FEATURE Kingsley Roofi ng Services
Protecting local heritage at the highest level
Discussing building techniques with Paul Bone isn’t so much a roofi ng fact-fi nding mission, it’s more of a history lesson. While his fi rm, Kingsley Roofi ng Services, is well versed in modern
roofing techniques in state-of-the-art new builds, commercial developments and contemporary houses, it’s in the heritage sector where the craftsmanship, built up since Paul left school and started labouring for his roofer father, really comes into its own. Paul founded the fi rm six years ago, employing one labourer
and using local business networking groups and, over time, word of mouth recommendations, to build the fl edgling company. He now employs a team of 10 skilled roofers, while his wife, Robyn, runs the business from its Northampton head offi ce. Around half of the fi rm’s projects are roofs for commercial new builds and renovation work, but the rest of the time is focused on the
traditional crafts and techniques that are required when replacing roofs or carrying out repairs on Grade I or II listed buildings and older, character buildings. Paul explained: “I have always been fascinated by old houses and construction techniques and I guess we have found a bit of a niche as a company for repairing and restoring historic buildings. “T ere’s so much to learn about them, making
sure we are using the correct techniques, sourcing the right materials, and even using the correct tools. Each project is completely diff erent from the last and we have to do some really in-depth work at times to fi nd out about the origins of the building and the way it would have been built. “In certain situations, on listed buildings, for
instance, we can’t use power tools. All the work has to be done using the traditional cutting methods and the roof installed in keeping with the original. It’s absolutely fascinating, you’re always learning something new, and having to take the time to
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