A Witham roofer on Chelmsford's doorstep
Our yard and office are at 75a Church Street in Witham, a short run along the A12 from the city. That closeness matters. It means Lee can get out for a site visit without a long drive, call back in to check progress, and get to a leak promptly when one needs attention.
Chelmsford has a real mix of homes. There are Victorian and Edwardian terraces close to the centre, plenty of 1930s and post-war semis in the surrounding suburbs, and newer estates on the edges of the city. Each era has its own roofing habits, from slate on older terraces to concrete interlocking tiles on many later houses, and we work on all of them.
New pitched roofs in Chelmsford
Many of the older roofs around the city have reached the stage where repairs are no longer worth it. Original underfelt may be missing or perished, battens may be tired, and the tiles themselves can become porous with age. A full re-roof replaces all of that with a breathable membrane, new battens and a fresh covering in tile or slate.
Our new roofs page explains the process step by step, from scaffold and strip through to the finished ridge.
Flat roofs and repairs
Rear extensions, garages and dormers are everywhere in Chelmsford, and many still carry old felt roofs. When these start to blister and leak, we replace them with GRP fibreglass or EPDM rubber, both of which are covered on our flat roofing page.
For pitched roofs that just need attention in one area, such as slipped tiles, a loose ridge or failing flashing, see our roof repairs page. Lee will always tell you if a repair is enough.
Driveways and patios too
We are not only roofers. Authentic Building & Roofing also lays driveways and patios, so if you are improving the outside of a Chelmsford home, we can look at the ground as well as the roof. Find out more on our driveways and patios page.
How Lee quotes and runs jobs
Every Chelmsford job begins with a free site visit. Lee looks at the roof, listens to what you want and explains the options without jargon. You receive a written quote that sets out what will be done and with which materials, so you can compare it fairly with other quotes.
Once you go ahead, Lee oversees the work himself. He is your point of contact from start to finish, which means no being passed between departments and no surprises at the end. We keep the site tidy and talk you through the finished job before we leave.
Planning work around a busy city
Chelmsford streets range from quiet cul-de-sacs to busy roads close to the centre, and scaffold, skips and deliveries all need thinking about. Lee covers this at the site visit, so you know where everything will go and roughly how the job will run day to day.
Being local also helps when the weather turns. If rain is forecast, we can adjust the plan and come back as soon as it clears, rather than leaving a job half done while we travel elsewhere. That flexibility is one of the practical benefits of choosing a roofer based nearby in Witham.
Nearby areas
As well as Chelmsford itself, we regularly work in Witham, Maldon and Braintree, all close to our base. Further afield, we also cover Colchester and Basildon. To book a visit, get in touch or call Lee on 07947 758052, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.