Leading Roofing Excellence

The National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) is the largest and most influential roofing trade association in the UK, promoting quality contractors and quality products, ensuring that its members are at the forefront of all roofing developments.

NFRC actively ensures that all members offer high standards of workmanship and sound business practice through a strict code of practice and vetting procedure, including site inspections and adhering to government-endorsed standards. The Federation also offers technical advice, guidance to facilitate your training requirements and represents member interests to the wider construction industry and government.

Our Mission Statement

"To provide standards and guidance to our members, which raises confidence among businesses and householders, and promotes roofing as a skilled, professional sector within the wider construction industry."
     – James Talman, Chief Executive of NFRC

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Climbing the ladder

Where can a career in roofing take you? NFRC’s Climbing the Ladder resource helps roofing professionals see the opportunities available at every stage of their career, from entering the trade and becoming a qualified roofer to moving into specialist, supervisory, management or leadership roles. The guide outlines potential career paths, the skills and experience needed to advance and the training and qualifications that can help you take the next step.

Climbing the Ladder can help you:

• Explore different career paths within the roofing industry
• Identify skills and qualifications needed to advance
• Discover opportunities beyond hands-on roofing
• Plan your next step, whether that means becoming a supervisor, estimator, surveyor, trainer or manager
• Understand how experience and continued development can open new opportunities

Whether you're just starting out or looking for your next challenge, Climbing the Ladder is a practical resource for mapping out your future in roofing.

Take the next step in your career.

Trade Membership

Trade Membership is available for roofing contractors. 

The NFRC can help enhance your reputation. We audit all members for quality assurances and have a strict Code of Practice which all members have to adhere to. By joining a network of 1,200 members you can help to amplify our collective voice within construction and influence national policy that affects the roofing sector.

Additional benefits include:

• Access to a platform for knowledge.
• Boost your public visibility.
• Use of our logo.
• Advice and support.
• Technical quality.
• Business services.

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Request a copy of our NFRC trade membership benefits brochure.

Supplier Membership

Supplier Membership is available for manufacturers, merchants and service providers. NFRC represents all spectrums of the roofing industry and Supplier membership is available to all reputable companies who manufacture, distribute roofing products or provide market services to the roofing industry. Our aim is to provide all our contracting members with companies that we have checked and approved so that there is a choice of products and services. All Supplier members have to abide by the NFRC Terms and Conditions of Members and Rules and Code of Practice, so all can expect a fair deal whilst working to improve the
status of the roofing industry.

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Request a copy of our NFRC supplier membership benefits brochure.

Latest International Content

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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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 ...
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Latest Podcasts

Ruth Scarrott - Climbing the Ladder: Building Careers in Roofing

In this episode of Roofing Road Trips UK, Megan Ellsworth sits down with Ruth Scarrott, Head of Careers at NFRC, to break down how roofing businesses can build stronger teams and future leaders. From NFRC’s Climbing the Ladder initiative, they dive into real ways contractors can attract new talent, develop ...
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Gary Walpole - Don’t Fall for Fragile Campaign

In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth is joined by Gary Walpole from National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) to discuss preventing falls through fragile roofs. They explore the goals of the Don't Fall for Fragile campaign, why planning is essential before work begins and how contractors and ...
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Gary Walpole - Cut the Dust!

In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Gary Walpole from National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) to spotlight an issue that often flies under the radar on the jobsite: dust. As roofing work evolves, so do the risks. NFRC’s “Cut the Dust” campaign ...
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Latest Webinars

Free Webinar for SMEs: Supporting Employee Mental Health - October

Able Futures is DWP-funded mental health support service available to employees, apprentices and self-employed people. The service provides up to nine months of confidential support at no cost, helping individuals manage challenges such as stress, anxiety Able Futures is DWP-funded mental health support service available to employees, apprentices and self-employed people. ...
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Free Webinar for SMEs: Supporting Employee Mental Health - September

Able Futures is DWP-funded mental health support service available to employees, apprentices and self-employed people. The service provides up to nine months of confidential support at no cost, helping individuals manage challenges such as stress, anxiety Able Futures is DWP-funded mental health support service available to employees, apprentices and self-employed people. ...
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Latest Classifieds

Climbing the Ladder: From Apprentice to Expert

Where can a career in roofing take you? NFRC’s Climbing the Ladder resource helps roofing professionals see the opportunities available at every stage of their career, from entering the trade and becoming a qualified roofer to moving into specialist, supervisory, management or leadership roles. The guide outlines potential career paths, ...
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Latest Videos

The Weekly Blend - Episode 215

Join us every week to learn the latest news in the roofing, metal, coatings and outdoor living industry. The 215th episode of The Weekly Blend is here! Join The Coffee Shops’ President Heidi Ellsworth and En Español Program Coordinator Jessica Bravo for the latest episode of this Coffee Shop original web ...
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The Weekly Blend - Episode 210

Join us every week to learn the latest news in the roofing, metal, coatings and outdoor living industry. The 210th episode of The Weekly Blend is live! Join The Coffee Shops’ President Heidi Ellsworth and COO Karen Edwards for the latest episode of this Coffee Shop original web series. Tune in to ...
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The Weekly Blend - Episode 209

Join us every week to learn the latest news in the roofing, metal, coatings and outdoor living industry. The 209th episode of The Weekly Blend is live! Join The Coffee Shops’ COO Karen Edwards and Content Strategist Dani Sheehan for the latest episode of this Coffee Shop original web series. Tune in ...
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