Old School Builders
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Checkatrade member since June 20205
Services
- Leadworks Installation
- Flat Roofing Installation
- Liquid Plastic Roofing Installation
- Moss Removal
- Roofing Repairs
- Felt Roofing Installation
- Slate / Tiled Roofing Installation
- Slate Roof Installation
- Ridged Tiles Installation
- Asphalt Roofing Installation
- Warm Roof Construction
- Dry Ridge Installation
- Roof Replacement
- Balcony Roofing Installation
- Metal Roofing Installation
- Emergency Roofing Service
- Chimneys Repair
- Dry Ridge Repair
- Dry Verge Repair
- Felt Roofing Repair
- Flat Roofing Repair
- Leadworks Repair
- Pitched Roofing Repair
- Ridged Tiles Repair
- Slate Roofer Repair
- Roof Inspection Report
- Conservatory Installation
- Windows and Doors
- Conservatory Repairs
- Window Fitters
- Loft Windows Installation
- Patio Doors Installation
- Wooden Sash Windows Installation
- Fire Doors Installation
- Conservatory Glass Heat Reduction Film
- Double Glazing Repair
- Timber / Wooden Windows Installation
- Exterior Doors Installation
- Orangeries
- Bifold Doors Installation
- UPVC Repairs
- Aluminium Windows Installation
- French Doors Installation
- Misted Double Glazing
- UPVC Windows Installation
- Cat Flaps
- Dog Flaps
- Window Film
- Window Tinting
- Window Shutters
- Window Shutter Fitters
- Interior Window Shutter Fitters
- Conservatory Roof Insulation
- Porch Installation
- Composite Front Doors Installation
- Secondary Glazing
- Frosted Windows
- Roof Windows Installation
- Triple Glazing Installation
- Bay Windows Installation
- Door Canopies
- UPVC Spraying
- Draught Proofing
- Glass Replacement
- Stable Doors
- Timber / Wooden Doors Installation
- Timber / Wooden Windows Repair
- Timber / Wooden Doors Repair
- Emergency Windows / Doors / Conservatories Service
- Double Glazing Installation
- Aluminium Windows Repair
- Aluminium Doors Installation
- Aluminium Doors Repair
- Bay Windows Repair
- Bifold Doors Repair
- Composite Front Doors Repair
- Exterior Doors Repair
- Fire Doors Repair
- French Doors Repair
- Loft Windows Repair
- Patio Doors Repair
- Porches Repair
- Roof Windows Repair
- Triple Glazing Repair
- UPVC Windows Repair
- UPVC Doors Installation
- UPVC Doors Repair
- Wooden Sash Windows Repair
Customer Reviews
Write a review10 /10
Based on 8 reviews over the past 12 months
Quality of work
10
Reliability
10
Communication
10
Reviews (38)
- MMaggie F
10 Weatherproofed the front of the house.
Posted 10 August
We had a leaking gutter and bay window. After an initial assessment, it became apparent that the problem was larger than we thought, and needed more than a quick repair. Jimmy took time to go through our options, made recommendations and followed up with a comprehensive package of work on the gutter, roof and brickwork. We were very impressed with the skills of his team, who completed the work professionally and to a high standard. They tidied up after themselves each day, did a brilliant job and even painted the window sills for us. Very highly recommended!Verified reviewerJob location: SG5 10 Fixed a roof leak.
Posted 21 July
Quick response to enquiry and called in to assess work the same day. Open and honest discussion of options and an instant quote for scope of work agreed. Arrived on time with a small team who sourced materials from a local supplier they work with. Job completed in an hour or so. No payment requested until after the first significant rainfall to make sure the problem was resolved. Truly ‘old school’ builders.Verified reviewerJob location: SG1Response from Old School Builders
Thank you, Paul, for your feedback well appreciate it so what’s your custom? If need to be hope we can work together again regards Jimmy, old school builders.
10 Historic building roof repair
Posted 28 June
Jimmy was very honest and knowledgeable about our problem. His team Craig and Steve was excellent and was very clean, careful and thorough with the repairs, cleaning as they went and left everything super clean and tidy afterwards. They even replaced the broken and slipped tiles with restored tiles so that it would be sympathetic to the rest of the roof! It’s hard to find a specialist to trust for historic properties, I will definitely be asking Jimmy and his team to help me out again for other areas of the property.Verified reviewerJob location: SG210 Roof felt replacement
Posted 05 April
This is the second time we used Old School Builders for their roofing expertise. Jimmy always kept us up to date with what was happening with the external scaffolding company and Jimmy’s team replaced our damaged roof felt promptly. Couldn’t recommend their services enough.Verified reviewerJob location: SG110 Roof Repairs and Brick Cleaning
Posted 13 February
We recently worked with Old School Builders for roof repairs, render removal, and red brick cleaning. The experience was fantastic. Jimmy and his team showed outstanding professionalism and skill. Jimmy's attention to detail, efficiency, and helpful guidance stood out. He is also a pleasure to have around. We are pleased with our roof works and our cleaned bricks now look fantastic. We've recommended Old School Builders to friends and family, who have been equally satisfied. We highly recommend Jimmy and his team for roof repairs and relevant renovation needs.Verified reviewerJob location: SG510 Cladding and roof repair
Posted 17 January
Had our old style tiles replaced on both the front and rear of our house with modern Upvc cladding. Entire job took three days and was completed to a fantastic standard. Dan the principle roofer on our job was extremely experienced and skilled and took great pride in ensuring a high quality job completion. So impressed with the cladding work result, we had no hesitation in using Old School Builders to carry out further work to repair our roof. One hundred per cent recommend Old School Builders.Verified reviewerJob location: SG1
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Owner
Mr James Dooley
Sole Trader
5 years on Checkatrade
VAT Registered
No
Hello my name is Jimmy. I’m an old school builder with 40+ years in the building trade and I take punctuality very seriously. I have 100% positive feedback not only Checkatrade.. I specialise in older properties and listed buildings. I prefer to deal with customers in person and I will be the only one you deal with on site. I not use sub contractors and all of my team have been with me for many years.
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