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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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Reviewed by Robert on 30/11/2023

Excellent job would hire again

Oakfit Ltd. – High-Quality Carpentry Services We are a carpentry company based in Darlington, specializing in the production and installation of custom-made furniture and interior finishing elements. We provide comprehensive carpentry services tailored to our customers’ individual needs. Our services include: • Custom-made furniture – available in laminate and natural wood • Bespoke kitchens – functional and stylish, designed to match your space • Balustrades – from classic spindles to modern steel finishes • Oak stair cladding – durable and elegant solutions •Wall panels – decorative and stylish interior finishes • Oak flooring – available in a classic style or herringbone pattern •Door installation – including classic and fire doors •Oak window sills – with professional installation Oakfit Ltd. – Your Trusted Carpentry Partner!

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Reviewed by John on 16/6/2025

Top job done, worked tirelessly and produced an excellent result. Strongly recommended.

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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Reviewed by Cam on 27/1/2025

5 stars, excellent work, very tidy team cleaned up any mess. came at the time agreed very very helpful, professional and pleasant. Will definately use again and recommend.

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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Reviewed by ian on 21/5/2025

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.

Welcome to home build thank you for visiting my rated people page . We are a family run business specialising in all roofing work including: Re-roofs Flat roofs Slate Tiling Roof moss removed Chimneys Ridge & Hip tiles Lead work and Valleys Upvc fascia, soffits and guttering - cleaned, repaired and renewed. EPDM Rubber roofs. We give free estimates and all work is guaranteed so don’t hesitate and give us a call

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Reviewed by Jade on 9/7/2025

Really friendly team and very quick service! I highly recommend!

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Reviewed by John on 27/2/2011

Andy's work was excellent, he told me the job would take 2-3 days and sure enough he finished in 2 1/2 days. The workmanship is really good, Andy is a cut above the rest, I can't praise his work highly enough, many many thanks. JNJ.

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Reviewed by Richard on 30/10/2011

A M Contracts did an excellent job of dismantling the wall cleaning the bricks and then rebuilding the wall. Despite disruption caused by the weather I could not fault the the work carried out. We are all really pleased with the rebuilt wall. A number of people have already said what a good job.

Mark McCormick builders is here to take the stress out of any job. From the small little roof slate to new extension or even new builds. We will always try to be competitive on all our pricing and aim to make the work finish to the highest standard. With a team of competent people we are sure to be the right choice for the job. Please take a look around our gallery for previous work completed....

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Reviewed by John on 20/12/2018

Mark and his team did a great job of rebuilding 2 chimney stacks, they arrived early each day and worked extremely hard in really bad weather conditions. At the end of the work they removed all debris leaving my driveway clean and tidy. I highly recommend Mark and his team

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Reviewed by laura on 13/7/2012

Couldn't fault, great job, reasonably priced - value for money and definitely recommend, 1st choice if any work needs doing..... Happily use again

Invictus Interiors is a professional home Improvement business based in Prudhoe, Northumberland. We have a small appointment showroom which allows us to showcase.customers can also browse our many displays and samples. We have been trading over 15 years and are 5 star rated on our social media platforms. We specialise in the following areas- -Kitchens -Kitchen door replacement -Makeovers -Office -Media walls -Wall panelling -Worksurface templating for quartz -Solid worksurfaces -Accessories -Internal door installation and adjustment Our team are time served & accredited

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Reviewed by Rachael on 23/8/2012

Very pleasant service would definitely recommend

We are a local plastering and building company set up by myself in 2006 Still going strong thanks to everyone We offer all aspects of plastering and building work internal external All out tradesmen are fully qualified .CSCS Registered

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Reviewed by eddie on 7/2/2015

Chris was very helpful and carried out job on time and very tidy.

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Reviewed by Aileen on 4/4/2012

Efficient, reliable & experienced. Sorted out problem we had with unsuitable structural plans with our engineer and cleared work with building inspector no hassle for us as the customer whatsoever. did a great job at a good price.

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Reviewed by Luke on 15/8/2012

Quick to respond, which was my main concern.

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Reviewed by David on 3/5/2013

Excellent workmanship, curteous, great value for money. Would recommend!

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Reviewed by Macius on 16/12/2014

Excellent!

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Reviewed by Sarah on 11/3/2014

Very helpful

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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Reviewed by Rachael on 10/12/2024

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.

I Have over 20 years experience in the construction Industry. I am a qualified Bricklayer, Tiler, and have a BTEC National Diploma in Construction. I am also competent in all aspects of grounds and Garden maintenance having worked on country estates, and Croft racing circuit. I undertake most aspects of building work aswell as property maintenance.

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Reviewed by John on 22/3/2017

Job well done on time and and gloss paint work excellent.

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Reviewed by Matthew on 11/8/2010

Just so you know; Alan has 20 years experience of fitting kitchens but has only recently joined Rated People – hence the few ratings provided so far (which was the basis of my initial reservations). Alan provided a competitive quote and was thorough, helpful, professional and conscientious before, during and after the work was carried out. In short Alan was excellent and I would highly recommend him (I can't think of any more superlatives to use!)!

I offer all joinery and maintenance services,landlord inspections. fully time served with 15 years experience in the industry. No job is to small or big all work guaranteed

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Reviewed by Sue on 22/2/2017

Paul did a great job very professional. Excellent workmanship very clean and tidy. Turned up on time, very polite and respectful. great value for money. Would have no hesitation in recommending him.

Domestic and commercial electrical installation and maintenance. Testing, installation and fault finding.

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Reviewed by Helen on 6/2/2018

Fast response, brilliant job with results better than I expected, tidied up, really professional, excellent price. Would definitely recommend

GB builders are a team of builders working throughout the North East of England who specialise in all aspects of Masonry work from Brickwork to Stonework, New builds to Extensions, all works undertaken. We have been involved in many large projects within the companies 17 years of trading and have a vast range of repeat customers and contracts.

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Reviewed by George on 21/2/2013

We had the brickwork of our house re pointed. GB Builders carried out a first class job. The team were friendly, obliging and professional throughout. If I need builders in the future I will definately use this company again

Based in the north of Ireland, c and E restoration is a trusted, rated and reliable team of stone and brick restoration specialists. We have been providing customers in Northern Ireland and the wider UK and Ireland areas with a professional and reliable service for over 35 years. We have worked on some major restoration jobs through the years with many references for our high quality work. We have a small crew and handle all aspects of work from stone and brick restoration/repointing to stone building and many other aspects of construction. We also offer an acid wash option to uplift ageing properties. C and E restoration is always fully insured with both workers and public liability. No job too big or small. Free quotes.

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Reviewed by William on 18/7/2024

Parnham Joinery has been built on reputation and reliability serving the industry and domestic clientele alike. A well-established company of over 30 years experience in the carpentry and joinery business. Since our move to Carlisle in 2023 were now know as Parnham Joinery, as we are concentrating on mainly manufacturing of quality joinery and cabintry items.

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Reviewed by Amanda on 26/7/2013

Jon was really great. He arrived on time, had my spindles turned and fitted within days and he was very pleasant.

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Reviewed by George on 24/5/2010

Very efficiently and professionally done

We are a family run firm with old fashiond values Offering good workmanship at the right price With customer satisfaction paramount

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Reviewed by Caroline on 18/4/2013

Quick to reply to request and work done on the same day. Got straight onto the job, professional, friendly and knowledgable about the products. A bit pricey, but worth it for the peace of mind. Job done!

I am a fully qualified self employed joiner with 15 years experience. I am hardworking, reliable and I am willing to take on all aspects of joinery and maintenance.

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Reviewed by sue on 10/4/2014

Very friendly, professional and prompt service

Absolute Building Solutions, Skilled tradesmen who can complete any task in the building industry weather it be large or small we do it all!

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Reviewed by robert on 2/10/2014

Marius Horoba would be highly recommended by us, we will use him again. He is thorough, consciencious in the work he does and looks amazing. Marius is very hard working and will work non stop to get job finished.

GreenKite have a wealth of experience in window & door replacements. Utilising highest quality materials & workmanship reassurance you are dealing with experts in the field. We include 10 years guarantee. Industry Certified / Vetted / Government Trustmark

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Reviewed by Julie on 10/12/2014

My experience with Green Kite, from start to finish was excellent. All staff were polite, pleasant, knowledgeable and helpful. Their products were of a really high quality and I would not hesitate to recommend them and use them again.

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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Reviewed by James on 22/7/2023

Super service and workmanship. Very professional, clean and on time with schedule. Couldn't recommend highly enough. Thanks again

We are a family owned and run business with 10 years experience, we provide very competative prices and large area of work throughout the north east. please feel free to contact us at any time for any queries or just general advice.

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Reviewed by Ian on 20/2/2014

Job done very quickly . Good job .

A quality driveway is the approach to your home. For over 35 years, Design Exteriors has been installing quality tarmac, block-paved & resin-bound driveways & patios.

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Reviewed by Tony on 29/8/2019

Very pleased with the work - on time and cost - will certainly use again - well recommended

ACCOMPLISHED PLASTERING AND BUILDING SERVICES. SPECIALISING IN BUILDINGS. LOFT CONVERSION. PATTEN CONCRETE. PLASTER RESTORATIONS. CELLAR TANKING.FOR BEAUTIFUL ROOMS. SOVEREIGN APPROVED DAMP PROOFING. EMERGENCE.ROOF.REPAIR. FULL PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE

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Reviewed by Mark on 26/11/2023

Clear communication detailed quote and did exactly what was asked,friendly and helpful towards my tenants,would use again and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.

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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Reviewed by Darren on 27/8/2023

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.

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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Reviewed by Ian on 22/7/2025

Job was for my mother-in-law. Was very happy with the standard of work, Kevin's friendly manner and his communication.

Topline roofing & guttering is a roofing company that has built up an enviable reputation over the last 10 years. We pride ourselves on our commitment to provide a professional service at all times, whilst maintaining the highest quality of work. We take on all types of jobs from small domestic work to larger commercial projects and all our work is guaranteed. Competitive rates QUALITY IS REMEMBERED

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Reviewed by William on 6/2/2024

An excellent professional service. Thanks for a first class job.

Tynegreen cs prides its self on customer care. All aspects of landscaping, from help designing to the end product. We are here to help.Fully insured. No job too small.

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Reviewed by allison on 13/3/2024

Absolutely cracking job by Dale & Archie very experienced company talked me all the way through the job. Would definitely recommend them for any garden work

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

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Reviewed by Freya on 24/6/2020

Good communication, worked whenever he could (limited by weather on a couple of days because it was an outside job), finished product looks great.

I am a builder, that can offer over 15 years experience in the construction industry, great customer service and a high quality finish come as standard.

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Reviewed by Fil on 16/7/2022

Very pleased with the work. An excellent, neat job. Rob and his dad are really professional and friendly. Filled me with confidence from the outset. What's more they are possibly the tidiest builders I have ever used! Highly recommended.

We are a small but highly recommended business based in Darlington we cover all off the northeast teeside and Yorkshire we pride ourselves on quality service and value, we have 10 points score with checkatrade with over 200 exerlent reviews , insurance backed guarantees

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Reviewed by Bill on 13/5/2021

Did a great job at a very good price. Recommended!

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.

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Reviewed by om on 23/4/2020

Highly professional, perfect, reliable, punctual and an excellent builder . I could not ask for more. Om Gupta

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.

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Reviewed by Chris on 14/1/2013

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 sole trader. Established in 2007 I work closely with other trades and also alone. I cover the Northeast area however I will travel if the work needs me. I keep it real, meet deadlines, am smart and punctual and friendly.

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Reviewed by Craig on 12/2/2013

Excellent service, very good job an very well priced for the job! Will be using all the time now for all electrical work in the future.

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Reviewed by Paul on 1/4/2014

Quick and efficient. Will happily use them again.

I am a small local business doing top quality work for reasonable prices

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Reviewed by Brendan on 4/5/2018

I had my back lawn replaced with artificial grass and bordered with wooden sleepers. The standard of the work was absolutely first class, better than I imagined it could be TBH. The lads all worked diligently and with minimum disruption or noise and were courteous and polite, I was a little concerned because I have an elderly neighbour who I didn't want to be disturbed by unnecessary noise or bad language, I needn't have worried! On time, worked hard, cracked on, got the job done and tidied up afterwards

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Reviewed by Claire on 8/8/2014

All Seasons carried out the job with care and attention to detail. Hard working, polite and a clean and tidy team. Great service from start to finish.

Offering 24 hour emergency entry to all doors cars house shed garage padlocks lock changing broken key extraction

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Reviewed by John on 29/3/2025

Highly skilled professional with experience in all aspects Trustworthy and reliable service covering the central belt and surrounding areas All works undertaken: Flat Pack Furniture Assembly Sheds / Summerhouse / Garden Rooms Bespoke wardrobe fitting/storage design All flooring and internal finishes Decking and Fencing Wall Panelling Fully Insured All work guaranteed

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Reviewed by Laura on 26/8/2023

I am a time served joiner with over 15 years experience, specialising in window and door, repair and replacement. Any style of timber window or door renovation, or bespoke replacements

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Reviewed by john on 16/4/2025

Pro Install Carpentry has many years of experience in the industry. We are dedicated to providing exceptional carpentry services with precision and care. We work closely with our clients to understand their unique needs and exceed their expectations by providing high quality carpentry services and attention to detail.

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Reviewed by Phil on 10/7/2025

Fantastic job, on time, nice bloke, would deffo recommend and will be using again. Thank you

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Refitting of building approx...

Rooms used for: Lounge/Living room, Bedroom(s), Bathroom. Floors in extension: 2 Architectural plans done: No Planning Permission status: Not...

Repointing

3 story gable end Wall to repoint

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Require builder to install steel props on an internal wall that is potentially unsupported

ground floor excavation

lift york stone flags and break out concrete remove 150/200mm of soil prep base for concrete concrete the base

Chapel to serviced...

Looking for realistic estimates from competent builders to undertake a chapel conversion to high spec holiday home

improve drainage on the drive

a pipe from the external wall leaks water from the central heating boiler on to the drive.I need an extra insulated pipe to take this way to the...

External wall and chimney...

Repair holes in chimney (raeburn not workable due to back draft) and repairs to side wall

External wall and chimney...

Repair holes in chimney (raeburn not workable due to back draft) and repairs to side wall

Rebuild Stone Chimney

The stone chimney stack in the middle of the house needs to be rebuilt. The chimney is not active, and I believe it has been capped. The mortar work...

we have plans passed for a...

we have plans passed for a single storey 55sq metre extension to replace a smaller badly built lean to Within the new extension is a shower room...

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