“Great team if roofers. We had an issue with water coming through the roof and into the wall cavity. Lee came and gave a quote based on what the issue likely was, and once the scaffolding was up he did a water check and confirmed what needs to be done. Throughout the job the team sent pictures and videos showing the work. Fantastic work, would recommend and will use again if we have any future issues.”
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L j Symonds roofing
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- Rated 5.0 from 13 reviews
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5.0out of 5
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Reliability5.0
Communication5.0
Quality of work5.0
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- Checkatrade13 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“Lee is very thorough and has a keen eye for detail. He knows how to use his team for specific skills. We had pictures and videos as the roof and chimney work progressed. From installing the scaffolding , to stripping off the whole old roof and replacing it fully through the rain and cold weather in only 3 days ( no easy task! ) , plus professionally building a new lead tray for a problematic chimney , Lee and his team showed that they could do what other roofers only patched before , or would not know how to repair or replace, but charged comparabile amounts. Highly recommend L J Symonds .”
“Lee Symonds and his team go above and beyond to make sure the customer is happy. From the moment Lee came to give a quote, Lee was happy to answer lots of questions so I completely understood the work to be carried out. The work is to a very high standard and they are indeed roof specialists, sending me daily updates of work during and after completion. I would highly recommend Lee and the team.Very clean too!!”
Detailed reviews
Great team if roofers. We had an issue with water coming through the roof and into the wall cavity. Lee came and gave a quote based on what the issue likely was, and once the scaffolding was up he did a water check and confirmed what needs to be done. Throughout the job the team sent pictures and videos showing the work. Fantastic work, would recommend and will use again if we have any future issues.
Lee is very thorough and has a keen eye for detail. He knows how to use his team for specific skills. We had pictures and videos as the roof and chimney work progressed. From installing the scaffolding , to stripping off the whole old roof and replacing it fully through the rain and cold weather in only 3 days ( no easy task! ) , plus professionally building a new lead tray for a problematic chimney , Lee and his team showed that they could do what other roofers only patched before , or would not know how to repair or replace, but charged comparabile amounts. Highly recommend L J Symonds .
Lee Symonds and his team go above and beyond to make sure the customer is happy. From the moment Lee came to give a quote, Lee was happy to answer lots of questions so I completely understood the work to be carried out. The work is to a very high standard and they are indeed roof specialists, sending me daily updates of work during and after completion. I would highly recommend Lee and the team.Very clean too!!
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for roofers in Newport
Across 44 roofers in Newport, the typical rating is 4.8 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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Conservatory Roof ConversionsFlat Roofing InstallationPitched Roofing InstallationRoof Lights InstallationRoof ReplacementRubber Roofing InstallationSlate / Tiled Roofing InstallationSlate Roof InstallationTiled Conservatory Roof Installation
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Is L j Symonds roofing a legitimate business?
L j Symonds roofing has 13 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5. This is independent public evidence gathered from named public sources (no ads, no paid placement), not a guarantee of workmanship. If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.
What do customers say about L j Symonds roofing?
L j Symonds roofing has 13 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How is L j Symonds roofing rated on reliability and quality?
On Checkatrade, customers rate L j Symonds roofing by category: Reliability 5.0 out of 5, Communication 5.0 out of 5, Quality of work 5.0 out of 5. These are per-category scores from real published reviews. They show where L j Symonds roofing is strongest, not just the overall average.
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What does L j Symonds roofing specialise in?
L j Symonds roofing lists specialist services including Conservatory Roof Conversions, Flat Roofing Installation, Pitched Roofing Installation, Roof Lights Installation, Roof Replacement, Rubber Roofing Installation. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
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