Roofing Systems & Material Options
Every building has unique performance demands—your roof should meet them all. Whether the priority is thermal efficiency, structural resilience, integrated solar capability, or enhanced drainage, ventilation and daylighting, selecting the right roofing system and materials is a critical decision.
Whether for high-rise towers, industrial sites, or coastal facilities, key factors like structure, location, environmental exposure, and retrofit potential determine long-term performance. With roofing technologies constantly evolving, making the right choice is more important than ever. We help you navigate this complexity with practical insight and technical expertise, ensuring your new build, replacement, or refurbishment achieves safety, efficiency, and long-term value.
Performance, Longevity, and Compliance.
From residential towers to hospitals and industrial units, the roof protects your property, people, and structural integrity. It also plays a vital role in energy efficiency, ventilation, daylighting, and long-term performance.
We tailor roofing systems to your building’s purpose, location, and challenges—from drainage and environmental exposure to structural loading and access.
Choosing the right roof isn’t just about appearance or replacement—it’s about what it can do for your asset. Whether addressing heat loss, integrating solar PV, managing drainage, or resolving legacy issues like asbestos or RAAC, the right solution adds lasting value.
Roofing Solutions Built for Performance
Explore the range of roofing systems and material options we install, remediate, and maintain. Each is selected for its ability to meet specific challenges and deliver long-term, compliant results.
Asbestos-Containing Roofs
Expert guidance and safe remediation are essential when buildings contain legacy asbestos roofing. Through our specialist division, Starfish Environmental and Asbestos (SEAS), we assess, survey, provide industry-accredited asbestos reports and manage asbestos roofs with complete regulatory compliance. Where removal is required, we oversee safe, compliant disposal and install a suitable replacement system. Where overcladding is viable, we encapsulate the existing roof with new coverings, eliminating exposure risks and extending roof life without disrupting occupants or operations.
Metal Roofing Systems
Metal roofing is a mainstay of commercial and industrial properties and is durable, low-maintenance, and ideal for expansive spans. We install corrugated systems, standing seam profiles, and composite panel roofs to suit everything from warehouse units to modern office structures. Our team also provides cost-effective metal roof refurbishment services, treating corrosion, re-sealing details, and applying coatings to restore performance and extend longevity.
Single-Ply Membranes
Single-ply systems such as TPO, PVC, and EPDM offer lightweight, flexible protection for modern performance across flat and low-slope roofs. These systems resist UV degradation, chemical exposure, and environmental stress and are ideal for hospitals, educational facilities, office blocks, and retrofit projects. As an independent installer, we recommend and fit the best solution based on your building's performance goals, location, environment and design.
Built-Up Roofing (BUR) and Modified Bitumen Systems
When maximum protection is needed, built-up roofing systems deliver multi-layered, highly resilient waterproofing. We install BUR systems using bitumen and reinforcement layers and modified bitumen membranes (APP/SBS) for flexibility and temperature resistance. These robust systems are ideal for large-scale roofs in healthcare, retail, and distribution environments, where uninterrupted operation and weather resilience are non-negotiable.
Liquid-Applied Roofing Systems
Liquid-applied membranes offer a seamless, cold-applied solution for complex detailing, cost-effective refurbishment, or roofs with limited access. Liquid coatings, which include polyurethane, silicone, and acrylic, are applied directly to existing substrates to create a continuous, adaptable waterproof barrier. These systems benefit hospitals, schools, and multi-storey properties where disruption and downtime must be minimised.
Slate and Fibre Cement Roofing
Slate and fibre cement roofing systems provide aesthetics and durability for heritage projects, listed buildings, or properties requiring an architectural finish. We offer an installation and repair service for traditional slate systems and modern fibre cement slates for a lightweight alternative with enhanced weather resistance. Architects, planners, and heritage consultants often specify these options for historical refurbishments where character and performance must go hand in hand.
RAAC-Containing Roof Structures
When reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) is identified in roof decks or structures, urgent action from building owners and duty holders is required. We deliver RAAC risk assessments, condition surveys, and complete remediation planning, including safe structural replacement. Our approach prioritises safety, compliance with government guidance, and long-term structural integrity across public and private buildings.
Explore Our Façade Project Profiles
At Starfish Construction, our façade engineering expertise is proven through the successful delivery of safe, sustainable, and compliant building solutions across the UK. From high-rise residential developments to complex remediation programmes funded by the Building Safety Fund, each project showcases our commitment to quality, transparency, and performance.