If you are looking for a roofer in Swansea, then local roofing contractors, CFR Roofing, have been providing professional roofing services in the Swansea area for over 25 years. Their experience covers all roof types including flat roofs, tiled roofs, slate roofs, polycarbonate carports and industrial roofing, and they will be pleased to quote for your roof repairs or replacement. Why not give them a call on 01792 359601 or, alternatively, on Freephone 0800 731 6554.

About Swansea

Swansea used to be called Sweins ey, which means Swein's island. The island stood in the mouth of the River Tawe. Swein may have been a Norseman who built a fort on the island about 1000 AD and used it as a base for raiding the Welsh coast, however nobody is sure that this is true.

The town of Swansea was founded in the 12th century when the Normans conquered it. The Norman lords built a large wooden castle on the site at Worcester Place, which was then rebuilt in stone in the 13th century. Between 1158 and 1184 Swansea was given a charter.

In Medieval Swansea the main industries were wool and leather and there was also a fairly substantial shipbuilding industry. During the Middle Ages Swansea was run by an official called the Portreeve. In 1655 Cromwell said Swansea was 'an ancient port town and populous, situated on the coast towards France, convenient for shipping and resisting foreign invasions'. It was finally demolished by the parliamentarians in 1647 to prevent it ever being used by the Royalists. In 1771 Swansea opened its first bank and in 1785 its first theatre.

When the coal mining boom hit South Wales, the port of Swansea became an important hub in the export and shipping of coal. Large amounts of zinc and copper were made there then exported through the port. It was followed by South Dock in 1859. In 1881 Prince of Wales Dock was built on the east bank of the Tawe.

Meanwhile there was still a shipbuilding industry in Swansea in the 19th century but it less important than the metal working trades. In 1809 an Act of Parliament formed a body of men called the Paving Commissioners with responsibility for cleaning and lighting the streets paving, cleaning and lighting the streets.

CFR Roofing

CFR Roofing have been providing local roofing services to homes and businesses within the Swansea region for the past 25 years, and look forward to continuing to be of service to the region for many years to come.