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We offer a comprehensive range of building services to residential and commercial customer. With a professional team of experienced trades men such as plumbers,electricians,decorators and carpenters.We cover all aspects of work from start to finish.
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Jan and David were immediately available to refurbish our downstairs toilet. Was very polite and did a lot of other stuffs for us as well. It's looks a look better than before and we are happy with it.
I have been in the trade for 22 years. I worked for dulux before I set up on my own 10 years ago. I undertake all aspects of internal/external painting and decorating with a professional, friendly and reasonably priced service. I take pride in my work and aim to make my customers happy with the quality of my work. All my work comes with a guarantee. We also do internal wall skimming and plasterboard repairs, waste removal and house removals.
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We had the delight of having Pierre and Jean redecorate our entire apartment. I have used decorators several times over the last few years, and these guys are by some margin the best. Not only are they extremely knowledgeable about paint, finishes and even colour selection, they are also a pleasure to have in the home. They work to an exceptionally high standard and take real pride in their craft. I would have no hesitation in recommending them.
I'm a fully qualified builder & plasterer working on old and new properties. We specialise in Garage Conversions start to finish. New UPVC Conservatories. Single Extensions. Full Renovations. Building Alterations. All building work. All plastering work. - Artex ceilings covered. Plaster-boarding. Skimming. Patching. Building alterations. - Knock-throughs. Lintel installs. Stud walls. Repointing. Refurbishments. Conservatories. - Start to finish. Extensions. - Start to finish to current building regulations. No job too big or small. Always work in the cleanest safest way possible. Top quality assured. Fully insured/public liability. Free quotes and advice.
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So glad I chose Plaster Master for my garage conversion. I could not fault their work. Tom informed me of each stage of the work. I was asked to check each phase to ensure it was to my liking and I was. If you are thinking of having work done use this company as they are absolutely fantastic. I will use them again without blinking an eye.
I have good prices and my prime trade is plastering
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I went with this person because I thought their price was really good but I got what I paid for. The plastering is all completely uneven, with gouges out of it it lots of places. Around the plug sockets was left as big holes so I had to go round and fill them all myself (about 10 sockets). The room was left in a complete state with plaster all over the floor and window. I was also told I would be sent an invoice, then on the day was asked over to pay by bank transfer before I had even seen the work.
We are a family run business specializing in various types of gardening/landscaping/tree/property maintenance services/roofing, lawn care, garden designing, pressure washing, patios, driveways and much more. Please contact us for more in depth information and advice or for a no obligation quotation.
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We used Kingz for clearance of a very overgrown garden and new fencing. They did exactly what they said they would do in their quote. They worked hard, left the garden tidy, and took away all the waste. They were very pleasant and Emma, in particular, gave good advice regarding ongoing after care of the garden. We were very happy with the results and would definitely recommend this family team!
Hi, I'm Azhar. I am an experienced and professional tradesperson specialised in Flooring and Trim Work. Consultation - I ask the right questions to understand what you need from me and what your desired results are. Every space is unique and requires different approaches. Communication - One of the biggest issues in the trade is communication between the tradesperson and the client. I always keep my clients in the loop with the progress of their project and also if any issues occur or if any important decisions need to be made. Tools and Equipment - I only use the best trade rated power tools and equipment, no job is too big (or too small) with the right tools and equipment. I personally like to use the big red brand Milwaukee. Attention to Detail - All the details matter! If I can spot it, then so can you. I'll never consider a project finished until we are both happy with the final results. If you need me to rectify something or make any changes, then I will be more than happy to do so. Design Experience - I'm passionate about every project. I've worked as a design consultant for one of the largest kitchen design company's in the UK. Tell me all about your project! I'm based in Luton and usually cover the Bedfordshire and surround area. But I am more than happy to travel that little bit further for any interesting projects. Lets work together! Azhar Ahmed Two A Design and Build
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I had laminate flooring put into a box room. From the onset Azhar had great communication about how he would do the job. Pricing was extremely reasonable considering he travelled a distance to my location. Azhar was very meticulous with his finishing touches to the flooring and ensured it looked professional and stylish. He is definitely skilled. Along the way Azhar explained his thought process and ensured I was 100% happy with the final look. I would highly recommend him for floor installation!!
About us, We are a team with years of experience in refurbishing homes. We are multi-skilled traders, making it easier for our customers since they do not need to hire multiple traders. Still, if it is needed, we have resources to add extra staff depending on the project and project timeframe. Our skills are: Drylining Painting and decorating Plastering/skimming walls Wallpapering Handyman Tiler Basic carpentry ( Skirting boards, doors installation, door archive installation) Kitchen fitting Flatpack assembly Basic Plumbing Laminate flooring installation We provide a various range of services such as: Painting and decorating (anti-vandal coating, Door stripping, exterior painting, paint sprayer, timber restoration, wallpapering, and wooden windows stripped/painted). Home maintenance ( repairs after water damage, re-grouting, replacement of silicone sealing, carpentry repairs, and so on) Skirting boards, doors, door archives, door handles, and keylock installing. Plastering/Skimming walls. Kitchen fitting/tiling/painting/flooring. Floor Installing Outside house maintenance, patio, decking, and jet washing. Any DIY projects are welcome.
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George was excellent. Really professional, fast, efficient and reliable. My job required him to travel to my flat three days in a row. And George was always reliable and on time. It was a repair to three damaged walls, filler and paint. George did a fantastic job repairing and painting the walls - they look like new now. The price was competitive too. I am happy. Thanks George.
hello, I am a responsible person, I have more than 10 years of experience in construction, painting and decorating, flooring, tiling, carpentry, plumbing, and more... I do my best to keep the client happy... contact me if you want a good quote for your work! I Regards:ION
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We are very happy with the refitted Kitchen and all bedrooms redecorated, and carpet Ion laid for us. Ion was reliable, hard working, efficient, friendly, and keen to help us ensure we had the right kitchen, and bedroom redecoration for our needs. Ion took pride in his work, and ensured it was finished to a high quality, and completed it in a timely manner. Thank you Ion, we will definitely be using you, for further work .
Having been in the field for over 3 years, working for people , decided to take it further by opening my own construction company. We are a dynamic construction company specializing in innovative and high-quality building solutions. We deliver excellence with a commitment to precision, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. We specialise in resin driveways, Resin internal floors, resin worktops we work with resin like no other. We also specialise in stretch ceilings(fabric ceilings) and Venetian plaster/polish plasters. We believe we are the only company that offers those services under one roof. Although we specialise in newer products, we never shy away from any challenges, as we are fully qualified plasters, ceiling installers, dry liners and in floor installation.
Welcome to Harborough Home and Garden. We are a local friendly family business who undertake all kinds of finishing and fitting work both in the home and garden. Specialising in floor coverings including tiling, laminate, and engineered flooring. We undertake patio, decking, pergolas and garden fence works Harborough Home and Garden also undertake work caring for old feature timbers within the home from cleaning and preserving to wax finishing. We also offer Loft and underfloor insulation works and new sub floor installation.. Harborough Home and Garden are delighted to be able to offer all our customers trade discounts on tiles supplied from our main dealer. Allowing you to get more for your budget. Most importantly we operate an environmentally friendly business were ever we can and use only the environmentally kindest products possible as well as maintaining a responsible disposal service.
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Kye is extremely reliable and trustworthy, finished the work to a very high standard, and completed it ahead of schedule.
We are small independently owned joinery. We use only the highest quality materials, incorporating Accoya, the world's leading high tech timber and install our timber box sash windows to exacting standards. We also offer a full joinery and design services.
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We haven't actually started the job yet but we've seen examples of his work and are in no doubt that he will be doing a good job. Very friendly and professional and got back to us with a quote and information extremely quickly.
Welcome to Final Finish, a team of skilled plasterers with over 20 years experience. Based Hinckley, we cover the entire Midlands area. We do all types of plastering, rendering, giving your property the much needed love and attention to make it a home. We pride ourselves in a high quality final finish on all jobs .
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Greg was very pleasent , very puntual on the inital appointment and the day he came to do our work. Very tidy and made a good deal of effort to cover up our furnishings etc to protect it from dust. Hopefully I will be hoping to have him around again to look at our rental properties soon. Its is really nice to come across a tradesman so professional in approach
Calladine Services is a family run business which has been established since 1989. We specialise in painting agricultural, industrial and domestic buildings with our access platforms and American airless spray units.
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We have been working at this trade for over 15 years. My company and works people hold a number of different NVQ qualifications such as electrical, engineering, railway engineer, civil engineering. We take customer service very seriously and we ensure to reply as soon as possible when someone contacts us. We also ensure we give a fair deal for a great service in return.
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We hired Cani Building Services to replace the front stairs and pathway of our Victorian home with granite pavers in the spring of 2025. When evaluating the builders it was important to us that we found somebody who was professional, reliable, and detail-oriented. Durim offered a competitive quote and promptly started work. ?He completed our job to a high level of quality within a week’s time, and we are very pleased with the outcome. We would absolutely recommend his services to others!
SKY KITCHENS AND BEDROOMS LIMITED , Bespoke made to measure height,width and depth,18mm carcasses side,top,bottom and back. color matched carcasses. Once your furniture has been fitted it is guaranteed for 10 years. Free no obligation estimate
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100% would recommend Sky Kitchens & Bedrooms. From start to finish, Inder was very friendly, knowledgeable and keen to help me find the best solution possible. His quote was very competitive for my fitted wardrobe, offering customisations other businesses weren’t suggesting and his team were excellent. He’s very skilled and went above and beyond for my satisfaction. A genuine pleasure to do business with!
Mbg builders ltd is a professional building Company. We have been helping domestic Clients across the West London since 2012. We specialists in… Bathroom installation and repair Electric and plumbing and heating Painting and decoration Carpentry work Plaster and skimming Property maintenance Tiles floor and walls Emergency drainage Electric underfloor heating Also we provide very reasonable price Basins . Taps .bathtub.shower tray . Radiators.tiles .showers.all bathroom Material.
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Harvinder from MBG Builders completely transformed my dated bathroom into a modern, well-designed space. He was professional, knowledgeable and offered smart layout and design ideas that made a real difference. The workmanship was excellent, with great attention to detail and the work area was kept clean throughout. Communication was clear from start to finish, the project stayed within budget. I’m very happy with the result and would highly recommend Harvinder and MBG
I've been a fully apprenticeship trained decorator for 41 years and cover all aspects of decorating both internal and exsternal wallpapering, staining and varnishing finishing ,spraying effects ,marbling ,graining ,stenciling effects wall and floor tiling and all finishes to a high standard there a pictures of my work on my profile thankyou
At BATH&PIPE we specialise in designing, installing and finishing bathrooms from the ground up – from the very first stage to the final touch, ready to use. With many years of hands-on experience, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality workmanship, attention to detail and reliable service every time. Our skills cover all aspects of bathroom installation, tiling and plumbing, as well as the electrical work required to complete your project to the highest standard. We are also Gas Safe certified, which means we can safely install and service gas boilers and heating systems. Whether you are looking for a complete bathroom renovation, professional tiling, or expert plumbing solutions, you can trust BATH&PIPE to get the job done right – on time, on budget, and with a finish built to last.
Skirting Board Installation in Milton Keynes
We are a reliable and successful company and we provide the quality and the qualification of the work and product which we are doing for you .Our motto is, my customer my boss. We coming for a long journey experience working of 20 years working experience in Spain,Italy, United kingdom and Romania of landscaping industry and inside and outside house design of isolation,consolidation, any work of tiles or painting. We coming with the real quote of the work we try to be in competition with the construction quotations and to make our clients to make our publicity for work and quotations
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Alex visited me for a quote. One member of his team came on the same day and did the front garden quickly and efficiently.
We are competitively priced and we can handle everything from basic installations to complete renovations.No job is too small or too large and we look forward to taking on new and innovative designs.
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Perfect professional clean work. I can’t be happier!
Bedfordshire based carpentry and property improvements company . offering carpentry internal and external , as well as having a strong diverse team of different trades operating within the company , all aspects of building work taken on board and a professional job from start to finish .
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Hi there! I am here to offer you my professional floor fitting services. From click vinyl to laminate & real wood flooring with a preparation and levelling if required of course the choice of your finish eg: skirting board, beeding i am here to help you! Other services i provide is tiling, painting & handyman service. Thank you for your time to visit my page and hopefully i can help you to make your home more stunning!
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Jozsef’s work ethic is impressive; arriving early and clearly takes pride in his work as he ploughs through to complete in one day. Amazing! I now have a beautiful looking living room floor. I would definitely recommend Jozsef and will be asking him to do more jobs for me and recommend him to family and friends. ????
We are a hard working team with great experiance
CMS CARPENTRY is me, Chris Simpson. I am dedicated to providing the best service and to make my clients feel relaxed and comfortable while doing all work. I like to work tidily and get the job done right.
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Brilliant job
We are a small family run business, our services include New builds, lofts, extensions, refurbs, we also take on small refits kitchens, bathrooms, gardens, structural alterations and ground works, plumbing and electrical. We aim to provide a comprehensive build package under one umbrella. Since opening our business in 2016 our main principle is "never cut corners or standards". We have managed to grow the business in the last few years immensely and establish ourselves as a recognised name. We aim to minimise stress for our clients by offering our expertise in all areas of the construction process and undertaking comprehensive project managing services with design consultation service also available throughout your project. We can provide all the services above by our own in-house team not 3rd parties or sub contracting. If you would like to know more about the work we do or would like a quotation for a project, please send us a message from the contact page or give us a call. We aim to respond to all queries within 48 hours.
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i used julian for the job i wanted done. it was completed in a couple days. he was on time and conscientious.really happy with the result.
We are a small team that does small painting, plumbing, electrical work. Kitchen installation,skirting board
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If I could remove the bad review, I would - but don't know how
Hi, This is Alphatec ltd. We have specialised team to take all types of building jobs. We are specialised in Bathroom fitting, Plumbing , electric , new builds & renovations
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Inder did a very good job of upgrading our upstairs bathroom and installing a toilet downstairs. He worked tirelessly and was very punctual. Great on communication too!
Roberto Building Services Bathroom and kitchen specialist.
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We were very pleased with our bathroom fixture being installed. Robert was very thorough from start to finish. He explained all what needed to be done. Time scale was on point. Very polite and professional. Thank you Robert ! I will recommend you to friends and family.
All sorts of building work and carpentry taken out and much more.
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Excellent from start to finish. High quality and very professional/knowledgeable . Very happy with the work carried out.
We are a team of qualified plumbers providing high standards work, industrial and domestic plumbing. We are looking for jobs in Luton area and surrounding. Get in touch to tell me about your home improvement plans I'd be very happy to discuss how i could help.Razvan
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Lovely chap Great work Very reasonable price
WORKTOPPRO. KITCHEN WORKTOP installation specialist. All types of worktops installed to the highest standard. Minerva approved installations.
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Excellent, very pleased with the results. Brian was very helpful and knowledgeable, glad we used his services.
As 10 years experienced with my team of great builders to provide my clients with the Design and Build service: * Extension Builder * Loft Conversion Specialist * New Home Builder * Conversion Specialist * Restoration & Refurb Specialist * Paint & Decoraters * Plumbing & Heating * Kitchen Fitter * Bathroom Fitter * Flooring Fitter * Tiler * Electrician * Insulation Installer * Bricklayer * Groundworker * Architectural Designer * Plaster * Roofer * Garden, Landscaping & Fencing
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Very happy with the gardening work. Also various other work around the house that he undertook for me. Very accommodating. I will be using this company again
Experienced builder NEW TO RATED PEOPLE ???? Hi everyone. I’m Mitch, I’ve been in the trade since leaving school. I am a general builder that specialises in timber work. I do most jobs from small jobs like laminate flooring all the way upto 2 storey extensions. For the larger jobs I have a reliable team of builders including electricians, plumbers and bricklayers. We are happy to quote anything, bespoke is my passion. If you can’t get someone to build it, we can! Please feel free to browse photos of my work, I will try upload a little bit of everything. If you don’t see a photo of a job your asking for, feel free to contact me and I’m sure I will be able to show you examples of my work in that area. Friendly team of lads aging between 18 and 66! We look forward to working with you. P.s as mention above we are new to rated trades and as such have decades of experience, thousands of builds under our belts but alas, no rating on here. Any and all feedback will be most welcome. Stay safe everyone and see you on the job!
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Mitch did an amazing job would definitely employ him again
I provide a range of carpentry services which include kitchen fitting, door hanging, all second fix carpentry work and bespoke furniture. I have been working in the carpentry industry for over 20 years and have an NVQ Level 2 in Site Carpentry. I have been running my own company for 10 years ago.
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Kevin did a great job of replacing all my internal doors. Very efficient, clean and tidy at the end of each day and completed work on time and entirely to my satisfaction. Would be happy to recommend.
I’m a professional Plasterer with a qualification in Plastering, meanwhile Learning others trades such as painting and decorating including spraying doors, kitchens and etc, carpentering, flooring, joinery basic plumbing, basic electrical. I'm doing my job professionally, never had any complaints about my quality and professionalism. Just give me a chance to demonstrate!
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Job finished to high standard. Very knowledgeable and takes pride in his work. Very happy with work carried out. Will definitely use again in future.
20 years experience in all landscaping from turf sheds fencing slabs artificial chain link fencing
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Barry and team were reliable and professional. They were diligent in getting the work done, offered value for money and did a great job. I would definitely use them again and highly recommend. Gabby
A perfectionist through and through, I endeavour to achieve the highest finish tailored to your specific budget. With over 22 years experience, I can assist you with a wide variety of plumbing, tiling, bathroom and kitchen fitting needs, from fixing a minor leak to helping you redesign and fit your entire bathroom/Kitchen.
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Posted job mid afternoon by 14.45 leaks sorted. Dale was very professional and extremely tidy. Told me exactly what he was doing and fixed the problems. Would definitely call Dale again. Has varied skills which is great.
I have been a carpenter since I could lift my Dad’s hammer aged 3! The picture is my late Dad Roy Gilbert , the best teacher I ever had, pictured with my son Alex, the future of our company and a complete tach head! From the age of 14 working through the school holidays , to full time for the past 25 years self-employed. Working around the London and Home Counties of Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire based in Denham with easy access to the M40 and M25 I am ideally located with my own equipped workshop. We specialise in outdoor living spaces in the garden, the extra space has become a place to escape the kids, the TV or the other half! Call it a man cave or Avalon or just a shed we create the space for you and your family to escape. I have built garden studios from scratch or put together flat packs, the choices are endless, with decks and chill out zones for BBQ’s and other events . It’s like your own home from home in the garden. The interior space of the second house can be customised any way you want, flat screen TV ,Sound system, recording Studio, sound proof practice studio for wanna be Phil Collins’ or Ginger Baker’s!! With social distancing and all the restrictions imposed on us, this is the ideal area to exploit, however large or small. With our knowledge and expertise we can transform that space into a little haven. A free quotation and consultation is always provided and allows your imagination to run wild, every finished project is never the original plan we started with but we can adapt as we go to produce some beautiful spaces!
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Fast and friendly, got the job done and cleared up afterwards.
Hi all 2 guys experience on renovation 10 years any jobs we doing very good and very clean for more information call me
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Called within 10 minutes of my posting the job. Arrived one hour later to talk and look at job required. Agreed to terms. Arrived back two hours later with replacement doors. Fitted completely within four hours. Excellent work, friendly duo. Would use again and recommend to others.
with 15 years of experience, elliott can offer an in depth range of many Domestic and Commercial services, from a Consumer Unit upgrade, to garden lighting. All work is fully insured and conforms with 'Registered Competent Person Electrical'.
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I have been in property development for 15 years and I have dealt with excellent tradesmen as well as bad tradesmen. I can categorically say that Shawn is one of the best tradesmen I have dealt with. He provided me with very competitive quote, completed job when he said he would and his finish is brilliant. His way of dealing with customers is clam and professional.He did not ask me for penny upfront and all was paid after he invoiced me having finished the job.
Greetings we are the soul of WELLSELEC, the last 12 years we have been installing designing and running jobs to the satisfaction of my clients on this basis 'people don't care how much you know until they know how much you care'
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Very pleased with all the work done, good communication and the end result was exactly what I wanted to achieve. I would use Matt again, very honest, works hard and has a good attitude towards your project. Big thanks again.
Prepare My Property is the new trading name for Neil John. We have adapted our services and name to helping Homeowners and Landlords prepare their properties whilst still retaining that personal service by Neil to all clients.
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He did an excellent job and nothing was too much trouble. Very reliable.
Make your home as comfortable and attractive as possible and get on with living.There's more to life than decorating.If you looking for help,solutions to make your interior design ideas come alive I'd be happy to support,advise or simply do it for you.
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Jimmy and his team were first class, excellent standard of work. Also clean and tidy as the job progressed.
I have been roofing for 15yrs and run a very successful, reliable and professional roofing business. I charge competitive yet reasonable prices and always work to a high standard. flat roofs, lead work, guttering and tiled roofs. All work comes guaranteed
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Spot on service
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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Excellent job would hire again
If you are looking for anything from a new extension to a renovation, or down to the smallest job, make sure you get in touch with the expects here at W Peat Development.
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Wayne and his team did a great job, i am very pleased with my fitted wardrobes. They are stunning. i gave good for reliability only because Wayne is so busy it took a while to actually get the guys in to do the job, several months. i love them and they did a good job so worth the wait.
I have been in the roofing business all my life my father and grandfather started the roofing 60years ago i work with my son we do all the work ourselves we are very freindly and reliable we do all types of roofing no job is to big or to small we specialise in finding and fixing leaks we offer long maintanance free guarantees all are qoutes are fixed price qoutes wiht no extra charges i promise you if you contact me i wont let you down
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No reservations in recommending William Winter. He and his two lads attended promptly and worked diligently to repair the chimney and roofing to a high standard. The boys were polite and appreciative of cold drinks offered. William took photos of the damage and his quote was more than reasonable. Helpfully, he pointed out areas that could prove troublesome which were dealt with promptly.
I have 20 years Main Contracting experience covering all aspects of the construction industry; from design and planning to the full delivery of new build dwellings, extensions, refurbishments, period properties, conservation works, landscaping and utilities. Utilising this experience, I now work within the maintenance sector and on smaller projects offering a more personal service whilst still providing consultant/ construction management services for the larger schemes.
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Nikki was excellent in all aspects of the job, and we will definately be using him again
Our award-winning claims management service aims to help policyholders throughout the UK make successful buildings insurance claims caused by storms, burst pipes, accidental damage, fire, floods or other events which lead to the property owners needing to make an insurance claim. We project manage and carry out the required repairs using our fully vetted contractors. Aspray always strive to reinstate the property to its pre-incident condition as swiftly as possible. Aspray Ltd are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for claims handling only.
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