In construction, quality isn’t a luxury – it’s the foundation of safety, trust and long-term value. Few areas demonstrate this more clearly than roofing. According to Local Authority Building Control, roofing is the second most common source of construction defects in the UK, accounting for 15% of all issues reported in 2024.
Defects in roofing can compromise livelihoods, put residents at risk, damage building integrity and erode public confidence. In today’s climate of tighter regulation and heightened scrutiny, quality in roofing matters more than ever. Read this week’s blog to find out more and download our new Impact Report on Quality in Roofing.
Why quality in roofing matters
The introduction of the Building Safety Act and the Building Safety Regulator has reshaped the way our industry works. Every component of a build must now be backed by rigorous evidence, with traceability, transparency and accountability at every stage.
For roofing, this means:
- Installers must prove that materials and methods meet national standards.
- Clients and inspectors require documented assurance of compliance.
- Every detail must be signed off before works can progress.
Quality assurance is no longer something that’s ‘nice to have’. It’s a core obligation – one that directly impacts safety, performance and reputation.
What quality looks like in practice
True quality in roofing is about more than simply meeting a checklist. It’s about creating a culture of precision and accountability that shows up at every stage of a project. At Sheriff Construction, this is reflected in:
- A proven track record: an industry defect rate of 0.005% (compared to 15% UK-wide).
- Safety without compromise: no safety incidents reported in five years.
- Qualified people: 100% of our teams hold CSCS cards and are trained on every system we use.
- Independent verification: suppliers, auditors and safety specialists regularly test and sign off our works.
- Assurance that lasts: up to 30-year warranties backed by leading manufacturers.
This approach ensures roofing systems that are not only robust on the day of installation but continue to perform for decades to come.
Looking ahead
Quality is not a static goal – it’s something that evolves as regulations, technologies and client needs change. That’s why we invest heavily in training and development across our site and office teams. From refresher training on roofing systems to advanced courses in compliance, pricing and project management, we’re committed to staying ahead. Keep a lookout for more on how we’re continuously upskilling our team in a future blog.
We’re also scaling our remedial services to meet the fast-growing demand for repair, maintenance and improvement work – applying the same rigorous standards that define our new build projects.
Find out more
Our new Impact Report: Quality in Roofing sets out more about why this matters so much within our industry along with how we, at Sheriff Construction, are delivering quality at every stage – building confidence for clients and communities alike.
👉 Read the full report HERE.
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16.09.2025
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