Pitched Roofing Awards 2025 shortlist

Now in its eighth year, the Pitched Roofing Awards, founded by RCI magazine, celebrates the achievements of roofing contractors, manufacturers and suppliers who demonstrate an outstanding level of technical ability, an excellent quality of work, and showcase the superstars of the industry.

Each project highlights our commitment to delivering high-performing, durable, and visually stunning roofs:

Custom new-build private home: Sywell, Northamptonshire

JAK Roofing

Shortlisted for Best use of concrete or clay tiles for a domestic project:

Nestled within a parkland setting of landscaped gardens and mature woodland, this bespoke Arts and Crafts country house in Sywell is a truly impressive sight. The extensive roof, spanning a total of 1,300m², was a key feature of the design, requiring the precise fitting of around 78,000 Redland Rosemary Clay Classic roof tiles in Medium Mixed Brindle.

The roof was defined by intricate design details, including multiple valleys, gullies, chimneys, and varying pitches. A standout aesthetic feature was the vertical cladding on seven distinct sections of the house, installed in a decorative Winchester-cut pattern to create a traditional and distinctive appearance.

The client's reaction to the finished roof was the most rewarding part of the project. As Scott Dunmore, Contracts Manager at JAK Roofing, shared, the homeowners were captivated by the Medium Mixed Brindle colour. “Every time they walked down the site, they were excited to see it coming together. When it was finished, they were absolutely over the moon, and that was just the best. To see the customer so happy with the final product is amazing.”

White Lodge & White Lodge West

Green and Heritage Roofing 

Shortlisted for Best use of concrete or clay tiles for a domestic project:

Built in 1873, this former vicarage is a striking Grade 2 Listed Building in West Yorkshire. When it was time for a new roof, Green and Heritage Roofing undertook a meticulous restoration project. 

With approval from the conservation team, they installed beautiful Rosemary Clay Classic tiles in Light Mixed Brindle, carefully restored the original quadruple curve red clay ridge tiles, and incorporated Velux Heritage Conservation Windows. The finished roof is a stunning tribute to the building’s history and looks absolutely incredible.

Maes-Y-Felin: New housing development in Pembrokeshire National Park

GRD Homes 

Shortlisted for Best use of slate for a domestic project:

Just a couple of minutes on foot from the centre of St Davids but also on the edge of the countryside, Maes-Y-Felin is a tranquil development built to uncompromisingly high standards.

Consisting of 58 new homes - included in which are 18 affordable housing homes designated for locals. The houses are traditionally built using the very best materials, giving them solidity and longevity.

Time honoured touches such as native Pennant stone, Cambrian Slate roof tiles, and oak flooring combine with forward thinking additions such as charging points for electrical vehicles.

The choice of Redland Cambrian Slate tiles was crucial for planning approval in a designated conservation area. Their robust fixing ensures performance for the windy peninsula setting, while their composition (over 60% recycled Welsh natural slate, manufactured just 100 miles away) underscored the project's eco-conscious approach.

Minworth Junior & Infant School

Rio Asphalt & Paving co 

Shortlisted for Best use of concrete or clay tiles for a commercial project

Royal Ulster Yacht Club

Penrose Roofing 2014

Shortlisted for Best use of concrete or clay tiles for a commercial project:

Designed by a dedicated yacht club member and architect, the Royal Ulster Yacht Club has been a fixture overlooking Bangor Bay since its opening in 1899. This impressive two-story "Tudorbethan" building has been enhanced by various extensions over the past century. 

Penrose Roofing undertook a full roof restoration, stripping and re-tiling the roof with stunning Rosemary Clay Classic tiles in Red. This meticulous work ensures the building is fit to serve future generations of club members, and fittingly, its beautiful new roof can be seen for miles out to sea.