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Mr James Knott

We are a small, family-run firm undertaking a range of roofing, building, property maintenance and repair works in and around the East Grinstead area (Forest Row, Lingfield, Tunbridge Wells, Hayward’s Heath, Lindfield, Ardingly, and further afield depending on the nature of the work).James has over 20 years’ experience in the building industry and specialises in structural alterations, roofing and traditional leadwork. He also has extensive experience in the restoration of historic buildings, having worked on some of the most prestigious properties in England; he is therefore particularly sensitive to the needs of period homes. As well as an exceptional standard of workmanship and attention to detail, James prides himself on punctuality, honesty and courtesy.Please take a look at our gallery to see before and after photos of recent works.

Painting & Decorating

Chimney Removal 

Plastering & Rendering 

Carpentry 

Conservation and Restoration 

Landscaping 

Moss Removal

Doors and windows installation 

Flat roofs

Roofing

Structural supports installed for external stack above roof level

Removal of internal chimney stack

Removal of load-bearing wall between dining and living rooms

Removing a load bearing wall installing beams

structural steel work

Structural works

Structural steel work to kitchen wall

Structural alterations

James at age 2, on the scaffolding with his dad

History

Refurbishment of kitchen and dining area

Rebuilding verandah

Refurbishments

Kitchens

Chimney (Grade II listed property) - fully re-built and pointed

Rendering chimney stack

re-pointing brick work

repair to garden wall

Rebuilding section of a garden wall

Pointing & Building

Chimney stack - re-rendered and repainted

Chimney (Grade II listed property) - fully re-built

Chimney - re-rendered and repainted

Installation of new chimney pots

new lead flashing to chimney stack

Removal of a chimney stack

removal of a chimney stack

Re-pointing chimney stack

Chimneys

Partition and doorway for industrial works unit

Repairs to concrete floors

installing new manhole cover

Paving

General

James Knott & Son Ltd

James and his team cleared the moss from our roof. This revealed a major problem with a section of broken tiles, rotten rafters, fascia boards and soffits, which were replaced. He also painted our garden room and carried out other minor repairs. All work was carried out to his usual high standard and everything was left clean and tidy.

Roof and garden room work

James and his team replaced our roof and roofline, arranged the installation of new windows and painted the exterior of the house.  We were very pleased with the work and would wholeheartedly recommend James Knott and Sons to others.  

Roof replacement, new windows and house painting

Replaced Rear garage door

James was recommended to us to replace the flat roof on our porch extension and over our bay window. From his initial visit to provide us with an estimate to his completion of the work - on schedule and on budget - James was really easy to deal with. He provided wise advice at the planning stage, and gave clear answers to any questions we had throughout the process. James did a thorough and professional job and we are very happy with the results. At the end of the process, all rubbish was carefully disposed of. James and his 2 workers were unfailingly polite and helpful. Highly recommended.

Replacement of flat roofing on front porch extension

James and team were excellent, he identified the problem and shared pictures to help us understand and agree course of action. Additional optional work was requested by us (securing loose ridge tiles) because scaffolding when up made it good sense to do so. He also capped our chimneys. Very happy customer!



Repair to roof where loft conversion was starting to leak.

Contacted James Knott regarding water coming through the cloakroom ceiling . He came within 30mins.and on checking the flat roof above he advised that the recent freak weather had caused excess debris to be washed down from the main roof causing the down pipe to become blocked and resulting in the excess water to collect.
It was resolved in a very quick time and no damage was done.

Water coming through cloakroom ceiling.

Average score based on 2 reviews in the last 12 months

Services offered by James Knott & Son Ltd, working as Builder, Roofer in West Sussex etc

James Knott & Son Ltd | Builder | East Grinstead | Checkatrade

We are a small, family-run firm undertaking a range of roofing, building, property maintenance and repair works in and around the East Grinstead area (Forest Row, Lingfield, Tunbridge Wells, Hayward’s Heath, Lindfield, Ardingly, and further afield depending on the nature of the work).James has over 20 years’ experience in the building industry and specialises in structural alterations, roofing and traditional leadwork. He also has extensive experience in the restoration of historic buildings, having worked on some of the most prestigious properties in England; he is therefore particularly sensitive to the needs of period homes. As well as an exceptional standard of workmanship and attention to detail, James prides himself on punctuality, honesty and courtesy.Please take a look at our gallery to see before and after photos of recent works.

With 25 years' experience, we are a small family-run firm undertaking building, roofing, maintenance & repairs, incl structural alterations, brickwork/repointing, fascias/soffits

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