Roland Hill Limited is a proudly family-run business, established in 1951. After completing his plumbing apprenticeship and serving two years in the army, Roland Hill returned home with a clear ambition to start his own company. With a bike, a set of tools, and determination, he began working as a one-man operation in Plumbland, Cumbria. In the early days, his work spanned plumbing, painting, milking, and general labour.

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In 1953, Roland purchased his first premises, known locally as ‘The Forge’—the last operational blacksmith’s workshop in the area. Embracing this heritage, he hired a blacksmith to continue the tradition of horse shoeing. That same year, he also upgraded his transport, swapping his bike for a 1932 Ford 8 van. In 1971, the business was formally incorporated as Roland Hill Limited.

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Today, Roland Hill Ltd remains an award-winning, multi-generational family business, with the fourth generation now helping to carry its legacy forward. Over the decades, the company has grown to offer a wide range of services from construction to renewable energy solutions while continuing to work closely with clients and architects from concept through to completion.​