Roofer
Roofing First
Trust score
52out of 100
Rating4.1★
Review volumeLow · 3
Evidence breadth2 independent public sources
Profile statusListed
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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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4.1out of 5
Highlights
"Simply incredible from start to finish. Turned up on a Sunday to look at a problem for me after being let down by other roofers. Repaired the issue and then checked up the following day. Honestly, the result speaks for itself!"
"Craig has repaired an existing leak and also replaced other tiles to prevent the same thing occurring on another Velux in the same rook space. He has been professional throughout and the prices charged to complete the work to a really high standard are considerably less than other quotes we received. He also returned to check on his work and to ensure the leak had been fixed....after 2 years of continual leaks we now have a secure roof ....a excellent job all round!!!"
"A replacement flat roof was requested in 2017, The work was carried out at to our satisfaction. However, the roof leaked, damaging the internal ceiling (2019). Initial repair did not cure the issue and resulted in the complete replacement of the roof and redecoration of ceilings (2021). In May 23 we noticed that the top surface was bubbling and cracking - very disappointing as the roof had a 25 year guarantee. Roofing First accepted that there was an issue which needed remedial work. Despite repeated attempts to contact the company we are still waiting for a resolution. 6 years on!"
Detailed reviews
Simply incredible from start to finish. Turned up on a Sunday to look at a problem for me after being let down by other roofers. Repaired the issue and then checked up the following day. Honestly, the result speaks for itself!
A replacement flat roof was requested in 2017, The work was carried out at to our satisfaction. However, the roof leaked, damaging the internal ceiling (2019). Initial repair did not cure the issue and resulted in the complete replacement of the roof and redecoration of ceilings (2021). In May 23 we noticed that the top surface was bubbling and cracking - very disappointing as the roof had a 25 year guarantee. Roofing First accepted that there was an issue which needed remedial work. Despite repeated attempts to contact the company we are still waiting for a resolution. 6 years on!
Craig has repaired an existing leak and also replaced other tiles to prevent the same thing occurring on another Velux in the same rook space. He has been professional throughout and the prices charged to complete the work to a really high standard are considerably less than other quotes we received. He also returned to check on his work and to ensure the leak had been fixed....after 2 years of continual leaks we now have a secure roof ....a excellent job all round!!!
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Public evidence last checked May 2026
About
Roofer in Maidstone, Kent.
What this business says about itself
From their own website
What this business says about itself
Online since 2017. Their website domain was first registered in 2017, according to the public domain registry — an independent sign of how long they’ve been operating online (we checked this ourselves, it’s not a claim from their site).
- Guarantee: 25-year guarantee
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How long they've really been tradingIndependent sources agree they've been operating since at least 2017 — that's 9 years, confirmed across 2 separate sources.
Website online since2017First public review2022
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Review volume: Low · 3
Profile status: Listed
Verify at the sourceCheck them yourself
Roofing isn't licensed, so anyone can set up - and it's a trade with more than its share of cowboys. A big re-roof must meet building regulations; CompetentRoofer (the Government-authorised NFRC scheme) registers roofers who can self-certify that, and vets and inspects them at least twice a year. Check they're on it before you hire.
Check the CompetentRoofer registerNever agree to roof work from a cold-caller at your door or an unsolicited 'we noticed your roof' note — that is the classic roofing scam.
Get a written quote that itemises access (scaffolding or a tower), the exact materials, and the workmanship guarantee — not a vague day rate.
Be wary of demands for a large cash deposit; agree staged payments against work you can actually see completed.
Want an extra legitimacy check? Run the Cowboy Checker on Roofing First before you contact them.
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Common questions about Roofing First
What do customers say about Roofing First?
Roofing First has 3 public reviews, averaging 4.1 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know Roofing First's reviews are genuine?
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Does Roofing First guarantee their work?
They state on their own website that 25-year guarantee. This is the business's own statement on their website, not something we have independently checked. Get the terms in writing before you agree to the job.
How long has Roofing First been trading?
Roofing First's website has been online since 2017, according to the public domain registry — an independent marker of how long they have been established.
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