Pro Installer August 2015 - Issue 29 | Page 18

18 AUGUST 2015 PRO INSTALLER PRO NEWS www.proinstaller.co.uk MORE INSTALLERS NEEDED FOR 20% TURNOVER INCREASE The business behind the UK’s largest network of solid roof system installers has celebrated its 10th year of trading. In just 10 years, Staffordshire-based Guardian Roof, and its network of fabricators, plus Team Guardian installers has sold over 15,000 roofs throughout the UK. Early indications suggest that the milestone year will make financial history too, with the annual turnover on course to increase by around 20%. Joe Kearney, Guardian Roof, said: “When we launched Guardian back in 2005 we became the UK’s first roof manufacturing company to make a simple promise: that we’d never fabricate a roof ourselves. And we’ve been true to our word. “We have built partnerships with some of the UK’s finest fabricators. And their support, belief in the unique business model and hard work is now paying off in massive success for the brand. “We are hugely grateful to each and every one of our skilled fabricators and our incredible network of skilled Team Guardian Installers. We thank them for their efforts, belief and trust in the UK’s market-leading solid lightweight warm roof solution.” “This is only just the beginning. Our recruitment of installers continues. And we are also developing new and more exciting products for our fabricators to exclusively supply.” In September last year Guardian Roof launched a new membership drive targeting a total of 400 accredited installers by 2016. Earlier this year Guardian introduced new sales software for members of its Team Guardian Registered Installer Scheme. The new software has improved Team Guardian installers’ efficiency and conversion rates; plus help increase capacity for Team Guardian fabricators. Developed exclusively for Guardian Roof by RoofWright, the software can produce an infinite number of designs using over 200 unique templates and five Metro tile designs. The software offers massive time savings; allows for instant precise pricing of jobs; and, features structural checks to guarantee the integrity of each job. Further process time savings are predicted to transform fabrication capacity. In less than five years, The Team Guardian Registered Installer Scheme has already established a network of fabricators and installers throughout the UK. But demand for the first solid roof system with LABC and LABSS approval has seen enquiries increase over the last 12 months by over 200%. Joe continued: “As well as our position as the UK market leader, I think there are a couple of reasons for the volume of enquiries we are receiving: A Guardian Roof has a 0.18 U value which resolves issues with conservatories being too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter. The most important part of replacing a conservatory is to completely remove the old roof and replace it with a structurally designed alternative that is tested to the highest standards by LABC and LABSS in Scotland and England. “Recently, many more customers are choosing to redevelop existing property to save money on a move up the housing ladder. They see our solid replacement roof as a cost-effective and natural choice to develop a current property with an otherwise perfectly useable conservatory. “We need more top quality installers to meet this demand. We have established an enviable reputation as the market leader in newbuild or replacement solid roofs for conservatories. Now we need even more proven skilled installers who can maintain our reputation for many years to come.” A Guardian Warm Roof is best installed by a registered Team Guardian installer. The scheme is designed to allow homeowners verify Team Guardian Registered Installers, and prevent competitors falsely claiming to supply the patented roof system. In addition to the right to install Guardian Roofs, Team Guardian Registered Installers enjoy additional exclusive benefits including full training; sales models; official Team Guardian ID’s and lanyards; promotion on the Guardian Warm Roof website; and crucially, leads from a local fabricator. Joe adds: “We want to speak to more reputable and ambitious businesses that have what it takes to excel as a Team Guardian member. We’re fortunate that many of the best installers in the country are already enjoying the business-building benefits of Team Guardian membership and we can’t wait to welcome more.” For more information call 0800 0665832 or visit www.guardianroof.co.uk/ installer-registration/