We use essential cookies to run this site, and optional cookies only with your consent. Cookie policy AcceptReject Open 7 days · Hours vary by day · 25 years' experience Office: 01279 216 215 | Mobile: 07379 964569 Services Areas About Our Work Blog Reviews Contact 01279 216 215 Free Quote - 25 Years' Hands-On Experience # Roofing & Building Contractors in Bishop's Stortford Owner-led roofers and builders covering Hertfordshire and Essex. Honest quotes, clean sites, work that lasts — from emergency roof repairs to full house extensions. Get a Free Quote 01279 216 215 Five-star reviews Open 7 days a week Workmanship guarantee 25 Years' Experience CRC Certified Roofer SafeContractor Approved Gas Safe (where required) Open 7 Days Workmanship Guarantee Our Services ## Our Roofing & Building Services in Bishop's Stortford J&Co Contractors is a dual-discipline firm. We handle the full roofing scope and the full building scope under one roof — meaning one accountable team manages your project from first call to final clean-down. Below is what we do day in, day out across Hertfordshire and Essex. Roofing Pitched, flat, repairs, emergencies and roofline. ### Flat Roofing EPDM, GRP fibreglass and felt flat roof installations and replacements built to last 25+ years on garages, extensions and dormers across Hertfordshire. See full details → ### Roof Repairs & Maintenance Slipped tiles, leaks, ridge re-bedding, lead flashing and full re-roofs. Honest assessments — repair where possible, replace only when it makes sense. See full details → ### Emergency Roof Repairs Storm damage, sudden leaks and weather call-outs. Ring 07379 964569 — we make safe and weatherproof first, then quote properly. See full details → ### Guttering, Fascias & Soffits Full UPVC fascia, soffit and gutter replacements that protect your roofline for decades. Clean, square installs with no shortcuts. See full details → ### Chimney Repairs & Repointing Repointing, rebuilds, lead flashing, pots, cowls and full chimney removals. Proper scaffolded access on every job. See full details → Building & Construction Extensions, loft conversions, refurbishments and groundworks. ### Building & Extensions Single and double-storey rear, side and wrap-around extensions managed end-to-end from foundations to plastered finish. See full details → ### Loft Conversions Velux, dormer and hip-to-gable loft conversions — adding bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices without losing your garden. See full details → ### Renovations & Refurbishments Full property refurbishments including kitchens, bathrooms, structural alterations and finishing trades, coordinated under one roof. See full details → ### Brickwork & Masonry New builds, garden walls, piers, arches and matching brickwork repairs — clean coursing, tight joints, properly weathered finishes. See full details → ### Damp Proofing & Waterproofing Rising damp, penetrating damp and basement tanking. We diagnose the cause first, then specify the right fix — no guesswork. See full details → ### Plastering & Rendering Skim, float-and-set, K-Rend and traditional sand-and-cement render. Smooth finishes ready for decoration. See full details → ### Patio & Driveway Installations Block paving, porcelain patios, resin-bound and natural stone — laid on properly prepared sub-bases that won't sink. See full details → ### Fencing & Garden Walls Closeboard fencing, brick and rendered garden walls, gates and posts set in concrete to last. See full details → ### Property Maintenance Ongoing maintenance contracts and one-off jobs for landlords and homeowners across Hertfordshire and Essex. See full details → Discuss Your Project Why J&Co ## Why Hertfordshire Homeowners Choose J&Co Contractors You don't need another quote. You need a contractor you can trust to turn up, do the work properly, and leave the site cleaner than they found it. That's the standard Jamie has held for 25 years. ### 25 Years on the Tools Jamie has spent his entire working life in roofing and building. Every quote you receive is shaped by a quarter-century of seeing what fails, what lasts and what's actually worth paying for. ### Owner-Led on Every Job You speak to Jamie directly. He attends site, runs the team and takes responsibility for the finished work. No sales reps, no project managers you've never met. ### Open 7 Days a Week Genuine seven-day cover with extended weekday hours — Friday from 06:00 and Sunday through to midnight. When a roof starts leaking on a weekend, we pick up the phone. Most contractors don't. ### Roofing AND Building Need a re-roof and a rear extension? One contractor, one schedule, one accountable team. No coordination headaches, no buck-passing between trades. ### Site Cleanliness as Standard Skips, dust sheets, daily tidy-down. Your home stays liveable while we work, and we leave it ready to use — not for you to clean up after us. ### Free, Honest Quotes Every quote is free, written and no-obligation. If a repair will do, we'll say so. If it needs replacing, we'll explain exactly why — with options at different price points. Service Areas ## Areas We Cover Across Hertfordshire & Essex Bishop's Stortford is our base, but our working radius reaches deep into Hertfordshire and over the Essex border. Response times scale with distance — call us with your postcode and we'll be straight with you about scheduling. ### Bishop's Stortford Our home town. CM22, CM23 and surrounding villages — from Hockerill to Thorley and Takeley. ### Stansted Mountfitchet Two and a half miles from base. Period cottages, new-build estates and everything in between. ### Sawbridgeworth Commuter homes and conservation areas — we work sympathetically with older roofs and brickwork. ### Great Dunmow Affluent Essex market town. Extensions, loft conversions and full re-roofs across the CM6 postcode. ### Harlow From Old Harlow through to Church Langley — the largest population centre we cover. ### Saffron Walden Historic Essex town with high property values. Sensitive renovation work is our daily routine here. ### Epping Essex market town on the Central Line corridor — extensions and roofing for high-spec homes. ### Ware Hertfordshire market town including Hertford fringes. Full roofing and refurbishment scope. ### Hoddesdon Established residential streets across EN11 — repairs, refurbs and extensions. ### Broxbourne Strong residential corridor along the Lea Valley — roofing and building works regularly delivered. ### Cheshunt Large Hertfordshire population centre — including Goffs Oak and Waltham Cross neighbourhoods. ### Welwyn Garden City Significant renovation and extension demand across AL7 and AL8. ### Stevenage Reach of our wider service area — building and roofing projects taken on case-by-case. We also serve Hertford, Roydon, Takeley, Buntingford and the North/East London fringe — call us with your postcode if you don't see your town listed above. Our Work ## Recent Roofing & Building Work Across Hertfordshire View full portfolio Reviews ## What Hertfordshire Customers Say About Us Real customer feedback from homeowners across our service area. Leave us a Google review See all reviews View us on Google How It Works ## From First Call to Final Handover 01 ### Get in Touch Call, email or use the form. Tell us what you need — we'll ask the right questions and book a free site visit. 02 ### Free Site Quote Jamie attends, surveys properly and discusses options. You receive a written, itemised quote — no pressure to decide on the spot. 03 ### Book Your Slot Once you're happy, we agree a start date and lock in materials. You'll know exactly what's happening and when. 04 ### We Do the Work Owner-led team, daily clean-down, regular updates. We work around your household, not the other way round. 05 ### Aftercare & Guarantee Final walk-round, snagging sorted on the spot. We answer the phone afterwards too. Local Authority ## Roofing & Building in Hertfordshire: What Local Homeowners Need to Know Properties across Bishop's Stortford, Sawbridgeworth and Saffron Walden span a wide age range — from late-Victorian terraces through 1930s semis to post-war estates and modern new-builds. Each era brings its own roofing failure modes. Older slate roofs in conservation areas like Saffron Walden need careful, like-for-like work. 1960s and 1970s flat roofs across Harlow are now well past their original lifespan and benefit hugely from upgrading to modern EPDM or GRP flat roofing systems. Matching brick and lime mortar work matters more here than in newer towns. Hertfordshire and Essex weather is typically mild but punishes any weak point in a roof or roofline. Wind-driven rain across exposed plots in Stansted Mountfitchet and Great Dunmow regularly finds slipped tiles, perished pointing and tired lead flashing. We see the same call-outs every winter — which is exactly why our roof repairs and maintenance service focuses on diagnosis first, not blanket replacement quotes. Extensions and loft conversions are heavily in demand across the commuter belt — particularly in Sawbridgeworth, Welwyn Garden City and Saffron Walden, where families are choosing to extend rather than move. Local planning thresholds, conservation overlays and Article 4 directions vary considerably between East Herts, Uttlesford and Epping Forest district councils. Knowing the local planning landscape is half the battle, and 25 years in this catchment means we know it well. FAQs ## Frequently Asked Questions ### svg]:rotate-180 text-left font-bold text-base hover:no-underline py-5" data-radix-collection-item=""> Do you cover both roofing and building work? ### svg]:rotate-180 text-left font-bold text-base hover:no-underline py-5" data-radix-collection-item=""> Which areas do you cover around Bishop's Stortford? ### svg]:rotate-180 text-left font-bold text-base hover:no-underline py-5" data-radix-collection-item=""> Do you offer free quotes? ### svg]:rotate-180 text-left font-bold text-base hover:no-underline py-5" data-radix-collection-item=""> Are you available for emergency roof repairs? ### svg]:rotate-180 text-left font-bold text-base hover:no-underline py-5" data-radix-collection-item=""> How much does a roof repair cost in Hertfordshire? ### svg]:rotate-180 text-left font-bold text-base hover:no-underline py-5" data-radix-collection-item=""> How much does a house extension cost around Bishop's Stortford? ### svg]:rotate-180 text-left font-bold text-base hover:no-underline py-5" data-radix-collection-item=""> How long have J&Co Contractors been trading? ### svg]:rotate-180 text-left font-bold text-base hover:no-underline py-5" data-radix-collection-item=""> Do you work weekends? ### svg]:rotate-180 text-left font-bold text-base hover:no-underline py-5" data-radix-collection-item=""> Do you offer a completion sign-off? ### svg]:rotate-180 text-left font-bold text-base hover:no-underline py-5" data-radix-collection-item=""> Do you only work for residential homeowners? Get in Touch ## Ready for a Free Quote on Your Roofing or Building Project? Call Jamie directly or send your project details — you'll get a free, no-obligation site visit and a written quote you can actually compare. No high-pressure sales, no follow-up nuisance calls. Request Free Quote 01279 216 215 ### J&Co Contractors Address1 Ugley Hall Cottages, Bishop's Stortford CM22 6JB, United Kingdom Office01279 216 215 (office) Emergency07379 964569 (emergency) Emailinfo@jandco-contractorsltd.co.uk HoursOpen 7 days · Sun 07:00–24:00 · Mon 00:00–05:30, 07:00–17:00 · Tue 07:30–17:00 · Wed–Thu 07:00–17:30 · Fri 06:00–18:00 · Sat 09:00–17:00 Owner-led roofing and building contractors covering Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire and Essex. 25 years of hands-on trade experience. Open seven days. 01279 216 215 (office) 07379 964569 (mobile) info@jandco-contractorsltd.co.uk 1 Ugley Hall Cottages, Bishop's Stortford CM22 6JB Open 7 days a week Sun 07:00–17:30 - Mon 07:00–17:00 - Tue 07:30–17:00 - Wed 07:00–17:30 - Thu 07:00–17:30 - Fri 06:00–18:00 - Sat 09:00–17:00 ### Roofing - All roofing services - Flat Roofing - Roof Repairs & Maintenance - Emergency Roof Repairs - Guttering, Fascias & Soffits - Chimney Repairs & Repointing ### Building & Construction - All building services - Building & Extensions - Loft Conversions - Renovations & Refurbishments - Brickwork & Masonry - Damp Proofing & Waterproofing - Plastering & Rendering - Patio & Driveway Installations - Fencing & Garden Walls - Property Maintenance ### Areas We Cover - Bishop's Stortford - Stansted Mountfitchet - Sawbridgeworth - Great Dunmow - Harlow - Saffron Walden - Epping - Ware - Hoddesdon - Broxbourne - Cheshunt - Welwyn Garden City - Stevenage ### Company - About J&Co - Our Recent Work - Blog - Customer Reviews - Contact Us © 2026 J&Co Builders Ltd · Trading as J&Co Contractors · All rights reserved. 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