Ministry of Defence Residential Re-Roofing in Andover
Project Overview
We were appointed by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation to deliver a large-scale pitched re-roofing project across an estate of 90 military family homes at Perham Down, near Andover.
The estate remained fully occupied throughout, with service families living in the homes as the works progressed. Over the course of the contract we recovered every roof with concrete double Roman pan tiles, complete with new lead cladding and flashings – a durable, long-life specification built to keep these homes dry and comfortable for many years to come.
The Challenge
Few projects test a contractor across as many fronts as this one did.
The works ran through the full range of British weather. We began in January amid snow and freezing conditions, progressed through temperatures exceeding 30°C in June, and worked on through the wettest July on record in the UK. With families living on the estate throughout, safe and considerate working was essential at every stage.
The contract also spanned two of the most disruptive events in recent memory. Working through the Covid-19 pandemic meant protecting our critical workers with robust procedures and testing to monitor and control infections. At the same time, Brexit disrupted supply chains and led to shortages of raw materials that had to be carefully managed to keep the programme moving.
The Solution
Replaced the roofs
Every roof across the 90-home estate was replaced with concrete double Roman pan tiles, complete with new lead cladding and flashings executed to a durable, weathertight standard. The specification was chosen for its longevity and performance – a roof built to protect these homes for decades. Delivering at this scale across an occupied estate demanded careful phasing and constant coordination, so that families saw their homes improved with as little disruption as possible.
Working responsibly and sustainably
In line with our ongoing efforts to reduce our carbon footprint, nearly all of the waste materials from the project were recycled. Asbestos surveys were carried out to ensure that all asbestos containing materials were identified and disposed of safely, protecting both our workforce and the resident families.
Protecting a protected species
The estate was home to a bat colony, so we worked closely with environmentalists to carefully capture and rehouse Soprano and Common Pipistrelle bats. Bat-friendly felt was used, and alternative roosts – including purpose-made tiles and bat boxes – were installed, ensuring the colony was properly protected and provided for as the roofs were recovered.
The Outcome
The completed works delivered 90 fully recovered roofs across an occupied military estate – weathertight, durable, and built to last – without displacing a single family from their home.
Delivered through extreme weather, a global pandemic, and significant supply chain disruption, this project stands as a genuine test of resilience and careful management at scale. Above all, it means that the service families living at Perham Down have warm, dry, comfortable homes for many years to come – which, for a project of this kind, is the outcome that matters most.
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