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Craig got in touch quickly, gave me a rough estimate over the phone and answered all my questions. Surveyor arrived on time, gave instant quote. Price was good. Michael and (another) Craig turned up to do the job on the day, time given. Good, tidy job. Can't fault anything, from start to finish!! Would recommend!
Mary
George and his team are experienced builders, replaced my front door with a custom frame/sidelights and raising the floor level in the hallway quite quickly - in fact, they were the only who came next day, gave a quote straightaway and were ready to start in just couple of days. They also had all the necessary tools and materials, were ready to buy something additional quickly on the day - if further adjustments were required to fit everything as I asked. Thanks a lot for your help, guys!
Dmitry
Highly recommend. These guys did a fantastic job of constructing our pergola and decking. Very hardworking and reliable. The job was completed in the time frame agreed and to a very high standard. We would 100% use them again.
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Yourstart roofing Covering areas ? Scottish Borders Edinburgh Dumfries & Galloway Cumbria Newcastle And more We do all time of roofing work .re roofs .roof repairs .chimney repairs .lead work .Flat roofs .Slating&tiling roofs .rough casting .New facias /soffits .new gutters And more Free quote & advice 25 years of experience
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I am a decorator, who believes in offering my customer's a cost affective service which delivers a high standard of workmanship tailor made to meet the individual needs of each customer.
Top man everything top notch clean reliable id recommend ????
What Do We Do? Our construction company provides high quality, time-efficient and cost-effective approaches to every project. These include new construction and repairs/restorations including bricklaying. We also plan, manage, and build multi-phase jobs. We offer a range of premium building services, from extensions to renovations including tiling and brickwork. You may even fancy adding a concrete base in your garden as a foundation for new decking or even for a shed or log cabin. Why Choose Us? Three of many reasons why you should choose us: 1. Qualified 2. Client-driven building experience 3. Sustainability matters Check out our October blog to see why we started. See our Google reviews to see why our clients love us.
An excellent service was provided
hi im a qualified bricklayer time served stonemason mainly new builds but done plenty of general building services as well.im looking to hit the public sector of my trades with honest opinions and ideas great workmanship all in all to plz you the client.
Didn't give the Job to Gareth, however this was not a reflection on anything about Gareth. He was prompt polite and knowledgeable, it just came down to me needing the bottom price even though Gareth's quote was very competitive. I had to go with the cheapest for me.
I am a hard working individual when given a job I put my full attention into completing the job in a timely and cost effective manner to try save the customer money and all work is carried out to high standard and safety
Fantastic work done at a good price. Would definitely hire again
Bayhaven is a family building team of three. We specialise in house builds, barn conversions, extensions and renovations. We don't use subcontractors and maintain 100% attendance until job completion. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work.
This review is way overdue. Kev, Mick and Dave did a fantastic job of our kitchen extension and garden landscaping. Has really transformed our home. We can not recommend them enough, Kev pointed us in the right direction the whole way through even making suggestions which saved us thousands. He reused materials, which also saved us more money and pulled out all the stops to ensure we had a working kitchen in time for lockdown.
I'm a friendly, professional & reliable Handyman Service offering my skills and expertise on various jobs. I pride myself on providing excellent service at a competitive price.
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French polishing using traditional and modern methods Staining and colour matching of wooden surfaces Refinishing of bar, cafe and restaurant tables and chairs Weather-resistant coatings to external and internal doors, windows and shop fronts Water damage repair and refinishing Architectural finishing to doors, staircases, panelling and cabinetry Antique and modern furniture restoration and renovation Office and boardroom furniture finishing Touching in of fine or deep scratches Removal of ‘cup rings’, cigarette burns and discolouration by sun
Good communication, worked whenever he could (limited by weather on a couple of days because it was an outside job), finished product looks great.
Martin Building Ltd Established in 2003 With a large portfolio of previous projects available for you to see yourself, available to view on our website. Regards Carl Martin
Carl and his team did a fantastic job when working on my garage extension and conversion project. It was the first time that I’ve ever done this type of thing but Carl’s communication was spot on from start to finish. He was courteous and communicative throughout and talked me through each day where the project was at and what was next. If I had to appoint a builder again for whatever reason I wouldn’t hesitate in appointing Martin Building Ltd to complete the job. Thanks again Carl!
Distinction is a family run business specialising in all aspects of property refurbished/ alterations and extensions
Darrel has just finished a complete bathroom refurb it looks superb, i'm really pleased I'd recomend Darrell to anyone out there looking for work to be done on their home, really neat and tidy extremely hard working and always looking to please his customer thanks a lot
reactive glazing repairs from a company serving the north east for the last 35 years, no job too small for our experienced glaziers.
Very happy with the work that was completed much quicker than I had expected. Top quality and very friendly service from Brian. I would highly recommend his work to anyone.
We are specialists building contractors in the creation of brand new houses, extensions, commercial and domestic projects from the initial quote to the completion of your project. We have expertise in new build, general building, refurbishment, maintenance, extensions, delivered for the local authority, commercial and domestic clients.
Highly professional, perfect, reliable, punctual and an excellent builder . I could not ask for more. Om Gupta
Team-D property services ltd (Formerly Protect Roofing services ltd EST. 2010) was formed in 2020 and carry out all aspects of Home Renovation . We specialise in flat roofing applications, Full garden renovations inc Decking construction, fencing, new turf relay. Electrical installations inc, full rewiring, alarm installation, extractor fans. Plastering, flooring, painting and decorating on residential properties. We also carry out Roof-Cladding construction on commercial , industrial properties. We have been members on Rated People for over 10 years and our ratings speak for themselves giving our prospective customers peace of mind. Last year we opened a southern division based in somerset which has been a huge success and continues to expand as we offer our expertise and excellent reputation to our new clients around Bristol , Bath and surrounding areas . Please contact us with any queries and we will be happy to assist you.
Having employed the services of many different tradespeople over the course of the last 50+ years I am totally thankful for choosing TD Services to remove the old and rebuild a large decking area of approx 70sq metres. Dom said it would take three weeks and he was very true to his word. I can honestly say that Dom and Jordan are two of the most methodical, competent, tidy, professional workmen I have ever had the pleasure of contracting to work for me. I would recommend them to everyone without hesitation.
Would highly recommend Ian, very Efficient, clean job from a respectful workman and his mate. An awkward shaped conservatory ceiling tackled well.
self employed joiner with over 18 years experience in bench and site joinery,window and kitchen fitting and restoration work. have worked alongside some major construction firms and always work to a very high standard, my work is insured and guaranteed
A dedicated workman who is highly recommended. Excellent value for money. Very reliable and conscientious. Tidied up afterwards.
Over time Real Property Services has grown to cover all home and business cosmetic updates within and outside the property. With over 20 years of experience in the decking, landscaping, brickwork, painting and decorating trades, we provide workmanship for the domestic and commercial markets. In need of a new garden space, interior or exterior paint finish, we cater for all.
Great job, would use again.
Roofguard are expereinced roofing company, specialising in all roof and building repairs. We pride ourself on our workmanship, and value for money for our work.
Very quick to respond and carry out the repair, good communication - would recommend
A bespoke joinery and restorations company with 25 years experience. We specialize in the supply or restoration of traditional sash windows and staircases. Epoxy coatings for windows to stop all rot, ten year guarantee. All restoration work undertaken.
Very polite and absolutely first class job. Many thanks.
Here at acorn we offer services from garden maintainance , hedge cutting , tree surgery (rope climb) to a garden tidy and power washing for drives , patio and roofs . Chimney pointing to stop them dreaded leaks , chimney cowls (Gas or Smoke) , roof repairs , GRP roofing systems , facia boards and soffit . Stone slate turned & chipped . Fencing and flagging,patio services . Wood work , tiling .. GRP flat roof systems , stone roof 's repairs & turning . QUALIFIED PLUMBER (SON)
Job completed 24 hours after I posted it, very good service.
Hi we are an experienced electrical company based in Whitley bay but cover the whole North East undertaking all aspects of electrical work from part/complete rewires to fault finding. We are fully insured and accredited and all our work is fully guaranteed. Flexible and reliable service providing quality work at reasonable rates.
Great team, did an exemplary job and can't recommend highly enough!
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