Business Details
42 Years
experience
Trusted Roofing Specialists in Sheffield
Established in 1984 by Gerald Brooks and Jeremy Martin, Martin-Brooks has grown from a six-person team to a workforce of over 60 skilled professionals. Our founders brought 20 years of traditional slating expertise to create a business focused on quality craftsmanship. With John Elmore joining in 1989, we expanded our contracting capabilities while maintaining core values. Today, the next generation of the Brooks, Martin, and Elmore families actively lead daily operations, ensuring continuity in our commitment to excellence. We serve Yorkshire and beyond, with 75% of domestic work coming from repeat clients and referrals.Our reputation for reliability spans both residential and commercial sectors, including historic building restoration. We maintain stock of standard materials to ensure rapid response times and project efficiency. As members of the Competent Roofer scheme, we self-certify work requiring building regulation approval. Our specialists handle listed properties, natural stone slating, and modern roofing systems with equal expertise. Client satisfaction remains our priority, evidenced by testimonials praising our communication, workmanship, and problem-solving approach.
Services
Pitched Roofing
Flat Roofing
Leadwork
Guttering
Heritage Roofing
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- Established in 1984 with 40+ years' industry experience
- Family-run business with third-generation leadership
- 75% of domestic work from repeat customers
- Competent Roofer scheme members for self-certification
- NFRC-accredited specialists in heritage roofing
Associations and certifications
- Competent Roofer scheme
- NFRC
What people say
Excellent workmanship
Highly recommend
Professional approach
Reliable service
Skilled team
Services
Pitched Roofing
Specialists in traditional slating and tiling for residential and commercial properties. Our craftsmen deliver durable, aesthetically pleasing solutions using premium materials. Expertise includes heritage restoration and modern system integration.
Flat Roofing
Comprehensive flat roofing solutions including built-up felting, liquid rubber, and single-ply membranes. We ensure watertight integrity with structural flat roofs and bay top installations for commercial and domestic clients.
Leadwork
Precision leadwork for valleys, parapets, and guttering systems. Our certified specialists create durable, weatherproof details for both new builds and heritage restoration projects across Yorkshire.
Heritage Roofing
NFRC-accredited specialists in restoring listed buildings using traditional techniques. We work with natural stone slates and period-appropriate materials while meeting modern performance standards for longevity and safety.
Guttering
Installation and repair of seamless aluminium, UPVC, and traditional lead guttering systems. Our solutions prevent water damage through proper sizing and expert fitting for residential and commercial properties.
People
Gerald Brooks
Founder
Co-founder with 20 years' slating experience prior to establishing Martin-Brooks in 1984. Continues guiding the business's traditional craftsmanship values while mentoring the next generation.
Jeremy Martin
Founder
Joint founder bringing extensive slating expertise. Active in operations since 1984, ensuring technical excellence and maintaining the company's commitment to quality standards.
John Elmore
Contracting Director
Joined in 1989 to strengthen contracting capabilities. Provides strategic oversight for project execution, combining practical knowledge with business development expertise to expand service offerings.
Questions
What roofing services do you offer?
We provide pitched and flat roofing, leadwork, guttering, heritage restoration, and emergency repairs for residential and commercial properties.
Are you accredited for listed building work?
Yes, we're NFRC-accredited specialists in heritage roofing with expertise in natural stone slating and historic building restoration.
How quickly can you respond to repairs?
We maintain stock materials for rapid response, typically addressing urgent repairs within two weeks of enquiry.
Do you handle building regulation approvals?
As Competent Roofer scheme members, we self-certify work requiring building regulation compliance, avoiding council inspections.
What areas do you cover?
We operate across Sheffield, Yorkshire, and surrounding regions for both domestic and commercial projects.
