well stocked with roofing, building and reclaimed materials. Also offers lead cut to the metre service with delivery via HIAB lorry. Small items available via Deliveroo.
4. Drone Survey Services: In-house drone inspections for homebuyer reports, insurance reports, emergency callouts, and chimney inspections. Provides cost-effective alternative to traditional scaffolding-based inspections.
5. Charitable Trust Operations: Paul Strank Charitable Trust raises funds for disadvantaged families and children's hospices through events like charity galas and summer parties

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Paul Strank Roofing provides residential roofing services (repairs, full renewals, guttering, chimney stacks, flashings, leadwork, brick repointing, and Velux installation) for homeowners and commercial clients in South West London. The company complements roofing with domestic scaffolding hire (established 1986), a building merchants yard in Wimbledon, and CAA-approved drone-based roof surveys for homebuyers, insurers, and emergency inspections.

Product overview

Paul Strank Roofing Ltd is a family-run, community-driven roofing contractor offering a multi-service portfolio in South West London. The core offering consists of Roofing Services (repairs and full renewals with NFRC/Competent Roofer certification), complemented by three supporting divisions: Scaffolding Services (established 1986, providing domestic scaffolding with fast turnaround), Shop & Merchants (building materials yard with delivery and lead-cutting services), and Drone Surveys (CAA-approved drone inspections replacing traditional scaffolding). The company also operates the Paul Strank Charitable Trust as a separate sub-brand focused on community fundraising for children's charities. The integrated structure of in-house scaffolding, materials supply, and drone survey capabilities enables coordinated service delivery with efficient turnaround times.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Roofing Services Residential and commercial roofing services covering roof repairs, full roof renewals, guttering, chimney stacks, flashings, leadwork, flat roofs, pitched roofs, Velux installations, and brick repointing. Delivered under NFRC certification through the Competent Roofer Scheme with self-certification rights for insulation compliance.
• Scaffolding Services Residential scaffolding hire services for homeowners and contractors in South West London, with an emphasis on fast turnaround and a practical, safe approach to domestic scaffolding projects.
• Shop & Merchants

Quantifiable outcome

• Fastest turnaround times available due to integrated scaffolding and merchants division
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC)coreOthersMember of NFRC, the UK's leading roofing trade association. Provides credibility through the 'Leading Roofing Excellence' designation and access to the Competent Roofer Scheme for self-certification of insulation compliance.
• Drone Safe RegistercoreTechnology or IntegrationGold member and Lifetime Member & Approved Operator. Provides early access to newest DJI drone equipment and industry recognition for safe drone operations under CAA regulations.
• Shooting Star Children's HospicescoreOthersPrimary charitable cause supported by the Paul Strank Charitable Trust. Annual donations and Christmas visits with presents for children and families.
• Fuller Gilbert & CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Paul Strank Roofing Charity Gala events.
• Burge & GunsonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of The Light House event in association with Raynes Park Vale FC.
• Raynes Park Vale FCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal non-league football team partnership. 'An Evening At The Light House' event held in association with the club.
• AFC WimbledonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-term sponsorship since 2006. The main stand at Kingsmeadow Stadium was renamed the Paul Strank Stand. In 2024, renewed sponsorship at new Plough Lane stadium, sponsoring the North Stand.
• Nathaniel 'The Prospect' Wood (UFC)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal UFC Featherweight fighter sponsorship. Former Cage Warriors Bantamweight Champion representing Merton.
• VELUXminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVELUX windows offered through the merchants/shop division with 24% discount available.
• DJIcoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment provider for drone operations. Being a Gold member of Drone Safe Register means early access to newest DJI models for inspections.
• DeliveroominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDelivery partnership for small items like screws and fixings available through Deliveroo platform for quick delivery to customers.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Jewson (Saint-Gobain): UK national builders' merchants chain supplying roofing, building, and timber products alongside trade credit and tool hire. Comparable as a building-materials merchants peer directly overlapping with Paul Strank's Wimbledon yard and the lead-cutting and repair materials sold to tradesmen.
• NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors): UK trade association for roofing contractors, of which Paul Strank is a member under the Competent Roofer Scheme. Comparable as the certification and compliance body that legitimises Paul Strank's quality credentials and sets the standard against which peer roofers are also benchmarked.
• Drone Safe Register: UK register of CAA-compliant commercial drone operators, in which Paul Strank holds Gold and Lifetime membership. Comparable as the membership body underwriting the drone survey side of Paul Strank's inspection business and providing its accreditation.
• Travis Perkins: UK's largest builders' merchants group operating hundreds of trade-only branches selling roofing, timber, and general construction materials. Comparable as a nationwide merchant and trade-counter competitor to Paul Strank's Wimbledon merchants yard and delivery services.
• Velux Company Ltd: Global manufacturer of roof windows and skylights, sold through certified installer networks in the UK including Paul Strank Roofing. Comparable as Paul Strank's named Velux partnership and installer channel partner for roof window products.

Broad incumbents

• Avonside Group Services: One of the UK's largest roofing contractors with a national branch network, providing pitched, flat, and commercial roofing services. Comparable as a UK roofing services incumbent whose integrated branch model and NFRC membership compete for similar commercial and residential contracts at greater scale.
• Briggs Amasco: Long-established UK roofing contractor specialising in flat roofing, waterproofing, and built-up roofing systems across commercial and public-sector projects. Comparable as a similarly NFRC-aligned UK roofing services player competing for the same upstream roofing work, though focused more on commercial scope.
• Mitie Roofing Services: Roofing division of Mitie Group, one of the UK's largest facilities management providers, offering planned and reactive roofing maintenance to commercial estates. Comparable as an NFRC-aligned UK roofing services provider with national reach competing for the same inspection, maintenance, and roof-renewal contracts Paul Strank targets.

Direct peers

• Topseal Ltd: UK manufacturer and installer of GRP fibreglass flat roofing systems serving residential and commercial customers. Comparable as a UK specialist roofing brand operating a similar install-plus-supplier model with proprietary system credentials, competing for the flat-roof and renewal work Paul Strank handles.
• Esher Roofing & Building Ltd: Family-run South London roofing and building contractor serving Greater London and Surrey with pitched and flat roofing services. Comparable as a directly competing local family-owned roofing contractor operating in the same South London catchment and customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/PaulStrankRoofingLtd
• Instagraminstagram.com/paulstrankroofing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/paul-strank-roofing-ltd

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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