A Brief History Of G S Moore Roofing Contractors Limited
G. S. Moore Roofing Contractors Limited. We are a proud, family roofing company established in 1983 based in Headcorn, Ashford providing roofing works on commercial properties throughout London and the surrounding areas as well as all the Home Counties.
Being a family run business, we strive to provide an elite, personal service for all clients, existing and new. We can provide a full technical roofing survey and report, by our qualified technical managers. Team GSM strive relentlessly each day to keep up with current legislation and modern day requirements and we are constantly researching and testing the latest products available to give our clients the best options available. We are approved fitters in many top quality roofing products and are RISQS and Chas approved also.
Our many clients include Network Rail, for whom we have provided roofing services to for over 20 years.
Our staff hold Sentinel cards and we are also approved to work on London Underground projects. Other clients include Kings College London, schools, nursery’s, large car parks, Churches and Hospitals to name a few.
1983: G. S. Moore Roofing
Garry Senior along with his wife Deborah, formed G S Moore Roofing (GSM) in 1983 both at the age of 27. Deborah was in full time employment with a firm of Accountants but covered the admin and financial side for the company. Garry Senior worked alongside a trainee, exclusively offering Mastic Asphalt Roofing, Tanking, Paving and Flooring.
Initially operating as a sole trader, the business slowly expanded with direct contracts for Peabody and Guinness Trusts, allowing Garry Senior to increase the labour force to cover the increased volume of works.
1990: First rail sector contracts awarded
The Company was awarded its first contracts in the rail sector via Survey Construction/Osborne (now Octavius Infrastructure Limited)
1995: Garry Junior and the AELTCC
In 1995 Garry Junior joined the company to learn the trade, working alongside his Father.
It was around that time Garry Senior was approached by Wimbledon Tennis Club and asked to tender for waterproofing works, to the concrete terracing at the AELTCC. The tender was successful, and GSM carried out Heavy Grade Mastic Asphalt to the first nine rows of the terracing on Centre Court.
The contract was completed on time and within budget, which lead to GSM providing waterproofing and roof maintenance for the entire Wimbledon Complex. A service we proudly continue to provide to this day.
In 1997 GSM were invited to tender for Mastic Asphalt works to two major Railway Stations, Paddington and Waterloo. Again, the tender was successful leading to the re-asphalting of 19 Platforms at Waterloo and 4 at Paddington Station.
1999: G S Moore Roofing Contractors Limited
In 1999 Garry & Deborah formed G S Moore Roofing Contractors Limited as both Directors and Shareholders.
With Mastic Asphalt on the decline, new roofing services were introduced, training and development of staff undertaken, and the company began offering Felting, Lead, Slating & Tiling. More and more works were being carried out within the Rail Industry developing our portfolio.
Their daughter, Sarah joined the company in 2003, initially helping Deborah with the admin but later, became the Office Manager and is now a Director of the company. By now, all aspects of roofing works were being carried out to Station buildings and Line-sides etc, across the whole of the Southern Region.
Garry Senior took a step back in 2018, allowing Garry Junior and Sarah to elevate the company to the success it is today.
2011: RISQS Certified
The Company became a RISQS certified contractor, enabling us to sponsor under Sentinel for the rail industry
2014: Shirley Offices
To support continued expansion, GS Moore Roofing relocated operations to larger premises in Shirley Croydon
2017: Fall protection equipment and testing
The Company created a fall protection equipment and testing department, enabling it to enhance its service offering
2019: Further expansion
GS Moore Roofing invested in two mobile welfare vans and one welfare unit, increasing the size of its van fleet and purchasing Scan probe and Skyvac systems, laying the foundations for further expansion.
2020: Biggin Hill Yard
As it continued to expand at a rapid rate, with its workforce increasing to encompass over 60 site operatives, the Company rented a larger yard in Biggin Hill, enhancing its storage capabilities. Turnover reached £8.6 million, with the business also achieving ISO certification.
2021: Principal Contractor
The Company became a Network Rail approved Principal Contractor (audit passed), providing it with access to the Bravo Network Rail system for closed tenders and user groups.
2022: Office growth
GS Moore Roofing increased its office-based team to 13 members of staff, enabling it to process paperwork and administrative functions significantly faster, with all processes across all sites being transferred from paper to digital via the Paperless application
2025: 10-year framework for Network Rail
The Company was awarded a 10-year framework roofing package for the Southern Region for Network Rail (CP7)
2026: Headcorn relocation
The business relocated to Headcorn in Kent, with its head office and operations trading under one roof. The company purchased more plant and expanded the staff both in the office and site teams.