Meet Our Roofing Experts
Sean Rose
Owner & Director
After leaving school in 2005 eager to learn a trade, Sean sent letters to local tradesmen. His journey into the roofing industry officially began in 2007 when he landed a role as a labourer, learning the ropes alongside experienced roofers. When the pandemic forced building sites to close in 2020, Sean took the initiative to buy his own ladders and tools, built a website, and founded ROSE ROOFING to support his young family.
Over the last six years, he has steadily grown that initial leap of faith into a highly trusted, Bedford-based business. Today, as Owner and Director, Sean is usually the first friendly face customers meet during the initial pricing of a project. While overseeing the day-to-day management of the team, he is constantly working to elevate the customer experience—from introducing flexible payment options to securing new industry accreditations. Driven to take ROSE ROOFING to the next level and manage even larger projects, he has recently passed his NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management.
At the core of his leadership is a strict standard for quality: no cutting corners and no taking the easy route. Whether managing a straightforward repair or navigating the unexpected challenges of a large-scale refurbishment, Sean ensures the team turns up when promised, communicates transparently, and leaves every customer with a flawless, leak-free roof.
When he isn’t managing the business or out on-site, Sean is a dedicated family man. He loves spending his free time with his partner and two young daughters, whether they are enjoying a weekend break away, tackling the rides at a theme park, or, whenever time allows, hitting the slopes for a skiing trip.
Sales & Office Team
Together, the team delivers a seamless customer experience from enquiry to project completion.
Jake Cowell
Operations Manager
Jake delivers organised, high-quality roofing projects with positivity and professionalism.
Jake has been with ROSE ROOFING for two years and plays a key role as Operations Manager. With a background in carpentry and roofing, he started in first-fix carpentry at just 16, giving him a strong understanding of how roofs are built from the ground up.
Jake focuses on quality, organisation, and making sure every project runs smoothly from start to finish. He takes pride in keeping customers informed and delivering work to a high standard. Known for his positive attitude, Jake is rarely without a smile, even on the busiest days.
Jake has recently completed a Level 3 NVQ Occupational work supervision (Construction) as well as holding a Level 2 NVQ in Capentry.
Jenny Thorpe
MARKETING MANAGER
Jenny delivers clear, strategic marketing, strong SEO performance, and digital presence.
Jenny joined ROSE ROOFING last year as Marketing Manager and is responsible for the company’s online presence, including social media, website content, and branding. Her work helps ensure customers feel informed and confident from their very first interaction with the business.
She brings 19 years of marketing and SME operations experience across the UK and internationally, spanning financial services, construction, materials testing, and the leather supply chain. With over 10 years of experience in SEO, Jenny focuses on clear, honest communication and reaching the right audience effectively.
Throughout her career, Jenny has progressed into senior management roles, developing strong leadership experience in both marketing and operational functions. She continues to build on this foundation at ROSE ROOFING while balancing her professional development with family life. As a parent of a young family, Jenny works part-time to ensure she can balance her caring responsibilities while continuing her career progression.
Expert Roofing Team
Our Roofing Specialists
Nick is our lead specialist, Carl is our pitched and flat roofing expert, and Craig brings decades of hands-on craftsmanship, ensuring every project is completed to the highest standard.
Trainees & Labourers
We also have a team of Junior Roofers and labourers who work alongside our core expert roofing team. So you may see a few new faces on your roof, but they are learning from the best.
Nick McEvoy
ROOFER & LEAD SPECIALIST
Experienced lead roofing specialist with 40 years’ expertise focused on quality and customer satisfaction.
Roofing Qualifications:
Site Essential: A coffee with two sugars.
With an incredible 40 years of experience under his belt, Nick is a true veteran of the trade and the Lead Specialist here at ROSE ROOFING. He originally began his professional life in steel fabrication but eventually found himself looking for a change of direction. Drawn to the unique, hands-on challenges that roofing presents, he made the switch and has been mastering the craft ever since.
When it comes to finishing a roof, Nick has two unwavering priorities: top-tier quality and complete customer satisfaction. He never considers a project complete until the workmanship is flawless and the customer is entirely happy with the final result.
Carl Bywaters
Pitch & Flat Roofer
Lifelong roofer Carl combines multi-disciplinary expertise with 40 years of quality workmanship.
Roofing Experience:
Site Essential: Tea with two sugars.
Roofing isn’t just a career for Carl—it’s been his entire life. From his earliest days stepping onto a scaffolding, he picked up the tools of the trade and never looked back, dedicating over 40 years to mastering every single aspect of the craft. Without relying on textbook training, Carl learned the hard way on real roofs in real weather, developing an intuitive, hands-on understanding of how buildings are put together. That lifetime of on-site experience has given him a level of discipline, problem-solving, and practical skill that only four decades on the job can bring.
Over the years, Carl expanded his craft far beyond standard installations to become a complete all-around craftsman. Whether he’s dressing traditional natural slates, laying precise tile rows, or torching down durable flat roofs, his standard for quality never wavers. His deep, multi-disciplinary expertise covers everything surrounding the roofline—from timber rafter carpentry and bricklaying on chimney stacks to exterior cladding, fascias, and soffits. When Carl is on site, you aren’t just getting a roofer; you’re getting a lifelong specialist who knows every inch of a building inside and out.
Craig Lee
ROOFER & mewp oPERATOR
35 years roofing expert consistently delivering exceptional quality, cleanliness, and traditional craftsmanship.
Roofing Qualifications:
Site Essential: A well-earned cup of tea—milk, no sugar.
With an impressive 35 years in the trade, Craig brings a wealth of hands-on experience to the ROSE ROOFING team.
Roofing is truly in his blood—he naturally followed in the footsteps of his father, who was a lifelong roofer, passing down decades of traditional knowledge and a deep respect for the craft.
On site, Craig has a strict standard he never wavers on: exceptional quality and absolute cleanliness. He takes immense pride in ensuring every project is finished to the highest possible standard and the property is left spotless.
Joe Harding
Junior ROOFER
2 years of roofing experience, plus bricklaying training and great client feedback.
Roofing Qualifications:
Site Essential: Coffee with milk and two sugars.
Joe is a dedicated Junior Roofer at the start of an exciting career in the trades.
Building on a solid foundation from his college bricklaying course, he has spent the last two years honing his skills on the roof.
Known for his strong work ethic and versatility, Joe handles everything from gutter cleaning to driving our tipper truck safely to and from job sites.
He has already earned a fantastic reputation with our clients, consistently receiving glowing feedback for his hard work, reliability, and positive attitude.
Niamh Mcclelland
Junior ROOFER
2 years of roofing experience and NVQ qualifications, our proactive roofer Niamh delivers results.
Roofing Qualifications:
Site Essential: Tea with milk and two sugars.
As one of the youngest members of the ROSE ROOFING team, she brings fresh enthusiasm and a strong foundation to every project. Having started her journey in roofing at 16, she dedicated her first two years to rigorous training with M&J Roofing, earning her NVQ Level 2 in Roof Slating and Tiling.
Now at the start of her professional career, she is eager to build on her technical training by working alongside our most experienced tradespeople. Her focus is on learning every nuance of the trade, mastering traditional slating and modern tiling techniques, and delivering top-quality workmanship for our clients.
Tyler Harmes
Junior ROOFER
2 years of roofing experience, plus bricklaying training and great client feedback.
Roofing Qualifications:
Site Essential: Tea with milk and two sugars.
For Tyler, every job was a step toward mastering the trade. Over two years at a local Bedford-based roofing company, he built a solid foundation handling everyday repairs, stripping old tiles, and working through unpredictable weather.
He took real pride in helping protect local homes, but he knew those first two years were just the beginning. Tyler is eager to expand his skills by learning directly from senior roofers, taking on more complex work, and steadily building his career in the trade.
DBS CHECKED TEAM
All customer-facing members of the ROSE ROOFING team are DBS checked, ensuring complete trust and peace of mind when working on your property. This reflects our commitment to safety, professionalism, and reliability.
Customers can be confident that every visit is carried out by vetted, responsible, and fully approved roofing professionals. Any questions? You can always talk to us.
Roofing Experts You Can Trust
ROSE ROOFING provides reliable, professional roofing solutions tailored to your needs. Our quality workmanship and trusted team ensure your roof’s safety and longevity.
ROSE ROOFING is a Trading Standards Approved roofing business which shows customers that we are meeting strict standards for fair trading, quality, and reliability. We want our valued customers to trust us and feel confident with our quality of service. We want to help customers feel secure that our work is being carried out professionally and honestly.
Top Rated Roofers is a platform that showcases highly vetted and trusted roofing professionals, and ROSE ROOFING earning their badge reflects its strong reputation, proven reliability, and commitment to delivering high-quality roofing services customers can confidently rely on.
Hiring a ROSE ROOFING professional with a DBS check gives peace of mind that they have been vetted and are safe to work around your home and family. It builds trust and professionalism, especially when work requires access to private areas or vulnerable individuals.
Being a VELUX Certified Installer shows that ROSE ROOFING is trained to install VELUX products correctly and to the manufacturer’s high standards. Displaying the TrustMark logo reassures our customers that the business is fully vetted, compliant, and committed to quality workmanship and consumer protection.
At ROSE ROOFING we have public liability insurance through Ascot Underwriting Limited to the value of £5 million which protects both our roofing business and our customers by covering accidental damage or injury during work. It gives our valued clients confidence that they are financially protected and dealing with a professional, responsible contractor.
ROSE ROOFING warranties give our customers peace of mind by protecting their investment and demonstrate our confidence in our quality of work and commitment to long-term customer satisfaction.
We offer 3x types of warranties:
Our customer-friendly, itemised quotes make costs clear and transparent, helping homeowners understand exactly what they are paying for. Including photographs of roofing issues builds trust by clearly showing the problems we’ve identified and the work required to fix them.
You can get in touch with ROSE ROOFING 7 days a week! We want to make it easy for customers like you to get advice, updates, or urgent support when you need it.
Talk to our friendly experts
If you have any questions or need help with your roof, get in touch with our experienced team at ROSE ROOFING today.