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Apollo Builders

Checkatrade membership number: 92813
Member of Checkatrade for over 5 years
Apollo Builders Feedback Scores
41 customer feedback reports
with an average score of 9.6 out of 10.
Works in
Worthing, Littlehampton, West Sussex
Contact
name: Douglas Kaighen
address:
Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 5NN
telephone: 07786 916516   Enlarged for easy dialing:
07786 916516
email:
web:
Skills
Main work undertaken
Brick/Concrete Structural Repairs, Brickwork/Pointing, Builder, Concreting, Coving, Extensions/Conversions, Fire and Flood Renovation, Flat Ceilings, General Building, Groundworks/Demolition, Partition Walls, Pebble Dashing, Plastering, Refurbishments, Rendering, Skimming, Suspended Ceilings, Sustainable Construction
Also skilled in
Bathroom Fitter, Conservatories, Fascia/Soffits/Guttering, Floor Tiling, Garden Structures, General Carpentry, Joinery, Kitchen Fitters, Loft Ladder Installer, Painting/Decorating, Patios/Paving, Property Maintenance/Repair, Screeding/Dry Lining, Vinyl, Wall Tiling, Wood Flooring Installers
Accreditations
Checkatrade


Company Information
Interviewed on: 2 April 2007 Public Liability Insurance: Current - Verified on 7 February 2012
Limited Company: No Insured by: Direct Line
VAT Registered: No Coverage amount (£): 1,000,000
References 4 received by Checkatrade

These references were checked by Checkatrade when Apollo Builders joined in April 2007.

Trade reference.
We supply and install windows and conservatories at jobs that Apollo undertake. They appear to be competent all round builders. We know of them as being a reputable company.
Trader in Worthing, 5 April 2007
Building Services.
Work carried out to estimate, work properly explained, tidy, cleaned up on completion and left site in excellent order. Job carried out satisfactorily and well. I would be happy to recommend them.
Customer in Worthing, 5 April 2007
Building.
Reliable, value for money. Will have him doing more work in the future. I would be happy to recommend them.
Customer in Littlehampton, 5 April 2007
New kitchen, bathroom, tiling, skirting boards and new doors.
I would be happy to recommend them.
Customer in Worthing, 5 April 2007
Customer Monitoring Reports Showing 10 out of 41
Total recommendations: 41, average score 9.6 9.6 Last six months: 1 reports, average rating 3.7
Scores:
2Tidiness: 2 out of 10 -Timekeeping: Not Applicable 7Courtesy: 7 out of 10 2Workmanship: 2 out of 10
3.7
Combined score: 3.7 out of 10
3.710
Extension and renovations on a unimproved semi.

Apollo Builders started well and work progressed, initially, at a fast pace. Very disappointed that the  worked slowed down considerably and almost came to a halt . I feel that the trader mismanaged the entire budget, generally wasteful. Many jobs left unfinished poor quality workmanship. I would not recommend this trader.
Customer in Worthing, 28 February 2012
Response from Apollo Builders:
Apollo Builders set up agreement to refurbish entire property and to be paid In stages and stages to be eked by customer .In my opinion for 10 stages during the major refurbishment never once did the customer have anything negative to say about anything being done or schedule In fact had praise for extensive work and Ideas not In original guide quote. At stage 10 I employed someone who the customer had personal Issues with unknown to me at this point customer was going over budget and was brought up at weekly meetings each week for at least two weeks prior to this point. The customer one night changed the locks on the house and did not give any warning or allow me to remove my tools from the property which only had my tools Inside because I employed this person. She stated to me she did not want Apollo Builders to carry on any further and was unhappy with my decision not to dismiss this person. I stated at this meeting that I was stIll working on the street and was not running off and would do anything to help situation .I have worked In the local area for a few years now and have full support of the village and local businesses. and do not feel the customers comments are faIr.
Scores:
9Tidiness: 9 out of 10 9Timekeeping: 9 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
9.5
Combined score: 9.5 out of 10
9.510
Bungalow gutted - 3 dormers added and an extension

Douglas has been converting our small bungalow over the last 6 months. It was completely gutted and we now have the equivalent of a brand new chalet bungalow, with the extension and dormers he has built - totally new wiring, plumbing, and a beautiful new kitchen. He has taken great care and thought over even the smallest detail... giving us advice on what would be the best and most economical solution.  He has rebuilt the bungalow as though it were his own and nothing has been too much trouble. I have no hesitation in recommending Apollo builders, they have worked continuously on our property and didn't disappear off to other jobs as I've had other builders do in the past.  Although the quote was very reasonable and I was worried that they would do a shoddy job, in fact the reverse was true and the finish is excellent.
Customer in Worthing, 9 May 2011
Scores:
9Tidiness: 9 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 9Workmanship: 9 out of 10
9.5
Combined score: 9.5 out of 10
9.510
Re build of subsiding interior walls and bathroom.

Apollo instantly assessed the emergency and gave a firm quote next day. Work completed in 30-40pc of time and price of 2 other quotations.
Customer in Littlehampton, 14 October 2010
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
General Maintenance

Good honest advice, efficient and very helpful. Strongly recommended.
Customer in Worthing, 14 May 2010
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
Replace fence, re-decorate front rooms.

These workmen worked very hard, and were most polite at all times. I definitely recommend them. Thank you Apollo.
Customer in Worthing, 31 March 2010
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 fence.

Highly recommended, fence looks great and firmly fixed.
Customer in Worthing, 30 March 2010
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
Removal of old fireplace/Complete redecoration of Lounge

I cannot fault the work done by Douglas and Bill.(Cool) Nothing was too much trouble especially when unexpected problems occurred.  They were courteous, helpful, on time and at the end of the day always cleaned and tidied up. I will definitely be using them again and will recommend them to anyone looking for a builder.  Thanks for a great job, really happy with my new Lounge.
Customer in Findon, 1 March 2010
Scores:
7Tidiness: 7 out of 10 7Timekeeping: 7 out of 10 9Courtesy: 9 out of 10 8Workmanship: 8 out of 10
7.8
Combined score: 7.8 out of 10
7.810
Re pointing.

Always polite and responsive to calls / requests.
Customer in Worthing, 2 February 2010
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
Fitting an air vent through external cavity

Apollo Builders have done an excellent job, the result is neat, clean and unobtrusive. I'm glad we had them to do the work.
Customer in Worthing, 1 February 2010
Scores:
10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 6Timekeeping: 6 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
9
Combined score: 9 out of 10
910
Fixing a new guttering / gully to side wall of house.

Apollo Builders came up with a creative solution to a problem with run off from the top of a parapet.  We were very pleased with the result.
Customer in Worthing, 10 January 2010
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