FAMILY roofing company Geoff Neal Roofing (GNR) Limited has reached the finals of two national competitions.

The York business is one of six UK companies to reach the finals of the Specialists Awards, run by Construction News and the National Specialists Contractors Council, for its £117,000 renovation project at the 15th century St Mary’s Church at Watton, East Yorkshire.

Two of the company’s apprentices, James Lloyd-Hughes, 23, and Joseph Penman, 20, are also among seven young lead workers to reach the finals of the national Young Leadworker of the Year contest.

Geoff Neal, managing director said: “We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding craftsmanship and excellent service for our clients so it’s heartening to receive such prestigious industry recognition for our work.”