National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC)
Combat the rise in roofing scams by checking before you hire
NFRC provides security for homeowners and roofers. Citizens Advice has revealed that roofing complaints rose by around 10% year on year, from 8,136 to 8,985 between September 2025 and August 2026. Of these, 2,205, roughly a quarter, were suspected scams, most involving doorstep sales tactics. NFRC’s sympathy is with everyone who ...
Roof batten compliance alert!
By The Coffee Shops®. NFRC renews their warning for contractors to watch for potentially noncompliant roofing battens and shares tips on verifying their materials. National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) is urging roofing contractors, merchants, housebuilders and the wider construction supply chain to remain vigilant after receiving photographs of ...
The crack down on rogue traders
By The Coffee Shops®. NFRC says new government measures could help distinguish reputable businesses from rogue traders, but only if oversight and public education follow. Rogue traders are a big issue in the home improvement industries, like roofing. The BBC describes these individuals as “ offer to fix what seems ...
Spotlight on the Scottish Roofing Awards
By The Coffee Shops®. Learn how this regional award gives contractors an opportunity to take the national stage for the U.K. Roofing Awards. Every year, the Scottish Roofing Awards gives National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) Scottish Members an opportunity to showcase their skill and have their craftsmanship recognised ...
A roadmap to a roofing career
By Emma Peterson. Why making technical and leadership career pathways visible benefits both workers and employers. With rising building demands, recruitment and retention of talented and skilled individuals is more important than ever in the roofing trade. And one of the best ways to bring in new blood and keep ...
Discovering UK roofing innovation with Genius Roof Solutions
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. SpeedFlash® is a flashing system designed to simplify solar photovoltaic installations on slate roofs. One of the greatest opportunities created by the launch of RoofersCoffeeShop® U.K. has been discovering innovative products developed specifically for the British roofing market. While roofing professionals around the world share many of the ...
Climate-ready roofs move from option to necessity
By The Coffee Shops™. Five years after the Future (P)roof report, extreme heat is reinforcing the need to design, refurbish and maintain roofs for a changing climate. In 2021, National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) commissioned a report, “Future (P)roof: Building resilience of roofing technologies in a changing climate,” to ...
Jason Manford to host NFRC UK Roofing Awards 2027
Earlybird tickets available now. Having enjoyed over two decades of success, the UK Roofing Awards are returning in 2027 and promise an even bigger and better show, with A-lister, multi-talented performer, Jason Manford confirmed as the special guest host. NFRC is giving guests the chance to secure their tickets in advance at ...
Helping the next generation Climb the Ladder
By Emma Peterson. This initiative provides roofing companies with practical tools to develop employees, strengthen leadership and improve workforce retention. Across the United Kingdom, there is one common industry challenge top of mind for roofing tradespeople – the skill shortage. Contractors are struggling to bring in new talent and develop ...
NFRC welcomes government action to tackle rogue traders but reforms must work for reputable contractors
New code scheme ties contractor compensation to project progress. NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) welcomes the government’s plans to tackle rogue traders and strengthen consumer protection in the home improvement sector, while calling for the new measures to be robust, proportionate and straightforward for both homeowners and reputable contractors. ...
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