When we fit an elevating roof the first stage is to protect your vehicle inside and out from damaging filings, which if left, can rust and cause corrosion and paint damage. So the best thing to do is protect the vehicle from filings and hot metal bits. Before we start, we wrap the vehicle in a protective plastic sheet both inside and out. When we cut out for a roof we use various cutting tools including saws, nibblers and shears. We prefer to use this range of tools as it gives you greater control and the aforementioned tools all pass galvanised particles back over the cut edge. We avoid using grinders at all costs, which leave metal swarf which is very difficult to see and can cause long term damage to paintwork.

We cut the entire roof from inside the van avoiding the need to climb on to the roof, which is not only safer for us but also protects your vehicle, and prevents the remaining sections of the roof from sustaining dints and scratches. Once cut, all cut metal edges are treated to protect against future rust. Once treated, the strengthening frame is fitted. Strengthening frames are fitted exactly to manufacturers’ standards to ensure that we are totally covered against any liabilities and that your roof is trouble free. Finally & most importantly, in the unfortunate event of an accident, your vehicle will remain intact and safe for yourself, your family and passengers.