Building & structural repairs
Brickwork, wall rebuilding, helical-bar repairs, lintels, staircases and general building work.
Enquire about this service YOUR PROPERTY. OUR COMMITMENT.
Building. Renovation.
Care that lasts.
A family-run, multi-trade building contractor. From bathroom renovations and roofing to structural repairs and full refurbishments, we look after residential and commercial properties across Kent.
Family-run businessResidential & commercialClients with us for 10+ years
4.9/518 ratings on YellChecked 3 October 2026
Homes. Residential blocks. Communal spaces.
Read customer reviewsWHAT WE DOA complete range
A complete range
of building services.
One family business for building work, renovation and the ongoing care of your property.
Roofing, gutters & leadwork
Pitched and flat roofing, parapet gutters, membranes, chimney repairs, lead flashing and rainwater systems.
Enquire about this serviceRefurbishment & renovation
Whole-property improvements, kitchen refurbishment, flooring, carpentry, plaster repairs and decorating.
Enquire about this serviceBathrooms & plumbing
Bathroom and shower-room renovations, baths, shower screens, sanitaryware, pipework and leak repairs.
Enquire about this serviceProperty & estate maintenance
Planned and reactive repairs for homes, commercial properties, residential blocks and private estates.
Enquire about this serviceInspections & drone surveys
Roof inspections, leak investigations, drone photographs and photographic reports to explain defects and proposed repairs.
Enquire about this serviceOUR FULL RANGE OF WORK
Jobs We Cover
Building repairs, refurbishment and maintenance for homes, landlords, managing agents and commercial properties across Kent.
Roofing & waterproofing
- Pitched roof repairs and re-roofing
- Flat roof repairs and replacement
- Felt and rubber membrane roofing
- Parapet gutter renewal and deck repairs
- Roof terrace and balcony waterproofing
- Garage roof repairs and overlays
Leadwork, chimneys & roofline
- Lead flashing, cover flashings and lead bays
- Chimney repairs and repointing
- Coping stone repairs and joint sealing
- Roof abutment and upstand repairs
- Gutter, downpipe and hopper repairs or replacement
Brickwork & structural repairs
- Garden and boundary wall rebuilding
- Repointing and cracked brickwork repairs
- Helical-bar crack stitching
- Brick pier and soldier-course repairs
- Concrete lintel replacement
- Structural support works to an agreed specification
Bathrooms & internal repairs
- Bath and shower-screen replacement
- Bathroom and shower-room refurbishment
- Wall tiling, shower panels and sanitaryware
- Bathroom leak repairs
- Water-damaged ceiling and wall repairs
- Plaster repairs and making good
- Internal reinstatement following water damage
Flooring, carpentry & doors
- Vinyl flooring installation
- Floor deck and moisture-resistant chipboard replacement
- Door replacement and repairs
- Kitchen refurbishment and fitting
- Timber repairs and replacement
Decorating & external finishes
- Internal painting and decorating
- External painting
- Damp-affected redecoration
- Render repairs and repainting
- Protective painting of railings and metalwork
Fencing, paving & drainage
- Fence panels, posts and gravel boards
- Knee rail fencing repairs and replacement
- Paving and pathway repairs
- Entrance paving reinstatement
- Drainage and rainwater disposal repairs
Communal areas, metalwork & electrical
- Handrails and balustrade repairs or installation
- External staircase and riser repairs
- Railings refurbishment
- Communal and emergency lighting replacement
- LED lighting and extractor fan installation
- Visitor parking and numbered signage
Plumbing works
- Water pipe and connection repairs
- Isolation valves and replacement fittings
- Bath, shower, basin and toilet installation
- Waste pipe and plumbing leak repairs
- Plumbing associated with refurbishment
Inspections & property maintenance
- Leak and water-ingress investigations
- Roof and building-defect inspections
- Drone surveys and aerial roof photographs
- Photographic reports and repair recommendations
- Planned and reactive property maintenance
- Residential block and estate repairs
- Repair scopes and quotations for managing agents
Tell us about your property and the work you need. We’ll agree the scope and access requirements before starting.
Enquire about your jobOUR PROJECT PORTFOLIOReal properties.
Real properties.
Work at every stage.
Explore our building and refurbishment experience, with photographs from preparation through to finished details.
Private mansion estate projectsMayfair refurbishmentsRoof & dormer restorationWhitefriars WharfBathroom to shower roomWhole-property refurbishmentExternal staircase rebuildingPlumbing repairs & replacement
PRIVATE ESTATES
Discuss a similar projectPrivate mansion estate projects
Building work for private mansion estates forms part of our portfolio. We keep private client names and addresses off the website.
LONDON REFURBISHMENT
Discuss a similar projectMayfair refurbishments
Our refurbishment experience includes projects in Mayfair, alongside our residential and commercial work across Kent.
STRUCTURAL ROOFING
Roof & dormer restoration
A sunken roof and two dropped dormers required restoration, together with chimney and leadwork repairs.
Project scope
- The issue
- The roof had dropped, affecting the position of two dormers.
- The work
- The dormers were raised and realigned, roof repairs carried out, mortar renewed around the chimney and new leadwork installed.
- The result
- The completed photographs show the restored tiled roof, dormers and chimney details.
ROOFING & LEADWORK · PJJS
Whitefriars Wharf
Parapet gutter renewal and waterproofing across residential blocks, with progress recorded for the managing agent.
Project scope
- The issue
- Defective gutter decks, failed waterproofing details and standing water were contributing to water ingress.
- The work
- Deck renewal, improved falls towards outlets, new membrane to decks and upstands, outlet detailing and leadwork beneath the coping stones.
- The result
- Completed gutter and leadwork details were photographed. The undercroft garages were observed dry after rainfall following the coping leadwork.
BATHROOM RENOVATION
Bathroom to shower room
A bathroom refurbishment brought together strip-out, plumbing, wall finishes, sanitaryware and flooring.
Project scope
- The issue
- The existing bathroom required refurbishment.
- The work
- The room was stripped back, then fitted with shower-room finishes, new sanitaryware, a vanity unit and renewed flooring.
- The result
- The finished shower room combines a glazed enclosure, wall panels, vanity and coordinated fittings.
RESIDENTIAL REFURBISHMENT
Whole-property refurbishment
Internal strip-out, making good and reinstatement across kitchen, bathroom and circulation areas.
Project scope
- The issue
- The property required extensive internal refurbishment.
- The work
- Work progressed through exposed wall and ceiling areas, plaster repairs, kitchen installation, bathroom works, flooring and decoration.
- The result
- The completed photographs show reinstated kitchen, bathroom and hallway areas.
STRUCTURAL & GENERAL BUILDING
External staircase rebuilding
A sequence of photographs showing dismantling, rebuilding and finishing an external staircase and adjoining masonry.
Project scope
- The issue
- The external staircase and surrounding masonry required rebuilding.
- The work
- Existing sections were taken down and rebuilt through blockwork, brickwork and stair-side wall construction.
- The result
- The finished photographs show the reinstated staircase and brickwork.
PLUMBING
Plumbing repairs & replacement
Photographs of exposed pipework and valves during plumbing repair and replacement work.
Project scope
- The work
- Access to concealed pipework allows existing connections and defects to be inspected before repair.
- The scope
- Pipework repairs, replacement connections, valve work and bathroom plumbing form part of our services.
- The record
- These photographs show the pipework and valve details during the works.
WHO WE WORK FORFrom the family home
From the family home
to the managed estate.
We work with homeowners, landlords, commercial clients and property managers, agreeing the scope around each property.
Homes & residential properties
Bathroom and kitchen renovations, building repairs, roofing, plumbing and complete refurbishment.
Commercial & managed properties
Maintenance and remedial programmes for commercial properties, residential blocks and communal areas.
Private estates & London work
Our experience includes private mansion estate projects and Mayfair refurbishments.
FOR MANAGING AGENTSWork that’s clear.
Work that’s clear.
From instruction
to completion.
Managing a property means keeping residents, owners and contractors informed. We support that with clearly described works and practical site records.
Discuss your property portfolioUnderstand the issue
Review the concern, property location and access requirements, then agree an investigation or site visit where needed.
Define the work
A written scope sets out the proposed repair. Additional defects and separately priced works are made clear.
Keep you informed
Photographs and progress information help explain what has been found, completed and left to resolve.
Close out properly
Completion information supports your records, with any further recommendations identified separately.
OUR CLIENTS
Our Clients
We work with managing agents and letting companies to look after their properties. Some of our clients have remained with us for over 10 years.
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE WORKA family business.
A family business.
A personal responsibility.
J & K Building Services Kent Ltd is a family business led by James Briley, with Kelly, Charley and Alfie part of the family team.
Based in Maidstone, we undertake residential and commercial building work, refurbishment and maintenance across Kent, with experience of Mayfair refurbishments and private mansion estates. Our approach is straightforward: understand the problem, explain the proposed work and keep communication clear as the job progresses.
Whether it’s a domestic repair or a programme of works to a residential block, we pay attention to the details that matter to the building and the people using it.
Built on lasting relationships. Some clients have continued to work with us for more than 10 years.
BEFORE WE START
A few useful answers.
Do you work on residential and commercial properties?
Yes. We carry out residential and commercial building work, refurbishment and maintenance for homeowners, landlords, private estates, letting agents and property managers.
Can you investigate a leak before quoting repairs?
Yes. Depending on the issue, an inspection or investigation may be the right first step. We will explain the proposed attendance, any charges and the information needed before it is arranged.
What should I include in my enquiry?
Include the property postcode, a description of the issue, any access restrictions and your contact details. Photographs are helpful and can be attached when you send your email.
Will additional work be quoted separately?
Where further defects or additional work are identified, we explain the proposed scope and price for approval before proceeding with those additional works.
Which areas do you cover?
We are based in Maidstone and work across Kent. Please send the property location with your enquiry so we can confirm availability and suitability for the job.
LET’S TALKTell us what
Tell us what
your property needs.
Speak to James and the team about an investigation, a repair or a planned programme of works.
Mobile07341 447014Landline01622 956377jandkbuildingserviceskentltd@gmail.com