--- title: "Roofing & Builders in Bishop's Stortford | J&Co Contractors" description: "Roofing & building contractors in Bishop's Stortford. Local team, 25 yrs' experience, CRC certified. 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[Cookie policy](/cookie-policy/) AcceptReject Open 7 days · Hours vary by day · 25 years' experience [Office: 01279 216 215](tel:01279216215) | [Mobile: 07379 964569](tel:07379964569) [![J&Co Contractors logo](/assets/jandco-logo-DkXiFtbE.png)](/) Services Areas [About](/about/) [Our Work](/our-work/) [Blog](/blog/) [Reviews](/reviews/) [Contact](/contact/) [01279 216 215](tel:01279216215) [Free Quote](/contact/) ![Bishop's Stortford rooftops and surrounding Hertfordshire countryside — J&Co Contractors core coverage area](/assets/area-bishops-stortford-hero-CAkseKbu.jpg) 1. [Home](/) 2. [Areas](/areas/) 3. Bishop's Stortford Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire # Roofing & Building Contractors in Bishop's Stortford Owner-led roofing, extensions, renovations and property maintenance across CM23 — from Hockerill and Thorley to Snowley Parade and Havers. Workmanship guarantee on every job. [Get a Free Quote](/contact) [01279 216 215](tel:01279216215) Same-day response for active leaks. Standard surveys booked within 5 working days. 25 years' experience CRC Certified Roofer Workmanship guarantee Open 7 days Local Coverage ## Bishop's Stortford is our front door We're based at 1 Ugley Hall Cottages on the northern edge of Bishop's Stortford, which makes Bishop's Stortford itself the area we work in most weeks of the year. From terraced cottages off South Street through to the larger detached homes around Thorley Park and Hockerill, we know the local property stock — its quirks, its typical roof pitches, and the issues that recur on different building eras. Regular streets we work on cover the CM23 postcode area completely. Period properties around the town centre, Edwardian and Victorian terraces along South Street and Hockerill Street, post-war housing around Snowley Parade and Havers, and the newer estates running out toward Thorley Park and Bishop's Park. Each has its own typical roofing and building scope. Response times to anywhere in CM23 are typically under 30 minutes from our base. Active leaks are prioritised the same day in normal weather conditions — call 01279 216 215. CM23 1 CM23 2 CM23 3 CM23 4 CM23 5 ![Recently completed pitched roof on a Bishop's Stortford property — J&Co Contractors](/assets/wa-435-169-BMBPQKLs.jpeg) Pitched roof completed in Bishop's Stortford, 2025. Services in Bishop's Stortford ## Services we provide in Bishop's Stortford [ ![Flat roofing service — EPDM and GRP installs](/assets/wa-435-47-C__F_29U.jpeg) ### Flat Roofing EPDM, GRP and felt systems with 25+ year lifespans on extensions, garages and dormers. Flat Roofing in Bishop's Stortford ](/flat-roofing/)[ ![Roof repair service — slipped tile replacement](/assets/wa-435-169-BMBPQKLs.jpeg) ### Roof Repairs Slipped tiles, perished pointing, lead flashing and ridge work — diagnosed honestly. Roof Repairs in Bishop's Stortford ](/roof-repairs/)[ ![Emergency roofing service — storm damage make-safe](/assets/wa-435-49-moknWQ20.jpeg) ### Emergency Repairs Same-day storm damage cover, tarpaulin make-safe, insurance-ready reports. Emergency Repairs in Bishop's Stortford ](/emergency-roof-repairs/)[ ![UPVC guttering, fascia and soffit installation](/assets/upload-009-DFap0EVo.jpeg) ### Guttering & Roofline Full UPVC roofline replacements with proper falls and stainless fixings. Guttering & Roofline in Bishop's Stortford ](/guttering-fascias-soffits/)[ ![Chimney repointing and lead flashing service](/assets/upload-019-BqExN-Zc.jpeg) ### Chimney Repairs Repointing, rebuilds, lead flashing and complete chimney removals — properly scaffolded. Chimney Repairs in Bishop's Stortford ](/chimney-repairs-repointing/)[ ![House extension building service](/assets/upload-009-DFap0EVo.jpeg) ### Extensions Single, double-storey and wrap-around extensions delivered end-to-end. Extensions in Bishop's Stortford ](/building-extensions/)[ ![Loft conversion service — Velux and dormer](/assets/wa-435-79-Cfvt7K6N.jpeg) ### Loft Conversions Velux, dormer and hip-to-gable conversions adding bedrooms without losing the garden. Loft Conversions in Bishop's Stortford ](/loft-conversions/)[ ![Whole-house renovation and refurbishment service](/assets/renovations-kitchen-Bmk2Kf26.jpg) ### Renovations Whole-house refurbishments, kitchens, bathrooms — one team, one programme. Renovations in Bishop's Stortford ](/renovations-refurbishments/)[ ![Brickwork and masonry service — garden wall construction](/assets/43-BJOyMPOw.jpeg) ### Brickwork Garden walls, piers, structural brickwork and matching repairs. Brickwork in Bishop's Stortford ](/brickwork-masonry/)[ ![Damp proofing service — chemical DPC and re-plaster](/assets/wa-435-2-CQuf84Cu.jpeg) ### Damp Proofing Honest damp diagnosis, proportionate treatment, 20–30 year guarantees. Damp Proofing in Bishop's Stortford ](/damp-proofing-waterproofing/)[ ![Plastering service — interior wall skim coat](/assets/plastering-skim-ChDqW1xq.png) ### Plastering & Render Skim coats, full re-plasters, K-Rend and traditional render finishes. Plastering & Render in Bishop's Stortford ](/plastering-rendering/)[ ![Patio installation service — porcelain slabs](/assets/wa-435-105-CDnjSQcw.jpeg) ### Patios & Driveways Porcelain, block paving and resin laid on properly prepared sub-bases. Patios & Driveways in Bishop's Stortford ](/patio-driveway-installations/)[ ![Fencing installation service — closeboard panels](/assets/upload-036-C-t1697I.jpeg) ### Fencing Closeboard fencing and gates with concrete-set posts — built to last. Fencing in Bishop's Stortford ](/fencing-garden-walls/)[ ![Property maintenance service — multi-trade repairs](/assets/up-house-front-driveway-B_svNh7X.png) ### Property Maintenance Reactive and planned maintenance for landlords and homeowners. Property Maintenance in Bishop's Stortford ](/property-maintenance/) Why Bishop's Stortford ## Why Bishop's Stortford homeowners choose J&Co ### Locally based, locally trusted Owner Jamie Pocock has been working on roofs and buildings across this corner of Hertfordshire and Essex for 25 years. Most weeks, we're on a job within a few miles of you. ### Written completion sign-off Every job we deliver is covered by a completion sign-off — terms confirmed on the quote, not buried in small print. ### Honest quotes, no day-rate drift Itemised written quotes by line item. Variations approved in writing before action. The number you sign is the number you pay. ### Open seven days a week Hours vary by day with extended weekday cover — Friday from 06:00 and Sunday through to midnight. We answer the phone when other contractors don't, especially in storm conditions. Local Issues ## Common roofing & building issues in Bishop's Stortford Bishop's Stortford's housing mix means we see a wide spread of issues. On the older town-centre terraces — particularly the Victorian stock around South Street and Hockerill Street — the most common call-outs are perished mortar on chimney stacks, slipped slate tiles caused by nail fatigue (chronic on roofs 80+ years old), and failed lead flashing at chimney upstands and valleys. On the post-war and 1960s/70s housing around Snowley Parade and Havers Lane, the typical scope is concrete tile roof repairs (lifespan 50–60 years, so many of these roofs are now at end-of-life), ageing felt flat roofs on garages and rear extensions, and full UPVC roofline replacements where original painted timber fascias have rotted out. On the newer estates running toward Thorley Park, problems are more likely to be storm damage (open exposure to prevailing south-westerlies), single-ply flat roof failures on extensions added in the last 15–20 years, and damp issues caused by raised driveways bridging the original DPC. Recent Work ## Recent jobs around Bishop's Stortford [View full portfolio](/our-work) ![Slate pitched roof recently re-roofed in Bishop's Stortford](/assets/wa-435-169-BMBPQKLs.jpeg) ![Repointed brick chimney completed on a Bishop's Stortford property](/assets/upload-019-BqExN-Zc.jpeg) ![Two-storey rear extension built in CM23, Bishop's Stortford](/assets/upload-009-DFap0EVo.jpeg) ![Full UPVC roofline replacement on a Bishop's Stortford home](/assets/upload-009-DFap0EVo.jpeg) Coverage Map ## Where we cover around Bishop's Stortford FAQs ## Bishop's Stortford — frequently asked questions ### Do you cover the whole of Bishop's Stortford? ### How quickly can you get to Bishop's Stortford? ### Do you work on listed buildings in the town centre? ### How much does a typical roof repair cost in Bishop's Stortford? ### Do you handle planning and Building Control for extensions? ### Can you do emergency roof work at weekends? ### Are your quotes free in Bishop's Stortford? Nearby ## Other areas we cover near Bishop's Stortford [ ![Roofing and building services coverage area near Sawbridgeworth](/assets/area-sawbridgeworth-hero-S57D2D5v.jpg) Roofers in Sawbridgeworth ](/areas/sawbridgeworth/)[ ![Roofing and building services coverage area near Stansted Mountfitchet](/assets/area-stansted-mountfitchet-hero-5hTZwdMU.jpg) Roofers in Stansted Mountfitchet ](/areas/stansted-mountfitchet/)[ ![Roofing and building services coverage area near Saffron Walden](/assets/area-saffron-walden-hero-Bf6K-Tcp.jpg) Roofers in Saffron Walden ](/areas/saffron-walden/) ## Roofing or building work in Bishop's Stortford? Owner-led survey, written itemised quote. Seven days a week across Hertfordshire. [Request Free Quote](/contact) [01279 216 215](tel:01279216215) Page last updated: May 2026 · J&Co Builders Ltd · 1 Ugley Hall Cottages, Bishop's Stortford CM22 6JB ![J&Co Contractors](/assets/jandco-logo-DkXiFtbE.png) Owner-led roofing and building contractors covering Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire and Essex. 25 years of hands-on trade experience. Open seven days. 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