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Cambridge Roof Exchange Ltd

Unit 2 Barton Court, Comberton, Cambridge CB23 7BU. Survey-led industrial roof refurbishment across the UK.

01 / About CRE

Sixty years of industrial roof refurbishment.

Refurbishment, overcladding and asbestos removal. Never new-build, always live-site. Cambridge-based, working across the UK.

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02 / What we do

A comprehensive range of refurbishment-led services.

Commercial roofing & cladding, asbestos removal, overcladding, thermal upgrades, gutter & rainwater systems, rooflights & ventilation, building surveys.

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03 / Selected work

Recent industrial refurbishments.

Sealed Air, Iron Mountain, Aldi, Wenzels, Luton Ambulance Station and Convatec. Live-site programmes delivered without taking facilities offline.

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04 / Compliance

Accreditations that mean something on site.

NFRC member, SafeContractor approved, CITB registered, ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001 certified.

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05 / Get in touch

Cambridge Roof Exchange Ltd.

223 Barton Court, Comberton, Cambridge, CB23 7BU. 01223 782 085. support@cre.me.uk.

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Cambridge Roof Exchange Ltd

223 Barton Court, Comberton, Cambridge, CB23 7BU

01223 782 085support@cre.me.uk
Case Study:

Asbestos Roof Replacement in St. Neots

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St Neots

5 week project, 2026

Asbestos Removal
Commercial Roofing / Cladding

Asbestos Removal and Commercial Roofing / Cladding

This project for ADAPT ems in St Neots involved a full asbestos strip and re-sheet, replacing an ageing roof with a modern, high-performance roofing system. The works included upgraded rooflights, improved thermal performance and new flashings throughout, addressing the roof’s condition while improving the building’s appearance and internal environment.

Phased roof replacement

The work was carried out section by section. Our team safely removed the existing asbestos roofing from one area and installed its replacement before moving on to the next. This process continued across the building until the full roof covering had been renewed.

Safe removal and disposal of the asbestos sheets formed an essential part of each phase. As the installation progressed, attention was given to the connections between adjoining sections, bringing the individual areas together into a complete, consistent roofing system.

The new covering provided a durable, weather-resistant finish, giving the property a cleaner appearance and long-term protection against the elements.

Upgraded rooflights and thermal performance

Replacement rooflights were incorporated into the works to improve natural daylight inside the building. These helped create a brighter internal environment and were installed alongside the surrounding roof covering as part of the phased programme.

The new roofing system also improved thermal performance, helping the building retain heat more effectively and supporting better energy efficiency. Together, these upgrades ensured the project delivered practical benefits beyond the visible transformation of the exterior.

New flashings and detailing

New flashings and detailing were installed throughout to complete the roof. These components help protect edges and junctions against water ingress, making them an important part of the installation’s overall weather resistance.

Renewing these elements alongside the roof sheets allowed the team to address the covering and its associated details within the same programme. The finished flashings also contributed to the neat, uniform appearance of the completed work.

Working with ADAPT ems

Throughout the project, we worked closely with ADAPT ems and their site team to help the phased works run smoothly. Their cooperation and welcoming approach supported a positive working relationship as our team progressed across the roof.

The completed installation replaced the ageing asbestos covering with a modern system designed to serve the building for years to come. With better natural lighting, improved thermal performance and renewed weather protection, the project delivered a substantial upgrade for the St Neots property.