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11/05/2026

NFRC Reveals 2026 UK Roofing Awards Winners

The National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has unveiled the winners of the UK Roofing Awards 2026 at a glittering ceremony on 8 May, attended by more than 900 guests. Across the afternoon, 21 awards were presented, with special guest host Sara Barron joined on stage by category sponsors. Radmat Building Products returned as Headline Sponsor, guests were entertained by singing waiters, and celebrations continued at an after-party supported by Recticel Insulation UK. A winners' photo gallery is available online.

Project of the Year was awarded to Staick House – Rowlands Roofing. The Industry Choice Award went to Little Eversden, Cambridgeshire – Roof Brothers Ltd, working with CUPA PIZARRAS S.A.

Category winners included:

Bituminous Hot Applied Liquid Waterproofing—Sponsored by VELUX UK 

• One Leadenhall–Lindner Prater Ltd 

Cold Applied Liquid Waterproofing–Sponsored by Unilin Insulation UK Ltd 

• The Library, Murray Edwards College–Millane Contract Services Ltd, working with WestWood Liquid Technologies Ltd 

Fully Supported Metal 

• Rockmount–Install Zinc Ltd 

Green Roofing—sponsored by Bauder Ltd 

• Chester Zoo–Safeseal Roofing Ltd 

Heritage Roofing—sponsored by Glidevale Protect 

• Staick House–Rowlands Roofing 

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Leadwork–sponsored by Calder Industrial Materials Ltd 

• Kings Theatre–Premier Specialist Roofing Contractors Ltd 

Mastic Asphalt—Sponsored by Mastic Asphalt Council (MAC) 

• Herstmonceux Castle–Sussex Asphalte Ltd 

Multi-discipline project over £500K–sponsored by ICB Group 

• Chesterfield & Derby Hospitals–MAC Roofing & Contracting Ltd 

Project under £25K–sponsored by Harrowden Turf 

• The Highcross Bell Tower–Prestige Metal Roofing Ltd 

Rainscreen Façade–sponsored by Kingspan Ltd 

• Countess of Chester Hospital–Longworth Facades 

Reinforced Bitumen Membrane 

• Cambridge South Station–Hambro Roofing Ltd 

Roof Slating—sponsored by CUPA PIZARRAS S.A. 

• Walworth Town Hall–Richardson Projects 

Roof Tiling–sponsored by Marley Ltd 

• Orme Court–Richardson Projects 

Sheeting and Cladding-sponsored by Kingspan Insulation Ltd 

• Belfast Grand Central Station–Thornton Roofing (Ireland) Ltd 

Single Ply Roofing–sponsored by Recticel Insulation UK Ltd 

• Robin House–Aim Developments Ltd, working Sika Ltd 

Solar–sponsored by SIG Roofing 

• St Nicholas Leisure Centre–Stace Roofing Ltd 

Local Hero Award–Sponsored by SIG Roofing 

• Sean Lynden–Blackpool Industrial Roofing 

Individual Health & Safety Award–Sponsored by ROCKWOOL 

• Edward Radley–Marksman Roofing & Cladding 

Young Roofer of the Year–Sponsored by BMI UK & Ireland 

• Corey Dowell–Progressive Systems Ltd 

"We have once again witnessed the importance of recognising the outstanding talent from across the roofing sector. This was a sell-out event with over 900 guests from across the UK, Europe, and even the United States, celebrating the best of British roofing," said James Talman, NFRC Group CEO.

"I'd like to thank each of our sponsors for their generous support, and congratulate every team and individual who made it to the finals.

"To the winners, your achievement is remarkable and you've done the UK roofing sector, and NFRC, tremendously proud.

"I look forward to 2027!"

NFRC extended its gratitude to all sponsors for their generous support, with special thanks to Radmat Building Products Ltd for continued support as Headline Sponsor, and to Recticel Insulation for sponsoring the drinks reception and after-party. Additional thanks went to: Bauder, BMI UK & Ireland, Calder Industrial Materials, CUPA PIZARRAS, Harrowden Turf, Glidevale Protect, ICB Group, Kingspan Insulation, Mastic Asphalt Council, Marley, ROCKWOOL UK, SIG Roofing, Unilin Insulation, and VELUX UK.

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