NFRC Q2 Roofing Industry Survey Paints Picture of Cautious Optimism

THE Q2 2025 State of the Roofing Industry report from the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) paints a picture of cautious optimism.

While the wider construction industry faced a challenging second quarter marked by economic uncertainty and slowing output, NFRC says its roofing and cladding contractor members showed resilience.

Cautious Optimism

The Q2 report found that, while the wider industry is cooling, workloads for NFRC members remained largely steady, with many firms still seeing growth. Commercial and public sector work provided stability, even as domestic demand softened and costs continued to rise.

NFRC says it believes this resilience is a positive sign and points to progress, with more clients recognising the value of qualified and competent contractors. However, it may also point to a stubborn capacity gap driven by the skills crisis which could compromise the industry’s ability to meet future demand.

Of concern, and in line with the rest of industry, is falling enquiries and the rising number of contractors reporting political uncertainty as a challenge facing their business. NFRC says the upcoming Autumn Budget will be a crucial opportunity for government to demonstrate it is committed to providing the stability needed for the construction industry to deliver on ambitious housing and infrastructure targets.

The report, compiled by Barbour ABI, surveyed NFRC members’ activity during the three months to August 2025 and results from over 120 businesses were gathered between 9 July 2025 and 4 August 2025.

Read the full NFRC State of the Roofing Industry report here.

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