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H & C Building Contractors Ltd

Checkatrade membership number: 78032

Address

Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 8HS

Contact

name: Ian Clements
telephone: 01903 214739   Enlarged for easy dialing:
01903 214739

01273 597924
mobile: 07801 014738/07775 591534
fax: 01903 214739
email: gharwood@fsmail.net
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Checkatrade member since: 29 September 2004
Overall Rating: 9.5
Total recommendations: 46
Last six months: 7 cards, average rating 9.5
Description
Friendly and very professional all round Building contractors. Structural work undertaken from design to completion. Domestic and commercial enquiries welcome and all estimates are free. With over 20 years experience this firm can carry out:-
~ Extensions
~ Conversions
~ Rooms in the Roof
~ Specialist Brickwork
Call Ian or Gary and to discuss your requirements and receive a friendly service.
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Customer Monitoring Reports

Scores:
9Estimating: 9 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
9.8
Combined score: 9.8 out of 10
Tiling, office refurbisment, gutter cleaning, decorating.
I would recommend them.
Customer in Worthing, 6 October 2008
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 9Tidiness: 9 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
9.8
Combined score: 9.8 out of 10
Downstairs extension.
A pleasure to have around. Very polite, friendly and efficient.
Customer in Hove, 26 September 2008
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 8Tidiness: 8 out of 10 8Timekeeping: 8 out of 10 9Courtesy: 9 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 9Value for money: 9 out of 10
9
Combined score: 9 out of 10
New front garden wall.
I would recommend them.
Customer in Hove, 14 August 2008
Scores:
9Estimating: 9 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
9.8
Combined score: 9.8 out of 10
Building contractor.
Excellent workmanship. I would recommend them.
Customer in Brighton, 16 July 2008
Scores:
9Estimating: 9 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 9Timekeeping: 9 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 9Value for money: 9 out of 10
9.5
Combined score: 9.5 out of 10
Extension, wall knocked down to make kitchen / lounge, new downstairs w/c.
The conscientious and efficiency of this company was outstanding.  They were also very creative with ideas and standard of work was excellent. I would recommend them.
Customer in Worthing, 13 June 2008
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
Patio / with many brick features
Gary and Co could not have been more pleasant around the house and there work is fantastic. A quality job from quality tradesmen.
Customer in Worthing, 5 June 2008
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 8Tidiness: 8 out of 10 9Timekeeping: 9 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 9Workmanship: 9 out of 10 9Value for money: 9 out of 10
8.9
Combined score: 8.9 out of 10
Water proofing store room under external patio / blocking up door / windows.
I would recommend them.
Customer in Brighton, 2 May 2008
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
Repair storm damaged house gable end and conservatory roof. Large new patio and decorative slabs.
Friendly, experienced owner and workforce I would recommend them.
Customer in Brighton, 25 April 2008
Scores:
9Estimating: 9 out of 10 9Tidiness: 9 out of 10 9Timekeeping: 9 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 9Workmanship: 9 out of 10 9Value for money: 9 out of 10
9.1
Combined score: 9.1 out of 10
House renovation and extension.
I would recommend them.
Customer in Shoreham-by-sea, 1 April 2008
Scores:
9Estimating: 9 out of 10 7Tidiness: 7 out of 10 9Timekeeping: 9 out of 10 9Courtesy: 9 out of 10 9Workmanship: 9 out of 10 9Value for money: 9 out of 10
8.8
Combined score: 8.8 out of 10
2 chimney breasts removed and part of dividing wall and electrics installed.
I would recommend them.
Customer in Hove, 27 March 2008
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 9Courtesy: 9 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
9.9
Combined score: 9.9 out of 10
Kitchen Extension
H & C have been really, really good. We cannot praise the service highly enough, have already recommended them to several friends. Very grateful for the quality work they have done. Glad we used Checkatrade after previous bad experiences with poor builders.
Customer in Brighton, 1 February 2008
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 7Tidiness: 7 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 9Workmanship: 9 out of 10 8Value for money: 8 out of 10
9.1
Combined score: 9.1 out of 10
Removal of bearing wall, install fri fold door, complete rebuild of kitchen.
Very proactive project management!  Very responsive to customer needs. Fought our corner with traders not under their direct control.  Top marks, top company I would recommend them.
Customer in Steyning, 20 December 2007
Scores:
9Estimating: 9 out of 10 9Tidiness: 9 out of 10 9Timekeeping: 9 out of 10 9Courtesy: 9 out of 10 9Workmanship: 9 out of 10 9Value for money: 9 out of 10
9
Combined score: 9 out of 10
1st floor extension and associated works.
I would recommend them.
Customer in Brighton, 3 September 2007
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
Rear extension to kitchen.
Team of quality workers - well co-ordinated by partners Gary & Ian. Excellent result.
Customer in Brighton, 19 June 2007
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 -Value for money: Not Applicable
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
Builders.
I would recommend them.
Customer in Hove, 15 May 2007
Scores:
9Estimating: 9 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 9Value for money: 9 out of 10
9.8
Combined score: 9.8 out of 10
Removal of chimney breast and stack, installation of downstairs toilet, installation of kitchen.
Very personal service - Went out of their way to ensure we were kept up to date with everything. Very clean and tidy and extremely polite workforce. Very happy with work carried out.
Customer in Worthing, 20 April 2007
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
I have had a large ground floor extension built by H & C Builders.
They are caring, considerate, excellent workmen who take a pride in their work. I am delighted with the extension and recommend them 100%.
Customer in Brighton, 2 April 2007
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
Loft conversion and taking a wall down.
Very good, lovely people.
Customer in Hove, 10 March 2007
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 9Tidiness: 9 out of 10 9Timekeeping: 9 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 9Workmanship: 9 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
9.5
Combined score: 9.5 out of 10
Refurbishment of bathroom.
I am an architect and familiar with their work over a few years. Therefore I was happy to employ H & C on my own house- I have further work on my house in the next few months & will use them again. I would recommend them.
Customer in Hove, 21 December 2006
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 9Tidiness: 9 out of 10 8Timekeeping: 8 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
9.5
Combined score: 9.5 out of 10
Bathroom extension.
Fair, very good, polite and recommended.
Customer in Hove, 18 December 2006
Scores:
8Estimating: 8 out of 10 8Tidiness: 8 out of 10 9Timekeeping: 9 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 8Workmanship: 8 out of 10 9Value for money: 9 out of 10
8.9
Combined score: 8.9 out of 10
Building works.
All involved were professional, pleasant and polite.
Customer in Shoreham By Sea, 4 December 2006
Scores:
7Estimating: 7 out of 10 9Tidiness: 9 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 9Value for money: 9 out of 10
9.3
Combined score: 9.3 out of 10
Conversion of garage to room with en-suite, shower and toilet.
Always professional and approachable, able to answer any questions and concerns during the building process.
Customer in Shoreham-by-sea, 30 September 2006
Scores:
9Estimating: 9 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 9Timekeeping: 9 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 9Workmanship: 9 out of 10 9Value for money: 9 out of 10
9.4
Combined score: 9.4 out of 10
Build new attached garage, demolish and build brick wall and fence; refurbish rear garage.
Vedry good at listening to customer requirements. Have already recommended H&C to a neighbour within 2 weeks of completion. We are new to the district and this is the first contractor we have used through Checkatrade.
Customer in Shoreham, 28 July 2006
Scores:
8Estimating: 8 out of 10 4Tidiness: 4 out of 10 8Timekeeping: 8 out of 10 9Courtesy: 9 out of 10 8Workmanship: 8 out of 10 9Value for money: 9 out of 10
7.9
Combined score: 7.9 out of 10
Loft conversion with shower room
I would recommend them.
Customer in Shoreham By Sea, 17 May 2006
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 9Workmanship: 9 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
9.9
Combined score: 9.9 out of 10
Double knock-through, velus rooflights installed and cloakroom.
The level of service throughout the job was very professional and friendly. I would recommend them.
Customer in Brighton, 10 April 2006
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
Building work.
The company director, the workman and any person connected with them treated my home so well throughout. A huge piece of work. The finished extension us well built with little disruption to my family. A score of 10 undersells this company. I would be more than happy to recommend them.
Customer in Worthing, 4 April 2006
Scores:
9Estimating: 9 out of 10 9Tidiness: 9 out of 10 9Timekeeping: 9 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 9Workmanship: 9 out of 10 9Value for money: 9 out of 10
9.1
Combined score: 9.1 out of 10
New kitchen, knocked through 2 rooms, cupboards built under stairs.
Always timely and polite. They made an excellent job of the new kitchen and cupboard under stairs. Always happy to come back and add to work on request. Always contactable. I would happily recommend them.
Customer in Hurstpierpoint, 15 March 2006
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 8Tidiness: 8 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
9.8
Combined score: 9.8 out of 10
2 Storey extension, internal alterations.
Very professional and very organised, other contractors should take note.
Customer in Worthing, 28 February 2006
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
Building work.
Very difficult to find fault. The job was a messy one but they cleaned up beyond expectiations. I would recommend to others.
Customer in Shoreham By Sea, 24 February 2006
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 8Tidiness: 8 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
9.8
Combined score: 9.8 out of 10
Building works
I had excellent service by all the tradesmen in this firm. Communication with the contractor was most excellent, nothing seemed too much trouble to him Very reliable, I would recommend them.
Customer in Patcham, 22 February 2006
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 9Tidiness: 9 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 9Workmanship: 9 out of 10 9Value for money: 9 out of 10
9.6
Combined score: 9.6 out of 10
Building
Friendlyness of all the staff made the upheaval go smoothly. I have already recommended them to other people.
Customer in Portslade, 13 December 2005
Scores:
-Estimating: Not Applicable 9Tidiness: 9 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 9Workmanship: 9 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
9.6
Combined score: 9.6 out of 10
Demolition and rebuilding of extension and extensive alterations.
The job was done well overall. Post contact is also satisfactory. I would recommend them.
Customer in East Preston, 1 November 2005
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
Driveway & brick walls
Ian & his team provide professional workmanship, are friendly, polite & helpful. Job ran smoothly from start to finish and we would happily invite them back to do other work. I would recommend them.
Customer in Worthing, 16 September 2005
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
Creation of large patio plus paving to side of bungalow and building disabled access.
We could not better the work and service this company has supplied. We shall certainly employ them again without any hesitation.
Customer in Ferring, 18 August 2005
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
Complete redecoration of house after water damage
A truly professional company that undertook flood damage work in our absence. The work being completed in the time stated. I would recommend them.
Customer in Littlehampton, 13 July 2005
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
Enlargement of sun room.
We contacted this company through your Checkatrade issued locally. Following three quotes we chose H&C and we could not be more satisfied. 10 out of 10 is a high mark but it is well deserved. I would recommend them.
Customer in Worthing, 23 June 2005
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 9Tidiness: 9 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
9.9
Combined score: 9.9 out of 10
Kitchen extension, patio and wall in garden.
100% fantastic. Really pleased with work. I would recommend them.
Customer in Hove, 27 May 2005
Scores:
5Estimating: 5 out of 10 9Tidiness: 9 out of 10 -Timekeeping: Not Applicable 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 9Value for money: 9 out of 10
8.9
Combined score: 8.9 out of 10
Loft conversion
The job cost was more than originally anticipated but not all of that was due to builder. Electrcians attitude was pretty poor. Overall I am over the moon with the conversion. I would recommend them.
Customer in Broadwater, 26 April 2005
Scores:
9Estimating: 9 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
9.8
Combined score: 9.8 out of 10
Building work.
Brilliant. I would recommend them.
Customer in Worthing, 21 April 2005
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
Side extension to house.
We have been very pleased with all aspects of the building work. I would recommend them.
Customer in Worthing, 1 April 2005
Scores:
7Estimating: 7 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 9Timekeeping: 9 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 9Workmanship: 9 out of 10 8Value for money: 8 out of 10
8.7
Combined score: 8.7 out of 10
Home improvements - kitchen & general building.
Very friendly and punctual, quality of work very high and house kept tidy despite the dust. Would happily recommend for all building works.
Customer in Worthing, 28 February 2005
Scores:
9Estimating: 9 out of 10 9Tidiness: 9 out of 10 9Timekeeping: 9 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 9Workmanship: 9 out of 10 9Value for money: 9 out of 10
9.3
Combined score: 9.3 out of 10
Patio relayed, Drainage remedied and concrete path layed.
They were responsive to my requests and created an excellent result. They are highly professional and recommended.
Customer in Brighton, 24 December 2004
Scores:
9Estimating: 9 out of 10 9Tidiness: 9 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
9.7
Combined score: 9.7 out of 10
Patio extended and garden landscaped.
Friendly, high standard of workmanship. I would recommend them.
Customer in Lindfield, 15 October 2004
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 8Tidiness: 8 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 9Workmanship: 9 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
9.6
Combined score: 9.6 out of 10
Double storey extension brickwork.
I was impressed by the efficiency with which the job was carried out, the friendliness of the workmen, communication throughout build and willingness to liaise with other workmen. I would recommend them.
Customer in Southwick, 29 September 2004
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
Patio, garden wall & concreting.
They were honest, polite & tidy - they worked hard & quickly, even in the pouring rain. I would recommend them.
Customer in Shoreham, 27 August 2004
Scores:
5Estimating: 5 out of 10 8Tidiness: 8 out of 10 8Timekeeping: 8 out of 10 9Courtesy: 9 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 8Value for money: 8 out of 10
8
Combined score: 8 out of 10
Building of a 50sq m single storey extension.
The level of professional skills was very high. I would recommend them.
Customer in Shoreham, 20 August 2004
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