Longworth is one of the UK’s leading envelope contractors, offering a complete turnkey service of design, installation and project management.

Over the years, we’ve become renowned for being an industry innovator. Building on our established reputation for being master craftsmen in the use of traditional metal products such as zinc, copper and stainless steel, since 1999 we have extended our skills and expertise to cover the whole of the external building envelope. And all to the highest of specifications.

Experience and detailed market knowledge of customer needs, supplier skills, legislative and environmental drivers and the emergence of new technologies have all contributed to our current market standing.

We combine this with outstanding customer support, safe working practices, technical understanding and quality workmanship - all of which have been achieved through constant investment in training and certification of our people.

At Longworth, we have a proven track record of working with all of the major UK developers to complete projects on time, on budget and on demand.

Offering complete turnkey services — design, installation and project management.

Pre-Construction Advice

Our team can provide valuable product and design advice at any stage of a project. With years of experience and long-standing relationships with product manufacturers, our engineers ensure that projects remain within budget without compromising architectural integrity.

Project Management

We utilise a collaborative project management programme to ensure we deliver projects on time, within budget, and most importantly, safely.

Fabrication

Our in-house fabrication service can deliver a wide range of high quality bespoke roofing and cladding solutions, utilising computerised folding and cutting machinery to ensure a precise and consistent end product.

Design

The latest computerised design systems equip our design team with the ability to provide clients, architects and main contractors with a complete plan for the construction project. For the more intricate designs, we have the facilities to produce a 3D image to assist with the design. All of our designers have been trained up to BIM Level 2.

Planning

For each project we provide a strict planning service. This includes producing detailed plans, method statements and risk assessments. The end result is a structured project following a critical path. We communicate with the client at every step of the way and our contracts manager is assigned to oversee the project, co-ordinating between the client, design, and site teams.

Commercial

We commit ourselves to providing the most economical service available. We are not tied into any one supplier or system which means value engineering is always available. Our partnering mentality is ideal for those who wish us to become involved from an early stage, which can often result in cost reduction of other trades such as steelwork, masonry, etc.

We have extensive experience of working within a range of sectors.

Public & Commercial Buildings

Over the years, Longworth has undertaken a wide range of roofing and cladding works, from office space to state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities.

Retail & Residential

More than a third of consumer spending goes through our shops and it is the UK’s largest private sector employer with 2.9 million employees.

Transport

Modern and efficient transport infrastructure is as important today as it has ever been.

Leisure

The range of building types in the leisure industry means that we have to be adaptable and competent in a wide range of methods, design, products and environments.

Health Care

Our team has completed a large number of projects in the health care sector, from new build highly-aesthetic designs to functional, cost-conscious projects.

Education

We pride ourselves in expertly handling the building process of schools, colleges and universities all over the country.

We've got them all covered.

Flat roofing

 

Flat roofing

Flat Roofing is a roof that is laid almost completely flat. Although traditionally they are described as a flat roof they are installed to a fall to allow rain water to drain away to the lowest side. A flat roof is typically designed to have a minimum fall of 1:80 to allow for construction inaccuracies and building deflection.

We have a dedicated flat roofing team at Longworth. This means that not only are we more specialised, we can also be more competitive when it comes to providing a first-rate design and construction service.

We work with some of the best known brands in the industry such as, Bauder, Sika Sarnafil, Armourplan and Danosa. You can be secure in the knowledge that our team have been trained to the highest of standards by some of the most reputable brands in the business.

This ‘best price’ also comes with the added security that your installation will be carried out by a well-established and secure company. Work with Longworth and you get the best of both worlds.

Specification

  • Available in single ply membrane, hot melt or liquid applied systems.
  • Most commonly used in a warm or inverted roof system, with high-performing rigid insulation.
  • Generally specified where roofs cannot be seen and are flat or have a nominal pitch.
  • Usually available with a warranty of up to 20 years.
  • Available ballasted with paving slabs, pebbles or green roof systems.

Projects that have used Flat roofing

Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary

Contractor:

Laing O'Rourke

Value:

£2,400,000

Wigan Bus Station

Contractor:

VINCI Construction

Value:

£1,200,000

Life Sciences Accelerator

Contractor:

VINCI Construction

Value:

£1,400,000

Holy Cross Catholic High School

Contractor:

Carefoot PLC

Value:

140,000

Warehouse

Contractor:

Dawnus

Value:

£80,000

Oldham Town Hall

Contractor:

Morgan Sindall PLC

Value:

£1,100,000

What our clients say

"Longworth’s expertise in the traditional metal roofing trade proved invaluable. We would like to thank them for working closely with us to achieve our original vision."

Katy Heath, Nightingale Associates