Business Details
40 Years
experience
Emergency
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Expert Roofing & Scaffolding Services in Cambridge
Apex Roofing & Scaffolding has been delivering comprehensive roofing and scaffolding solutions since 1986. With over 30 years of industry experience, our team specialises in serving historic and listed buildings, commercial premises, local authority properties, industrial sites, and new builds. Our expertise spans traditional properties from Victorian terraces to Grade 1-2 listed buildings and Cambridge Colleges, ensuring every project receives an honest assessment, fair pricing, and quality craftsmanship. As CISRS-registered professionals, we provide TG20:21 compliant scaffolding, independent scaffold structures, and system scaffolds tailored to specific project requirements. Our roofing services encompass pitched and flat roofs in clay, concrete, and slate, alongside chimney repairs, leadwork, guttering, and Velux installations.We prioritise safety through NASC-compliant scaffold structures, 10 million public liability insurance, and integrated rescue plans. Clients benefit from free consultations, annual roof check services, and a commitment to minimising disruption while maintaining heritage integrity. Trusted by the National Trust, local authorities, and private homeowners, we combine advanced scaffolding techniques with traditional craftsmanship. Our 20-year+ team members ensure continuity of expertise, while second-hand scaffold boards offer sustainable solutions for garden and industrial projects.
Services
Re-roofing
Chimney Repairs
Guttering
Leadwork
Velux Windows
Scaffolding Hire
Roof Inspections
Heritage Roofing
Temporary Roofs
Scaffold Design
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in roofing and scaffolding
- Our team includes CISRS-registered scaffolders with TG20:21 compliance
- We specialise in historic and listed building renovations
- We provide integrated roofing and scaffolding solutions
- Our 10 million public liability insurance ensures client protection
Associations and certifications
- Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS)
What people say
Highly experienced
Safe and reliable
Excellent service
Professional workforce
Heritage expertise
Services
Re-roofing Services
We provide comprehensive re-roofing solutions for both domestic and commercial properties. Our expertise covers pitched roofs in handmade clay tiles, concrete tiles, and natural/composite slates, as well as flat roofs in fibreglass and lead. With specialist knowledge in heritage properties, we ensure period-appropriate materials and techniques while maintaining modern safety standards. Our team handles complete roof replacements including fascias, soffits, and guttering systems.
Scaffolding Hire
Our scaffolding services include independent scaffolds, Haki systems, and TG20:21 compliant structures for residential and commercial projects. We provide temporary roof scaffolds, loading bays, and bespoke solutions for thatching and masonry work. All scaffolds come with handover certificates, load capacity tags, and optional weekly inspections. Our CISRS-registered team ensures safe access solutions for roofing, construction, and maintenance projects.
Chimney Repairs
Specialist chimney repair services covering rebuilds, repointing, pot replacements, and flashing repairs. Our team works on traditional and modern chimney structures, addressing issues like cracked pots, eroded mortar, and damaged flashings. We use heritage-appropriate materials for listed buildings while ensuring modern safety standards. Services include full chimney stack rebuilds and minor maintenance work.
Velux Installations
Professional Velux window and sun tunnel installations to enhance natural lighting in loft conversions and roof spaces. Our certified installers ensure watertight fitting with appropriate flashing systems. We offer full installation packages including roof cutting, insulation, and interior trim work. Suitable for both new builds and renovation projects across Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire.
Heritage Roofing
Expert restoration of historic roofs on Grade 1-2 listed buildings and heritage sites. Our team specialises in traditional materials including Welsh slate, Spanish slate, and peg tiles. We maintain period-appropriate construction methods while incorporating modern safety features. Services include lead valley work, dormer repairs, and ridge tile restoration for Cambridge Colleges and heritage estates.
People
Chris Dodson
Director
With 20+ years of collaboration with Apex, Chris Dodson oversees thatching projects requiring specialist scaffolding solutions. His expertise in heritage property maintenance ensures clients receive scaffold systems that protect both workers and historic structures while maintaining access for ongoing work.
Mark Wakeling
Project Manager
Mark manages scaffolding operations with 15 years' experience in complex scaffold design. He ensures all structures meet TG20:21 standards while coordinating with roofing teams to provide integrated access solutions for both domestic and commercial projects across East Anglia.
Mattie Lee
Operations Director
As operations director, Mattie coordinates Apex's 30+ year roofing expertise with modern scaffolding requirements. She oversees project timelines and quality control, ensuring seamless integration between roofing and scaffolding teams while maintaining the company's commitment to heritage preservation.
Questions
Do you work on listed buildings?
Yes, we specialise in Grade 1-2 listed buildings and Cambridge Colleges, using traditional materials and techniques while maintaining modern safety standards.
Are your scaffolders certified?
All our scaffolders hold CISRS cards with NVQ2 qualifications, ensuring compliance with TG20:21 and SG4:22 safety standards for all scaffold structures.
Can you handle emergency roof repairs?
We offer emergency roof repair services with rapid response times across Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire, including temporary roof solutions to prevent further damage.
Do you provide roof maintenance services?
Yes, our annual roof check service includes inspections for damaged slates, cracked tiles, and guttering issues, with a comprehensive report and maintenance recommendations.
What areas do you cover?
We serve Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, and Suffolk, with particular expertise in Cambridge, Royston, and surrounding heritage areas.
