Roofing Firm Launches New Passive Fire Protection Division

ROOFING SPECIALIST, Western Flat Roofing, has launched a new sister company Western Fire Protection, which provides Passive Fire Protection (PFP) to the south-west of England.

Passive Fire Protection has never been more in the spotlight, particularly in the private sector. Following an increasing demand from current clients, Western Flat Roofing saw an opportunity to provide a more comprehensive service.

New Passive Fire Protection Division

Western Fire Protection is BMTrada and FDIS accredited and offers a number of end-to-end Passive Fire Protection services such as Fire Door Installation and Sign off, and Compartmentation surveys.

Charles Shazell, Director of Western Flat Roofing, said: “At Western Flat Roofing, we have always been committed to expertise and excellence, and now, with Western Fire Protection, our goal is to safeguard lives and properties through diligent Passive Fire Protection solutions.

“I am incredibly proud to be expanding our long-standing family business that has been built on a legacy of hard work and commitment. With the support of our dedicated team members, we can now venture into a new sector while also continuing to deliver our original services to the highest standard. We believe in providing the highest quality services to our customers, and we are excited to bring this same level of excellence to the field of fire safety.”

Founded in 1966, by Raymond Shazell along with his close friends Ken Sowden and Jack Wellington and now headed up by Raymond’s son Charles, Western Flat Roofing has 55 years’ worth of construction industry experience with both residential and commercial clients. Western Flat Roofing is an approved contractor for numerous industry-leading manufacturers such as, Alumasc, Bauder, Garland, Kingspan, and Sika.

With a roster of clients that includes the BT Group and The Headland Hotel, Western Flat Roofing has long been known for its commitment to both safety and quality, with CHAS, Constructionline Gold, and Safe Contractor accreditations at the core of the business.

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