Services

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How We Can Help You

John Nicholson Ltd has over 40 years of experience in the industry and is expert in flat roofing systems, traditional roofing systems, general building and specialised technical processes and problem solving, as well as specialist waterproofing. Contact us today to find out more. We are based on the Isle of Wight.

Flat Roofs

John Nicholson Ltd has over 40 years of experience in the industry and is expert in flat roofing systems. Contact us today to find out more. We are based on the Isle of Wight.

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    • Long term waterproofing systems

    • Warm roof insulated systems

    • High polymer built up felt roofing

    • Single-ply (Alwitra) roofing

    • Liquid roofing systems

    • Bauder approved installers

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Traditional Roofs

At John Nicholson Ltd we are proficient in natural slate, clay tile, and traditional metal roofing and cladding styles (zinc, copper, lead, etc.).

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    • Natural Slate

    • Clay Tiles

    • Traditional Metal Roofing

    • Insulated Metal sheeting & cladding

    • Decra Classic Lightweight roofs

  • With a fully qualified workforce and many years of experience, we have worked with numerous clients including insurance loss adjusters, public and private sector, innovative architects, and developers.

  • We can offer composite insulated sheeting and cladding with integrated guttering systems. This will give enhanced fire resistance to your property. We also offer traditional metal roofing systems as well as natural slate and clay tile.

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Building & Maintenance Work

At John Nicholson Ltd, we can carry out general small building works including council grants, and maintenance on both commercial and industrial premises. Contact us for further information. We are members of the Federation of Master Builders.

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    • Small Jobbing Building Works

    • Council disabled facility grants

    • General Repairs

    • Reactive maintenance

    • Planned maintenance

    • Insurance work

  • We provide a one-stop reactive maintenance service to many large facility management companies with Isle of Wight premises that require a structured quality assured process.

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Waterproofing

At John Nicholson Ltd, we offer specialist waterproofing solutions and are experts in resolving waterproofing issues at the building interface.

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Leak Repairs & waterproofing

At John Nicholson Ltd, we understand the importance of correct robust detailing at the interface between roof and building which if overlooked often leads to complex waterproofing issues.

Gutter lining systems

Using the Alwitra gutter lining system, we are able to offer continuously sealed, robust waterproof linings to industrial gutters, flat and pitched valley gutters, and complex situations requiring a customised or integrated solution.

John Nicholson Ltd are approved applicators of STO rendering, insulation & architectural profiles.

STO Rendering

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    • Industrial gutter lining

    • Valley Gutter lining

    • Cavity Trays

    • Weathering to parapet walls

    • STO Rendering systems

    • Bespoke waterproofing solutions

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