Self build
Your choice of building materials for your home has a substantial impact on the eventual value of your property. It is advisable where possible to choose the best, especially as they will be in place for the life of the building and will be there for the world to see.
A quality roof of plain clay tiles is an inexpensive way to add character and value forever. Look around and see for yourself that the concrete tiles of the last 70 years lose their colour. The natural burnt colours of clay are permanent and mellow and improve with age.
Never skimp on the roof materials. Whether you are building from scratch, converting or extending your property or renovating your family home, Dreadnought clay roof tiles offer solutions to enhance any roof.
If you wish to see some completed Dreadnought roofs please contact our office and we can provide you with a list of sites in the colours you are interested in.
See a detailed case study in IBUILD magazine
See our Self Build Case Studies
Self Build Exhibitions
We regularly exhibit at the Self-Build Exhibitions though these have been badly disrupted in 2020 due to Covid 19. Here is the latest info....
The NSBRC in Swindon are holding their October show 16th-18th October 2020. Its a real live show and tickets are free in advance by clicking below
National Homebuilding and Renovating Show NEC has been rescheduled for 8th-11th July 2021 at Birmingham NEC Stand B160
We have a permanent display at the NSBRC (National Self Build and Renovation Centre) in Swindon. This centre is now open again, though tickets must be booked in advance. Click here to book a visit.
To view completed roofs please contact us and we can provide you with a list of sites in the colours you are interested in.
If you would like to order samples of tiles, you can do so on this website from each of our product pages within the tile range or by clicking here
Useful links for Self Builders
NaCSBA
We support the Custom and Selfbuild industry in the UK and are members of NaCSBA, the National Custom and Self Build Association. Make sure you sign up to the Right To Build Portal There is a duty on all local authorities in England to keep a Register of individuals and community groups who have expressed an interest in acquiring land to bring forward self-build and custom-build projects and to have regard to the demand on their local Register when exercising their planning and other relevant functions.
Plotsearch
Land4developers
An up-to-date source of plots conversion and renovation opportunities for Developers throughout the UK, including development flats (more than 4). Includes email alerts for new plots and aerial photography service.
Ketley Brick
Traditional Clay Pavers, Staffordshire Blue Bricks and Specials.
Furness Brick
An independent family-run brick manufacturer, specialising in the production of traditional pressed, clamp and handmade facing bricks and pavers.
York Handmade Bricks
Many builders and self-builders have found that using handmade bricks has greatly increased the 'kerb appeal' of their developments. York Handmade Brick offer bricks in six blends, but variations can be achieved by mixing combinations of the three basic colours.
The Construction Centre
A source of information for architects, contractors and specifiers. They host an extensive UK Building Directory
The National Federation of Roofing Contractors
Dreadnought are members of the National Federation of Roofing Contractors Limited (NFRC) the UK's largest roofing trade association. They provide advice on choosing a roofing contractor.
Graven Hill
The UK's largest self and custom build project just outside Bicester. 1900 homes are due to be built over 10 years. The project aims to give self builders the opportunity to create the home of their dreams with plots available to suit a range of budgets, all with pre-approved outline planning.
Below is a list of sites where sample panels of Dreadnought Tiles can be viewed. Tiles can also be viewed at our Works in bulk.
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Address |
Telephone |
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| Avon |
EDS Roofing Supplies |
0117 963 8057 |
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Roofbase Bristol |
0117 2034123 |
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Bedfordshire |
Steadfast Roofing |
01234 782916 |
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Berkshire |
Anderson Roofing Supplies |
01189 786468 |
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Bowller Roofing Supplies |
01189 455454 |
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| Buckinghamshire |
Advance Roofing Supplies Ltd |
01296 660 260 |
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D J Giles |
01494 482396 |
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| Cheshire |
Rinus Roofing Supplies |
01625 611777 |
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| Derbyshire |
Ashbrook Roofing |
01629 732988 |
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Brown's Builders Merchants |
01332 292911 |
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Dorset |
Proos Roofing Supplies |
01202 682491 |
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Kavanagh Roofing |
01747 853635 |
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Asphaltic Roofing Supplies |
01202 731867 |
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East Sussex |
Chandlers Building Supplies |
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South Coast Roofing Supplies |
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Edinburgh |
Jewson |
0131 554 1144 |
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Gloucestershire |
Willis Westcott Stroud |
01453 796997 |
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Hampshire |
Burton Roofing Merchants Ltd |
02380 339393 |
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Formertons |
02380 365555 |
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Elliott Brothers |
02380 226852 |
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The Clay Clay |
07836761541 |
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Brickmongers (Wessex ) Ltd |
0845 5195068 |
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Herefordshire |
SIG Roofing Hereford |
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Hertfordshire |
E H Smith |
01442 833888 |
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Lancashire |
Builders Supplies (West Coast) Ltd |
01253 776600 |
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Leicestershire |
Roofbase Leicester |
0116 3033456 |
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London |
Deben Buildbase |
0208 3613637 |
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Travis Perkins |
0870 5005500 |
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Nottinghamshire |
John A Stephens |
0115 9412861 |
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Rinus Roofing Supplies |
01636 702174 |
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Oxfordshire |
Jewson Ltd |
01865 874141 |
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Shropshire |
Roofing & Salvage Depot Unit 1 |
01691 662660 |
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Bryan Price Roofing Supplies |
01743 821588 |
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SIG Roofing Telford |
01952 641161 |
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Somerset |
Roofing Gear |
01935 700425 |
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Bradfords |
01935 423311 |
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Jennings Roofing Supplies |
01278 459000 |
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| South Yorkshire |
Rinus Roofing Supplies Ltd |
0114 234 5669 |
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| Staffordshire |
SIG Stoke |
01782 280567 |
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Surrey |
Coleman Roofing Supplies |
01372 361600 |
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Warwickshire |
Chandlers Coventry 312 Old Church Road Coventry CV6 7DU |
024 7699 6333 |
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West Midlands |
Birmingham Roofing Supplies |
0121 766 6330 |
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Chandlers Building Supplies |
0121 314 1333 |
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Roofing and Insulation Supplies (Roof Centre) |
01562 742 809 |
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Wythall Roofing Centre |
0121 430 8080 |
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West Sussex |
The Roofing Warehouse |
01903 275630 |
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Taylor Maxwell |
0113 204 3220 |
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Rinus Roofing Supplies |
01274 308641 |
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Wiltshire |
National Self Build & Renovation Centre |
0845 2234455 |
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A L King Roofing |
01225 705918 |
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Worcestershire |
Willis Westcott |
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