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Downs Side Builders

Checkatrade membership number: 89292
Member of Checkatrade for over 2 years
Downs Side Builders Feedback Scores
42 customer feedback reports
with an average score of 9.8 out of 10.
Works in
Epsom, Worcester Park, Tadworth,Surbiton, Sutton, Tolworth, Stoneleigh Surrey
Contact
name: Brian Adamson
address:
Epsom, Surrey, KT18 5QA
telephone: 01737 359367   Enlarged for easy dialing:
01737 359367
mobile: 07951 056648
email:
web:
Company Profile

Downside Builders has been in business for over 20 years.  It is a small family run company and both Brian and Paul have sons that work for the firm.  We specialise in extensions, loft conversions, renovations and new builds.  From the drawings and planning consents through to the finished job, we take pride in our work and only use the best possible workmen.  We are extremely competitive on price and have lots of recommendations and references from satisfied customers. 

Skills
Main work undertaken
Builder, Extensions/Conversions, General Building, Loft Conversions
Also skilled in
Rewires
Approved Subcontractors (indemnity held)
Gas undertaken by Robert Darby 74318
Accreditations
Company Information
Interviewed on: 7 July 2009 Public Liability Insurance: Current - Verified on 26 October 2011
Limited Company: No Insured by: Direct Line
VAT Registered: No. 731 5949 20 Coverage amount (£): 5,000,000
References 5 received by Checkatrade

These references were checked by Checkatrade when Downs Side Builders joined in July 2009.

Trade referee.
Known over 10 years - very professional in all aspects. They have a net monthly account which is paid when due. We know of them as being a reputable company.
Trader in Chessington, 10 July 2009
Loft conversion.
Our loft was completed within the agreed six weeks. To a good standard and on budget. Brian was very fair and helpful. He has a good team and mannagers well. I would be happy to recommend them.
Customer in Epsom, 10 July 2009
REFERNCE NOT GONE LIVE!!!!!
Lack of communication throughout build. Some finishing to poor standard. Did not complete snag list, just stopped coming. I would not recommend.
Customer in Morden, 10 July 2009
Downside completed all of the work efficiently and to an excellant standard. They also completed everything within budget. I would be happy to recommend them.
Customer in Esher, 10 July 2009
Professional service and fexible to work around some of the planning constraints introduces after the building work had started. I would be happy to recommend them.
Customer in East Ewell, 10 July 2009
Customer Monitoring Reports Showing 10 out of 42
Total recommendations: 42, average score 9.8 9.8 Last six months: 6 reports, average rating 9.9
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
First floor extension, bedroom and ensuite

High standard of work carried out by a very organised team. Very pleased with the results, would not hesitate to use them again.
Customer in Epsom, 14 April 2012
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
Kitchen fitted and loft conversion

Brian and his team are a rare find - trustworthy and reliable builders! From start to finish they approached the job with courtesy and professionalism. His son Stuart who ran the majority of the building work was approachable and very polite. Nothing was too much trouble. To follow, roofers, plasterers, plumbers and electricians came and went doing a perfect job with the minimum of fuss. Any adjustments we wanted made along the way were accommodated and fulfilled were possible. Above all else Brian always checked and verified that everything was done properly and to our satisfaction. Brian also put us in touch with a painter and a tiler who were both excellent. We felt assured that they would finish on time and on budget, which they did. We are very happy with the outcomes. I would not hesitate in recommending them.
Customer in Epsom, 1 April 2012
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
Single Storey Side Extension

Downside Builders, well what can I say, Brian and his team, started our build on 3rd Jan 2012, and every single day Mon-Fri they were ready to start work by 8am. They work extremely hard and the team Brian uses are very professional and courteous builders. The speed at these guys work is scary, I could not believe how quickly our build was done. The entire build is managed very well, so each stage seamlessly blends into another. We even had Brian arrange a kitchen fitter to start at the precise time we required it. If you need realiable builders, then Downside Builders are the team to use.
Customer in Worcester Park, 1 March 2012
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
Ground and first floor extension

We were highly recommended Brian and his team by a close friend of mine, the team were very polite and professional. The work was completed in the timescale quoted and we are pleased with the quality. Brian keeps you informed and is available to talk to when required, his manages a fantastic team like clock work. Have already and will continue to highly recommend this company.
Customer in Surbiton, 24 February 2012
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
Ground floor and first floor extension

The work involved extending out and above an existing flat roof building. The whole job from drawings, obtaining planning permission and the construction itself was expertly carried out by this Company. Careful attention was paid to detail, choice of materials to match the existing, neatness of finish and work tidiness. All those involved worked well as a team and kept us informed of what was going on and of any problems or changes to work plans etc. We were very pleased with the result and would highly recommend this Company.
Customer in Ashtead, 20 December 2011
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
Roof converted into 2 rooms and wet room

You worry when you see the programmes on the TV about cowboy builders, but I have nothing but praise for this company, an excellent job, excellent price and completed within the timescales. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone requiring builders.
Customer in Leatherhead, 8 December 2011
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
Roof ridge tiles re-seated, soffits and fascias replaced and a ceiling replaced

All work carried out expertly, efficiently and with no 'flannel'. Very happy indeed. Recommended by a family member who is similarly satisfied with far more extensive work completed recently.
Customer in Tadworth, 25 November 2011
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
Full loft conversion, incorporating an en-suite shower room

The workmanship, reliability and professionalism of Downside was very noticeable. Not only did their estimate for the conversion works come in as the most competitive, but the works started at the agreed time, were completed within the estimated completion period, and the final results have proved excellent. The total cost of the works also matched the sums originally estimated (albeit some additional instructions were given for extra works during the contract, which were billed separately, and again at the correctly agreed sums).
Customer in Wallington, 17 November 2011
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 with bathroom

We would definitely recommend Downs Side Builders. The whole project was managed extremely well by Brian and ran like clockwork. The tradesmanship that has gone in to the excellent final product is second to none. But most importantly all the lads who worked on the project were really nice, polite and extremely helpful. We were dreading the mess but they all made sure that everything was as clean and tidy as possible every day when they left. We really couldn't fault them in any way. Make sure though that you have a full kettle and plenty of tea and milk on hand, although they definitely deserve every cup they have! We will definitely be using Downs Side again.
Customer in Wallington, 7 October 2011
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
Ground floor extension.

I was very pleased with all work carried out. Brian was always willing to listen to any queries and problems and all issues where quickly resolved. Everyone who worked on site was courteous. The build was completed speedily and to a high standard and I would have no hesitation in recommending this firm.
Customer in Epsom, 19 September 2011
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