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S&J Developments

9.96/10

New Romney

£1,000 guarantee T&Cs apply

Checkatrade member since October 2014
10

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Skills

  • Basement / Cellar Conversions
  • Brick / Concrete Structural Repairs
  • Car Ports
  • Cladding
  • Concrete Garages
  • Concreting
  • Demolition
  • Extensions / Conversions

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9.96 /10

Based on 8 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

10

Reliability

10

Communication

9.88

Reviews (171)

  • 10

    General Building

    Posted 14 May

    Top Blokes

    Shane and Alfie came round exactly when they said they would and did everything they said they would. The work they done was to a very high standard and explained everything that they did. The work they carried out was to prop ceiling/roof joists safely, Full removal of rotten wall plate, Installation of new concrete lintel across both windows, Installation of new timber support along wall, Ensuring both ends/corners are properly supported/rebuilt so the new structure has solid bearing and Removal of all waste. I will use these guys for more jobs and I highly recommend.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: CT19
    Shaun L
  • 10

    Concreting

    Posted 11 May

    Concrete Removal

    Great friendly service, speedy tidy & efficient. Got the job done, what more could you want!
    Job location: CT2
    Edward D
  • 10

    General Building

    Posted 19 March

    There's a good reason why i keep using this firm

    This is the sixth time in 9 years that I have used this firm. Today it was removing coving, plastering a ceiling and replacing the coving. I think plastering is an underestimated skill, getting the finish smooth and faultless is one thing, managing to do a ceiling like that is something else. Highly recommended without hesitation.
    Job location: TN29
  • 10

    Builder

    Posted 26 February

    Kitchen installation

    Removal of a supporting wall and install of a new kitchen. Shane and son Alfie have been great from start to finish, clean efficient and knowledgeable. We had a couple of hiccups with the kitchen design (suppliers fault) Shane dealt with it straight away and got things back on track. Would 100% recommend these guys.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: TN28
  • 10

    Cladding

    Posted 14 November 2025

    Replace cladding

    Lovely guys, they did a great job, and were really efficient. I would defintiely use them again
    Job location: CT18
    Michelle T
  • 10

    Garage Conversions

    Posted 29 September 2025

    Garage conversion

    Great guys to have around, always communicated throughout the job and explained everything in depth. Would recommend 100%
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: TN26

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Company Info

Owner

Mr Shane Baker

Sole Trader

12 years on Checkatrade

VAT Registered

No

Domestic WorkCommercial WorkFree EstimatesInsurance Work Undertaken24 Hour Call-outCards Accepted

S&J Developments are a family run business, we pride ourselves on the quality of our work and craftsmanship, we have a vast knowledge of the building industry and together we have in excess of 50 years' experience which means we can carry out many contracts wholly in house without the need to subcontract. This in turn allows us to be very competitive when pricing.

The majority of our work is word of mouth based and have many repeat customers; we are very friendly and will do everything to allow a project to run as smoothly and stress free as possible but also providing the attention to detail each individual project deserves. No job is too small or too big. Our accreditation in trades are City and Guilds and EAL qualified domestic installer.

Our main in-house skills also include Loft conversions, Garage conversion, Extensions, Total refurbishments, Plastering, Rendering, Artexting, Carpentry, Kitchen fitting, Tiling, Insurance work, Coving, Painting and decorating, Block paving, Property maintenance and ground works. Please follow our Facebook page and group for more pictures of our work, current projects and step by step progress reports. Feel free to contact us for a free estimate or any queries you may have concerning any project.


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City and Guilds
City and Guilds

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Member since October 2014

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