Trusted Roofing Experts in the North East for Over 15 Years
Family Run - Fully Guaranteed - 5 star rated by over 100 customers
Precision. Punctuality. Professionalism.
At J&L Welch Roofing & Paving Services Ltd, we’ve been helping homeowners and businesses across the North East with reliable, high-quality roofing work for over 15 years. From full roof replacements to urgent repairs, we bring hands-on experience, real expertise, and a reputation for doing the job right the first time.
We’re a family-run business based in Durham, proudly serving surrounding areas like Sunderland, Newcastle, Chester-le-Street, Jarrow, and beyond. Our team has worked on hundreds of properties – from traditional slate roofs to modern flat roofing systems – and we treat every job with the same care and attention to detail.
Why Customers Trust
J&L Welch Roofing
- ✅ Over 500 successful projects completed
- ✅ 5★ Google and Checkatrade-rated
- ✅ Fully insured & trained workforce
- ✅ 10–20 year guarantees on new roofs
- ✅ Rapid response for emergency roof repairs
We believe in clear communication, fair pricing, and leaving every site clean and safe. Whether it’s a domestic roof replacement or a commercial flat roof install, we’re known for turning up when we say we will and getting the job done properly – no shortcuts.
Meet John & Lorna Welch – Owners & Roofing Specialists
“We started this company to provide honest, professional roofing services people can rely on. I’ve been on the tools myself for years, and I still inspect many of the jobs personally. My name’s on the company, so the standard has to be right.”
John has over 20 years of roofing and construction experience and has built J&L Welch Roofing into one of the most trusted names in the North East. He oversees all major projects, quotes personally, and ensures customers feel looked after from start to finish.
Lorna plays a key role behind the scenes, managing our accounts and marketing efforts. Her work helps keep everything running smoothly – from making sure the books are balanced to getting our name out there online and in the local community.
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Our Values
- Quality First – No rushed work. Everything is done to last.
- Local Pride – We’re a North East company that supports local trades and suppliers.
- Customer Respect – We turn up on time, communicate clearly, and tidy up after ourselves.
- Guaranteed Work – All new roofs come with full workmanship warranties for your peace of mind.
What Makes Us Different?
We don’t hide behind fancy marketing or pushy sales. Most of our work comes from word of mouth and repeat business, because customers know they can trust us. You’ll deal with real people, not a call centre, and we’ll always give you honest advice – even if it means telling you a new roof isn’t necessary.
Proudly Serving the North East
We cover:
- 🏠 Durham
- 🏠 Jarrow
- 🏠 Newcastle
- 🏠 Sunderland
- 🏠 Chester-le-Street
- 🏠 Seaham
- 🏠 All surrounding towns and villages
We’re proud to be known as one of the top-rated roofing companies in the North East, and we work hard every day to keep it that way.
FEEDBACK
What Our Clients Have to Say
Durham - Checked & Vetted
"Roof replacement. Excellent service and communication throughout! Finished job is 1st class. I would highly recommend this company"
Houghton le Spring -
Checked & Vetted
"Chimney taken down and rebuilt, to allow rebuild of chimney feathers. Low level pointing of full rear of the property. Work was carried out over two days, with a follow up check done for any issues. All work was completed on time and without any issues. Overall we will be keeping their business card for our next lot of work."
Susan - My Builder
"No issues or problems encountered arrived when planned to give quote then followed through on what was agreed and kept in touch when work was delayed due to weather."