Our team is our greatest asset, with many roofing experts spending their entire careers with us. A large proportion of our workforce joined us as apprentices and some have now brought the next generation of their families into LA Hall. Our reputation is in the hands of each person on our team. That's why we invest in ongoing training, development and specialist accreditation, to ensure everything we do is carried out to the highest standards in quality and customer satisfaction. As roofing materials merchants we have direct accounts with all the major manufacturers, enabling us to offer the best value and keep tight control over costs.
Over that time, we have witnessed and been involved in vast changes in techniques, design and materials of residential roofing. With an emphasis on safety, service and skill, we have continuously raised standards - which is why we work with individual homeowners, housing associations and large, prestigious housebuilders. Our flexibility and dedication to quality mean we can tackle any residential project, working with the client to meet their goals and exceed their expectations.
Our team can coordinate the project from concept to completion, starting with expert advice and consultation. Sika Sarnafil offers a high level of performance and energy efficiency for customers, with strong, flexible roofing systems suited to a wide range of projects. As one of only a handful of approved UK contractors, we are proud that Sika Sarnafil trusts us with the reputation of its products. Topseal GRP fibreglass roofing system is a versatile and high-quality fibreglass flat roofing system for both domestic and commercial projects, from straightforward flat roofs to complex architectural detail work.
As a business founded in 1948 shortly after the end of the Second World War, we devoted the majority of our early work to repairing bomb-damaged buildings in Hull, one of the UK's most heavily bombed cities. Our pitched roofing works continued in the 1950s with the large-scale construction of social housing estates in Hull, and in the 1960s and 70s we worked with housing developers who were meeting the baby boomers' demand for new homes. We continue to work on pitched roofs to this day. Some of our recent re-roofing schemes for Hull City Council have involved recovering the roofs our company originally installed in the 1950s.
As experts in commercial roofing, we have a diverse client portfolio and an exceptional track record in both new and refurbishment roofing projects. We understand the importance of planning and coordinating work with minimal disruption. Our experience and innovation enable us to fit seamlessly into specific programmes by working in close partnership with the client. Our reputation as commercial roofing contractors has been earned through high-quality work in schools, hospitals, retail units and public sector buildings.
From heritage specialists well versed in the use of ancient fabrics, to experts skilled in devising innovative solutions for complex projects, LA Hall's people have the knowledge to meet any roofing challenge. Because we cover all types of roofing, we offer the client one point of contact for the whole project, including slating, flat roofing, zinc and heritage materials. We can also take an advisory role, providing expert guidance to help you ensure the success of your project.
Here at L.A. Hall we are specialist roofing contractors with experience across a range of roofing materials including zinc, lead, steel, single ply, copper and slate.