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Reviewed by Carolyn on 31/5/2012

What a delightful person. His work is first class. Terry's work was great, always on time and did a great job of clearing up. I would use him again & recommend him to friends.

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Reviewed by Daniel on 20/2/2013

An alround good choice. We will use them again. Very professional, very tidy, good value, friendly, skilled, and trust worthy. It is generally difficult to find these qualities in tradesmen but on this occasion all qualities were displayed.

Handyman with 15 years experience in the building trade, I pride myself in completing every job I do to the highest possible standards to keep myself but more importantly my customers happy. I like to think that all my quotes are very competitive.

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Reviewed by Victoria on 27/1/2015

Very polite and helpful. Very good quality of work.

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Reviewed by CHRIS on 30/9/2012

Very Pleased with work done and no hesitation in recommending.

We are a family run Carpet and Flooring supplier based in Bournemouth, Dorset. With over 12 years experience in this trade we pride ourselves on excellent customer service and that a lot of our work comes from repeat customers and recommendations.

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Reviewed by Julie on 11/4/2014

Done an excellent job of laying laminate on my living room floor, happy to work round my two settees which I was unable to remove from room. Was very helpful, reliable, friendly, hard working. Will be having them back later on to do further rooms

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Reviewed by Jojo on 22/7/2014

Good

j.jordan roofing

Groundwork / Foundations in Swanage

Me and my team of workers are very friendly and great at are job, I have over 10 years of experience,Are main aim is for a clean site at all times and a fantastic finish to your roof,you can find me on the local phone book yell,new roofs 10 year guarantee

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Reviewed by Jan on 5/7/2013

James was a friendly individual and a good communicator who responded promptly to any enquiry about the job. He kept us regularly informed of when he would be attending the property to progress the repairs. His quote was most reasonable and we were pleased with the completed works.

TOP CLASS CARPENTRY

Groundwork / Foundations in Swanage

WE ARE NICE, FRIENDLY, CHEERFUL AND CREATIVE CARPENTRY AND BUILDING BUSINESS TEAM BASED IN BOURNEMOUTH BH6 COVERING ALL OF DORSET AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS. WWW.TOPCC.ORG.UK

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Reviewed by Maisie on 27/7/2013

Very efficient and cost effective

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Reviewed by Ron on 18/4/2015

Excellent Job

Southampton Paving

Groundwork / Foundations in Swanage

We are a family business based in Southampton , we have thirty five years experience in the building trade. I will be happy to quote for any groundwork project including driveways ,patios, landscaping,

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Reviewed by Kevin on 26/7/2019

A great job thank you - just what we wanted. Tidy, punctual and polite. Kept us informed about progress.

CCANTERBURY

Groundwork / Foundations in Swanage

We are specialist decorators with over 30 years experience, ranging from furniture, interior decorating, painting, to bespoke storage solutions. See us at ckcinteriors. Always WIlling to work around your needs as customer satisfaction is our main goal.

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Reviewed by Maggie on 28/4/2017

We feel so lucky to have found Colin for decorating our kitchen, family room, study, bedroom and utility room. He's done the most amazing job swiftly and efficiently and we are so pleased with his work. Not only did he do a brilliant job but he was meticulous in tidying up afterwards and always kept a smile on his face! We highly recommend Colin if you are lucky enough that he is free to do your job.

JW Property Services Ltd are committed to a friendly, reliable, highest standards Property Service for both Domestic & Commercial property's in Dorset & surrounding areas. Whether you need minor Electrical repairs to Home Improvements, you can rely on JW Property Services Ltd to listen to your needs to offer a quick quotation. Call today for your free quotation on any work you need doing. JW Property Services Ltd are insured for peace of mind (in fact, up to 5 million). JW Property Services Ltd Services we offer are: Electrical work TV & Satellite to CCTV, Painter and Decorator, Home Improvements, Concreting, Exterior Painting, General Building and many more.

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Reviewed by Roger on 5/7/2024

A good job done. Tidied up very well and treated the job as an emergency.

Elevation's team of dedicated professionals will oversee every detail of your project Because everything goes through a single source and receives our personal attention, your job will be completed to your exact specifications, on time and on budget.

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Reviewed by Jackie on 11/9/2014

Elevation was quick and efficient, personable and provided a quality service. Their quote was several hundred pounds cheaper than other quotes we received, and were exceptionally professional. Very pleased with the job and services provided.

Knight Roofing

Groundwork / Foundations in Swanage

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Reviewed by David on 29/2/2012

Fantastic service from Cristian - was quick to respond to the initial request, I sent him some photos and he quoted straight away, and then was here 3 days from making the request. Extremely pleasant guy who clearly knew what he was doing and from start to finish I couldn't be happier. He also fitted a chimmney cowl that I had whilst up on the roof as part of his original quote. If you want someone to do a great job, will leave the place spotless and DON'T want a dodgey roofer then he's your man.

We specialise in property maintenance, we have qualified plumbers, carpenters. We cover jobs from bathrooms, kitchens including kitchen designs, painting and decorating to smaller jobs such as new worktops, new taps guttering, new doors etc. We aim to keep our work at a high standard and to work around our customers to help make any works carried out as stress free as possible. So please don’t hesitate to contact us for any queries.

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Reviewed by Paul on 23/4/2018

Very happy, nice neat job and reliable pleasant team

Andrew Simner

Groundwork / Foundations in Swanage

A personal service from a multi trade handyman. I am transparent with pricing. I am clean and neat and have good reviews from my customers. From a curtain rail, through painting a room, to replacing a tap or trimming a door, or perhaps a list of nagging little jobs? I can help.

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Reviewed by Geoff on 23/8/2019

Good service and workmanship. All work completed in a professional maner

Ocg Property and Landscaping services offer a wide range of services for all of your property needs. From landscaping and garden design to driveways, roofing repairs and garden clearance. Private and commercial, one off and regular maintenance.

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Reviewed by mark on 21/1/2021

Excellent service would recommend

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Reviewed by Iain on 16/9/2020

Roman came the following morning and carried out a really good job.

Newman & Sons

Groundwork / Foundations in Swanage

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Hi welcome to Newman & sons. We're a family based company from Berkshire & also covering the south of England specialising in high quality new builds/refurbishing/emergency repairs/industrial roofs. For over 40 years. Specialist in Roof cleaning/roof repairs / new roofs. Gutters/ upvc Facias/chimneys. We also carry out industrial roofing. We're LABC REGISTERED & only use good quality materials & family tradesmen to get your work done. All quotes are free & no obligation /insurance /emergency. Please call even if it’s just advice. We’re more than happy to help.

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Reviewed by Brian on 15/2/2024

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Haydon Construction

Groundwork / Foundations in Swanage

Haydon construction can improve your home whether it be an Extension or a patio. No job will be too big or small. We aim to be competitive on price while delivering the highest possible standards. We have over 15 years in the construction industry and landscaping industry.

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Reviewed by barry on 5/9/2019

Brickwork of wall carried out to a high standard. HCT Construction were very helpful and organised. Would thoroughly recommend.

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Reviewed by Keith on 7/11/2012

Excellent value and efficiency.

M&J Renovations

Groundwork / Foundations in Swanage

M & J renovations specialise in kitchens and bathrooms with over 20 years experience , however are skilled to complete anything from re designs to small repairs in any area of house or garden.

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Reviewed by Wayne on 7/9/2019

Very poor job. Refurbished entire flat, wont be asking the firm to return.

We are a professional, trust worthy roofing And plastering company. We specialise in all aspects of roofing whether it be pitched roofs or flat roofs. Whether it may be a simple roof tile replacement or a complete re roof, we can cover all your needs. We do a very high standard of work at a very reasonable price. All of our work runs soul on recommendations. So please call us for a fast professional & reliable quotation. All our replacement roofs carries a 10 15 or 20 year guarantee. All our replacement soffit fascia & guttering carries a 10 year guarantee.

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Reviewed by harry on 27/9/2019

very impressed with the work carried out and very clean removed rubbish . H Natt

Welcome , my name is colin and am a skilled handyman with over 25 years experience , i am multi -skilled and take pride in what i do , little jobs welcome , i could be the solution to your problem ! look forward to hearing from you .

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Reviewed by Christine on 10/8/2014

Job very well done

Hello, I am apprenticeship served and have been working with wood for over 30 years. Although I specialise in bespoke furniture, I also carry out joinery and carpentry work too. I'm Dorset based and I cover neighbouring counties and sometimes beyond.

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Reviewed by Homebase on 9/9/2016

5 stars the customer very pleased with the work that was carried out

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Reviewed by Liam on 24/1/2012

This is the first builder I have met that really seemed to know what he is talking about. Found him very helpeful and a pleasure to deal with. The price that was quoted was fair and in comparison not the cheapest but the quality of work carried out I was extremely impressed with. If anyone needs a recommendation I'm more than willing to speak to you. There were extras on this job but he explained the reasons why it needed to be carried out and it was explained clearly before any extra work was carried out. Very impressed so have given 5 star rating.

Roy Noble Plastering

Groundwork / Foundations in Swanage

Hello my names Roy Noble im a self employed plasterer with 10 years plastering experience i provide a reliable service with the best finished results at a very competitive price, i am fully insured and pride myself at being a tidy tradesman.

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Reviewed by Christopher on 9/5/2015

Roy has proven that quality of service and work do still exist. He kept us totally informed at every step of the work. Fantastic craftsman whoi would recommend to anyone needing work done. Thank you Roy

Bournemouth Carpentry

Groundwork / Foundations in Swanage

A local trades person with a wide experience of construction, from new builds to extensions to re-furbishments, I consider myself a multi trades person through the jobs I have undertaken, I specialise in carpentry where I hold a NVQ L3 from Poole College.

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Reviewed by stephen on 13/1/2017

Andy and Gareth were extremely friendly and did a great job .it wasn't the cheapest quote but well worth it ....any problems were rectified immediately and the place looks great now.works were on time and cleaned and tidy afterwards ! Thank you .would hire again and definatley recommend ! Stephen

The Trades Gents

Groundwork / Foundations in Swanage

Building & Maintenance Professionals in the Dorset area. Our services include Kitchen and Bathroom installations, Landscaping, Painting and Decorating and all Building, Property and Renovation works. Full transparent quote and communications from step one

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Reviewed by James on 20/4/2016

Fast, efficient, an eye for detail and very helpful, a joy to do business with.

MPS Ceramics

Groundwork / Foundations in Swanage

We are a family run wall and floor tiling company.We also supply and fit complete bathrooms and kitchens,including all associated works,plumbing,plastering etc.We have thirty years of experience. Also small general building works

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Reviewed by Mark on 10/12/2014

An excellent job completed by Mike. I can't fault him at all. Very punctual, friendly and a great tiler. Fully tiled bathroom now looks great. I can highly recommend Mike for any tiling needs. Thanks, Mark

Handyman Solutions

Groundwork / Foundations in Swanage

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Reviewed by Rhianna on 22/4/2015

Reece was very helpful, guiding me through the regulations the job needed to meet in replacing the window units/adding window restrictors, and then in sourcing the best price. He completed the work in a very efficient time and fitted in with the times when I could be around. I am very pleased with the quality of the final outcome and would use this tradesperson again in the future.

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Reviewed by Emma on 27/4/2015

Thank you for being paticient with us and the job that you have done

RCI INTERIORS

Groundwork / Foundations in Swanage

RCI Interiors is an interior refurbishment company in the Dorset area. With a team of fully qualified, experienced tradesmen we are confident in our guarantee of offering a high quality professional service while ensuring a highly competitive price.

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Reviewed by Tim on 19/12/2013

Johnny was fantastic from the moment he came round. As soon as he looked at the job I knew he was going to do it well. He fitted the worktop really efficiently, he was tidy and worked hard. He also did additional plumbing that was required and even helped me fix my oven! I would not hesitate to recommend him.

Solex UK

Groundwork / Foundations in Swanage

Is your property in need of some maintenance? Platinum can fix it! Ranging from small repairs right up to the larger projects, this also includes electrical.

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Reviewed by Nigel on 22/1/2013

Quick to visit and quote. Job completed efficiently and to time. Would recommend without question.

RSJ offers clients a complete building services to include renovation, refurbishment and new build projects. RSJ offers; A single point of call Excellent trade discounts A format that keeps time and costs under control Invaluable building advice .

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Reviewed by Lindsey on 8/11/2013

My project is now underway and I am delighted with the service I have received so far. RSJ Management has put together a great team of tradesmen and obtained fair and reasonable quotes for us. What normally can be a stressful experience has been made easy by employing their services.

Established over 80 years ago London Builders are FMB & NHBC registered & operate in Greater London providing a comprehensive range of services for residential properties from design and construction through to refurbishment, repairs & re-decoration.

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Reviewed by Brian on 24/4/2017

They were really professional compared to the other builders that came and contacted me. The Project Manager was also on hand to answer any questions I had and offered me adviced on how best to move forward. We ended up refurbishing our entire bathroom which is looking great now. I would highly recommend London Builders.

At J Towler Construction, we specialise in bespoke construction and carpentry. Our focus is on high attention to detail, with high levels of customer service, enabling a quality finish every time and a happy customer. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, which is why most of our work comes by referral. But you don’t have to take our word for it, you can talk to many of our satisfied customers. With 15+ years’ experience in the construction industry, we have the necessary skills to carry out your dream build. All operations are dealt with by our professionally qualified staff who are here to help and advise you at each stage of your project. We provide services to both domestic and commercial clients in Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch and surrounding areas in Dorset & Hampshire. Our Services Include: Extensions, Renovations, Loft Conversions, Bathrooms, Kitchens, Bespoke Buildings, Roofing, Doors, Decking, Site Clearances, Groundworks & much more. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, which is why most our work comes by referral. But you don’t have to take our word for it, you can talk to many of our satisfied customers. Get in touch today for an accurate, no obligation quote

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Reviewed by Jacqueline on 27/3/2025

Josh and his team were all very professional and I was updated regularly on the progress of the work and next steps. I was given a breakdown of the price of the work at the start enabling us to see where we could adjust to fit our budget. Helen the office manager was also very helpful getting back to me quickly with any queries I had. Would definitely recommend J T Construction.

From Sheds to Show Rooms, From your office at home to being at home in your Office, Bespoke office interiors to suit your needs. Solid or fully glazed Partitioning, Carpets to Kitchens, Data to Down lights. Finance packages on request.

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Reviewed by Kamran on 22/9/2016

Mark is a very good carpenter, reliable and honest. He is also a very clean worker. He finished the work on time. I'm very happy to recommend him.

The S.M Luxurious Designs is a family run business established in 2016. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, the tidiness of our sites, the efficient running of our projects and our excellent customer service.? A friendly and professional approach with full project management ensures that our customers are kept informed throughout the project. We have earned the reputation of providing thorough quality workmanship from planning to completion. Our philosophy is simple. We are known for our collaborative approach and problem-solving skills and working with our clients to develop optimum build solutions to ensure best value.

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Reviewed by Neil on 14/12/2024

Mike was very responsive and whilst there were some glitches getting things back up and running, he was unstinting in his efforts and his time. I would thoroughly recommend Mike for household plumbing work and we will certainly use him for our next job in the Spring.

Capitol Stoves & Fire

Groundwork / Foundations in Swanage

The last 25 years have been specialising in the supply and fitting of fires, surrounds and wood-burning stoves we are Hetas registered and N.A.C.S. chimney sweeps we also undertake all brickwork and lining chimneys and rebuilding them

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Reviewed by Mark on 20/3/2018

very friendly and has done a fantastic job can not fault him

PWR Construction

Groundwork / Foundations in Swanage

PWR Construction Ltd specialises in all types of building works, from big commercial contracts to small domestic works and maintenance. With over 25 years of experience, we take pride in our mandate to provide excellent workmanship and complete client satisfaction from start to completion of a project, however big or small. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer professionally with integrity and sincerity.

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Reviewed by Gillian on 21/4/2025

Thrilled with my decking. Very considerate of my neighbours and very helpful. They even did some extra bits and the finishing is great. Wouid highly recommend.

Are you struggling to find a Reliable yet Competitively priced Building & Landscape company ? This is what we have found to be the most basic challenge for Commercial or Domestic property owners/managers. Here at AJ’s Landscapes & Groundworks we pride ourselves on our high standard of work and excellent customer service. With over 16 years of professional experience, we provide a reliable and friendly service to a growing number of happy commercial and domestic clients, many of whom continue to use our services. Since starting the business we are expanding our customer base through recommendations. We operate in the commercial market but also undertake domestic works, to any work outside your property. Our success and reputation stems from our extensive experience and commitment to quality which is reflected by our many years of operation.

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Reviewed by Steven on 6/3/2023

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Reviewed by Bill on 16/8/2012

Came when he said. Cheerful and a very competitive price. Great service.

Family-run partnership covering all aspects of carpentry and construction at competitive rates. With over 28 years of combined experience between us, we strive to work in cohesion with our clients to ensure the finest standards of service.

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Reviewed by Fred Harvey on 10/3/2025

Professional Building & Maintenance Specialists covering the majority of Internal and External Works. Providing top quality service at reasonable prices for several local Lettings Agents and Housing Association. Quality assured. Customer Service paramount

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Reviewed by Janet on 5/9/2011

Very punctual and efficient. Good communications and information and reasonable value considering the level of service. Highly recommended.

rjr builders

Groundwork / Foundations in Swanage

hi i,am robbie,i have been in the construction industry for near on 30yrs,from 1st to 2nd fix carpentry,fitted kitchens,decorating,all forms of property maintenance,including external groundworks,and offer discounted rates to pensioners and benifits

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Reviewed by Emran on 2/10/2014

Robbie has now completed 2 jobs for me; roofing membrane on a large flat roof and a 50sm raised decking area on sloping ground. The work completed was of excellent quality. He is exceptionally diligent, trustworthy and his work is to a high standard. Both jobs were done on time and to budget. I would highly recommend Robbie and not only do we look forward to using his services again but have already recommended him to our friends.

CSM Developments

Groundwork / Foundations in Swanage

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We are a family run business that cover all aspects of building work, carpentry, landscaping, garden maintance, maintance, waste clearance. We work to ensure your projects are carried out to the highest standards. We offer a free quotation and provide x1 basic template drawings of the plans in mind. You will also benefit from our trade discount. Communication is the key and our standards are high from start to finish. As an extra initiative we take pride in providing a free safety and security home check for the vulnerable and elderly. I.e doors and window locks, spy holes, window alarms, door chains and smoke detectors.

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Reviewed by Jack on 14/3/2025

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Reviewed by JANE on 10/10/2011

Spencer is extremely efficient garden now looks great patio is a great improvement

Scrivens

Groundwork / Foundations in Swanage

Sure Projects have been recognized as a dependable contractor. We’ve provided clients with a wide range of services for all their needs. Please contact us if you’d like a quote or some advice, we’d be happy to help. Thanks. Simon @Sureprojects. •General Builders  •Electrical  •Plastering  •Carpentry •Decorating worK

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Reviewed by Ange on 27/9/2018

Simon let me down the first time, not even a tex or phone call, didn’t arrive at the time stated the second time, I declined the work to be done when he did contact me

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Reviewed by Keith on 29/12/2009

I wish to thank 'Rated People' for providing me with such outstanding people as Ben and Nathan. Not only were they a delight to have around the house, but their attention to detail and superb finish, exceeded my expectations. It is rare these days, to find such young guys who pride themselves on perfection. They're a great team and I have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone considering tiling or re-tiling. I cannot fault them on either quality, value or reliability. Well done!

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