Business Details
24 Years
experience
Trusted Roofing Contractors in Chester
Roof Plus has been a trusted family-owned roofing contractor serving the North-West of England and North Wales for over two decades. Our success stems from a directly employed workforce trained in-house to the highest safety standards, ensuring every project meets rigorous quality benchmarks. We collaborate with leading suppliers and educational institutions to maintain cutting-edge expertise in slating, tiling, lead work, and flat roofing. With a fleet of modern vehicles and a commitment to using premium materials, we deliver reliable solutions for national housebuilders, local authorities, and private clients.Our industry recognition, including partnerships with the National Federation of Roofing Contractors, underscores our position as market leaders. We combine traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques to provide durable, aesthetically superior roofing systems tailored to each client's needs.
Services
Roof Slating
Roof Tiling
Lead Work
Stone Flag Roofing
Flat Roofing
Roofing Supplies
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years' experience in specialist roofing solutions
- Our NVQ-qualified team undergoes rigorous in-house safety training
- We are approved installers of leading brands like Velux and Keylite
- We guarantee quality with bespoke fixing specifications for every job
- We maintain a 100% production record through reliable supply chains
Associations and certifications
- CSCS
- National Federation of Roofing Contractors
- Keylite
- Velux
- IKO
What people say
First class service
Quality workmanship
Health and safety second to none
Best roofing contractor
Never any issues with materials
Services
Roof Slating
We specialise in installing all slate types including Welsh, Spanish, and Canadian varieties using NVQ-qualified slaters. Our expertise covers curved roofs, mitred hips, and heritage restoration projects. With over 300,000 Samaca Q49 slates installed, we offer 70-year guarantees on selected materials while maintaining traditional craftsmanship standards.
Lead Work
Our gold-standard lead workers complete heritage restorations and modern installations to Lead Sheet Association specifications. We've completed prestigious projects at Chatsworth House and Liverpool Central Library using 100% recyclable materials. Services include box gutters, parapet systems, and bespoke architectural features.
Flat Roofing
We provide durable flat roofing solutions using torch-on felt, single-ply membranes, and traditional built-up systems. Approved installers of IKO Armourplan membranes with 15-year guarantees, we specialise in commercial and residential applications requiring watertight performance in challenging environments.
Roof Tiling
Our qualified tilers install over 100,000 concrete interlocking tiles annually, including specialist clay and plain tile systems. We follow strict fixing specifications to prevent common installation issues while delivering aesthetically pleasing finishes for new builds and replacements.
Stone Flag Roofing
We expertly install reclaimed and reproduction stone flags using traditional methods. With extensive experience in historic properties, we ensure proper waterproofing and structural integrity while preserving architectural authenticity through carefully sourced materials.
People
Bob Whitney
Chairman
Founder with 26 years' industry experience, previously managing Marley Contract Services and Paes Roofing before establishing Roof Plus. Provides strategic oversight while mentoring the leadership team.
Russel Whitney
Managing Director
Business management graduate who led the MBO of Colin Jones Roofing in 2009. Drives organic growth while maintaining operational excellence across all projects and client relationships.
Tom Smith
Contracts Manager
Former gang leader with construction management degree. Conducts weekly quality and safety audits across all roofing teams to ensure compliance with company standards.
Andy Paterson
Office Manager
13-year roofing supplies expert from SIG who manages supplier relationships. Ensures material availability to maintain production schedules without delays.
Steve Koral
Senior Estimator
30-year veteran estimator with unparalleled accuracy in take-offs and quotations. Provides critical cost analysis for all project bids and tenders.
Questions
What areas do Roof Plus cover?
We operate throughout Cheshire, North Wales, South Manchester, Liverpool, Wirral, Shropshire, and Staffordshire.
What roofing materials do you work with?
We handle all slate types, concrete/ clay tiles, lead, stone flags, and single-ply membranes like IKO Armourplan.
Are your team members qualified?
All roofers hold NVQ qualifications, and lead workers have CSCS gold heritage skills cards for specialist work.
Do you supply roofing materials?
Yes, we supply trade materials including tiles, felt, nails, and roof windows from our Chester yard.
What types of clients do you work with?
We serve national housebuilders, local authorities, charities like the National Trust, and private homeowners.
Reviews (1)
Zaylie Jones
Jun 18, 2019
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Driver of van MM18 ZRK cut is up today then wouldnt us over take on bypass by driving in middle of road and then slammed on when pulling into petrol station VERY unprofessional when your company is advertised all over the van. If thats how your employee behaves on the road I wouldnt use him at our house
