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: 07932 442502 Services Areas About Our Work Blog Reviews Contact 01279 216 215 Free Quote - Home - Areas - Ware Ware, Hertfordshire # Roofing & Building Contractors in Ware Roofing, period property repair, extensions and full renovation across SG12 — from Ware town centre and the riverside out through Wareside, Thundridge and Stanstead Abbotts. Get a Free Quote 01279 216 215 Same-day response for active leaks across SG12. Standard surveys booked within 5 working days. 25 years' experience CRC Certified Roofer Workmanship guarantee Open 7 days Local Coverage ## Ware combines Georgian centre, Victorian terraces and modern infill Ware's housing splits clearly. The historic centre and riverside conservation area carries Georgian townhouses, Victorian terraces and listed coaching-inn stock — soft brick, lime mortar, slate and clay tile. The post-war and modern development running south toward Hertford and east toward Wareside is more conventional — concrete tile roofs, UPVC roofline, brick-and-block construction. Both halves are regular work for us. We adapt approach: lime mortar and reclaimed brick on the conservation core, conventional materials on the modern stock. Coordination with East Herts Council's planning and conservation officers on listed and conservation-area applications. Travel time from our Ugley base to Ware is typically 30–35 minutes. Active leaks attended same day in normal conditions. SG12 Period chimney repointing completed in Ware, 2025. Services in Ware ## Services we provide in Ware ### Flat Roofing EPDM, GRP and felt systems with 25+ year lifespans on extensions, garages and dormers. Flat Roofing in Ware ### Roof Repairs Slipped tiles, perished pointing, lead flashing and ridge work — diagnosed honestly. Roof Repairs in Ware ### Emergency Repairs Same-day storm damage cover, tarpaulin make-safe, insurance-ready reports. Emergency Repairs in Ware ### Guttering & Roofline Full UPVC roofline replacements with proper falls and stainless fixings. Guttering & Roofline in Ware ### Chimney Repairs Repointing, rebuilds, lead flashing and complete chimney removals — properly scaffolded. Chimney Repairs in Ware ### Extensions Single, double-storey and wrap-around extensions delivered end-to-end. Extensions in Ware ### Loft Conversions Velux, dormer and hip-to-gable conversions adding bedrooms without losing the garden. Loft Conversions in Ware ### Renovations Whole-house refurbishments, kitchens, bathrooms — one team, one programme. Renovations in Ware ### Brickwork Garden walls, piers, structural brickwork and matching repairs. Brickwork in Ware ### Damp Proofing Honest damp diagnosis, proportionate treatment, 20–30 year guarantees. Damp Proofing in Ware ### Plastering & Render Skim coats, full re-plasters, K-Rend and traditional render finishes. Plastering & Render in Ware ### Patios & Driveways Porcelain, block paving and resin laid on properly prepared sub-bases. Patios & Driveways in Ware ### Fencing Closeboard fencing and gates with concrete-set posts — built to last. Fencing in Ware ### Property Maintenance Reactive and planned maintenance for landlords and homeowners. Property Maintenance in Ware Why Ware ## Why Ware 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. ### Period and conservation experience Lime mortar, slate matching and listed-building consent applications are routine for our Ware work — not specialist add-ons we charge a premium for. Local Issues ## Common roofing & building issues in Ware On the conservation-core stock around Ware High Street and the riverside, the dominant scope is chimney repointing in lime mortar, slate roof repair (nail fatigue widespread on roofs 80+ years old), and lead flashing renewal at upstands and valleys. Damp diagnosis on Georgian and Victorian properties is also frequent — usually misdiagnosed bridged DPCs rather than genuine rising damp. On the post-war and modern estates south of the town, scope is conventional — concrete tile re-roofs at end-of-life, full UPVC roofline replacement, single-storey rear extensions and kitchen-extension projects on the typical Ware semi. Riverside properties along the Lea bring specific issues: damp from elevated water tables, moss and algae on shaded north pitches, and occasional flood-related repair. We diagnose properly before quoting any treatment. Recent Work ## Recent jobs around Ware View full portfolio Coverage Map ## Where we cover around Ware FAQs ## Ware — frequently asked questions ### svg]:rotate-180 text-left font-bold text-base hover:no-underline py-5" data-radix-collection-item=""> Do you cover the whole of Ware and the surrounding villages? ### svg]:rotate-180 text-left font-bold text-base hover:no-underline py-5" data-radix-collection-item=""> Do you work on listed buildings in Ware? ### svg]:rotate-180 text-left font-bold text-base hover:no-underline py-5" data-radix-collection-item=""> Can you do extensions in the Ware conservation area? ### svg]:rotate-180 text-left font-bold text-base hover:no-underline py-5" data-radix-collection-item=""> How much does a typical Ware re-roof cost? ### svg]:rotate-180 text-left font-bold text-base hover:no-underline py-5" data-radix-collection-item=""> How quickly can you attend an emergency in Ware? ### svg]:rotate-180 text-left font-bold text-base hover:no-underline py-5" data-radix-collection-item=""> Will my insurance cover storm damage to my Ware property? ### svg]:rotate-180 text-left font-bold text-base hover:no-underline py-5" data-radix-collection-item=""> Are your quotes free in Ware? Nearby ## Other areas we cover near Ware Roofers in Hoddesdon Roofers in Broxbourne Roofers in Welwyn Garden City ## Roofing or building work in Ware? Owner-led survey, written itemised quote. Seven days a week across Hertfordshire. Request Free Quote 01279 216 215 Page last updated: May 2026 · J&Co Builders Ltd · 1 Ugley Hall Cottages, Bishop's Stortford CM22 6JB 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) 07932 442502 (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 We accept VISAAMEX PayG Pay ### 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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