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Acorn Building Contracts Ltd

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Member of Checkatrade for over 2 years
Acorn Building Contracts Ltd Feedback Scores
13 customer feedback reports
with an average score of 9.7 out of 10.
Works in
Southampton, Romsey, Lyndhurst, Dorset, Hampshire
Contact
name: Darren Cunliffe & Brian Down
address:
Western Docks, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 0HH
telephone: 023 8024 3336   Enlarged for easy dialing:
023 8024 3336
mobile: 07786 656882
email:
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Company Profile

Acorn Building Contracts Ltd was established in 2005 and currently are based in Southampton docks(dock gate 20).

We have 24 years of building experience and undertake all aspects of domestic building.

We are always happy to give a no obligation quotation for any size job, no job is too small.

We are fully skilled and experienced at the following:

Ground works, Extensions, Loft conversions, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Roofing ,Painting and Decorating, Driveways and Block paving.

We are also very happy to arrange for drawings and designs.

Commercial -

We also undertake commercial building work which involves:

Stud partitioning, Suspended ceilings, Office conversions, Office refits and alterations.
Skills
Domestic work Free estimates Commercial work
Main work undertaken
Agricultural Building, Bathroom Designer, Bathroom Fitter, Brick/Concrete Structural Repairs, Brickwork/Pointing, Builder, Concreting, Fire and Flood Renovation, Flint/Stonework, General Building, Kitchen Designers, Kitchen Fitters, New Builds, Refurbishments
Also skilled in
Gravel/Shingle Driveways, Loft Ladder Installer, Metal Works, Pebble Dashing, Roofing Repairs
Approved Subcontractors (indemnity held)
Gas undertaken by I S R Gassave 190875
Electrical undertaken by C V Electrical Contractors 027078
Accreditations
Checkatrade


Certificate of Registration under the control of Pollution (Amendment) Act 1989 awarded to Acorn Building Contracts - Expiry of registration 13/05/2010


Certificate of Attendance - General Asbestos Awareness and Health and Safety Course awarded 28/04/2006 to Nick Dryden, Tony Strickland, Darren Cunliffe and Ade Cunliffe.


Certificate of Attendance - 2008 Grants Scheme Workship awarded 10/09/2008 Awarded to Darren Cunliffe and Brian Down.


PASMA Certificate of Competance in 'Tower' at the following levels 'User' Awarded 23/01/2009 to  Nicholas Dryden, Adrian Cunliffe, Tony Strickland, Darren Cunliffe and Brian Down.


Pinnacle Training Certificate - Emergency Aid for appointed persons Awarded 19/01/2009 to Nicholas Dryden, Gary Strickland, Darren Cunliffe, Brian Down, Tony Strickland and Adrian Cunliffe.


Asbestos Building Projects - Certificate of attendance - Completed a full day Non-licensable Works Training Course Awarded to Adrian Cunliffe NLWT/093, Brian Down NLWT/096, Nick Dryden NLWT/095, Tony Stickland NLWT/094, Gary Stickland NLWT/098, Darren Cunliffe NLWT/097


IPAE - Operator Training Certificate  - Has successfully achieved the high standards required for the operation of the following Mobile Elevating Work Platforms - Mobile Vertical (3a), Mobile Boom (3b) - Date Issued 14/04/2009 - Expiry 30/04/2014 - Awarded to: Brian Down, Darren Cunliffe and Tony Stickland.


LSC - Certificate Apprenticeship in Bricklaying - Awarded 25/01/20 to: Gary Stickland.


Liquid Plastics - Attended a training course in LPL Decothane Application on: 09/02/10 - Awarded to Tony Stickland, Brian Down, Nick Dryden, Adrian Cunliffe, Darren Cunliffe.


Health & Safety Policy Statement for Acorn Building Contracts Ltd - Brian Down responsible for all aspects of Health & Safety for this company.
Company Information
Interviewed on: 1 April 2010 Public Liability Insurance: Current - Verified on 8 May 2012
Limited Company: Registered as Acorn Building Contracts Ltd. No. 05519563 Insured by: Zurich insurance plc
VAT Registered: No. 866945073 Coverage amount (£): 5,000,000
References 6 received by Checkatrade

These references were checked by Checkatrade when Acorn Building Contracts Ltd joined in April 2010.

Very reliable, prompt service. We know of them as being a reputable company.
Trader in Southampton, 11 May 2010
We have asked for the company as accountant for 5 years. They pay promptly and are up to date with all matters we deal with for them.
Trader in Southampton, 11 May 2010
The management were helpful and all the tradesmen and workers were first class. Very professional. I would be happy to recommend this company.
Customer in Southampton, 11 May 2010
Lounge extension.
Mr Cunliffe was very thorough, open and honest at all times. Listened to the customers needs and was very helpful and friendly at all times. We were very pleased with our lounge extension.
Customer in Southampton, 11 May 2010
Building work.
Darren, Brian and their guys are very reliable and we are happy to leave them in the house when we are out. Id recommend them to anyone. I would be happy to recommend this company.
Customer in Southampton, 11 May 2010
Building work.
This hard-working courteous team delivered a superb quality of work. They kept me informed and up to date on the progression of the work and at all times were professional in their service delivery and their general conduct.
Customer in Southampton, 11 May 2010
Customer Monitoring Reports Showing 10 out of 13
Total recommendations: 13, average score 9.7 9.7 Last six months: 1 reports, average rating 10
Scores:
10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
1010
Gable-end rendering stripped, replaced and painted

I was surprised that they quoted the lowest price. Would have been suspicious except for the feedback on Checkatrade. However everything went very well - apart from unavoidable weather delay! Will certainly be using again.
Customer in Southampton, 29 February 2012
Acorn Building Contracts Ltd www.checkatrade.com/AcornBuildingContracts/
Scores:
10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
1010
Brick up back door, fire door put into garage, plaster kitchen and fit units.

Courteous, prompt, reliable workers.
Customer in Southampton, 15 October 2011
Acorn Building Contracts Ltd www.checkatrade.com/AcornBuildingContracts/
Scores:
10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
1010
First floor extension new patio doors renewal of guttering.

Good communication from Darren throughout project even when we kept adding more things for them to do the workmen were very professional clean and tidy. I would recommend this company.
Customer in Lyndhurst, 31 May 2011
Acorn Building Contracts Ltd www.checkatrade.com/AcornBuildingContracts/
Scores:
9Tidiness: 9 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
9.8
Combined score: 9.8 out of 10
9.810
2 storey house extension

Excellent workmanship, very friendly and work completed on time.
Customer in Southampton, 8 April 2011
Acorn Building Contracts Ltd www.checkatrade.com/AcornBuildingContracts/
Scores:
10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
1010
Loft conversion and erection front porch.

Highly recommended, excellent standard of work. Good communication at all times, we have been very pleased with all aspects of service.
Customer in Southampton, 5 March 2011
Acorn Building Contracts Ltd www.checkatrade.com/AcornBuildingContracts/
Scores:
10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
1010
Loft conversion and erection front porch.

Most definitely recommend. Apart from all of the above it has been wonderful. The person with whom you have discussed plans with here on site. Trustworthy and hard working.
Customer in Southampton, 10 October 2010
Acorn Building Contracts Ltd www.checkatrade.com/AcornBuildingContracts/
Scores:
10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
1010
New garage roof.

The men were courteous and polite, the work was carried out to a good standard and all rubbish was removed and left very tidy.
Customer in Romsey, 1 October 2010
Acorn Building Contracts Ltd www.checkatrade.com/AcornBuildingContracts/
Scores:
-Tidiness: Not Applicable 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 -Workmanship: Not Applicable
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
1010
Building - general.

This builder came to view my loft prior to planning. After planning permission, he will give an estimate. He was extremely helpful, well mannered and clean.
Customer in Southampton, 30 May 2010
Acorn Building Contracts Ltd www.checkatrade.com/AcornBuildingContracts/
Scores:
9Tidiness: 9 out of 10 9Timekeeping: 9 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 9Workmanship: 9 out of 10
9.3
Combined score: 9.3 out of 10
9.310
Whole house renovated.

We found Acorn Builders fully satisfactory and will recommend them to all enquiries.
Customer in Southampton, 28 May 2010
Acorn Building Contracts Ltd www.checkatrade.com/AcornBuildingContracts/
Scores:
10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 8Timekeeping: 8 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
9.5
Combined score: 9.5 out of 10
9.510
Roof and chimney repairs.

If you want an honest and hard working team of builders look no further than Acorn! Highly professional, respectful and courteous at all times. A quality service.  A company I am happy to recommend and use again.
Customer in Southampton, 26 May 2010
Acorn Building Contracts Ltd www.checkatrade.com/AcornBuildingContracts/
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