About Authentic
Local, accountable, experienced
Lee Draper leads every project with one straightforward standard: deliver the same quality he would expect on his own home.
Who you will deal with
Lee runs the jobs himself
When you call, you speak to Lee. He comes out to look at the work, writes the quote and stays involved until the job is signed off. There is no sales team passing you on to a crew you have never met.
That keeps communication short and clear. If something unexpected turns up once the old roof is off or a wall is opened up, Lee will show you, explain it and agree the next step before carrying on.
Based in Witham
We work from 75a Church Street in Witham, right in the middle of Essex. From there it is a straightforward run to towns such as Chelmsford and Colchester, down to the south of the county and across to the Essex side of London's outskirts, including Romford.
How the business has grown
Most of our work comes from people who have used us before, or from their neighbours, friends and family. That kind of recommendation has to be earned on every job, which is why we keep things simple: turn up when we say we will, explain the work in plain English, price it in writing and leave the site tidy.
Repeat customers often come back years later for a different job entirely. Someone who had a roof repair might return for an extension, or a new driveway once the building work is done.
The range of work we take on
Roofing is where we started and it is still a large part of what we do, from repairs to complete re-roofs. You can read about that on our roofing page. We also take on building work such as extensions, conversions, kitchens and bathrooms, and outdoor jobs including driveways and patios. To see the finish we aim for, browse our recent projects, or head back to the home page for a quick summary.
Why homeowners choose us
No hard sell. No vague estimates.
We built our reputation through word of mouth, repeat work and treating every property with respect.
- Free, no-obligation site visits
- Fixed written quotations
- Fully insured team
- 20-year written workmanship guarantee
- Clear project communication
- Clean and tidy working
- Honest advice on repair versus replacement
- Local knowledge across Essex
Want to meet Lee?
Book a visit and see how we would approach your job.