Alltype Roofing Supplies

Alltype Roofing Supplies was founded by brothers Fred and Jim Bick, who were both roofing contractors in the mid-seventies when they become frustrated by manufacturer supply issues and tile shortages. In response they decided to invest in their own stock of roofing products so they wasn't governed by these downfalls. In 1979, Fred's son Vince opened the first Alltype Depot, renting a corner within a small industrial unit on Marmadon Road, London. Their focus was to always have a fully stocked depot, a first class service and wealth of product / industry knowledge, values which stil structure our business today. Alltype now service all of London and the Home Counties from five depots, and is one of the largest independent roofing merchants in the UK. Vince Bick, Alltype's managing director, said: "We have had to be resourceful, flexible and responsive in order to survive. Our industry certainly seems to provide a platform for independent, family-run businesses to flourish. We have a lot of clients who also run family businesses, so they can relate to what we are trying to achieve, we are all pulling in the same direction." Alltype says its success is partly due to its relationship with customers, considering them more than a 'target market'. Simon Haldane, manager at the Dulwich Depot, said "We are good friends with a lot of our clients, from the older guys who run some of the larger companies, to the younger guys that are just starting out, right through to the DIY customers who are doing construction on their own homes. We get to know each of them individually; we talk through their job, the products and all the specifications they are dealing with at each phase of construction. We try to look past simply selling products and consider the project; it's a partnership with our clients." Alltype Roofing Supplies provides a one stop shopping experience and in addition to roofing products we offer a wide choice of quality tools together with a full range of fixings, additives, dyes, brushes and personal protective equipment.