Roofing compliance software for UK roofing contractors

Roof work is high-risk: HSE reports that falls through fragile surfaces account for around 22% of all fall-from-height fatal injuries in construction, and advises that every roof should be treated as fragile until a competent person confirms otherwise. Employers must plan the work, follow the hierarchy of control (avoid, then control, then communicate and co-operate), and make sure workers are competent and adequately trained. Complys keeps your training records, RAMS and site evidence in one place.

These are not universal legal requirements in themselves, but principal contractors and commercial sites routinely require them as evidence of competence and for site access: CSCS cards (usually backed by an NVQ in the relevant roofing discipline), training for work at height, IPAF for MEWPs, and CISRS where operatives erect scaffold. The underlying legal duty under WAHR 2005 and CDM 2015 is that workers are competent and adequately trained, these cards are how that is commonly evidenced. Complys tracks every card, ticket and training record with expiry alerts.

CompetentRoofer is a Government-authorised Competent Person Scheme for roof refurbishment in England and Wales. Where 50% or more of a roof is replaced, Building Control notification is required, and NFRC CPS registered contractors can self-certify that qualifying work complies with the Building Regulations, instead of a separate Local Authority Building Control application. This is a building-regulations competence scheme, not health-and-safety law. CompetentRoofer explained →

Older fibre-cement roofs, sheeting and cladding can contain asbestos. Before work that may disturb asbestos-containing materials begins, the relevant asbestos information must be obtained and the risks assessed. Complys keeps asbestos-awareness training and related records to hand.

These are not legal requirements, but principal and main contractors commonly ask for them before you get on an approved list or win commercial work. Complys keeps these certificates current and shareable. CHAS readiness checker →

As a contractor you have duties to plan, manage and monitor your own work and to coordinate with others on site. Complys holds the RAMS, inductions and records that help you evidence it. CDM duty checker →

There is no single statutory 'roofer's card'. Commercial sites typically require a CSCS card, usually backed by an NVQ (Level 2 or 3) in the relevant roofing discipline, as evidence of competence and for site access. The underlying legal duty (Work at Height Regulations 2005, CDM 2015) is that workers are competent and adequately trained; the cards are how sites commonly verify it. CompetentRoofer membership is separate and relates to Building Regulations self-certification for roof refurbishment.

Under the Work at Height Regulations 2005, employers must ensure roofers are competent and adequately trained for the work, which in practice covers fragile-roof precautions, edge protection, fall arrest and rescue planning. Many sites also require IPAF for MEWPs and CISRS for any scaffold erection. Complys tracks every training certificate.

CompetentRoofer is a Government-authorised Competent Person Scheme for roof refurbishment in England and Wales. Where 50% or more of a roof is replaced, Building Control notification is required, and registered contractors can self-certify that qualifying work complies with the Building Regulations instead of a separate Local Authority Building Control application. It is often relevant to insurance-backed guarantees and consumer protection.

Roofing involves significant fall and weather risks. Where employers' liability insurance is required, the statutory minimum cover is £5m, though many roofing firms carry £10m. Contractors also typically hold public liability (often £5m–£10m), tools/equipment cover and contractors' all-risks for commercial projects. Complys tracks expiry on every certificate.