Steadmans - Rapid Roofing Solutions for a Live Operating Site

When works began on the roofing upgrade at the Brook Taverner site, the project team faced a challenging brief: replace the ageing asbestos roofing while the facility remained fully operational. With no access permitted to the underside of the existing roof, safety and speed became the critical priorities from day one.

Steadmans supplied single skin roof cladding in Goosewing Grey, to our customer Sutcliffe Construction. The single skin roof cladding delivered a high-quality, durable solution that enabled Sutcliffe Construction to progress quickly and confidently on a complex live-site installation.

Overcoming Live-Site Challenges with Precision and Speed:

The project presented a unique constraint: the existing asbestos roof and Sutcliffe Construction’s requirement to keep the building fully operational meant traditional access methods couldn’t be used. To maintain safe working conditions, sacrificial nets were installed, allowing roofing works to continue externally without interrupting the client’s operations.

A key goal for Sutcliffe Construction was to ensure the building was re-sheeted as quickly as possible to resolve ongoing water-ingress issues. This made product availability and delivery reliability essential, and Steadmans’ performance in both areas became a cornerstone of the project’s success.

Why Steadmans?

With a long-standing working relationship and a reputation for reliability, Steadmans was the natural choice. Sutcliffe Construction noted the value of Steadmans’ consistent service record:

“We opted to use Steadmans for this project as they are a trusted, reliable service who we have used many times in the past with no issues.” – Sutcliffe Construction

In addition to trust and familiarity, two factors stood out strongly:

• Impressive lead times, even on large, repeated order quantities

• Competitive pricing, supporting project viability without compromising on quality

Delivery, Support, and On-Site Success:

Steadmans’ involvement from specification through to delivery ensured Sutcliffe Construction received exactly what was needed, when it was needed. As the project evolved, the Steadmans team adapted quickly to changing requirements and site constraints.

“Throughout the project we have been met with an effective and reliable service from Steadmans, who adapted to our needs when necessary, and all in all aided this project to being a huge success.” – Sutcliffe Construction

The Goosewing Grey single skin sheets provided a clean, durable finish, while rapid turnaround times between order and delivery allowed the installation team to progress at an accelerated rate.

The Outcome:

The Brook Taverner roofing project benefited from:

• High-quality finish – delivering improved weather protection and a smart visual upgrade

• Accelerated installation – made possible through fast, consistent product delivery

• Proven reliability – ensuring works progressed smoothly on a challenging live building

Client Feedback:

Sutcliffe Construction said:

“Yes, Steadmans definitely met our expectations and provided high quality service and communication throughout the whole project.”

“We would recommend Steadmans to others, given the wide product range offered and the high-quality, reliable service provided.”

Lindsey Lovel, National Sales Manager, from Steadmans said:

“It’s been a pleasure supporting the team on the Brook Taverner project. Live-site refurbishments always require careful coordination, and this was a great example of supplier and contractor working seamlessly together.

Our priority is always to deliver the right products, at the right time, to keep projects moving , and we’re proud that our roofing systems and service contributed to a smooth, efficient installation despite the challenges on site.”