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Reviewed by Steve on 7/6/2016

Very happy, great quality job. Recommended Excellent tradesmen with an eye for detail, very hard working, reliable and trustworthy This team is adaptable and very practical and made suggestions which improved the final product Will definitely use them again

ROAD PAVE LTD

Specialist Tradesperson in Durham

A Team That Prides Itself With Good Reputation And Customer Satisfaction Covering All Types Of Groundwork From The Smallest Of Tasks To The Largest Of Projects All Completed With The Same Care And Effort, Our Aim Is To Satisfy All Customers And Give Them Peace Of Mind For The The Work That Has To Be Carried Out.

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Reviewed by James on 22/7/2023

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

apprentice trained electrician. I have City and Guilds to test and inspect installations, commercial, industrial and domestic. supply test result and test sheets to 17th edition. PAT test C&G 2377, C&G 2391 test and inspection. C&G 17th edition.

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Reviewed by Margaret on 9/9/2014

I was very impressed with how quickly Gary arrived and how efficiently he handled this urgent job which involved working in the home of a very old lady. We will know who to contact in future. .

Friendly and approachable service. Very competitive pricing - we pass on discounts from our suppliers. Reliable and efficient - completing work on time and in budget. Pride ourselves on exceeding our customers' expectations.

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Reviewed by Tom on 10/5/2014

quick, efficient and polite would recommend for others.

If your looking for a professional and friendly service then look no further. With a combined 18 years in the trade D.K.JoineryServices are here to help. All work guaranteed, Fully insured, Price match guarantee + an additional 10% off.

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Reviewed by Elaine on 7/2/2017

Danny was very friendly and helpful and polite. I'd recommend these guys with no hesitation.

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

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Reviewed by Ian on 20/2/2014

Job done very quickly . Good job .

Hi,my name is Thomas, I'm a experienced reliable multiskilled tradesman. I offer a quality work for an affordable price for all of your needs. I will guarantee you a top quality finish.

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Reviewed by edwin on 26/11/2021

All works done to my greatest satisfaction with fair price, Thom & Peter done their job very well, They're professional polite and friendly ???? ???? lucky I've choose them. I prefer to get them back again someday. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ....

Sc landscapes

Specialist Tradesperson in Durham

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Reviewed by andy on 20/10/2014

Steve completed approx 50m2 of granit paving, price was agreed work complete to a high standard and the agreed price was the final bill. Very happy with the work and will be using sc landscapes in the future for further works

KSM Electrical

Specialist Tradesperson in Durham

Tyne & Wear based Electrical firm, safety and affordability are our primary values

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Reviewed by Nick on 30/3/2024

We have been established since 1992 and in recent years have became one of the largest drainage companies in the North East, offering our services throughout the entire UK.

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Reviewed by Anne on 24/12/2016

Quick efficient and friendly

Corelectrical

Specialist Tradesperson in Durham

Timed served electrician HM Forces 20 years experience in all aspects of electrical work.

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Reviewed by Julie on 10/7/2018

Good prompt quote, no fuss, good knowledge and explanation of what was required. good price, job done as quickly as possible. Very efficient and reliable would highly recommend.

an-tek service

Specialist Tradesperson in Durham

I am an ex BG engineer and have over 35 years in the business of Gas service and Repair. Fair pricing and reliable service that you can depend on. I specialise in gas boiler repairs,controls and trouble shooting. City & Guilds Qualified, N.J.I.C approved.

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Reviewed by Steven on 26/11/2014

Turned up on time, polite and tidy. Not sure what else you would want.

Diamond Drainage & Groundworks is a partnership of two successful business coming together to provide a complete service to customers. With a combined total of 50 years experience in the trade, we are confident in saying the service provided is to a diamond standard every time. Our experience comes with a wealth of knowledge and all of the latest equipment needed to be efficient and cost effective. We can provide a wide range of services from simple drain unblocking to full property drainage consultation and installation. One of our most common services and one we receive many callouts for. Perhaps water is not draining away in toilets and sinks within your home or you may have a drain outside that is not draining away rainwater or household water.

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Reviewed by Brenda on 10/8/2023

Jay was friendly and helpful even though ultimately unable to do the job as requested by factors beyond his control.

123 Electric Ltd

Specialist Tradesperson in Durham

At 123 Electric we offer professional and reliable electrical services, domestic, commercial and industrial. We pride ourselves on our time keeping and customer satisfaction and are committed to providing an honest and friendly services.

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Reviewed by alistair on 22/10/2016

I am always nervous employing new tradespeople but hiring Sean and apprentice James was a brilliant choice. I ended up getting them to do a lot of other jobs that also needed doing. Good work done at a reasonable price. Polite, friendly & reliable. What more could you ask for? Can't recommend enough.

Your local friendly and reliable electrician within the North-East area. Customer-Orientated. no job is too big or too small. Over 10 years experience on both industrial and domestic electrics. Can also undertake handyman work and general repair work.

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Reviewed by VERONICA on 21/5/2017

peter came when he was avvailable and done the job to my expectations .I would recommend him to other people .Job well done

Westmoreland contractors ltd specialise in tarmac,paving and gravel driveways also fencing and gardening all works at high standards all employees are qualified workmen..

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Reviewed by Amy on 5/4/2017

Great service. Polite and thoughtful team. Competitively priced and job completed on time. Would highly recommend

design exteriors

Specialist Tradesperson in Durham

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

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Reviewed by Tony on 29/8/2019

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

M & A Total Ltd

Specialist Tradesperson in Durham

I am 39 years old and I have worked in the building & decorating trade for the past 20 years, including building houses. Quality and a satisfied client is what defines me. We will never let you down no matter what.

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Reviewed by Jeffrey on 28/4/2025

We are proud to offer a comprehensive range of roofing & building services, catering to everything from small repairs to complete new roof installations. Our expertise spans across both commercial and industrial roofing and building ensuring that your property is protected with the highest standards of quality and durability. With years of experience in the industry, we specialise in providing comprehensive roofing & building services, including installations, repairs, maintenance and new extensions more. We are a fully insured and certified company with 100s of reviews across all our social media platforms. We are a fully accredited company with loads of certifications at hand, we are also a fully certified and trained Edpm rubber roofing installer offering certified product warranty’s and guarantees from the supplier. Our company boasts with excellent reviews from all our previous customers. If you would like to take advantage of our free Roof health check service or our Free quoting service please call the Dhm roofing and building specialist team. A local registered and certified roofing and building company delivering hight quality roofing and building services at competitive prices. ??

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Reviewed by Trudi on 3/10/2018

Charlie and his team are lovely lads who did a great job, highly recommended

JS PROPERTY MAINTENANCE is a sole trade buisness that cover all aspects of work to be taken at your home from re roofs,gutttering,pointing,facias and soffits to window fitting/repairing to general garden maintenance no job to big or small....

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Reviewed by Ray on 24/11/2016

James and his partner were late due to bad traffic but kept me updated via text. When they arrived we were out but obviously got straight down to work as, when we got home they had almost finished. They were polite and friendly and even reduced the price as I said I didn't need them to get rid of the rubbish. It is always a gamble choosing tradesmen you don't know but I will certainly use James and his partner for future jobs.

midland builders

Specialist Tradesperson in Durham

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

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Reviewed by Mark on 26/11/2023

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

to do

Specialist Tradesperson in Durham

ProfiDeco

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Reviewed by Naveed on 8/6/2016

He done job nice and clean.Good timekeeping.

Emanuel Spence have been associated with plumbing and heating repairs since 1895. Our primary interest is in service and quality to give the customer the very best repair we can.

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Reviewed by Paul on 22/5/2025

Excellent service

Whether you require domestic, industrial or commercial electrical work, T7 Electrical is fully committed to professional and affordable electrical services. We carry out all aspects of electrical work, from design and consultation through to commissioning for clients in the domestic, commercial, industrial sectors. Our eye for quality and our dedication to the delivery of top-notch customer service are what make us the electrical company of choice for several areas in an around the north east.

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Reviewed by Bill on 22/5/2025

Tom did a smashing job rectifying historical electrics issues and installing new consumer unit. Very quick to respond and flexible to meet customers needs. Appreciated

Dean Associates Properties Ltd, we have been trading for many years and are considered to be a well established firm with highly skilled engineers that cover a vast amount of building tasks from painting, roofing, joinery, refurbishment, carpet supply/install, appliances repairs/suppliers, garden works, plumbing, gas/central heating(CP12 gas safety checks), DPC damp works/ventalation surveys, drainage, electrics(E.I.C.R), UPVC windows/doors/gutters/fascia, emergency boarding, locksmiths, the list of tasks we cover are endless, we cover both investment properties for letting groups and landlords, domestic homeowners and commercial properties

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Reviewed by Andrew on 20/5/2012

Excellent service. Reliable (came when he said he would) and hard working. Gave competitive quotes and helpfully pointed out other problems that we had not realised. We will definitely be asking them for further quotes in the future.

T&C are a small but expanding company with lots of experiance in the landscaping job and are working on expanding everyday. we have multiple qualifcations in various areas across the board and are very happy to help.

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Reviewed by Amanda on 16/4/2025

I cannot thank this company enough they were prompt, very very reasonably priced and professional. I would highly recommend them.

KA Roofing

Specialist Tradesperson in Durham

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Experienced roofing company covering Ayrshire, Glasgow and surrounding areas. We do all aspects of roofing incl all roof repairs, full reroofs, chimney restoration/removals, guttering and uvpc fascist and soffits. Good quality at very competitive rates.

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Reviewed by paul on 20/6/2025

Fast, efficient, friendly and professional service from Kevin, competitive price and not overpriced, Went above and beyond with his work , would definitely recommend and use again.

AH Roofing

Specialist Tradesperson in Durham

Hi it’s A H roofing I am a hard working lad no job to big or small very polite always make sure the customers are happy with my work

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Reviewed by Heather on 5/6/2025

The men worked hard removing all the thick moss of my roof, prompt efficient would highly recommend this company

we are a small local property maintenance and building company. with years of experience within construction. we always put the customer first and always do a quality job. we are happy to help with any project big or small and are able to offer all aspects of property maintenance.

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Reviewed by Michael on 24/5/2020

Contacted me and arranged a quote within 24 hours. Job was done to a high standard 2 days later. The cost was very reasonable and acceptable. Joe knew exactly what was wanted and the job was carried out to a high standard that exceeded my expectations. Kept in touch with me throughout so I knew when exactly when the job was to be done and it was done as arranged. Would definitely use again and recommend for a no hassle job. Easy to do business with. You won’t be disappointed.

What Do We Do? Our construction company provides high quality, time-efficient and cost-effective approaches to every project. These include new construction and repairs/restorations including bricklaying. We also plan, manage, and build multi-phase jobs. We offer a range of premium building services, from extensions to renovations including tiling and brickwork. You may even fancy adding a concrete base in your garden as a foundation for new decking or even for a shed or log cabin. Why Choose Us? Three of many reasons why you should choose us: 1. Qualified 2. Client-driven building experience 3. Sustainability matters Check out our October blog to see why we started. See our Google reviews to see why our clients love us.

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Reviewed by Jane on 15/12/2021

An excellent service was provided

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Reviewed by Russell on 24/8/2019

Phil was a very friendly, courteous and reliable roofer who did a great job.. I contacted him on Friday morning and he managed to get over and sort my missing tile the same afternoon. His work is good and he made me aware of , and showed me a couple of other areas that needed attention. Will definitely use him again. Thanks Phil for a great job

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Reviewed by neil on 7/5/2012

Did a good solid job with a creative eye for how to utilise the restricted space to its maximum potential. Price was very reasonable, cheaper than other quotes. Required to resolve a few minor pick ups at the end, but was more than happy to do this within his schedule. Very happy with the finished product.

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Reviewed by Rob on 3/2/2007

good all round quality, value and reliability.

We are a family run landscape business, we under taking all types of landscape and gardening work. Tree felling,fencing,patios,drive way,power washing, gravling ,turfing , garden walls, concrete pattern imprint, resin Bond driveways. we lift and relay

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Reviewed by john on 23/3/2019

excellent job done clean and tidy when finished pleasant set of lads and would certainly have them back if needed

D.G Joinery

Specialist Tradesperson in Durham

I am a nvq 3 qualified joiner carpenter with over 10 years experience of working on various contracts all over the UK. Just recently setting up my own business and want to build up a good name around the north east . Good quality work undertaken

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Reviewed by Barbara on 31/8/2014

Excellent. Job done to a high standard, would recommend.

John Hall Roofing

Specialist Tradesperson in Durham

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Reviewed by Ross on 30/7/2009

Fantastic job, JOhn was quick to get in touch and the roof was fixed almost immediately. I would highly recommend to friends and family. Ross

I am a hard working individual when given a job I put my full attention into completing the job in a timely and cost effective manner to try save the customer money and all work is carried out to high standard and safety

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Reviewed by Natasha on 18/8/2019

Fantastic work done at a good price. Would definitely hire again

M & B Screeding

Specialist Tradesperson in Durham

We are specialist in underfloor heating with over 20 years experience between us. We have the knowledge and experience to ensure that every system works perfectly. We work on projects ranging from single rooms to full hotels and schools.

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Reviewed by Craig on 26/4/2022

Brilliant Service All Round

Hi and thanks for visiting we at Bison Building Services believe in quality not quantity. We also like to think we put 100% into every job we do.

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Reviewed by Vivian on 17/8/2018

Absolutely delighted with both Chris and the decking he has built. He arrived when he said he would, kept us up to date with progress and was a pleasure to work with. He's a tidy worker despite having to work in a small and hilly back garden. Would highly recommend.

Friendly, professional, no job too small. Domestic electrician. Working in peoples home, installing sockets, lights, consumer unit (fusebox), full rewire, anything electrical. Fault finding, maintenance, testing and inspection also undertaken. I have been operating as a self employed electrician for 10 years, specialising in domestic work. I strive for the highest customer satisfaction so you can guarantee all my work is carried out in a professional manner and most importantly to the highest standard. I have great experience in the electrical industry ranging from changing a light fitting in a domestic dwelling to installing a full rewire, and anything else in between. 18th edition and part P qualified.

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Reviewed by Alex on 11/1/2024

John came on time for a good price and was very pleasant, would thoroughly recommend him

Total Construction NE Ltd is a growing building company in the North East of England... Proudly priding its self on customer satisfaction and productivity. We carry out all Building and Home Improvements to our private and commercial clients. Our aim is that all our clients, old and new have complete customer satisfaction and get value for their money. We find clients tend to always call us back to do other work/projects on their homes. We pride ourselves on building great relationships with our past and present clients, which we think is as equally as important as the project. Let Total Construction NE Ltd guide you through: Building your dream home, Building an extension, Home Improvements or kitchens, refurbishment and a lot more.... Total Construction NE Ltd has grown great relationships with all our suppliers across the North East. We are one of a few companies to have this kind of privilege. Because of this we can offer alot more variery to what our clients want or need. We believe this is what makes US! stand out from the rest! This also gives clients piece of mind that they are in good hands and help make the project run as smoothly as possible. We are chas approved and construction line. We have our own health and safety representative also. Also for added piece of mind. All our plumbers/heating engineers, electricians have all gas safe certificates etc. Please feel free to give us a call and we will be happy to help in any way we can... Hope to here from you soon. Regards Brian slack Director Total Construction Ne Ltd

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Reviewed by Gary on 14/4/2019

Good set of hard working lads first class Thank you . Ps.. would recommend to anyone

kb (NE) ltd

Specialist Tradesperson in Durham

We are a home improvement company that have been in the trade for over 30 year. We also install kitchens, bathrooms, windows, doors, composite doors, conservatories and sun-rooms and much more. We have taken on major contract works in the past by helping renovate the Hilton hotel in Nottingham and Brighton. But we would also go out and fit a curtain pole for an elderly lady or gent. Our motto is Quality Reliability Service

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Reviewed by Claire on 11/12/2012

On time, polite, tidy and a great job.

Tyne Green C.S

Specialist Tradesperson in Durham

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

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Reviewed by allison on 13/3/2024

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

French polishing using traditional and modern methods Staining and colour matching of wooden surfaces Refinishing of bar, cafe and restaurant tables and chairs Weather-resistant coatings to external and internal doors, windows and shop fronts Water damage repair and refinishing Architectural finishing to doors, staircases, panelling and cabinetry Antique and modern furniture restoration and renovation Office and boardroom furniture finishing Touching in of fine or deep scratches Removal of ‘cup rings’, cigarette burns and discolouration by sun

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Reviewed by Freya on 24/6/2020

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

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Reviewed by Norman on 21/1/2011

Job done quickly and efficiently at a reasonable price. Can strongly recommend

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

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Reviewed by Fil on 16/7/2022

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

Sw roofing

Specialist Tradesperson in Durham

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

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Reviewed by Bill on 13/5/2021

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

We are specialists building contractors in the creation of brand new houses, extensions, commercial and domestic projects from the initial quote to the completion of your project. We have expertise in new build, general building, refurbishment, maintenance, extensions, delivered for the local authority, commercial and domestic clients.

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Reviewed by om on 23/4/2020

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

G Force Rooflines

Specialist Tradesperson in Durham

G Force Roofing? we specialise in all types of roofs new roofs roof repairs flat roofs UPVC facias soffits and gutters all all work is fully guaranteed?

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Reviewed by Colette on 19/12/2024

I had this roof replaced in February and it has failed already. The company I used was via Rated people. Not sure why I used this app again, given my experience, but I did. Gus has replaced this and my other flat roof. He carried out the job promptly and cleared up completely. So far, I think he has done a great job. The leaks have stopped. Assuming the roof doesn't fail again, I would recommend Gus without hesitation. I will return to update my review in a year's time when I hope there will be no problems

We offer a wide range of deals on installation and servicing of all types of Security Systems for Example: Intruder Alarms wired or wireless,CCTV,Fire Systems and Access Control. We operate a strict 3 Hour Travel time as to operate a 4 hour Call out rate

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Reviewed by Fayez on 24/8/2013

Responsive, clear and punctual.

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