Business Details
23 Years
experience
Heritage Roofing Specialists in Suffolk
Established in 2003, 3A Roofing has built an enviable reputation as a leading roofing contractor in East Anglia. Our team holds academic qualifications to master's degree level in Historic Conservation and possesses practical expertise in heritage tiling, slating, and leadwork. As members of the National Federation of Roofing Contractors and listed on the National Heritage Roofing Contractors Register, we specialise in working with Heritage, Listed, and Ecclesiastical buildings. Our portfolio includes projects ranging from traditional timber-framed vernacular buildings to Georgian classical and Victorian Neo-Gothic structures. Through the NFRC CPS Competent Person Scheme, we provide private homeowners with re-roofing services that meet current building regulations, backed by a 10-year insurance warranty.Our yard in Copdock offers reclaimed roof tiles, slates, and new Spanish slates, ensuring material compatibility for heritage projects. With NVQ-qualified operatives and Institute of Roofing accredited directors, we combine technical expertise with a commitment to preserving architectural heritage. Our work with organisations like the Landmark Trust and Historic England demonstrates our capability to deliver complex projects under challenging conditions. We maintain rigorous staff training in safety certifications including SMSTS, PASMA, and asbestos awareness. Our testimonials from clients such as Sir Kenneth Carlisle and the Landmark Trust attest to our meticulous attention to detail and professional service delivery.
Services
Heritage Roofing
Slating & Tiling
Leadwork
Solar PV Installation
Reclaimed Materials Supply
Roof Repair
Competent Person Scheme
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We hold master's level qualifications in Historic Conservation
- Our team includes Institute of Roofing accredited directors
- We offer 10-year insurance-backed guarantees on re-roofing work
- Our operatives maintain NVQ qualifications and safety certifications
- We have completed projects for Historic England and the Landmark Trust
Associations and certifications
- National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC)
- Heritage Craft Roofers Register
- TrustMark
- Which? Trusted Trader
- CompetentRoofer Scheme
- CHAS
- Constructionline
- Institute of Roofing
What people say
Restored roof fits character
Significant works completed on time
Meticulous attention to detail
Professional team
Fantastic finished result
Services
Heritage Roofing
Specialist roofing services for heritage and listed buildings, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern standards. Our team holds academic qualifications in historic conservation and practical expertise in heritage tiling, slating, and leadwork. We maintain the integrity of period properties while ensuring compliance with current building regulations.
Solar PV Installation
Sympathetic solar panel installation for heritage properties, developed in partnership with Marshall Electrical Ltd. Our expertise in traditional roofing materials allows us to fix PV panels to slate, tile, and lead roofs without compromising structural integrity. This service meets Historic England's technical guidance for heritage building conservation.
Reclaimed Materials Supply
Supply of reclaimed roof tiles, slates, ridge tiles and bricks from our Copdock yard. We can match most local vernacular roof tiles from stock, ensuring material compatibility for heritage projects. We also stock new Spanish slates that complement traditional aesthetics while offering modern durability.
Competent Person Scheme
Government-approved re-roofing service through the NFRC CPS scheme. Includes insulation and ventilation improvements to meet current building regulations, with an insurance-backed 10-year warranty. Designed for private homeowners seeking compliance with British Standards for Slating & Tiling while maintaining their property's character.
Leadwork
Traditional leadwork for heritage buildings, executed with specialist skills developed through academic study and practical application. Our craftsmen create durable, weatherproof solutions for complex architectural features while maintaining the aesthetic integrity of historic structures, using techniques passed down through generations of roofing professionals.
People
A. Nightingale
Director
Director with Institute of Roofing accreditation, combining academic expertise in historic conservation with practical roofing experience. Oversees project delivery and technical standards, ensuring compliance with heritage building requirements and modern safety regulations.
S. Nightingale
Director
Co-director responsible for operational management and client relations. Maintains industry accreditations and ensures adherence to quality standards across all projects, from private residences to significant heritage buildings.
Questions
What types of buildings do you specialise in?
We specialise in heritage, listed, and ecclesiastical buildings, with expertise in traditional timber-framed structures through to Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian properties.
Do you work on private residential properties?
Yes, we provide re-roofing services to private homeowners through the NFRC CPS Competent Person Scheme, including 10-year insurance-backed guarantees.
Can you match existing roof materials?
Our Copdock yard holds extensive stocks of reclaimed roof tiles and slates that we can match to most local vernacular buildings.
Are you accredited by industry bodies?
We are accredited by the National Federation of Roofing Contractors, Institute of Roofing, TrustMark, and Which? Trusted Trader, among others.
Do you offer solar panel installation?
Yes, we install solar PV systems on heritage buildings in partnership with Marshall Electrical Ltd, maintaining roof integrity while meeting conservation requirements.
What safety certifications do your team hold?
Our operatives hold NVQ qualifications and safety certifications including SMSTS, PASMA, IPAF, and asbestos awareness training.
