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Des Richards General Builder

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Des Richards General Builder Feedback Scores
15 feedback reports
with an average score of 9.8 out of 10.
Works in
Redhill, Bromley, Crawley, London, Horley, Surrey
Contact
name: Mr Des Richards
address:
Horley, Surrey, RH6 8AZ
telephone: 01293 402412   Enlarged for easy dialing:
01293 402412
mobile: 07956 391653
email:
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Company Profile
AFTER
Dulwich Kitchen
AFTER
Dulwich Kitchen
BEFORE
Replace existing windows x2 and door with UPVC and make good.
BEFORE
Replace existing windows x2 and door with UPVC and make good.
DURING
Lay ceramic tile floor and decorate porch
DURING
Lay ceramic tile floor and decorate porch
AFTER
Lay ceramic tile floor and decorate porch
AFTER
Woodhatch Conversion
AFTER
Woodhatch reigate surrey Job
AFTER
Woodhatch job
AFTER
Woodhatch Job
AFTER
Woodhatch Job View Photo Gallery >>

We are a family run business established in 1990 covering all types of building work including brick work, plumbing, floor and wall tiling including natural stone. Plastering including ornate and bespoke mouldings. Carpentry including bespoke and restoration work. Glazing including genuine lead light repairs and remakes on site. Kitchen fitting bespoke and granite work. Landscape gardening including fencing, water features and patio pool and hot tub cleaning, and believe that attention to detail is very important, We treat all our customers whether the job be large or small with the same professionalism and courtesy, Most of the work we undertake comes from recommendations. We offer free consultation and friendly advice on all types of building work.

Skills
Domestic work Free estimates Commercial work 24 hour emergency callout Insurance work undertaken
Main work undertaken
Brick/Concrete Structural Repairs, Brickwork/Pointing, Builder, Building Merchants, Concreting, Extensions/Conversions, Flat Packs, Flint/Stonework, General Building, Groundworks/Demolition, Handyman, Loft Conversions, New Builds, Property Maintenance/Repair, Refurbishments, Shelving
Also skilled in
Landscape Contractor, Landscaper
Accreditations
Checkatrade


Company Information
Interviewed on: 15 May 2012 Public Liability Insurance: Current - Verified on 5 June 2013
Limited Company: No Insured by: Zurich -Checkatrade
VAT Registered: No Coverage amount (£): 1,000,000
References 4 received by Checkatrade

As part of our vetting procedure, these references consist of the first 5 processed feedback submissions which have been spot-checked/verified by Checkatrade.com when Des Richards General Builder joined in May 2012.

Very reliable and on time each day, fitted kitchen work tops, cupboards, oven and sink. I would be very happy to use again.
Customer in Horley, 29 May 2012
I would be happy to recommend this company.
Customer in London, 29 May 2012
Des has done many jobs for me over the last decade including digging up my pond, painting exterior. He is a man of his word and reliable.
Customer in Bromley, 29 May 2012
Converted our building into a utility room. Work involved new electrics and lights, plumbing, new toilet, plastering, tiling, painting, new floor with tiles. New roof, new doors. Excellent work throughout. Cleaned up every day. Highly recommended.
Customer in Redhill, 29 May 2012
Feedback Reports Showing 10 out of 15 (reviews based on work commenced)
Total recommendations: 15, average score 9.8 Last six months: 2 reports, average rating 9.8
Scores:
8Tidiness: 8 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
9.5
Combined score: 9.5 out of 10
9.510
Installation of steel work.
Great service, professional and keenly priced.
Customer in Crawley, 8 June 2013  
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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
Door/wall installed between bedroom and en-suite
Professional job by a polite and considerate tradesman.
Customer in Crawley, 5 April 2013  
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Scores:
10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 9Timekeeping: 9 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
9.8
Combined score: 9.8 out of 10
9.810
Building of office
Building of office Building of office Building of office Building of office Building of office Building of office
Des was polite and pleasant to deal with, all the work was carried out in good timing to a high standard.
Customer in Horley, 5 October 2012  
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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
Refurbish shop inside and out.
Refurbish shop inside and out. Refurbish shop inside and out.
Excellent service, would highly recommend.
Customer in Cheltenham, 24 August 2012  
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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
Complete bathroom redecoration.
Complete bathroom redecoration. Complete bathroom redecoration. Complete bathroom redecoration. Complete bathroom redecoration. Complete bathroom redecoration. Complete bathroom redecoration.
Bathroom floor, walls, units, plumbing changed.
 Repeat Customer in Bromley, 22 August 2012  
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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
Garden fence fixed / replaced.
Garden fence fixed and replaced including brick poles and wood panels.
 Repeat Customer in Bromley, 3 August 2012  
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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
Tille bathroom
Tille bathroom Tille bathroom
I would recommend this company.
Customer in Crawley, 1 August 2012  
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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
Bathroom floor tiled.
Bathroom floor re-tiled.
 Repeat Customer in Bromley, 27 July 2012  
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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
Fitted new kitchen mixer tap, cleared blockage in outside drain.
Very professional, gave detailed explanations of work beforehand, very helpful. Excellent.
Customer in Redhill, 26 June 2012  
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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
Lay ceramic tile floor and decorate porch
Lay ceramic tile floor and decorate porch Lay ceramic tile floor and decorate porch Lay ceramic tile floor and decorate porch
Very professional job, including helpful and constructive advice.
 Repeat Customer in Redhill, 22 June 2012  
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These are only the latest 10 customer monitoring reports. Click to see all 15 reports!
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