Hornet Roofing review
Ranked 7 of 10 in Roofers in Telford
Best for: long-running family roofing firm
Sole Trader
Telford · Service area: Telford, Shrewsbury, Newport, Bridgnorth, Ironbridge, Much Wenlock, Market Drayton
Hornet Roofing in short
Hornet Roofing is a family-owned Telford business since 2000, working across Telford, Shrewsbury, Newport, Bridgnorth, Ironbridge, Much Wenlock and Market Drayton. Installations, repairs, flat roofing and leadwork are its stated core, with round-the-clock emergency call-outs by phone, form and email [1]. NVQ and manufacturer approvals are stated on the site [1].
The record shows a Telford base with the widest stated patch in the round: seven towns from Telford to Market Drayton. Installations, repairs and emergency call-outs are the core alongside flat roofing and leadwork, and phone, form and email all take bookings. The stated approvals are site claims rather than register entries, and no limited company record or insurance detail is published [1] [2].
Customers rate the firm at 4.5 on Google across twenty-five reviews, a mid-sized body of customer evidence [3]. That is a steady rather than glowing record. Twenty-five reviews put it mid-table on volume as well as rating. In our judgement the family trading history since 2000 is the stronger of the firm's two main features.
What counts against it: no insurance details are published, and no pricing statements appear beyond asking for a quotation [1]. The stated approvals are claims rather than register entries. Nothing else in the file offsets those gaps. This review rates the long history as genuine strength and the missing paperwork as its weak point.
Our verdict
Our verdict: Hornet suits you if you want a long-running Telford firm for installations, repairs or round-the-clock emergency call-outs [1] [3]. We rate the trading history and the clear service list as strengths because both are dated.
Score summary
Scored on the home trades rubric v2.0. Insufficient evidence takes the neutral value and is not shown as a low mark.
- Composite score
- 60.8 / 100
Qualifications and accreditations C2 · weight 25%
75 out of 100
NVQ and Manufacturer approvals membership is listed on the business's own website [1].
First-hand responsiveness C3 · weight 15%
Insufficient evidence
Insufficient evidence
Trading history C4 · weight 10%
Insufficient evidence
Insufficient evidence
Insurance and safeguards C5 · weight 10%
Insufficient evidence
Insufficient evidence
Pricing transparency C6 · weight 5%
40 out of 100
The site invites quotation requests but publishes no call-out fee, rates, free-quotation statement or VAT position [1].
Website and service information C7 · weight 5%
85 out of 100
The site lists services, qualifications, covered areas and testimonials with phone, form and email contact [1].
Evidence
| Fact | Value | Source | Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years trading | Family-owned business since 2000 | Source provider-website |
Industry qualifications
Sourced from the issuing registers, the business's own website and platforms such as Checkatrade and Which? Trusted Traders, on the date shown.
Strengths
The site describes a family-owned Telford business since 2000, giving 26 years of documented trading history [1].
Google shows a 4.5 rating from 25 reviews on 3 September 2026, a mid-sized body of customer evidence [3].
The site lists installations, 24/7 emergency call-outs, flat roofing, leadwork and seven covered areas, with phone, form and email contact [1].
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Questions about Hornet Roofing
Is Hornet Roofing any good?
Good for installations, repairs and round-the-clock call-outs: seventh of our ten Telford roofers with 4.5 on Google across twenty-five reviews and a family business since 2000. Seven towns from Telford to Market Drayton are covered. Read the Google reviews for installation jobs like yours, then ask for a written quotation on your scope.
Is Hornet Roofing on a trade register?
NVQ and manufacturer approvals are stated on its own website, which is a claim rather than a register entry [1]. No register-listed membership could be sourced from the registers or the checked platforms. Ask what sits behind each approval when you request your quotation. Get the answer in writing with it.
How much does Hornet charge?
The site invites quotation requests but publishes no call-out fee, rates or VAT terms. Describe the job fully and agree the full price in writing before any work starts. Ask for labour, materials and VAT shown separately on the written quote, with emergency call-out terms and the start date stated where relevant.
Where does Hornet work?
The firm works from Telford across Shrewsbury, Newport, Bridgnorth, Ironbridge, Much Wenlock and Market Drayton. Installations, repairs and emergency call-outs are its core alongside flat roofing and leadwork. Phone, form and email take bookings. Send your postcode with the full job details to confirm you are covered before you book.
How is Hornet ranked?
It ranks seventh of the ten Telford roofers in our September round, the pick for a long-running family roofing firm. Dryfix sits sixth just above on far deeper review volume. Read the full review and the score summary, then ask for a quotation and confirm the insurance position in the same message.
How do I get a quote from Hornet Roofing?
Contact the firm by phone, website form or email with the installation or repair described and photos where you can. Round-the-clock emergency call-outs run on the phone line, while planned work suits the form or email route. Agree the full figure in writing with labour, materials and VAT separated before work starts.
What do customers say about Hornet Roofing?
Customers give the firm 4.5 on Google across twenty-five reviews, a steady mid-sized file rather than a glowing one. That average deserves a read of the individual reviews, especially on call-outs and larger installations. Weigh the long family trading history since 2000 alongside the rating when comparing with higher-scoring neighbours.
How does Hornet compare with the other Telford roofers?
It brings the longest stated history in the round and the widest stated patch, which is why it holds seventh on a middling rating. Dryfix above brings far deeper reviews; Zach Latham below brings a perfect but much smaller file. In our judgement the history makes it a steady choice for straightforward repairs.
Others assessed for this trade
- Severnside Roofing & Building Specialists73.1 / 100Ranked 1. Best for established local firm for long-guarantee flat roofs.
- First Choice Roofing Contractors70.4 / 100Ranked 2. Best for award-backed new roofs and repairs.
- J Price Roofing Contractors Ltd68.5 / 100Ranked 3. Best for Hadley installations with free surveys.
- Heritage Home Improvements64.8 / 100Ranked 4. Best for trade-body backed roof replacement.
Sources
- Hornet Roofing website Retrieved 3 September 2026.
- Companies House search for Hornet Roofing Retrieved 3 September 2026.
- Google Maps listing for Hornet Roofing Retrieved 3 September 2026.
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