Family roofers in County Durham since 1945

Breward Roofing has been keeping the rain out of County Durham homes since 1945. What started as a small post-war roofing business has stayed exactly that in spirit — family-run, local, and known by name — even as the roofs, materials and regulations have moved on around us.

Why 80 years of continuity matters to you

Roofing is a trade where reputation is everything and shortcuts are easy to hide — until the first heavy winter. A firm that has traded under the same family name for three generations simply cannot afford to cut corners. Our work comes overwhelmingly from repeat customers and word-of-mouth recommendations across Bishop Auckland, Barnard Castle, Crook and the wider North East, and that only happens when the roof you fitted a decade ago is still doing its job.

How we work

• Our own crews. Your roof is fitted by experienced Breward roofers, not sub-contracted to whoever is available.
• Clean and considerate. We treat your home and garden with respect and clear up thoroughly before we leave.
• Honest quotes. A clear, written, no-obligation quote — no pressure and no surprises on the invoice.
• Guaranteed & insured. We are fully insured, all work is guaranteed, and we handle insurance-related repairs directly with your provider.

Approved & accountable

We are a Checkatrade member with a 9.5/10 rating from 41 verified reviews, and we hold a 5.0 rating on Google. Those independent scores matter more than anything we could say about ourselves — they are left by your neighbours, on platforms we don’t control.

Whether it is a single slipped tile or a full re-roof, you will deal with the same family firm from the first phone call to the final inspection.