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Chameleon Refurbs have over 25 years experience in all types of Building Refurbishments so choose Chameleon Refurbs with confidence
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NO UPFRONT PAYMENTS 0R DEPOSITS REQUIRED FREE QUOTATIONS. Luxury Spaces specializes in joinery, plumbing, and electrical services,l honed over 22 years to meet exceptionally high standards. Our commitment is to transparency and integrity in every project, collaborating closely with clients to achieve optimal results within their budget. We offer no-fuss financing options—simply reach out for guidance. Services' provided are as follows, Kitchen, bathrooms, bespoke staircase's, extensions, windows. As a family-operated business spanning generations, we take pride in passing down expertise from father to sons. Our dedication to excellence extends from military training—an artillery Gunner for five years—to every task we undertake. With honesty at our core, we consistently deliver value for money. Our clientele, diverse yet united in their desire for quality workmanship, inspire us to exceed expectations. To honor service professionals, Blue Light cardholders, and pensioners, we extend special discounts as a token of appreciation. For further details, visit our website: lux-spaces co,uk,About Us NO UPFRONT PAYMENTS OR DEPOSITS REQUIRED — FREE QUOTATIONS AVAILABLE Welcome to Luxury Spaces, where craftsmanship, precision, and integrity define every project we undertake. With over 22 years of experience in joinery, plumbing, and electrical services, we have built a reputation for delivering exceptional quality and timeless design. Our mission is simple — to create elegant, functional spaces tailored to your lifestyle. From concept to completion, we work closely with every client to ensure transparency, trust, and outstanding results within budget. We also offer flexible, hassle-free financing options to make your dream renovation a reality. --- Our Services Bespoke Kitchens Luxurious Bathrooms Custom Staircases Home Extensions Premium Windows & Joinery --- As a family-run business spanning generations, we take pride in blending traditional values with modern innovation. Our background in military training—as a former artillery gunner—instilled in us discipline, precision, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. At Luxury Spaces, honesty lies at our core. Every project is approached with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring true value for money and results that stand the test of time. --- Why Choose Us Our clients, diverse yet united by their appreciation for quality, inspire us to continually exceed expectations. We proudly off
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This job became a full house renovation project including 3 bathrooms, heating upgrade, electrics, painting, joinery work etc. Any issues were quickly resolved and everything was done to an exceptional standard. I can’t recommend Aaron and the team at Luxury Spaces highly enough
AA property and groundwork All aspects building work landscaping Building Roofing Pointing Flagging Sand blasting Small demolition Extensions Ponds Driveway specialist Resin driveways Handy man Garden clearances Jet washing Block paving Flagging Groundwork’s All work under taken
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Family run business that pride it self on honesty and reliability
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We are a small family run business, 35yrs experience in exterior and internal painting and decorating, we specialise in sash and case window restoration, working on modern, Victorian, Edwardian property’s , grade 1 & 2 buildings, we are reliable, polite, trustworthy, read our reviews, small to medium repairs are no problem, so generally we can do all your property repairs/restoration Kind regards shane
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At Plumtree Home Improvements, we provide high-quality home improvements, driveways, and landscaping solutions to enhance both the look and functionality of your property. Whether you’re planning a home extension, an orangery, a new roof, windows, doors, or a stunning driveway, we have the expertise to bring your vision to life. Our services include: ? Home Extensions & Orangeries – Beautifully designed spaces that add value and style ? Roofing, Windows & Doors – Quality installations for durability and energy efficiency ? Driveways & Landscaping – Expertly installed resin, block paving, and imprinted concrete driveways, plus complete garden transformations ? Patios, Walls & Fencing – Creating stylish and practical outdoor spaces With over 15 years of experience, we take pride in delivering exceptional craftsmanship, attention to detail, and outstanding customer service. No matter the size of the project, we’re committed to quality from start to finish.
Here at four seasons home improvements we have multiple branches in northern England and Scotland with over 35 years experience in the building trade our trustworthy team are able to carry out all aspects of property maintenance; whether it be a small repair, large scale renovation, or even a new build project. Four seasons Home Improvements are a family run building company offering excellent service in a wide range of home improvement services. We specialise in all areas of home improvement so that our customers can receive a complete service. With more than 35 years of experience to call upon, our customers can be assured that they will receive expertise and reliability in whatever we do. QUALITY We care about what we do. Our customers can be satisfied that they are getting a quality build from qualified professionals. The way that our craftsmen approach their work means that our customers don’t have to make do with ‘good enough’ but receive excellence. HONESTY We offer clear quotations and sensible advice. We never try to sell our customers something that they might not need, but offer the benefit of our expertise in a way that is practical to you and easy to understand. Our customers return to us time and again because they trust us. NEATNESS We understand that after we finish our day you still have to live in your home. We try, always, to leave a site that is safe, clean and tidy at the end of our working day so that you can continue to enjoy your home. At Four Seasons Home Improvements, we understand that you want to improve your home and you need a reliable builder who will offer excellent service at a reasonable price. We offer all of these things in north of England and the south of Scotland Get in touch and we can talk about your needs and how we can help. All of our staff are helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. They will be delighted to talk, arrange a free site visit and quotation and guide you through the process of improving your home. Payment information We only accept card payment and cash We no longer accept bank transfer or cheque We accept all major bank and credit cards Mastercard and visa Our team always arrive with a card machine All our quoted prices are subject to vat being added upon completion
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Chris came to replace the leaking pitched flat roof of my garden office. I was kept informed at all times, and the team was polite, informative and cleared after finishing. A great job.
With our team of highly skilled professionals, we pride ourselves in our unmatched workmanship whilst only using the highest quality materials allowing us to offer extended guarantees. Whether you need a roof repair, a new roof installation, slate roof or a flat roof replacement, we have got you covered. So, if you are searching for a reliable "roofer near me," look no further than Direct roof care, Contact us today to discuss your roofing needs and let our experts provide you with the best solutions.
We are a family run business with over 15 years in the building trade. From joiners, plumbers, electricians, painting/decorators, landscapers and plasterers we have it all. We take great pride in our work and customer care is priority. We do apply an out of hours charge after 6pm, weekends and bank holidays.
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Guy was great and so super helpful. Managed to get the job sorted that afternoon and couldn't do enough to help.
Pro Joinery & Renovation specialises in Kitchen and Bathroom fittings however we have taken on many other projects such as bespoke shelves & wardrobes, rebuilding walls, flooring, complete house renovations, conservatories and much more. The acquired knowledge gained over the years and expertise allows to run every project with ease and to your full satisfaction. Though the time is of the essence, attention to detail and quality of craftmanship is invaluable and there is nothing like wow factor and recommendation by the client. Please see the gallery for examples of previous work. Although first time on rated people my builder, facebook and google will provide you with reviews should you wish to check. Thank you for taking the time to familiarise yourself with Pro Joinery & Renovation.
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Made a great job of fitting a cat flap at a fair price.
We are a Specialist re-pointing service based in south east Northumberland but we cover a wide area across the north east of England with over 18 years experience. We are also fully insured and can provide a free no obligation estimate upon request. We also undertake all aspects of external property maintenance Such as replacing wall ties,as your mortar fails due to age water gets to the wall ties which makes them rust and expand which then cracks will appear in the brickwork For advice or a estimate give us a call
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Here at West End tree and Landscaping our No1 aim is customer satisfaction and our team of professionals will do everything in there power to guarantee this happens. We are Family run, trained and qualified insured professionals. Please feel free to get in touch for a friendly meeting for free advise and a no obligation quotation.
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Francis was fantastic! From coming out promptly and proving a quote promptly, from delivering the works I wanted as soon as he could, to a really high standard. Really really happy with the fencing and the garden archway/entrance and we will be 100% recommending and 100% using again????
Hi there we are a plastering and building company We are a family run business Our aim is for customer satisfaction on every job Over 30 years exp All trades back up No job to small or big We cover Edinburgh lothians Fife Scottish Borders Artex removal specialist Damp proofing Fireplace specialist
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Colin from cbroofing.wee have now been with Rated People over 9years and had no returns to jobs so this gives you the knowledge that cbroofing no the roofing industry pretty well so give us a call anytime established 1980. Dad's business is still running by my brother in law. But cbroofing are happy with Rated People platform. So give us a call anytime. Reviews is the key ????
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Colin of CB Roofing carried out a really excellent repair on my roof as water was coming through the bedroom ceiling. He took before and after photographs so that I could see the extent of the damp patch under the felt before the repair. He is very hard working and knowledgeable and he turned up on time and quoted me a very competitive price for the repair. I would be very happy to recommend Colin to anyone needing an experienced and reliable roofer
Here at Caledonea we are a local company providing a friendly, reliable service with competitive pricing keeping to a high quality finish in all of our projects big or small.
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At Moss & Mortar solutions, we are committed to delivering exceptional workmanship and achieving the highest standards in all our projects. Our areas of expertise include landscaping, stone restoration, conservation and garden maintenance. We are dedicated to providing our clients with a professional and reliable service that exceeds their expectations.
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Excellent work
Here at F.Scott Roofing and Roughcasting we are highly experienced & highly qualified tradesman. My name is Fraser Scott, owner of of the company. I am a fully qualified roofer & roughcaster with an svq level 3 & sqv level 4 advance roofing.
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From a single tile to a new roof we cater to all with a range of colours and options to suit all budgets. We supply and fit new upvc dry verges and dry ridge to eliminate the ongoing cost of yearly maintenance we also supply and fit maintenance free gutter systems with integrated hedge hog systems in place to ensure gutters need no maintenance we also supply and fit new upvc facial soffits and barge board new walls built and repointing available also we do weather pointing new joists flat roofs we supply and fit Epdm Firestone rubber flat roofs to eliminate the ongoing costs associated with older materials. ig. Felt roofs that will degrade as time passes we also supply and fit upon request eco friendly roof systems for those who prefer a greener planet friendly option thanks for reading any questions pls feel free to contact us
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We take proud in our work .our priority its our costumer.We undertake all kind of work from small to big projects.For a free estimate do not hezitate to contact us.
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Very efficient
Hi we are a family run business with over 20 years experience in garden and landscaping
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Hello I am Dean , the proud owner of Moore Roofing , A little about us With many happy and returning customers over the last 10 years, you can be sure of being well looked after. Our aim is to provide a stress free project, delivered in a manner that I am confident will exceed your expectations. I work with a small team of trusted colleagues, who communicate and work together well. Having good rapport with local suppliers allows us to offer great value for money to suit your budget without compromising on quality. Up to 10 year guarantees are included as standard on all completed work. Main work we undertake But are not limited to Roof Replacements Roofing repairs Emergency call outs Flat & Pitched roofs Chimney services Lead work Moss Removal Dry ridge & Verge Fascia, Soffits & guttering Any services not listed above please enquire today to see how we can help you! Availability We offer a 24/7 service, you are welcome to contact our team at a time that suits you. If for any reason you are unable to contact us, please request a 'call back'. Thank you for taking the time to consider our company’s profile, I look forward to hearing from you.
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Answered my add quickly, and completed my job as agreed. I would definitely recommend and use again.
NEED A ROOFER? Call Complete roofing Carlisle LTD. Family ran business with 20+ years experience FREE ESTIMATES / FREE ADVICE / FULLY INSURED / STORM DAMAGE / INSURANCE WORK WELCOME / ALL WORK GUARANTEED
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Came with short notice, took care with the work, uncovered other significant problems organised a bricklayer to correct issues before completing the work rather than rushing through the job, and having further problems arise in future years. I would recommend this company.
Sinclair Murray time served bricklayer with over 25 years experience in the building trade
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Sinclair did a great job of pointing our garden wall. Efficient, very tidy and superb quality. Thanks for a great job!
We are tree surgery and landscape contractors,with over 25 years experience.All operatives are trained and competent in their work.We are qualified and fully insured. We offer quotations and advice/ideas for each customers enquiry. Based in south Ribble, but carry out works all over the north west / north of England We work for councils/ utilities/ schools, colleges and construction companies.. Also a varied domestic client base. Contact Ben Ainsworth (director) for any enquiry’s or questions about our services at Greenlandstreecare & landscapes/ Groundworks/ property maintenance
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Excellent job would hire again
Welcome to J&l Welch Roofing and paving services ltd We are fully qualified roofers( time served and NVQ qualified). The work we produce is of the highest standard mixing new innovative technology with traditional methods, producing only the best work GUARANTEED. I have been in the industry quite a while learning off some of the best time served roofers there is. I strive to produce excellent work aswell as an excellent service. I welcome all types of work from domestic to commercial. My constant success so far in my business is down to hardwork and attention to the finishing details, I will not sacrifice my hard earned reputation by cutting corners and not finishing a job off properly. I intend to keep this up so my business can prosper and continue to do well into the future. Services I cover: All heritage roofing projects undertaken Chimney Builders & Repairs, Roofing Services, Pointing, Guttering Property Maintenance, Felt Roofing ,Slate and Tile, Flat Roofing, EPDM rubber roofing, new roofs, porch canopies, flat roof to pitch conversions, Bird Spikes, Cages and Chimney Balloons, Minor roof repair, Guttering and Roofline, Building Work, Roof lights and skylights.
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Great crew great job. Value for money would definitely recommend
We are a family run firm serving the UK dating back to 1864. We work extensively as both main contractors and sub-contractors on projects for English Heritage, Network rail, Care Home Providers, National Trust & Heritage Lottery Fund. We pride ourselves working to a high standard on projects wether it be private domestic properties, commercial or historic buildings. Natural slating. Stone slating. Tiling. Building refurbishment works. Smoke damage removal. Bathrooms/ wet rooms. Kitchens. Building works. Electrical works. Plumbing works. Gas Safe works. Windows. Stained Glass. Joinery works. Lead works. Hot Lime & Hydraulic Lime pointing. Haired Lime. Single Ply welded flat roof systems. Modern & traditional plastering and rendering. Lime harling. Technical drawings. Project management. Scaffolding. Our men are extensively Health & Safety and First Aid certified with Covid awareness training. Our vehicles and men are uniformed and we work cleanly, quietly and to a minimum disturbance.
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We had our fireplace removed, sockets fitted, the walls skimmed and the staircase painted. Dan and his team were all professional, reliable and the work was carried out to a high standard.Excellent service - many thanks.
We have a reliable,honest and highly skilled team of Roofers, which enables us to offer you one of the most professional and cost effective services throughout the local area. We offer the complete roofing service; from major re-roofing projects to minor domestic roof repairs that are not only competitively priced but also providing you with peace of mind. All our roofing work is Gaurnteed,based on a written estimate prior to work commencing
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Weatherseal roofing didn’t actually do my job in the end however, David came to look and quote for the job, was attentive and very straightforward to deal with. Thank you for your time and all the best in the future.
We do all aspects of roofing work from replacing a broken tile to a full re-roof with over 25 years experience with free quotations on all of our jobs. We are fully insured with liability insurance. We give an 15 year guarantee on all new felt flat roofs. And a 25 year guarantee on new house roofs
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Hard working , very professional. Honest and reliable. Great job ???? Very pleased ????
Hi there we would be happy to help you out with your roof spans
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Responsive and excellent service. Everything sorted in one day (although had to get them back out for ANOTHER job the day after because the kitchen roof sprang a leak after torrential rain). Would recommend. Thanks to Calvin, Robert and the rest of the lads for a (two) job(s) well done!
Our award-winning claims management service aims to help policyholders throughout the UK make successful buildings insurance claims caused by storms, burst pipes, accidental damage, fire, floods or other events which lead to the property owners needing to make an insurance claim. We project manage and carry out the required repairs using our fully vetted contractors. Aspray always strive to reinstate the property to its pre-incident condition as swiftly as possible. Aspray Ltd are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for claims handling only.
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Hello. My name is Rafael There is no job what can't be done by Me... Any job Undertaken. Job done from Beginning till Finish Call out Availble 5 Years Warranty for Bathroom Fitting
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Couldn't recommend Rafael any higher. Fantastic worker, have recommend him to friends, family and anyone who would listen. He came to install a bathroom and move a waste pipe. He is a perfectionist and the bathroom looks amazing. Will definitely use again.
Hello and welcome to agb services we are a family run business who specialise in all aspects of roofing, landscaping & smaller building services, operate throughout the central belt
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Superb from James and Rob. Called almost instantly after placing advert, arranged to come round same day. Assessed issues, went to collect materials, and completed repairs. 100% recommend
we are a small team with 6 years experience in gardening and landscaping
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Absolutely great service and will defiantly use again.. thank you
B Allan groundworks. All groundwork and property maintenance undertaken. Pavings, monoblock driveways,drainage,landscaping,timber fencing roofing
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Brian did a good job fixing my drive. Despite the heat they battled on and got it finished. I would hesitate to recommend Brian to anyone 1st class job.
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Very efficiently and professionally done
A Team That Prides Itself With Good Reputation And Customer Satisfaction Covering All Types Of Groundwork From The Smallest Of Tasks To The Largest Of Projects All Completed With The Same Care And Effort, Our Aim Is To Satisfy All Customers And Give Them Peace Of Mind For The The Work That Has To Be Carried Out.
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Super service and workmanship. Very professional, clean and on time with schedule. Couldn't recommend highly enough. Thanks again
I am a time served professional decorator and tiler by trade, over the years I’ve become what you would call a Builder....my self and my team of quality time served tradesman have been completing home improvements together since 2007....My main focus is on quality and customer satisfaction. I have been time Served since 1989 and self employed since 2003. I specialise in all types of home improvements both supply and fitting of kitchens,bathrooms and wet rooms. Full/part garage conversion ...on a smaller scale I also decorate one off rooms bedroom/living room etc. installing underfloor heating under tiles in conservatories, laying solid wood flooring and so on. All work is done to the highest of standards and fully guaranteed. All Electrical / Gas work on any of my jobs is only carried out by qualified tradesmen. References available on request… Please come and vist my Latest jobs and see how they are ran. My reputation is your guarantee....... these pictures really don’t do my work justice , if you can ..please Zoom in to see the Quality finish... thank you ..John
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Turned up as planned and on time and communication was great. Really helped us plan and gave us advice on the kob
My name is Josh, proprietor of JJ Home Improvements JJ has bean tradeing for over 20 years with a team of 6 people with many years experience. We also have a demolition team of 4 people who are fully trained in this sector. We pride ourselves on giving our customers 100% and offer competitive quotes. We also have a waist carriage licence and many machines tickets
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Experienced roofing company covering Ayrshire, Glasgow and surrounding areas. We do all aspects of roofing incl all roof repairs, full reroofs, chimney restoration/removals, guttering and uvpc fascist and soffits. Good quality at very competitive rates.
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We are a family Company Established in 1987. We specialists in all Roofing Work and Firestone , Rubber Cover for flat Roofs. All Our work is Guaranteed and Free Estimates And Insurance Work Welcome.
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I would recommend this roofing company to anyone, very reliable and fairly priced. I needed a job done quickly and these guys were very accommodating and did a fantastic job. No nonsense and no fuss just great tradesmen.
Richardson Roofing are a Kirkcaldy based firm who work nationally, across all of Scotland. We carry out all aspects of roofcare, including tiling, slates, leadwork, cementwork, flat roofs, guttering, roof cleaning and more. All works are guaranteed
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We at NE Build and Design are specialists in domestic refurbishments & building projects. With over 30 years experience we have an extensive portfolio ranging from individual kitchens & bathrooms, to large scale remodeling of properties & extensions.
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Was just asking for a quote,and because the job was small he just went and done the job????????
Welcome to LSB PLASTERING SERVICES we offer a wide range of plastering work and are happy to work with our customers to get the job completed to top standard.
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Your roofers is a very well established business that sets a high standard quality of work for each individual customer. We take pride in making sure all of our customers are happy throughout each stage of the process and all work comes with a guarantee. Your roofers cover all of Scotland and sets our self to make sure each job we carry out is to the customers standards. We Ofer a free survey and quotation with detailed writing estimates and digital photo evidence if required. No hard sales just helpful advice.
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Your Roofer contacted almost immediately. Quote was competitive. Work was completed within the week. Quality of work was first class. Highly recommended!!
Angus Based plumbing and heating engineers. Local engineers in Aberdeenshire, Edinburgh , Perthshire and Highlands Renewable energy specialist - 20 years experience Covering Scotland and North England Oil boiler servicing and repairs Oil boiler installations Oil tank installations Commercial gas and plant room specialist Legionarie engineering Combustion and furnace technicians
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Absolutely fantastic service from start to finish work was completed by George in no time at all professional and Curtis at all times area cleaned and old boiler removed if you are looking for a new boiler oil gas or LPG please consider a quote from George you won't be disappointed.
Home repair uk are a small family run all trades company. We pride ourselves on top workmanship and the highest standard of work . We always put the customer first. We carry out an all trades aerobics which includes joinery, plumbing, plastering, painting and decorating , specialist services such as damp proofing, timber preservation and rot removal . All work is guaranteed. We cover the full of Scotland and are happy to travel to provide our services. All insurance work undertaken
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We are a family run business started 11 years ago offering All types of Home Improvements, from Large Extensions and New House Builds to Roof Repairs. No Job too Big or too Small, No Salesmen,No Headaches.Totally Professional.
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Roofing , Cladding and Building LTD company. industrial , commercial, retail , private and agricultural . Building and renovation works. House renovations and remedial works. ASBESTOS REMOVALS AND OVERSKIN SPECIALISTS. flat roofing and tin sheeting. single ply and pvc rubber roofing. cladding ,rainwater pipes, and gutters. gutter clearance and blocked downpipes. GRP AND FELT ROOFING TOP SEAL APPROVED INSTALLERS Window and door sealing works, and re-sealing works. Machine operators and drivers. insulation works , internal and external. steelwork and metsec framing. maintenance and remedials Building works. All high level works and signage fitting. House clearances and removals. SOFFITS AND CANOPIES erected and dismantled . Full shed and garage demolition and removal works. Try us for a price , we won't be beaten. We cover all jobs nationwide. We provide scaffold and netting when needed and all work is guaranteed.
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we are a small family run business offering full refurbishment or remedial / preventative repair works to your roof. c.i.t.b registered with full city and guilds, a rare virtue in the roofing industry these days. we have been vetted / audited by trading standards and police Scotland, are members of the Edinburgh trusted trader scheme 4 years running. we have over 24 years experience in private, domestic and commercial roofing covering most roofing types of materials. the most common roofs we deal with are - built up roofing with either felt, synthetic and liquid acrylic. slate roofs with any type of slate. all lead roofs / works inc bossing and welding. we also repair or replace the following: gutters - alloy, upvc, cast-iron, lead, zinc, ogee. tiles - marley, rosemary etc. valleys- Watergates- flashings - with lead, copper or zinc chimney pots and cowls. lime composition pointing. cement composition work. ridge - clay, concrete, zinc, lead, copper. most common felt systems, hot or cold roof systems tpo single ply flat roofing pvc single ply flat roofing acrylic liquid flat roofing we also offer technical services should it be required.
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Came out on time and did the work promptly.
I’m a self employed tradesman who specialises in a wide variety of property repairs, maintenance and improvements. I have been in the trades for over 10 years and have extensive knowledge on many areas ranging from roofing down to groundworks. I take the upmost pride in my work and offer customers a guarantee on work carried out by myself.
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