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I have been self employed for 11 years, hard working and trustworthy. There is only me and 1 other on this company. We do most of the trades, nice and friendly people JRS property services Fully insured and check able
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Delighted with Jamie's work . Hall and landing painted . Jamie came and gave us a quote . Once we had decided to hire Jamie he arranged a date and as agreed turned up . Job was carried out with no fuss and are pleased with the result . We will be using Jamie in the future .
Here at smartfixroofing we are a long established roofing company that has been past through generations . We take pride in the quality off our work with a team off skilled and trained roofing staff , and many years experience building roofs and repairing roofs guttering flat roofs chimneys ridge tiles felt replacement loft insulation fibre glass roofs dry ridge systems dry verge systems Pressure Washing And all aspects off roofing All work is Guaranteed and Quality Assured SMARTFIXROOFING
Premier Roofing, Repairs & Maintenance offers a complete range roofing solutions to suit all; -Gutter cleans and repairs -Roof moss removal -New roof installations -Roof repairs and maintenance -Flat roof installations and repairs -Slate and tile roof installations and repairs -Chimney repairs and repointing -Gutter repairs and installations -Soffits and fascia installations -Valley installation and repair Why choose us? -Competitive pricing -Fully insured -High standards and quality materials -Free no obligation quotes -No payments upfront - Quality workmanship
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I cannot rate these guys highly enough. Their challenge was to strip my flat roof & replace years of bodged felt , rotten boarding & rotten joists. They were highly professional, communicative, organised & very skilled in their undertaking of my job. I was extremely nervous & anxious about making a choice for this work with my knowledge of the trade being zero. I definitely made the right choice! I cannot praise them enough, add another 5 stars to the five star review... awesome
My company can offer solutions to your home project ideas.from building a shed to more scaled projects. From my experience working with customers ill always try to look for an alternative solution to give the home owner what they want. Together with attention to detail finishes enabling the completed works to satisfy my customers and myself. All my work is carried out in a safe manner whilst working within my customers home. My customers homes are my place of work. I'm trained in site management, practical skills & first aid at work.
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I recently hired Paul to repair the rotten and broken doors on my shed, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. The doors were in rough shape—warped, deteriorating, and barely functional—but he handled the job with real skill and attention to detail. He carefully removed the damaged wood, rebuilt the frames, and installed new panels that look sturdy and clean. The doors now open and close smoothly. He is professional & kept me updated throughout the process. Highly recommend his excellent craftsmanship
Adapt Home Improvements. With over 35 years of experience in the building industry, Adapt Home Improvements offers a comprehensive range of construction and renovation services. Our skilled team is certified in Gas Safe plumbing and trained across carpentry and roofing disciplines, ensuring every project is handled with expert care. We specialise in a variety of home improvement solutions including extensions, kitchens, bathrooms, roofing, and full refurbishments. Whether you’re looking to modernise, expand, or completely transform your space, we deliver high-quality workmanship from start to finish. Friendly, reliable, and hardworking, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional results and a smooth customer experience on every project.
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.
Quality.safety.reliability All building works undertaken Loft conversion Back extension Driveways Renovations Gardens
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I'm experienced handyman skilled painter & decorator , plaster inside ,external render outside ,key render, tiling, kitchen/bathroom floors general builder works
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Landi did a great job at short notice and for a reasonable price. I will certainly be using him again for future jobs.
Alliance building and landscapes Ltd are a family run business here at alliance we make sure all works is completed to customer satisfaction,no job to big or to small,contact us today for a free quote,book once,book right,book alliance
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Thanks to Michael and the team for a great job rendering the chimney breast in the attic. Quoted and works completed in less than 48hrs. Not the cheapest of the quotes I received, but went with the positive reviews and wasn't disappointed.
Full property maintenance Handy man no job to big Painter & decorator Kitchen fitting r Bathroom fitting Tiles fitted Full house refurb HMO conversion
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Absolutely 1st class response by Harj & his team to some very challenging works. Cannot recommend highly enough for any domestic or commercial projects. Good value, reliable, always polite & goes the extra mile to deliver the highest quality.
With over 15 years of combined experience, SS Solutions are here for all your electrical needs! The clue is in the name… we strive day in and day out to make sure we are as efficient as humanly possible. This means the speed in which we contact you from your initial enquiry to carrying out the work to an extremely high standard. No job too big and no job too small. Contact us today for your free, no obligation consultation and estimate either here or through our website. https://www.speedysparkysolutions.com Many thanks, SS Solutions.
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Hi, I do high quality Carpantery work. -Fitting doors -kitchen fitting -wooden floor installation as well as sanding and varnashing -Fitting sash windows
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Qamil He constructed our loft conversion, which we more than happy with. He paid attention to detail and followed the drawings by the architect precisely.He was always willing to discuss any issues and communicate his next plans for the ongoing work. As he was hardworking and punctual the work was done to programme. Would highly recommend him and all the sub-contractors that he has used. Tracey and Andy Sparks
With an experience of 15 years in the field of construction, I carry out interior and exterior design: Tiles, tiling, grout, lime, sanitary installations, pavements, etc.... I am a qualified person, graduating from the construction high school as a construction technician!
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Prompt, Pleasant, Hard worker. Jack of all trades sometimes looses a little finess. I will certainly use him again.
I am a reliable and trustworthy person. I have very been running my company for the last 10 years.
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Great work ethics from quote to completion- top notch.! Work done to a high standard. Friendly courteous gentlemen. I'm chuffed to bits. Will be keeping this company's number close to hand that's for sure!
Keeping my costumers happy that’s what keeps us going !!
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Alin from Home Improvements Specialist Ltd responded promptly and professionally to my insurance-related repair job. He arranged a viewing with the resident, kept me copied on all communications, and delivered a compliant PDF quotation without delay. Though the claim is still under review, I intend to award him the job once approved. Highly recommend for his reliability and attention to detail.
Welcome to Our Rated People page. We are a family run business with over 20+ years of roofing experience. At L.Pickard Roofing we aim to deliver a bespoke service to all our clientele. Be it a small repair or an all out Roof Renewal, you can always count on L.Pickard Roofing for a professional, punctual and reliable service. We are all about honesty and provide the best possible work for a very reasonable price. All our uploaded pictures are of genuine work completed by us unlike many companies using generic internet roofing pictures. We specialise in but are not limited to: . Partial and Full Roof Renewals in Tiles or Slates . Supply and Installation of the Newest most Efficient Solar Panels . 3 Layer Felt Roof System Installations . Concrete Gutter Lining . Lead Installations and Repairs . Chimney Stack Repairs, Rebuilds & Removal And much, much more... We have a 5 Star Rating with over 250 reviews from happy and returning customers. For all your roofing needs and queries please contact us directly through Rated Peoples Messaging / Call service.
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Hi :) I have a range of experience across the trade, with specialised expertise in the following areas,over 12 years: -in Drylining -in Carpentry - in refurbishing restaurants and houses. -Loft Conversions -House extensions After all that, I finally have the team, which we can do jobs from A to Z - Plumbing (gas safe certified) - Electrical (Certified) -Roofs -Loft Conversions -Extensions -Groundwork -Gardening -Fencing -Waste removal I'm happy to help across all jobs and answer any questions. Thanks for passing by, and I hope to hear from you soon :)
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Job done to very good quality but job did run over due to the Christmas period overall very happy
Hello, My name is Michael, the owner of m p e building services est 2000, I am a fully qualified N.V.Q joiner and builder, time served craftsman who specialises in woodwork, wet trades, plastering, tiling, and brickwork/stonework including Indian stone and concrete paving, I have over 25 years experience in the construction industry, and I have all the skills and knowledge to complete your project, I am reliable friendly and honest. The photos are of my personal works which are displayed on this page, are just a tiny collection of the many successful projects I have completed for my many happy customers over the years, I have a full portfolio of photos of building projects that I have completed and lots of real excellent customer references and personal recommendations of my business, that I can provide and can show on appointments when quoting for new customers.
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Arrived on time every day and built the doors on site. After which they were installed and painted. Very pleasant and respectful personality. Photo of finished job available if required.
Hi we been doing these jobs for last 20 years .what are the company does ! hard landscaping and soft Landscaping? brickwork paving and patios wooden and Concrete sheds ?fencing general tidy and drainage? And driveways?. Please give us a try you’re not going to be disappointed as you can see all my Your writing is five star thank you?
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Shpend and his team did a great job for us. Really good value for money, and great quality of work. He was very professional and gave his expert advice when needed to help decide on best approach in resolving pre-existing issues. We would definitely use this company again.
We provide guarantee quality job with amazing pricing for more then 7 years, Hangloss providing different type of design paintings for same pricing too
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My self and my workers have a nice way of working with clients we’re friendly polite and very clean and respectful of other people homes as we too have lovely homes . We work hard to keep clients happy and resolve problems that come there way through building projects. We also can show many recommendations from our own neighbours to people we have never met . Many thanks mark
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Mark was very responsive and really helpful and informative when providing a quote for some underpinning and structural repair work. Would definitely recommend.
MTD Building Contractors are a professional family run business with a wealth of experience operating within the building and construction industry throughout the Midlands.
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Very good site
Family business specialising in all aspect of building work full refurbishment and renovations. We bring over 20years of trade experience and pride ourselves on being professional and reliable. We deliver excellent service and high quality workmanship. renovation.
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Rickie did an excellent job painting our small 2 bed house throughout. And finished the job earlier than expected which was a bonus. Would definitely recommend!
We are a well established roofing company that has built up an enviable reputation. Our goal is to meet and exceed the expectations of every customer. We take on all types of jobs from small domestic work to larger commercial projects all over the UK, With all work carried out to the highest standards, and at very competitive prices. We are qualified and fully insured with vast knowledge and experience to complete any job. Only quality materials are supplied and used and all our work is guaranteed. With our head office based in Glasgow and depots in Edinburgh and throughout Scotland as well as in the North West of England we are always close by when you need us
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K&M BUILDING SYSTEM is a business that specialises in all aspects of building. From extensions to driveways, kitchens, bathrooms or demolition. No job is too big or too small. We are fully covered with public liability insurance giving us and our customers peace of mind when carrying out your project. We always aim to complete your job on time to a very high standard with very competitive prices. We provide building services across Edinburgh – 7 days a week.
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Landscaping work Turfing astro turfing wooden metal wire fencing weeding planting pruning etc.
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Christopher helped with my garden today and I am very happy for his professionalism. I strongly recommend him. He is very thorough and very courteous. I have kept his contact for future garden jobs. Thank you Christopher, God bless you.
We are a hard working team with great experiance
Hi, I’m Luke, the founding member of Sol.Co- Structural outdoor landscaping company. I have been a self employed builder and fully qualifed bricklayer for the last 15 years. Although bricklaying, stonework and paving are my speciality, I do have a really wide skill set. Please see my gallery for examples. I have been fortunate enough to gain building experience all over the world in Australia, Portugal, parts of Asia and the UK. I enjoy working closely with customers and offer a bespoke service for all building needs. Over the last few years I have begun focusing my work towards garden building design. I enjoy working on outdoor spaces as they offer opportunities for creativity without the limitations of planning restrictions. It is also high impact work. A garden can be changed a lot in just the space of a week or two. I appreciate the importance of listening to customers carefully, adding suggestions from previous designs and my own experience as needed. I am happy to put references forward if required. Thanks for taking the time to view my profile.
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Absolute Legend... Priced reasonably, came out early and repaired my brick wall to perfection. I would not hesitate to use him again and would recommend him to others.
Danny General Builders specialises in structural work, extensions, refurbishing, loft conversions, roofing, fitting bathrooms and kitchens, and painting and decorating. All employees have more than 10 years experience and are insured.
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Danny did an absolutely great job with my set of alcove shelves. He was friendly, diligent, extremely polite and did an excellent job. Highly recommend
Roofers with 20+ years experience. Family run business. Highly skilled & professional team, who take pride in their work & deliver the highest level of quality & customer service. We are based in Yeovil & Bristol, and cover most of the South West. We guarantee our workmanship, which will give you peace of mind, and the confidence you have picked the right company. Please see all our positive reviews on Google, Instagram, Yell, Checkatrade, Bark, Mybuilder, and Trust a trader. Instagram: @slatemasters Website: www.slatemasters.co.uk Please check our reviews 100+ five star reviews across google, checkatrade and Yell.
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Great service, good communication, speedy, cleared up nicely, gave plenty of information, pictures & videos of the work carried out. Competitive on price.
Apex is a maintenance service company, specialising in Plumbing, Heating and General Building. Our experienced team offer a host of skills, covering many different sectors to allow us to be your one-stop shop. So whether you're a domestic customer with a plumbing and heating issue, or, a domestic client requiring general property solutions, we can tailor your needs under one roof. Our team is fully insured and with over 30 years of experience, we're the go-to company for plumbing and heating, with a quick-to-action call-out priority covering Oxfordshire, Bucks and Berkshire.
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Fantastic job. Clear communication and completed the work within time. Will recommend whole heartedly.
We are a family run business priding ourselves in quality workmanship at affordable prices customer satisfaction is guaranteed we cover all aspects of roofing gardening and general property maintenance with over 20 years experience all quotations are free
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Carl and the team undertook a full landscape, fencing and decking project. It wasn't a small task, with hidden tree stumps, heavily overgrown garden and uneven levels. The team were brilliant and had the whole garden fully landscaped, including a new fence, roll on lawn, deck and a few other additional tasks completed within a week. Team turned up on time every day and worked solidly to get the job finished within the quoted timeframe. Would strongly recommend Root2Roof for the works they completed.
We are a local building company, experts in extensions and refurbishment with over 30 years experience. We have fully qualified tradesmen and public liability insurance. References available, no upfront fees and honest advice. Our latest project involved raising the roof level of a bungalow, extension and complete internal alterations. Before and after pictures below.
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Wow, that was a long time ago and I forgot to leave a review! All I can now confirm is that the job was completed and to my complete satisfaction.
Quebuild London Ltd offers a full building service with every aspect of works covered no matter the scale or scope of works to both residential and commercial buildings.We also provide proactive and reactive maintenance packages with 24/7 one hour service for emergency call outs.We pride ourselves on using only highly skilled and courteous tradesmen with all trades in house so as a company we have full control of our projects. From your initial meeting with one of our knowledgeable estimators who provide fixed price detailed estimates to completion of works overseen by amazing management our clients needs are paramount,this ensures a streamlined service with quality controlled finishes beyond the industry standard. We have full public liability insurance with all risk assessments and method statements in place at all times no matter the size of works for peace of mind for us as a company but more importantly you as our client.
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John at Quebuild went above and beyond for us on this job. He completed all the work in a timely manner and for a very reasonable price. He was super knowledgeable and extremely attentive to detail, making sure to leave a high quality finish in terms of decoration - and he came back afterwards to address a few small things that needed doing. He was also a pleasure to have around - and I would highly recommend him for any other work. 10/10.
W Jones home improvement all types of roofing work pointing ridge tiles gutters flat roof new roofs tiling also hedges trees expertly felled topped pruned fences supplied and fitted turf supplied &laid full landscaping service a friendly business which have Ben established since 2014 ?
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We are a family run business with lots of experience no job is too big or too small many thanks onestop team
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I have been in the construction industry for over twenty years self employed and before that employed by others. I pride myself in giving good solid advice as well as producing a quality job which I’m proud of and that the customer expects. I am a Dulux Select Accredited Decorator and all work is guarenteed by Dulux for two years. I have Public Liability Insurance to the Value of £5m. I have been a Decorator since 1999 and take a pride in my work and take customers requirements very serious and aim to give them the benifit of many years experience. Plus as part of my business i employ a range of other skills including electrician plumber, roofers and builders etc.
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Great communication from this trader from star to the end of the job. Even it wasn't Ivan completed job in person, he kept me informed and checked during the day if everything was all right. Plesent to discuss and negotiate. Many thanks!
Here at Bluecrest Property Developments , we are dedicated to providing top-notch roofing and building services that exceed our customers expectations. With years of experience and a team of expertly trained professionals that pride ourselves on customer’s satisfaction, we understand the importance of top quality work let it be a small roof repair or a large new roof or let it be a small repointing repair or a new wall build.
We as a company we take on all roof, pitch or flat and lead roofs. We also do all lead work and lead welding. No job is to big or small for us we cover all new roofs and repair. We take on all work we do all fascia and guttering as well. We do gutter and fascia cleaning. We like to help everyone out so if you want any advice or a free quote please get in touch. We done all kinds of building work from garden wall to extensions we do all landscaping and patio. We can do all your fencing. Weather it is a small job or a big job we will look after you all through the process ?? Many thank from G.Scott roofing and building services
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Crossways Gardening & Supplies offers a complete outdoor solution for your gardening requirements in the South of England. Our team offer a full landscape design service, garden revamps and maintenance programmes to ensure your garden is looking its best all year round.
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I was extremely impressed with the professional manner Hayden portrayed himself whilst accessing and completing the tasks involved. Always conscious to ensure I was aware of all options to keep the costs to suite my pocket. He completed an excellent and exacting job. Brilliant.
Roman home improvements is a company who pride them selves on high quality workmanship at affordable prices. We have over 20 years experience and cover all aspects of construction. We are here to not only build for your needs but with our experience and knowledge to help design for your needs.
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BFIX Ltd is a London-based property maintenance and repair company providing reliable, fast, and high-quality services to homeowners, landlords, managing agents, and facilities managers. We specialise in emergency repairs, plumbing, leak investigations, reinstatement works, general maintenance, minor renovations, and property compliance support. Our team is experienced in both reactive and planned works, always focusing on clear communication, fair pricing, and long-term solutions. With hands-on experience across residential and managed properties, we understand the urgency and standards required in today’s property market. All works are carried out professionally, safely, and in line with UK regulations. We pride ourselves on being responsive, trustworthy, and solution-driven, offering flexible availability and detailed reporting where required. Our goal is simple: to make property maintenance stress-free and deliver results our clients can rely on.
Here at TJ Hughes landscaping and property maintenance we specialise in transforming your dream garden and house into reality With our new technology we can show you visuals of what your garden can look like right before it’s even been started.. We cover a huge area from Norfolk to London and everywhere in between We provide quality landscaping, from fresh lawns, fencing, decking and patios to full garden redesigns. TJ Hughes are highly dedicated to the landscaping trade, all members here at TJ Hughes ensure that our workmanship is to the highest of qualities. We have also ventured out as a team to property development, things like painting and repairs plastering and brick work Why choose us when there’s many companies out there? Well here at TJ Hughes we are a team built from highly experienced and skilled tradesmen that are trained to work safely and confidently within any work environment. Attention to detail and to have pride within the work throughout ensuring its completed on time to your exceptions and budget. Services TJ Hughes can guarantee : Friendly service Fully insured work Experienced and fully trained team Personal landscape designs Before and aftercare advice Free estimate Fast response Top quality Clean and tidy Don't stop and hesitate, give us an email or ring to book a date for your free estimate
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Im Dannys gardening service a gardening company with 14 years experience in gardening and tree work i specialise in giving your garden the best work possible im reliable hard working and aim to please i give all my work 110% of my attention i will guarantee to beat any given quote if it’s in your garden we do it find us on yell or our website dgsgardenservice
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Reliable and efficient. The garden is looking the best it's looked for a long time. Thank you Dan, I have already recommended you.
London City Roofing & Renovations ltd is an established and trusted company with over 20 years experience, offering all aspects of roofing and building services. We are based in Wembley (London) serving all of London and surrounding areas within 100 miles.? We pride ourselves on our punctuality and quality workmanship, offering a prompt and professional service with experienced and expert staff. We guarantee a friendly, clean and tidy service with all work being to the highest standard. We are fully insured and all work is guaranteed. All our tradesmen are experienced and qualified in their respective trades. We specialise in the following: Roofing services: UPVC Fascias & Soffits Cladding Guttering Bargeboards Flat Roofing Chimney Repairs Tile & Slating Work Re-Roofs Lead Work General Building Work Fibre Glass Roofing Double Glazing Building services: Home improvements Kitchen Fitting Bathroom Fitting Extensions Loft Conversions Garage Conversions Bricklaying Plastering Comprehensive driveway and paving service, including: Driveways Drop Kerbs Patios Paths Block Paving Concreting Tarmacing Car Port We offer free quotes
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John and the team did an outstanding job. It was easy to work with John and he was very knowledgeable, and provided very sensible advice. Other people quoted work which was over-the-top or wouldn't have solved the problem but John got right to the issue in a no-nonsense way. Quality of the work undertaken was very good, considering the age of the building and complexity. Would recommend.
Goldsmith's building services for reliable tradesmen , professionalism and quality workmanship.
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Phillip arrived when he said he would and got the jobs done in a great time. Polite and friendly and did a great job, I would recommend him and will use him again
Pocock developments has been trading in and around Berkshire and the home counties for some 30 years with great references. its a family run business with myself and my wife Kerry. We Produce fixed price quotations. we are Elecsa certified.
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Spencer at Pocock Developments project managed our work very well. From the fully detailed quote, to advising on any pricing changes and providing some extra plastering work - got to say everything was managed smoothly and transparently, and the one hiccup over the roof tiles was put right quickly. Plus we appreciated Myron and Ivan's eye for detail and managing their work around the weather. Our two dormers look great, so thanks Pocock Development and we'd definitely use them again ????
Explore the comprehensive services offered by CDL Building & Carpentry Ltd in the Swansea and south wales areas, we cover all aspects of building and carpentry jobs including comercial and domestic. Some of the job we do are: Extensions Conservatories Loft conversions Kitchens Bathrooms Tiling Garden walls Windows & doors Roofs Repointing Fascias Guttering Flooring Patios Driveways Paving Decking & fencing Plastering All interior carpentry Lime rendering Lime pointing Sand/shoot blasting Fiberglass roofing Fencing New build home / self builds Damp Proofing Complete office refurbishments Complete shop fitting Insurance repair work CDL Building & Carpentry Ltd delivers excellence in every project. Contact us to turn your vision into reality with our professional and reliable services.
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Craig and his team (Carne, Jason and the carpenters) were excellent. They were friendly, hard-working and tidy. They coped with unforeseen issues very competently. The communication between trades and with ourselves was very good. We have no hesitation in recommending them and will use them again.
We are a company with experience in domestic installers we offer all type of general building services.You can be assured that your job is in the safe & professional hands! FREE estimates and call out of charge.Visit us on Facebook for more info: @2BROTHERSCCONSTRUCTION. Thank you!!!
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We're so delighted that we went with TBC. TBC completed major works on our property - structural works, full electrics/re-wiring, plumbing, tiling, decorating, new flooring, new bathroom etc. etc. TBC were so professional throughout and had all the relevant knowledge with regards to certificates and approvals needed. They worked incredibly hard and to the highest quality. They have been readily available to come over and finish off the final snags. We look forward to working with TBC again for our loft!
All work done as asked all rubish taken away we dont mind traveling to give a free quote
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