Amidst the backdrop of heightened economic uncertainty and regulatory reshuffling in the UK roofing industry, the majority of contractors are citing payment retention and late payment as having an impact on their company’s well-being.
Cash flow availability clearly requires attention to avoid adverse financial outcomes during such conditions.
(Source: NFRC State of UK Roofing Industry 2025 Spring)
Over a third of UK roofing contractors surveyed by the NFRC said pay retentions threatened to have a moderate impact on their businesses. It’s clearly a feature in their outlook on the future.
A further 1 in 5 contractors said retentions are having a significant impact on their future successes.
Remembering other challenges faced, such as rising material costs and higher employment overheads, it is clear that the holding up of cash flow makes a tight situation even worse in the roofing sector.
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