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Reviewed by Delme on 30/11/2016

Rang within 2hrs of . posting the job. Came to quote when they said they would. Gave us a few options, agreed a price and completed the work within 3 days. Seem like a decent team. Courteous and professional. 2 of our neighbours have already booked them in as well.

All plumbing services Decorating to high standard Wall and floor tiling to high standard I have 40 years plus in the trade

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Reviewed by Anthony on 18/10/2011

Fast reply to quote for job. Reliable, good communication prior to work starting, good finished job.

Minerva Leadwork Services

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Minerva Leadwork has been installing lead sheet to construction projects both domestic and commercial since 1987. We use the traditional working methods of bossing and lead welding, to fabricate bespoke flashing's and weathering details in lead; to modern domestic dwellings and listed buildings. Experts in period and heritage roof restoration, we have years of expertise in slating, tiling and re-roofing. From simple roof repairs to complete new roofs, we offer a comprehensive and professional service. Whether your building is modern or old, we have the solutions and skills to meet your requirements. Our ancillary services include flat roofing (including single ply E.P.D.M and GRP fibreglass roofing systems). A full first fix carpentry service, (installing weather boarding, fascias, rafters and dormers etc.) The installation of all roof line plastics, including fascia, soffits and guttering; and the installation of Velux windows and heritage roof windows and sky lights. We also rebuild and renovate brick built chimneys. We are fully insured and all of our work is guaranteed.

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Reviewed by tinaoffen on 21/10/2021

Craig carried out some roof repairs these were completed, with some issues with scaffolding being put up and taken down. However an issue with guttering which he was due return to fix has not been dealt with despite trying to get hold of him on many occasions.

mcdonald joinery

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Reviewed by James on 2/11/2011

Very happy with the work. William did exactly what I wanted and communicated with real consideration with my elderly father. I'd be happy to recommend

Property Maintenance

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My goal is to do a perfect job and to leave the homeowner satisfied

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Reviewed by Mike on 22/6/2018

Tom answered the job very promptly & gave a fair estimate. The job entailed additional work which was necessary and carried this out too in a speedy & professional manner. I recommend Tom for any guttering, fascia, soffits, pipes and other related work. Many thanks Mike

J.D.Hare Services Ltd

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Reviewed by Nora on 31/1/2014

Justin was an absolutely star, sourcing all.the materials, fitting a large walk in shower screen and charging a fair rate. open, honest and a quick worker. just wish I'd found him sooner! he even left us a tube of bathroom sealer for free! highly recommended.

Help Is At Hand

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Reviewed by Alex on 22/3/2012

Excellent work, excellent price, kept to budget and timescales. Colin is also a friendly person to have working in your house and I recommend him highly

RJP Elech Tech

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Reviewed by Ben on 7/9/2012

Quick, great communication and professional.

INS - Construction

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We deal with insurance claims handling, reinstatement and repairs to any type of reinstatement including damage caused by escape of water, flood and fire damaged properties. We also completed works involving: Non-evasive leak detection. Insurance surveying / Schedules. Damp mapping and drying. Refurbishment and repairs to residential commercial buildings. Replacement kitchens and bathrooms. Plumbing. Plastering. Roofing. Painting and decorating. Asbestos surveys and removal. Carpentry. We are also a member of the The British Damage Management Association (BDMA)

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Reviewed by John on 4/3/2023

I'm an independent builder with 10 year experience. I am realibe and always there when I give a date and time. Free quotes and work carried out at high standards.

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Reviewed by james on 8/10/2015

Great bloke who did a great job, turned up on time, friendly and neat. Thanks

We are a groundworks and landscaping company covering driveways and gardens I have been in the trade for over 10 years We have a trusted account on Rated People and my Builder We cover the following work Resin bound Block paving Fencing Turfing Patios We are a friendly, reliable and trustworthy family run business Work is fully guaranteed and done to the highest standard leaving the customer fully happy at the end of the job Always keep a clean workspace and try to leave minimal stress for the customer ? we are competitive with our prices and give a free no obligation quotation

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Reviewed by Joanne on 9/1/2025

Very polite guys done and excellent job and very cheap would 100% use them again thankyou Jason& Dan

iurie

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I'm a hard working and reliable person. I used to work for a big company, but now I'd like to try to grow up by myself. I'm in love in every single thing that have tangents with wood and construction. I have experience in construction more than 10 years. Every single day for me it's a good opportunity to be better and to improve my English skills that it's the weakness point at the moment.

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Reviewed by Joseph on 9/6/2022

Iurie was swift to respond and attend. His work ethic was good and so was the skirting. The only setback was tidying up after himself. Aside from this, he was good to have around and offered his services for other work.

Based in Suffolk .we are fully qualified and insured and work to the highest standards. We Cover East Anglia. London and surrounding areas Property preservation and restoration is a craft and our friendly, experienced team members continually strive for excellence, using both traditional and modern techniques to achieve an outstanding finish.We undertake a full range of property preservation and restoration jobs of all sizes, including: Flint Work. Conservation Work. Pointing. Brickwork. Conservation in Lime Plaster. We are Public Liability insured . Also undertake wildlife assessments for developments .wildlife surveys, ecological advise . ROLO certificated in health and safety and Environmental. Wildlife fencing ,

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Reviewed by Dick on 17/4/2021

Good workman, prompt, hard working

Essex Roofing Solutions

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Essex Roofing Solutions - Your Trusted Family-Owned Roofing and Building Experts Welcome to Essex Roofing Solutions, a family-owned and run business with a legacy spanning over 30 years in the roofing and building industry. We take pride in our rich heritage, delivering top-tier services in all aspects of building work, damp proofing, and mould and mildew treatment. Our Commitment to Excellence: Family Heritage: Essex Roofing Solutions is more than a business; it's a family legacy built on over three decades of experience in the roofing and building trade. Our family values permeate every aspect of our work, fostering a strong sense of integrity and commitment to our clients. Versatile Expertise: Specializing in a wide range of building services, damp proofing, and mould and mildew treatment, we provide comprehensive solutions to protect and enhance your property. Roof Upkeep: Recognizing the paramount importance of a well-maintained roof in preventing dampness and mould, our team is dedicated to ensuring your roof is in optimal condition. We offer quick, reliable, and effective solutions to keep your property safe and dry. Guaranteed Satisfaction: We stand by the quality of our work. All new roofs installed by Essex Roofing Solutions come with an impressive 25-year guarantee, and we provide a minimum 10-year guarantee on all our work. Your satisfaction is our ultimate priority. Skilled and Reliable Team: Our team, some of whom have been with us for decades, comprises skilled and reliable professionals who prioritize customer satisfaction. Friendly and approachable, our team goes the extra mile to meet your needs. Responsible Cleanup: As part of our commitment to a seamless customer experience, we include the removal of all rubbish after the completion of the work. A clean environment is a testament to our dedication to excellence. Essex Roofing - A Legacy of Quality: Essex Roofing Solutions is proud to be a sister company, sharing a legacy of excellence with Essex Roofing, owned by our father for over 30 years. We cover a wide range of areas, and our pride in our team and work is evident in every project we undertake. Our Philosophy: We believe in the age-old wisdom that you get back what you give. Following the principles instilled by our father, we give our utmost best to our customers, ensuring not just satisfaction but an experience that exceeds expectations. Choose Essex Roofing Solutions for a reliable, experienced, and customer-focused

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Reviewed by Glenn on 24/1/2024

Done a great job on the roof and sent video of the works done and showed what other works need doing to prevent further issues. Great job and will be using again

L & P construction

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Reviewed by Fiona on 3/9/2014

I'll start with a positive - quality of build was good. Negatives, was told 2 weeks - 5 months later still not completed (3m x 1m shed and some of it was already in place) and had to get another company to finish it at more expense. Was charged for time in sourcing materials, was told it could be completed within my budget when I increased it by £500 and now he is saying I still owe him more money. Took/disposed of quarry tiles I said I wanted. I wont be using him again

Distinctive Home Improvements

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Distinctive home improvements has been known for quality services, exceptional efficiency and the highest level of professionalism. No matter what service you’re looking for, we guarantee to not only meet, but exceed your expectations and ensure your full satisfaction. Our team is up for every job, managing projects with the skill and experience our clients have come to expect. Please get in touch to learn more about our team, our company or for details about the services we provide. We have years of experience in all types of roofing and property services and we take pride in our work and always work to the highest standard aiming to satisfy our customers . We are committed to providing a friendly, approachable and professional service. Our Specialities and Services include: all roof repairs to as little as a broken tile and to as big as a roof replacement. Roof cleaning. Biocide treatment. Facias & soffits installation. Gutters cleaned, repaired, installed . Chimney repairs . Ridge tiles re-pointing and re-bedding. Dry ridge , valley, and gable systems installed. Flat roofing. Plus much more.

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Reviewed by Graeme on 11/4/2025

Arrived on time. Very polite and friendly. Worked hard to complete work in the time allocated. As far as I can see they did an excellent job. Cleaned up and removed all debris. I would definitely recommend this company to others.

IDM Building Solutions

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We are a family run business with a combined experience of over 40 years in the trade. We do not use commission based salesman meaning we can keep our overheads down, allowing us to be more competitive but with no substitute to the quality. We offer free no obligation quotations on all aspects of building work.

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Reviewed by Lorraine on 21/10/2012

Very reliable and efficient service. They gave valuable advise beforehand which not only improved the design but saved us money. I would highly recommend using this company. Work was carried out to a high standard with minimal mess and disruption all debris was cleared straightaway. Very friendly polite and experienced workers certainly a company to use again.

W.H Flooring

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Reviewed by natalie on 5/6/2017

Do not use this trader. I have used Wayne in the past and he completed the job as quoted. Re-booked again this Easter to supply and fit carpet. He took the cash (over £1000) and we have been unable to contact him since. Currently going through small claims to try and get our money back.

Anew Security

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Reviewed by Fiona on 17/6/2012

Still waiting for invoice. Never answers his phone. Company do not respond to emails. Don't waste your time. Don't give them the time of day

fmerlusca maintenance

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Reviewed by Seren on 25/11/2012

Very hardworking and good quality for money

blitzandfix

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Reviewed by Colin on 1/10/2012

I didn't actually use him to do the work so I cannot comment on the quality of his work, hence the "satisfactory" rating for quality and value. He arrived when promised and communication from him was good and he called back when promised. I was impressed by him and plan to use him for a big job in the future.

D.G Plastering

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We are a small business that drive of our customers happiness. Cheap, friendly, clean and reliable. Every job is finished to a very high standard. Specialised in plastering, roofing, bricklaying, driveways, decking and much much more

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Reviewed by David on 20/6/2014

Freindly, good quality plastering at competitive price.....

rising sun & co uk ltd

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Reviewed by Peter on 1/7/2017

Very rushed job

Gamma Services

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Reviewed by Andrew on 28/8/2012

satisfactory work

Eclipse Roofing

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Reviewed by Sunny on 14/1/2016

We are a local church in London providing food bank and coffee mornings twice a week for the homeless. We requested for a complete repair of Fibre-glass roof which had licks Eclipse Roofing took £4000.00 pound for a complete repair and gave us 20 year warranty. The roof still lick and we have water everywhere. Fibre Matt was not installed the old Fibre not removed.presently we have had to suspend the coffee mornings because of licks to roof. We have consulted our lawyers and Citizen advise bureau.

South East Developments Ltd

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South East Developments Ltd are a company who pride them selfs in customer satisfaction. From the smallest of jobs to building bespoke houseses from start to finish. We have specialist trades men in every trade.

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Reviewed by ROBERT on 26/9/2013

very unreliable sam is full of unforfilled promises. They do not call back to rectify faults

Affordable Gardening Ltd

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We are a small, professional company supplying tree surgery and garden maintenance services including tree surgery, Tree Reports, garden maintenance and landscape services.

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Reviewed by TERRY on 5/12/2020

Do NOT recommend at all. Did a terrible job at a very Disgusting charge ~ well over priced.

Self employed multi skilled tradesman, specialising in all aspects of tiling/paint&decorating/property refurbishment AND Commercial+ Domestic professional cleaning service offered

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Reviewed by Lorena on 28/1/2017

I received details of this tradesperson but received no follow up call from him,so cannot comment on standard of work or costs

SW SMALL LTD

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SW Small Ltd is a private Ltd. Company carrying out Home Improvements and Maintenance projects for private home owners, landlords and Housing management companies. We carry out all types of building works. We are fully insured and a caring contractor achieving good quality finishes to your satisfaction.

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Reviewed by Winston on 13/1/2019

I want to rate 0 but I don’t have that option because this tradesman doesn’t deserve one star. He left the job undone after we paid him thinking he will complete the job. We have called his phone every day and have gotten no response, he doesn’t reply his text messages. Quite frankly we are considering legal action against this tradesman. He had the keys to our home for one month and still did not complete the a job that would take him one week. Any advice on how to take legal action? 100% unprofessional

EJ COLE

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East Anglia Based Facilities Management Company, Looking After All Aspects Of Property Maintenance

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Reviewed by Joy on 2/8/2023

WB PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

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Reviewed by Hildegard on 31/5/2014

Two men turned up after quoting for the job of supplying and fixing a UPVC panel on the facia of our garage and rubbing down and painting the door frame. They fitted the panel but left gaps at the edges unsealed. They,painted the frame with one coat of paint, but this has soaked in and they failed to return as they promised to complete the job. They were payed in full in cash. They said they would bring a receipt when they returned which they never did.

G M Builders

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Reviewed by Richard on 18/11/2012

I received a couple of texts saying that they would call but they never did.

RBS Roofers

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Reviewed by viv on 5/11/2019

Liam came to sort my leaking roof on 1/11/19. Claimed there was more loose tiles on roof and charged me extra to put all of them in place- no pictures provided to prove this, like what other roofers do. Didn’t give me a receipt and promised to email this together with a 5 year guarantee he promised me for paying xtra. He ignored my texts and has now blocked my number. I’d never use him again and not I’m not even sure he even fixed the leak. Unprofessional, disgusting and don’t recommend. Wasted my £200.

A family run company with over 25 years experience. Our bespoke kitchens can be made in any size, shape or colour to your exact requirements and our standard range offers great value at exceptional prices. Writtle showroom open daily

Goodchild partnership ltd

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37 years experience in building trade. City &Guilds trained Bricklayer. Covering most aspects of building. Specialising in Brickwork &Flintwork.

individual

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McConnells building services

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ko builders

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PAUL

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J E S Plastering

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B.H. WILLIS & SONS

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sharp building services

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K P S Maintenance

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l.b brickwork

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Sayerwood Joinery

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tc plastering

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MP Solutions

Period / Listed Building Works in Ipswich

Hi everyone,I offer solutions for any house problem. For the past 20 years I have worked on various contracts in and around London from refurb to high and bespoke finishes.I specialise in 1st & 2nd fix of carpentry.I pride myself on top quality workmanship and attention to detail to give my clients the best possible result at the lowest possible prices.Customer satisfaction is my top priority and my guarantee to you. I work in a clean and tidy manner. High quality workmanship is my number one priority.FREE QUOTATION NO OBLIGATION. Make healt & safety your first consideration. Qualifications : Pasma ticket - mobile towers First aid CSCS - healt and safety certificate CITB - SMSTS (site managment safety training sheme) City and guilds carpenter & joiner Public liability insurance in place. Areas covered : London,Essex,Suffolk,Norfolk,Cambridge.

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