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A B Building & Plastering Contractors

Checkatrade membership number: 85177

Address

Portslade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN41 2TR

Contact

name: Alec Bishop
telephone: 01273 881188   Enlarged for easy dialing:
01273 881188
mobile: 07801 018391
fax: 01273 386001
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Checkatrade member since: 10 November 2005
Overall Rating: 9.5
Total recommendations: 34
Last six months: 5 cards, average rating 9.6
Description
All aspects of building and renovation including:
* General Building
* brick laying
* roofing
* extensions
* Repointing and wall ties
* Garage conversions
* Decorating
* Carpentry
Can assist with enquiries within 50 mile radius of Hove and all estimates and advice is free.
Members of the Fedration of Master Builders,Federation of Small Builders and holders of the Registered Builders Masterbond( Insurance backed bond)
Fully insured and friendly service from a company with over 25 years
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Customer Monitoring Reports

Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
Re-fixed drain pipe to guttering
Absolutely brilliant!  Reliable on the telephone and accurate quote. Builders came early and were done very quickly.  Very professional and I would highly recommend.
Customer in Brighton, 4 November 2008
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 6Timekeeping: 6 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 9Workmanship: 9 out of 10 8Value for money: 8 out of 10
8.8
Combined score: 8.8 out of 10
Restoration of large cellar
Very pleasant people who did a good job. I would recommend them.
Customer in Brighton, 14 October 2008
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
Replace bedroom floor - Plaster bathroom ceiling and decorate.
We are really happy with all the work that A B carried out, they made a stressful time for us much easier through their efficiency and completed the work quicker than expected.  I would recommend them.
Customer in Newhaven, 15 September 2008
Scores:
9Estimating: 9 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 9Timekeeping: 9 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 9Value for money: 9 out of 10
9.6
Combined score: 9.6 out of 10
Rerendering the back of our house.
Having a builder in is not my idea of fun.  AB were as perfect as it's possible to be. I would warmly  recommend them, not just for their rendering but also for there range of building skills.
Customer in Brighton, 25 June 2008
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 9Timekeeping: 9 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 9Value for money: 9 out of 10
9.8
Combined score: 9.8 out of 10
Kitchen ceiling and walls
Quality service with a smile, for a fair price. No unseen charges. I would recommend them.
Customer in Chichester, 13 May 2008
Scores:
-Estimating: Not Applicable 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 -Workmanship: Not Applicable -Value for money: Not Applicable
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
Finishing of corrugated plastic roof.
Will see how works hold up.
Customer in Brighton, 23 November 2007
Scores:
-Estimating: Not Applicable 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
Filling in around window where ants come in.
Recommended by a friend - builder made no charge as job was so small. Will definitely be my builder for future jobs. I would recommend them.
Customer in Shoreham, 29 October 2007
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
Plastering bathroom & removal on existing floor tiles.
I could not fault this company in any aspect of work or service. They got me out of a problematic situation very quickly and I will be using them again. I would recommend them to anyone - brilliant!!
Customer in Brighton, 10 October 2007
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 7Tidiness: 7 out of 10 6Timekeeping: 6 out of 10 7Courtesy: 7 out of 10 8Workmanship: 8 out of 10 8Value for money: 8 out of 10
7.5
Combined score: 7.5 out of 10
Outside plastering/scaffolding.
Competitive quote/good workmanship/well co-ordinated.
Customer in Hove, 30 September 2007
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 9Tidiness: 9 out of 10 8Timekeeping: 8 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 9Workmanship: 9 out of 10 -Value for money: Not Applicable
9
Combined score: 9 out of 10
Ceiling repair, plaster and paint, fit 2 new wall cabinets.
I would recommend them.
Customer in Shoreham By Sea, 22 August 2007
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 9Tidiness: 9 out of 10 -Timekeeping: Not Applicable 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 9Workmanship: 9 out of 10 9Value for money: 9 out of 10
9.3
Combined score: 9.3 out of 10
Carried out flat roof repairs and pointing to brickwork.
Work done without me being on site. Came back in the evening to check I was happy. Cleaned up, polite, good price, trustworthy. I would recommend them.
Customer in Hove, 23 May 2007
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 7Tidiness: 7 out of 10 8Timekeeping: 8 out of 10 9Courtesy: 9 out of 10 7Workmanship: 7 out of 10 8Value for money: 8 out of 10
8.1
Combined score: 8.1 out of 10
Brickwork, new door and window fitted.
Reliable, fairly efficient and reasonable value for money. I would recommend them.
Customer in Shoreham By Sea, 18 May 2007
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
9.9
Combined score: 9.9 out of 10
Replace flue terminal on roof of house.
I would recommend them.
Customer in Southwick, 11 May 2007
Scores:
9Estimating: 9 out of 10 9Tidiness: 9 out of 10 6Timekeeping: 6 out of 10 9Courtesy: 9 out of 10 9Workmanship: 9 out of 10 8Value for money: 8 out of 10
7.9
Combined score: 7.9 out of 10
Building.
I would recommend them.
Customer in Brighton, 1 May 2007
Scores:
-Estimating: Not Applicable 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 -Value for money: Not Applicable
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
Painting and pointing.
Good, professional workmanship. I have already recommended to friend.
Customer in Brighton, 30 April 2007
Scores:
8Estimating: 8 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 9Timekeeping: 9 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
9.5
Combined score: 9.5 out of 10
Full refurbishment inc rewire, replumb, bathroom, removal of chimney.
All they guys from A & B were efficient and tidy. Generally nice blokes. Peter, in particular, was always courteous. Genuinely felt he cared about us and our project. Felt he was honest and straight talking. I would recommend them.
Customer in Hove, 29 April 2007
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 8Tidiness: 8 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 8Workmanship: 8 out of 10 8Value for money: 8 out of 10
9.1
Combined score: 9.1 out of 10
Asbestos encasement
Cheerful and helpful. Work well done. Let down by one workman who did work without adequately protecting surface. I would recommend them.
Customer in Lewes, 13 April 2007
Scores:
-Estimating: Not Applicable 9Tidiness: 9 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 9Value for money: 9 out of 10
9.7
Combined score: 9.7 out of 10
Carpentry and painting.
Good service from polite people.
Customer in Hove, 15 March 2007
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 9Timekeeping: 9 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 9Workmanship: 9 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
9.6
Combined score: 9.6 out of 10
Building services.
I would recommend them.
Customer in Brighton, 6 March 2007
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
Renovation of 2 bedrooms, replastering, plumbing etc
Very friendly, and professional service. I would recommend them.
Customer in Brighton, 1 February 2007
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
Remedial work to damp penetration on bedroom wall. Repairs to pathway.
All representatives were courteous and friendly. Plenty of dustsheets were put down and they evan brought their own "Henry" Vacume Cleaner!
Customer in Brighton, 29 January 2007
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 8Tidiness: 8 out of 10 9Timekeeping: 9 out of 10 9Courtesy: 9 out of 10 9Workmanship: 9 out of 10 9Value for money: 9 out of 10
9.1
Combined score: 9.1 out of 10
Plastering of ceiling.
I would recommend them.
Customer in Hove, 13 December 2006
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
Roofing/guttering.
Very efficient and courteous.
Customer in Portslade, 8 December 2006
Scores:
-Estimating: Not Applicable 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 -Value for money: Not Applicable
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
Bathroom alterations and plastering.
The majority of the work has already been completed. The plasterer came back today to finish of x1 wall in the bathrom. I would recommend them.
Customer in Steyning, 13 November 2006
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 8Timekeeping: 8 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 9Workmanship: 9 out of 10 9Value for money: 9 out of 10
9.4
Combined score: 9.4 out of 10
Building and decorating works.
I would recommend them.
Customer in Chailey, 10 November 2006
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
9.9
Combined score: 9.9 out of 10
Plastering
Excellent service with friendly and approachable staff. I would recommend.
Customer in Portslade, 6 September 2006
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 8Tidiness: 8 out of 10 8Timekeeping: 8 out of 10 9Courtesy: 9 out of 10 8Workmanship: 8 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
9.1
Combined score: 9.1 out of 10
Building work and Plastering.
Very friendly professional team. I would recommend.
Customer in Steyning, 23 August 2006
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
Dismantling and removing external and insternal Kitchen chimney.
I used this firm because you recommended them and from the initial phone enquiry to the end of the work. I found them to be courteous, efficient, well organised and totally reliable. I would recommend them.
Customer in Seaford, 11 April 2006
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
Extension built, ceilings plastered etc.
The team was professional and friendly willing to do that "bit extra" will always use them, will recommend them.
Customer in Horley, 23 March 2006
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 9Timekeeping: 9 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 9Workmanship: 9 out of 10 9Value for money: 9 out of 10
9.4
Combined score: 9.4 out of 10
General building/plastering/renovation.
Excellent general building and plastering on renovation of Georgian property. Very pleased to have found them. I would recommend them.
Customer in Brighton, 30 November 2005
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 9Tidiness: 9 out of 10 9Timekeeping: 9 out of 10 9Courtesy: 9 out of 10 9Workmanship: 9 out of 10 9Value for money: 9 out of 10
9.3
Combined score: 9.3 out of 10
Studed wall & damp proof & plastering cellar.
Trustworthy I would recommend.
Customer in , 24 November 2005
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 9Tidiness: 9 out of 10 9Timekeeping: 9 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 9Value for money: 9 out of 10
9.6
Combined score: 9.6 out of 10
External rendering
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone. Very professional workmanship and politeness. Tookpride in their work and very tidy. I would recommend them.
Customer in Brighton, 3 November 2005
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 8Tidiness: 8 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
9.6
Combined score: 9.6 out of 10
Small addition to sideway and new toilet incorporated
Very pleased with the results. I would recommend them.
Customer in Brighton, 27 August 2005
Scores:
9Estimating: 9 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
9.8
Combined score: 9.8 out of 10
Joining abathroom and W/C room into a new combined W/C-shower-bath
Satisfied in all respects. I would recommend them.
Customer in Brighton, 27 June 2005
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