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I am City and Guilds trained with over 25 years experience in all aspects of Carpentry and Joinery. All projects are planned and discused with the client and all work finished to a high standard and on Budget. Very tidy workman, fully insured.

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Reviewed by Joanne on 15/2/2012

Phil was brilliant, very reliable and did an excellent job, he even cleaned up everything afterwards so you couldn't tell he had been except for the great new door and window he had replaced for me. I will use again( soon!) I would highly recommend Kraftworks to anybody who needs a joiner.

TWALSH LANDSCAPING

Groundwork / Foundations in Greater Manchester

T Walsh Landscapes (All Aspects of Groundwork ) very competitive prices U CAN ALSO FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK T WALSH LANDSCAPING

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Reviewed by Katie on 9/1/2015

Phoned within an hour of posting the job and came out the same day to give a quote. Were very efficient and professional and did an excellent job. Would definitely recommend.

BuildTecUK

Groundwork / Foundations in Greater Manchester

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Reviewed by Judith on 4/2/2013

Sam has done all our building work since his first job for us last year. He has a very professional attitude, is totally trustworthy and honest.His work is excellent and he leaves no mess behind him! He has done quite a few jobs for us this year and I have no hesitation in highly recommending him.

Dave Thornton

Groundwork / Foundations in Greater Manchester

DAVE THORNTON. JOINER / CARPENTER. FULL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Time served, Apprentice Trained Carpenter & Joiner, With over 35 years Experience. assured Quality Service at a reasonable cost, Free Quotations, No Job is too small.

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Reviewed by Hollie on 3/1/2014

Not only did a fantastic job but was flexible, helpful and will definitely be using Dave again.

Chrislands Construction Services

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Reviewed by cathy on 11/5/2013

honest reliable worker. would recommend

Northwest Paving Solutions

Groundwork / Foundations in Greater Manchester

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Reviewed by Nick on 12/7/2012

went with another contractor

T & M SELFBUILD

Groundwork / Foundations in Greater Manchester

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Reviewed by Gareth on 19/11/2012

I am very pleased with the work that Terry carried out.

Astute Carpentry

Groundwork / Foundations in Greater Manchester

Skilled Craftsman. Proficient Service. Any Budget

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Reviewed by KEVIN on 15/1/2014

Excellent service from start to finish, everything done as stated, first class job and cleaned up really well when job was finished, would recommend and use again.

Opus Operis

Groundwork / Foundations in Greater Manchester

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Reviewed by Christine on 21/10/2012

David arrived on time for both days and worked from 8am to 6pm on the first day. Worked extremely hard with no complaints and took care with his work. I will definitely ask him back to do any further work in the future.

Current Standard Electric

Groundwork / Foundations in Greater Manchester

Accurate and considerate electrical work. We work hard to ensure our work is done to a high standard for good value. We guarantee our work and will come back and put things right if they do not perform as they should. Fully insured. NICEIC registered.

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Reviewed by Sergio on 17/3/2013

Extremely helpful, knowledgeable and capable of doing all types of jobs. Very fair pricing and excellent no hassle service. I am already discussing future jobs and very pleased to find someone who can help with many different types of jobs including all electrical and plumbing. Thanks again for all your work so far and looking forward to getting you back around in the next couple of days for the next job.

M W HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Groundwork / Foundations in Greater Manchester

I have been a wood machinist/joiner for over 35 years. I have worked for myself since 1996. I have all my city and guilds from Sheffield Shirecliffe college from when I trained as an apprentice. I Would be happy to come and quote for you. Malc

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Reviewed by Artur on 6/6/2013

Malc did really good job in my "new" old house. I was very impressed with his high quality work. Level of standard/knowledge/detail you get for the money is amazing, five star job in very affordable price. I had bad experience with some other tradesmans, and I wish that all tradesmans would be like Malc. Thanks to Malc my new kitchen looks perfect. I will definitely use him again.

trend joinery

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Reviewed by Andrew on 28/4/2013

Very good

DandL construction

Groundwork / Foundations in Greater Manchester

AT D&L CONSTRUCTION WE OFFER A FRIENDLY AND RELIABLE SERVICE WITH A WIDE RANGE OF CONSTRUCTION SOLUTIONS FROM SMALL JOBS, FULL REFURBISHMENTS TO NEW BUILDS ALLTO A HIGH STANDARD ALL WORK GUARANTEED

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Reviewed by Ann on 31/5/2013

Hard working reliable , turned up when he said , very good quality of work and attention to detail. Would definitely recommend.

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Reviewed by Mark on 9/1/2013

Mr Briggs was Extremely professional in his approach. He Succeeded in Solving our Perennial leaking roof. His quote was Clear & all costs well Explained. I would not hesitate in using his Services again

365rooftop services

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Reviewed by anne on 5/8/2014

Carl came round straight away, explained the problem and because the price was good he fixed the gutter there and then.

Tekay Build

Groundwork / Foundations in Greater Manchester

We are a South Manchester building and joinery firm that have been established for 28 years. I personally have been involved in the building trade at all levels from planning design and build for 40 years plus. all our tradesmen are timed served and the electricians and gas fitters are all certificated.

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Reviewed by Carlos on 7/9/2018

Cannot fault a single thing. Am already talking to him about doing more work with me. Polite, professional, accommodating, skilful, helpful, good value, tidy, etc. Highly recommend.

wetwork

Groundwork / Foundations in Greater Manchester

Small family business.City & Guilds qualified tradesmen with over 35 years in the heating / plumbing and building industry.With competitive rates, all work is guaranteed and completed to the highest standards. No job too small or too large.Fully insured

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Reviewed by Jennifer on 20/12/2013

Nice guy, turned up when he said he would and did a good job for us in some difficult weather conditions.

TAG Build

Groundwork / Foundations in Greater Manchester

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Reviewed by ANDREW on 28/2/2013

Very happy with work

Kettle & Pike

Groundwork / Foundations in Greater Manchester

Professional, affordable and friendly, as a newly established company Kettle & Pike combines building maintenance & landscape engineering. Our aim is to provide a bespoke solution to all domestic works. Free written quotation and site survey.

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Reviewed by Peter on 1/12/2013

They were perfect in every way. Everything from communication to works carry out was to the highest standard. I highly recommend K&P.

A & B Roofing

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Reviewed by Ian on 31/3/2017

Repaired garage roof. Applied base coat paint to existing worn felt to rain the water proof. Then applied a user layer of felt follow by a top coat of mineral felt. Good neat job, reasonable price and help advice given. Would recommend.

RMJ Builders LTD

Groundwork / Foundations in Greater Manchester

We have extensive experience in a wide range of building. We pride ourselves on our high quality workmanship and are always punctual and professional.Every order iscarried out with exceptional care and reliability. We will not let you down.

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Reviewed by Anna on 8/9/2016

Excellent work, reasonably priced and a very nice guy. I am very impressed with the quality of the work. Will definitely be using for all my future work.

Tluby and sons

Groundwork / Foundations in Greater Manchester

We are a father and son company ,who have 25 years experience in all roof and roofline maintenance from a single tile to a complete reroof ,also specialise in the replacement of upvc fasia,soffit,gutter ,small company low prices!

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Reviewed by david on 11/4/2014

Said what they would do and when they would do it....and did. Seemed friendly and reasonably priced. Would definitely use again.

PBK Drainage Solutions Wigan

Groundwork / Foundations in Greater Manchester

Over 30 Years Experience in Building Maintenance . Drainage .and Civil Engineering .. Emergency Drain Clearance, and Repair. Drain Tracing ,and CCTV Survey Reports.

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Reviewed by Kate on 11/2/2014

Very reliable & good quality work - after being told by another tradesman this was going to be an awkward, lot more expensive job we were expecting the worst but the problem was sorted straight away & at a lot less cost! Excellent service, we will definitely use you again & recommend to others. Thank you!

The Natural Roofing Company

Groundwork / Foundations in Greater Manchester

Here at the Natural Roofing Company we love working on slate, stone and tiled roofs! We take a modern approach to a time-honoured trade - applying high quality, maintenance-free products and traditional materials in a safe, fully compliant manner.

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Reviewed by A on 21/1/2014

Very prompt quote and efficient service. Leak fixed rapidly and all internal/extenal damage from water ingress was also repaired to a very high standard.

I am a young self employed joiner with a wide variety of skills to help you achieve the home improvements and alterations you need. Working closely with others, we are able to achieve great results in the larger jobs such as extensions and conservatories

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Reviewed by Michael on 5/4/2015

Good job clean and tidy

word of mouth construction ltd

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Reviewed by Beverley on 24/9/2014

Gordon was fantastic, wanted a few pictures and mirrors putting up, did a great job. He did put the mirror up not how I wanted but I text him to tell him this and he text straight back to arrange a date when he could come back to correct it. Would definitely recommend . Very reliable and great value for money.

35 years experience of all aspects of building work including flagging, pointing, garden walls,full extensions, no job too small or too large. Very reliable, flexible and friendly service. SPECIAL RATES for OAP's, Fast and FREE estimates.

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Reviewed by chris on 23/1/2014

reliable and honest tradesman. would recommend him any day of the week.

trojan locksmiths

Groundwork / Foundations in Greater Manchester

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Reviewed by Kelly on 13/2/2015

Great job fitting our new front door. Very reasonably priced and all work completed to a high standard.

HTM JOINERY

Groundwork / Foundations in Greater Manchester

I am a time served joiner of over 35 years experience in the building trade, my work covers all aspects of joinery, from general house alterations to loft conversions, and much more, I provide a very good standard of work and a reliable service

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Reviewed by Ben on 1/3/2017

Friendly reliable will be contacting again soon for more work

BAK BUILDERS

Groundwork / Foundations in Greater Manchester

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Reviewed by Viren on 12/4/2014

I was very happy with Adam's work. He attended promptly and completed the work very efficiently. Will definitely use him again

Bamford Joinery and Construction

Groundwork / Foundations in Greater Manchester

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Reviewed by Tariq on 1/7/2014

Great workmanship.

R.A.L Joinery Services

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Reviewed by Sheila on 3/2/2014

Quick and reliable service at a reasonable price. I was very pleased with the work done.

D.J.F Construction

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Reviewed by Mat on 13/5/2014

Would highly recommend Dan. Very competitive quote for the job, turned up when he said he would, good quality job and cleaned up well when he'd finished.

We are time served tradesmen ready to undertake any building works with home extension and improvements as our speciality. Customer satisfaction is our main priority. We ensure a tidy job through out, with a high quality of work. New to rated people.

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Reviewed by Lydia on 6/10/2014

We used WBS for a single storey rear extension in summer 2014 and could not be happier with the finished result. The team provided a fully finished exterior (brickwork, roof, veluxs, french doors & windows) and interior (fitted kitchen, flooring, radiators & woodwork). From the outset Ash was responsive to all of our questions & always responded back to us promptly. Throughout the build the professionalism & workmanship of Ash, Dale and the rest of the team was second to none. Would highly recommend WBS.

JDE Tocan 18 LTD

Groundwork / Foundations in Greater Manchester

Hi! My name is Ionut Tocan, with the company JTocan18 Ltd. I am a general builder self employed with more than 11 years experience in construction. I worked in Spain making general reforms. I worked in Germany with plasterboard walls, flooring insulation, plastering and painting.I'm a specialist in tiling walls and floors, laminate floor and wood work, plumbing, plasterboard walls and ceiling, metal structures and architectural metal work, painting and decorating, spider crane operator, handymen. I'm a serious person in what I do, responsible, exacting with my work, offering quality work, trying all the time to do my best.I studied foreign languages and law, in present I'm enrolled in H&S college, studying for NEBOSH H&S certificate to become H&S adviser.In UK I'm qualified as a Supervisor( level 3 NVQ) Plumber (level 2 NVQ) Spider crane operator (level 2 NVQ) First aider, Steel erector. I'm offering my services with trust and seriousness to the homeowners who need to improve, decorate and refurbished their houses. Do not hesitate to contact me. thank you.

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Reviewed by Sanjeev on 19/12/2022

He did excellent job He never leaves any job without completing it He has done multiple jobs for me Highly recommended Price is perfect, suits your pocket

wpmaintenance

Groundwork / Foundations in Greater Manchester

bathroom fitter/kitchen fitter Garden room builder

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Reviewed by Allyson on 15/4/2025

Just received a very rude email. Would not consider this person.

LAW JOINERY PROJECTS

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We are a family run and owned Joinery based company of 20 years .All types of Joinery 1st & 2nd fix ,Doors ,flooring. Kitchens ,Commercial ,Shop fit out Media Walls , Wall Panelling ,Decking , Garden Rooms , Fencing, We also cater for new builds extensions and general building work A 5 Star Rated Company

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Reviewed by Jane on 15/1/2025

Excellent service from Lee's team - quickly quoted for job - turned up as agreed and finished the job on time - I would highly recommend this company for anything you need to know about fire doors! Thankyou!

The Tree Fellas NW Ltd

Groundwork / Foundations in Greater Manchester

Working in North Wales and surrounding areas The Tree Fellas offer a professional and courteous service at a rate that isn't extortionate.

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Reviewed by Wally on 1/10/2024

E.L B joinery

Groundwork / Foundations in Greater Manchester

I am a time served, fully qualified joiner. Offering high quality and reliable Joinery services all over the north west. I always aim to go that extra mile to achieve customer satisfaction. All aspects of joinery carried out.

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Reviewed by Jo on 19/9/2018

Absolutely thrilled with the work would definitely recommend.

DL Bathrooms & kitchens

Groundwork / Foundations in Greater Manchester

D L BATHROOMS & KITCHENS OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN ALL ASPECTS OF FITTING OF BOTH BATHROOM & KITCHENS

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Reviewed by Diane on 22/3/2025

Aspire

Groundwork / Foundations in Greater Manchester

Been a upvc fitter for over 20 years totally reliable and respected

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Reviewed by louise on 2/12/2016

David responded to my advert very promptly, came to assess the work needed and was able to start the next day. He works meticulously and has high standards. I was delighted to find someone who would undertake small jobs for me that had built up such as grouting, hanging a mirror, sealing around windows and fitting a pane of glass in an internal door. In the future I will certainly be contacting him to quote for a new lounge window. He left everywhere clean and tidy and I would certainly recommend him.

brickworkdirect

Groundwork / Foundations in Greater Manchester

we are brickwork direct a professional time served building team, specialising in all aspects of brickwork,joinery and extensions.offering full project management from planning to the final brush strokes of paint.est 1989.

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Reviewed by David on 13/2/2025

I posted this job on Rated People on Saturday Feb 8th and the first response was from Paul and he came around to assess the job the following day. Competitive price agreed and date agreed for the work. Paul is polite and has good experience and great integrity. Work completed Feb 13th as agreed. Very pleased with experience. Highly recommend Paul 100%

Lincoln Stone

Groundwork / Foundations in Greater Manchester

- Knocking down Load-bearing walls -Replace damaged lintels/porches -chimney breast removal - -all aspects of structural work -Heritage & New Build -Pointing and repointing - Stone-Masonry & Carving - Restoration & Conservation - Stone-Fitting & Repointing - Exterior Building Cleaning Hot Steam

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Reviewed by Kevin on 14/1/2022

Thank you so so much great people great work im very happy would definitely use them again ????

Damir Hajdinjak

Groundwork / Foundations in Greater Manchester

We are family based company with more then 25 years of experience in bespoke kitchen, bathroom and interior renovations, refurbishment and new build. Specialising in ceramic tiles, marble, granite, timber and laminated flooring.

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Reviewed by John on 21/2/2021

Excellent job of laying ceramic floor boards

M.H.P Building & Joinery

Groundwork / Foundations in Greater Manchester

MHP offers a wide range of Building &Joinery work from new build , Extensions , conversions , to full refurbishments including bathrooms and Kitchens . Our Tradesmen have many years experience in all aspects of building work to cater for your every need . Give us a try for a no obligation Quotation

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Reviewed by Andrea on 23/4/2025

Fantastic communication. Completed the works within a day of providing a quote. Would highly recommend.

McFord Plumbing

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All plumbing tasks under taken. From dripping taps, out side tap installs, tanks overflowing, toilets not flushing. Fast reliable service guaranteed. 7days a week

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Reviewed by richard on 28/10/2024

Very helpful and knowledgeable. Definitely would use again.

Premier Roofing

Groundwork / Foundations in Greater Manchester

We are a family run business Operating over 18 years based in drighlington 90 percent of our work comes by recommendation and word of mouth I like to think we are very reliable firm built on honesty trust threw the years in roofing property maintaining

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Reviewed by Gillian on 15/3/2025

Ims construction

Groundwork / Foundations in Greater Manchester

We are a small family run construction company operating all over the north west.Our jobs range from garden walls to design and build of spec houses.

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Reviewed by Sarah on 22/2/2016

Would use again - Thanks guys

apex rroofing

Groundwork / Foundations in Greater Manchester

I run a small independent roofing company that specializes in all aspects of roofline repairs and rapid diagnosis of roof leaks. I also install gutters and fascias

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Reviewed by Ricky on 20/2/2015

Very good

Rapid property solutions

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Reviewed by Julie on 16/11/2015

Efficient and friendly. Would use again

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