Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Commercial Roofing Solutions
Tilbury Contracts have been a trusted name in commercial waterproofing and roofing since 1975. Our Rainham-based facility spans 15,000 sq ft across a one-acre site, housing modern offices and warehouses. We maintain approved contractor status with leading membrane manufacturers, combining premium products with certified applicators to deliver tailored solutions. Our team's decades of industry experience enable us to provide comprehensive design, specification, and estimating services for projects ranging from 5,000 to 5,000,000. We prioritise strong client relationships and have completed landmark projects including the UK's largest green roof at Rolls Royce's Goodwood factory.Our commitment to quality is evidenced by multiple industry awards, including the UK Roofing Awards' Innovation Award. We actively collaborate with suppliers and specifiers to ensure cutting-edge solutions for complex waterproofing challenges. Our expertise extends to blue roofs, structural cladding, and disabled adaptations, serving diverse commercial requirements. We maintain rigorous health and safety management systems, reflecting our dedication to operational excellence. With a heritage spanning nearly five decades, we continue to combine traditional craftsmanship with modern technological advancements.
Services
Waterproofing
Roofing
Green Roofs
Blue Roofs
Structural Cladding
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We have over 45 years of specialist roofing experience
- We are approved installers for leading membrane manufacturers
- We offer full design and specification services
- We provide 24/7 emergency support for critical issues
- We maintain rigorous health and safety management systems
Associations and certifications
- UK Roofing Awards
- FRA (Flat Roofing Association)
Services
Green Roofs
Our green roof solutions combine environmental benefits with aesthetic appeal. We install bio-diverse systems that manage rainwater, support biodiversity, and enhance urban spaces. With expertise in large-scale projects like Rolls Royce's 40,000 sq m Goodwood roof, we deliver tailored installations for commercial developments.
Blue Roofs
Blue roof systems provide sustainable urban drainage solutions. We install attenuation systems that manage stormwater within building footprints, ideal for space-constrained developments. Our installations comply with SuDS best practices while maintaining compatibility with green roof systems.
Waterproofing
We offer comprehensive waterproofing solutions using leading manufacturers' materials. Our systems include built-up felt, liquid applied membranes, and mastic asphalt. Certified applicators ensure watertight integrity for commercial buildings, protecting against weather damage and structural degradation.
Roofing
Our roofing services cover new builds and refurbishments. We install single-ply membranes, composite cladding, and traditional systems. With FRA award-winning project experience, we deliver durable solutions for industrial and commercial properties across the UK.
Structural Cladding
We provide composite cladding systems that enhance building aesthetics while improving thermal performance. Our installations combine durability with modern design requirements, suitable for both new constructions and refurbishment projects requiring weather-resistant facades.
Questions
What commercial roofing systems do you install?
We install all major commercial systems including green roofs, blue roofs, single-ply membranes, built-up felt, mastic asphalt, and composite cladding solutions.
Do you handle both new builds and refurbishments?
Yes, we undertake projects ranging from new commercial developments to roof refurbishments, with FRA award-winning experience in both categories.
Are you approved by roofing material manufacturers?
We are approved installers for most leading membrane manufacturers, ensuring quality installations using certified products and trained applicators.
What project sizes do you handle?
We work on projects from £5,000 minor works to £5,000,000+ new builds, including landmark developments like Rolls Royce's Goodwood factory roof.
Do you offer design and specification services?
Yes, we provide full design, specification, and estimating services to ensure optimal waterproofing solutions for each commercial project.
What accreditations do you hold?
We have won multiple industry awards including UK Roofing Awards and FRA competitions, and maintain rigorous health and safety management systems.
