Forest Park Roofing

Having lived more than 40 years in the New Forest we have found Forest Park Roofing the best in the business and would never go elsewhere. Last week they spent two days erecting a tower, fixing gutter leaks, replacing slipped tiles, and putting in two new downpipes which had been in place since 1865. Iain and Chris have always delivered on time and within budget, doing a very skilled job, and always offering that little bit extra. They are true professionals in their approach to each problem and are totally reliable. We will certainly continue using this expert team for any roofing challenges in the future. Hugely recommended.

Installation of new Velux Window. Extremely happy with Forest Park Roofing. The initial enquiry, site visit and discussion/explanation of the installation was very clear. The estimate was detailed and comprehensive. They installed a Velux window in a very tricky space expertly, efficiently and quickly. All communications were excellent. A thoroughly professional job and a thoroughly professional company - and everyone was lovely. Highly recommended.

They came to look at the roof and quoted me a very reasonable price and completed the work a few days later Very happy with their work and would use them again. Would highly recommend

We had used Iain’s firm in the past for gutter clearing so I was keen to have them again, especially as our sun room roof had developed a leak. We had had someone deal with it, but the leak came back. I contacted them to do it again (happy to pay again if needed), but they never got back to me. Iain by contrast took a look at the job, felt he had a solution and has said that it if leaks again, they’ll come back. After-service care is so important. They guys who did the job were polite, pleasant and efficient and the invoice matched the quote. Would recommend this firm without hesitation.

We initially requested a quote for a sun tunnel for our kitchen which didn't have much natural light but Iain from Forest Park Roofing suggested fitting a Velux window instead which was a much better idea. The quote was reasonable and the work was carried out in a realistic time frame. Iain and his colleague were extremely professional, work was carried out as requested and we are very happy with the end result. All the hassle of building control was dealt with by Iain, the site was left clean and tidy, and all communication both before and after the work was great. I would have no hesitation in using Forest Park Roofing for future work.

Chris and his colleague was very professional and hard working. It was a very hot day and the job was very tricky but they worked all day with hardly a break. And finished in the time they had quoted. I would highly recommend Chris and Iain for any roof problems and would definitely use them again.

They removed all tiles, removed degraded under-felt and battens and upgraded insulation to accessible roof areas throughout, and upgraded five Velux roof-lights which had not been properly installed originally. They also fully refurbished the roof and lead-work to a difficult dormer window that had become a favoured nest site for birds. The quotation was competitive but not the lowest and was chosen after recommendation and also confidence in my first meeting with Iain. As an ex CEO of a major construction company I was looking for certainty in outcome on quality, time and budget in that order, and Iain gave me that confidence on first meeting and did not let me down. The work was completed on time and to budget and included some extra works I requested which were completed within the original timespan and at a sensible price. I thought they would be good but they exceeded my expectations by keeping me well informed of progress, weather difficulties and material matters and being very nice people to do business with. Their approach to site cleanliness was excellent. They also impressed me by investing in young people through a roof apprenticeship scheme. All the team were very polite and considerate. Roof work is technically more challenging than people would realise or expect and needs consistent attention to detail by the installers. Iain's team soon demonstrated that I need not worry about any lack of attention to detail in their work. Very impressive.

The job was to replace the battens and tiles on a house over one hundred years old, stripping insulation from the tiles and replacing loft flooring and increasing insulation. I have used Forest Park Roofing before and know of their well deserved reputation. The specification was altered somewhat by me as work progressed. The final price matched the original estimate given various uncertainties in an old house. Our property is in a prominent position in an area used by dog walkers. They and our neighbours, one of whom is a builder, have all commented as to how lovely our new roof looks. From my point of view the whole rather complicated job from planning through to tidying up, cleaning the fascia and picking tile fragments from the lawn was very carefully done. Iain steered me through the choice of tiles and method of fixing, treated the woodworm and strengthened rafters where necessary. The tiles that were reusable were sold on to a reclamation yard and an appropriate sum credited to me. The finish around the outer tiles fits in nicely with a house over a hundred years old. Iain & Chris Bowers at Forest Park Roofing left nothing to chance and left us with a lovely roof with which we are delighted. I can strongly recommend them.

We needed our Velux solar windows mended. It was a small job and we were happy to fit in with his schedule. Iain called in to see us within a week. He explained what was required, gave us the quote and a fortnight later returned to complete the work 4m up in the apex of the room. We would certainly use him again.

Iain and his crew were professional and efficient. His quote was thorough and competitive and the guarantee was reassuring. His work was superb. Clean and polite they worked tirelessly in hot conditions. Explaining his methods and providing lots of evidence of his progress we were really pleased with the result. The test came this week when heavy rain and strong winds would usually have us looking at the ceiling and waiting for leaks but this repair was spot on. No leaks and a piece of mind going forward that enabled us to finally relax during bad storms. I would thoroughly recommend this company to anyone. To Iain and his team a very big thank you. Well done.