You’re not just spending money on a roof or a driveway. You’re trusting someone with your home. That trust matters to us — and we’ve spent over 30 years earning it.
Lee started in the roofing and groundworks trade in 1992. That’s over 30 years of hands-on experience — not managing from an office, but out on site getting it right. He founded Roofs & Drives Ltd because he was tired of seeing homeowners let down by poor work and empty promises. The business is built on a simple idea: do the job properly, communicate honestly, and the reputation looks after itself.
Most people calling us have already had a bad experience somewhere. A job that started well and then stalled. A quote that grew after the work started. Workmanship that looked fine until six months later when the problems appeared. Or the worst: a deposit paid to someone who disappeared.
We’re not here to talk down the whole trade — there are good people doing excellent work. But the bad ones have made everyone nervous, and rightly so. That’s why we think it’s important to be upfront about exactly who we are and how we work, before you even pick up the phone.
Lee has been in this trade since 1992. That experience doesn't just mean knowing what to do — it means knowing what goes wrong and how to prevent it before it happens.
This isn't a side job for us. Transforming cold, unusable conservatories into fully insulated, year-round living spaces is our flagship service and where our expertise runs deepest.
Every job we do is fully covered. You're protected, your property is protected. This is non-negotiable for us — not an optional extra.
We were named Best Driveway Service in Darlington at the Quality Business Awards 2025. That recognition comes from the work — not from marketing spend.
Roofing, groundworks, and driveways all under one roof. No juggling multiple contractors, no one pointing fingers at the other. One point of contact, one standard of work throughout.
We don't have a big advertising budget. We have customers who tell their neighbours, their family, and their colleagues. That's the only reputation worth having.
These aren’t values we put on a poster. They’re the things that have shaped how we work every single day for over three decades.
What you're quoted is what you pay. If something changes during a job that affects the price, we'll tell you immediately — before we proceed. Not on the final invoice.
It would be faster. It would sometimes be cheaper for us. But a job done wrong doesn't sit right with us, and it doesn't last. We'd rather take the extra time and do it properly.
We keep you informed throughout — what we're doing, why, and what comes next. No going quiet, no vague answers. Clear communication is a basic courtesy, not a premium feature.
The part you can see matters as much as the structure underneath. We don't stop when the job is 90% done. The finish is part of the job.
If you don't need something, we'll tell you. We're not interested in upselling work you don't need. Trust is worth more to us than one bigger invoice.
Recognised alongside the best businesses in the region. This award reflects what our customers have been saying for years — the work speaks for itself. You can view the listing at the Quality Business Awards website.
No pressure, no hard sell. Just an honest conversation about what you need.
