L.E. Pickles & Son Ltd

L.E. Pickles & Son: family building and roofing contractors in York

L.E. Pickles & Son Ltd is a family business established in 1950 that provides building and roofing services to properties in York and the surrounding areas. The company presents itself as an award-winning building and roofing firm and describes its work as reliable and high quality, with competitive pricing. Its own account of the business stresses long-standing building experience and a team that handles home improvement work from start to finish.

Roofing, from repairs to full replacement

Roofing is a central part of the offer. The company states it is equipped to handle everything from minor roof repairs to complete re-roofing or replacement. Within this area it also lists chimney repair, covering all aspects of chimney rebuilds and repairs, and GRP roofing. GRP stands for Glass Reinforced Plastic, also known as fibreglass, composite plastic or FRP; the company describes it as strong, extremely light and highly versatile.

Related to the roof envelope, the firm installs soffits, fascias and guttering, working mostly with uPVC guttering and fascia, which it presents as maintenance-free.

Extensions, conversions and renovation

The company carries out extensions and conversions, which it describes as a way of gaining more space from an existing property. It also undertakes renovation, understood as improving a broken, damaged or outdated property or bringing it back to life. Groundwork is listed alongside these services, covering foundations, driveways, patios, paths and landscaping.

Brickwork, plastering and damp proofing

Repointing and brickwork are offered for both small repointing and bricklaying jobs and larger projects, with the company stating that no job is too small or too big. Plastering and rendering are carried out in house. For damp proofing, the firm uses Sovereign products, with the aim of keeping walls dry on the inside of the home.

Joinery, kitchens and bathrooms

Interior and exterior joinery services are available, and the company states that its tradesmen are approved and vetted to join the Federation of Master Builders. Kitchen and bathroom installations are handled together with contractors the firm says share its standards, including City and Guilds plumbers and joiners.

How the company presents itself

L.E. Pickles & Son describes itself as a family business that has served York and the surrounding area since 1950, providing building services at competitive prices. It states that it holds an award as a winning building and roofing company and positions itself as a builder of choice for home improvement needs, from a new home extension to a block paved driveway. The site invites enquiries for a free no-obligation quote and offers a callback request form.

Company details

The company is registered in England and Wales as L E Pickles and Son Limited, company number 04468322. Its registered address is given as 4 Aylesham Court, Huntington, York YO32 9YX, although the contact page lists the postcode as YO32 9YW.