Start with the way your building works
School and education roofing projects need a programme that reflects the way the campus is used. Term dates alone may not identify every constraint: holiday clubs, examinations, lettings and staff access can continue outside normal teaching hours. Define the areas affected and the school’s site requirements before agreeing access, deliveries and a sequence of works.
- Term times and potential holiday programmes
- Segregation of works and occupied areas
- Site-specific safeguarding and induction requirements
Connect the building need to the right service
Start with the refurbishment, replacement or cladding scope, then consider rooflights, drainage and maintenance requirements as part of the wider plan.
Prepare the project brief
Include your site postcode, approximate roof or cladding area, available drawings or specification, and the dates you are working towards. If the scope is still being developed, explain the building issues and the decisions the assessment needs to inform.
Questions about planning the work
Does school roofing have to take place in the holidays?
The appropriate programme depends on the scope and site arrangements. Holiday periods may offer opportunities, but access, ongoing activities and material lead times still need to be checked.
What should an education roofing tender include?
Provide the specification, drawings, condition information, site rules and required completion dates. Include the school’s safeguarding, induction and access requirements so these can be reviewed before a programme is agreed.