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Buildsmart

9.83/10

Sutton

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Checkatrade member since August 2010
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Skills

  • Concreting
  • New Builds
  • Extensions / Conversions
  • Loft Conversions
  • Refurbishments
  • Cladding
  • Garage Conversions
  • Foundations

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9.83 /10

Based on 8 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

9.88

Reliability

9.88

Communication

9.75

Reviews (134)

  • 10

    Builder

    Posted 21 May

    Ground Floor Extension

    Ian and his team did a great job on our single story extension. We extended out to join onto an existing outbuilding. The back of the house was removed, interior walls were knocked through and the extension completed including a new fitted kitchen, utility room and flooring. We were impressed with how quickly Ian and his team got the extension completed but he had a serious team (7 skilled builders for the first 4-5 weeks). They worked hard including most weekends, they were considerate of us and our neighbours and they are genuinely nice guys.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: KT3
  • 9

    Extensions / Conversions

    Posted 05 April

    Loft extension, Kitchen and whole house decor.

    Ian and team was very efficient. The whole job was completed in about 3 months. Project was very well planning and constant communication to keep us updated. Highly recommended.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SM3
    Hong C
  • 10

    Builder

    Posted 25 February

    Repairs to porch, front door and step.

    Repairs to porch, front door and step. Great advice and easy to communicate with.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: KT17
  • 9.67

    Builder

    Posted 24 January

    Loft conversion

    Loft conversion, entire roof was removed and new roof built with rear dormer, works consisted of 2 rooms and bathroom, and replastering of communal areas down to front door. Ian was highly recommend by local friends, and completed the works in 2.5 months. Ians team were friendly I would use him again. Pleased with the outcome of the work. Ian managed the works and also allowed the coordination of new heating system, new water main from street, solar panels and air conditioning while the works were taking place.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SM3
  • 10

    Extensions / Conversions

    Posted 09 November 2025

    Amazing building team! A* service

    Ian and the team were absolutely wonderful throughout the planning and build of our extension. The works is of a premium quality, all delivered as instructed and within 11 weeks. Communication kept us up to date, challenges were raised straight away and we worked through to get the best resolution. Ian gave his expert opinion to make our build even better than we had planned. The kitchen fitter was such a professional our kitchen looks like bespoke cabinetry without the cost. The team went above and beyond and tidied daily! Will be using again for our next project.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SW19
    Denice C
  • 10

    Builder

    Posted 31 August 2025

    Smooth, stress free major renovation

    We are very happy with Buildsmart’s works - new kitchen, knocked through to dinning room with new patio doors, constructing bathroom and utility room into the garage, and new upstairs bathroom. Ian and the team worked hard and efficiently, with all complete in 3 months. These were our first major works. Ian’s practical, proactive and solutions focused approach made it a much smoother process than we had expected. Always planning ahead, co-ordinating strongly with the trades to maintain progress.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SM2

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Company Info

Owner

Mr Ian Carlson

Sole Trader

16 years on Checkatrade

VAT Registered

Yes: 897427465

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At Buildsmart we aim to give you the customer all the help and advice you need when taking on new projects around the home from plastering to bathroom suites, to extensions and refurbishing homes.

All the work we have done in the past can be viewed on appointment and we have work going back many years. We hope you give us a call if your after a fair price and a great job.

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