GJ Smith Roofing has been named Checkatrade’s National Roofer of the Year 2025, securing the top honour ahead of more than 2,000 nominations from across the UK. The achievement follows the business’s regional win earlier in the autumn and marks a major milestone for the Dunstable-based company, which completes extensive roofing work across Milton Keynes and the wider region. The roofer award recognises the firm’s long-standing reputation for quality, consistency and customer service.
The competition began in August, when GJ Smith Roofing learned it had been shortlisted for both the regional and national titles. The team travelled to Portsmouth Football Club on 11 September for the first of two ceremonies, where they were named Regional Roofer of the Year. The regional success secured their place at the prestigious national final, held at Wembley Stadium on 19 November.
The event brought together top performers from across the UK’s home improvement and construction sectors. Judging assessed customer feedback, workmanship, reliability, safety procedures and overall business excellence. For a company with more than three decades in the trade, earning recognition at national level demonstrates how consistent standards and team-wide professionalism continue to drive the business forward.
Natalie Bowles, who attended the ceremony alongside proprietor Gary Smith, project manager Liam Carter and lead estimator Alex Freedman, said the atmosphere on the night was unforgettable. “Winning the national title is a huge achievement for all of us,” said Natalie. “We are absolutely over the moon. To be chosen from thousands of nominations shows just how hard the team works every day.”
Gary said the win reflects the pride each member of the team takes in their work. “To be recognised at Wembley was a moment we won’t forget,” he said. “This award means a great deal to our whole team and gives us even more drive for the year ahead. We’ve built our reputation on high-quality workmanship and honest communication, and this recognition reinforces the value of those principles.”
The award has already created renewed interest from clients, with many long-standing commercial partners reaching out to congratulate the team. For the business, the title provides further validation of its commitment to both safety and service, and strengthens its profile within the region’s thriving construction and property sector.
About GJ Smith Roofing
GJ Smith Roofing has more than 30 years’ experience in the commercial roofing sector and operates nationwide from its base on the A5 in Dunstable. The company delivers a full range of services, from routine maintenance to large-scale projects, and employs a team of qualified tradespeople committed to high standards of workmanship.
Customer satisfaction is a priority, and all tradespeople attend jobs in uniform to maintain professionalism on site. The business provides risk assessments, method statements and holds full public liability insurance. All new roofs are guaranteed, with an Insurance Back Guarantee available on materials. The company’s reputation has grown through repeat business and long-standing customer recommendations.
Find out more at www.gjsmithroofing.com
