M Driffil Builders
Services and skills
Builder
18 skills
Brick / Concrete Structural Repairs
Concreting
Demolition
Diamond Drilling
Extensions / Conversions
Fire and Flood Renovation
Foundations
General Building
Green Oak Framing
Loft Conversions
Partition Walls
Period Property Restoration
Project Management
Refurbishments
Repair and Listed Building Specialist
Tree Houses
Wall Tie Replacements
Warehouse Racking
Drain / Sewer Clearance
3 skills
Drain Relining
Drain Repair
Soakaway Clearance
Fascia / Soffits / Guttering
6 skills
Aluminium Guttering
Concrete / Finlock Gutter Replacement
Concrete / Finlock Guttering
Fascia / Soffits Replacement
Gutter Repair
UPVC Guttering
Handyman
Plasterer
22 skills
Artexing
Coving
Dry Lining
Flat Ceilings
Insulated Rendering
K Rend
Lath Plastering
Lime Plastering
Liquid Screeding
Magnetic Plastering
Monocouche Rendering
Pebble Dashing / Rough Casting
Plaster Mouldings
Plastering
Polished Plastering
Rendering
Screeding
Skimming
Spray Rendering
Tape & Jointing
Venetian Marble Plastering
Waterproof Plasterer
Roofer
55 skills
Asphalt Roofing Installation
Asphalt Roofing Repair
Balcony Roofing Installation
Balcony Roofing Repair
Chimney Cowlings Installation
Chimney Cowlings Repair
Chimneys Installation
Chimneys Repair
Conservatory Roof Conversions
Dormer / Roof Windows
Dry Ridge Installation
Dry Ridge Repair
Dry Verge Installation
Dry Verge Repair
Fibre Glass Roofing Installation
Fibre Glass Roofing Repair
Flat Roofing Installation
Flat Roofing Repair
Glass Roof Installation
Glass Roof Repair
Green Roofing Installation
Green Roofing Repair
Hot Melt Roofing Installation
Hot Melt Roofing Repair
Leadworks Installation
Leadworks Repair
Liquid Plastic Roofing Installation
Liquid Plastic Roofing Repair
Metal Roofing Installation
Metal Roofing Repair
Moss Removal
Pitched Roofing Installation
Pitched Roofing Repair
Polycarbonate Roofing Installation
Polycarbonate Roofing Repair
Ridged Tiles Installation
Ridged Tiles Repair
Roof Lights Installation
Roof Lights Repair
Roof Replacement
Roofing Repairs
Rubber Roofing Installation
Rubber Roofing Repair
Sealoflex Roofing Installation
Sealoflex Roofing Repair
Single Ply Membrane Roofs Installation
Single Ply Membrane Roofs Repair
Slate Roof Installation
Slate Roofer Repair
Slate / Tiled Roofing Installation
Thatched Roof Installation
Thatched Roof Repair
Tiled Conservatory Roof Installation
Tiled Conservatory Roof Repair
Warm Roof Construction
Services
3 services
- Domestic Work
- Commercial Work
- Free Estimates
Albums
Customer reviews
Write a review9.73 /10
Based on 12 reviews over the past 12 months
Quality of work
9.58
Reliability
9.92
Communication
10
104 Total Reviews
The reviews below represent customers' views and not the views of Checkatrade
10 Internal & external decoration. Roofing repairs
Posted 3 days ago
Murray is a good humoured,hard working intelligent flexible workman. He rapidly diagnoses problems gets to the route cause and recommends cost effective solutions He is a good communicator, sticks to deadlines and adds value to the property; I have known him for 5 years and would never choose anyone else to do my work and indeed if he is not available, I will wait till he is free to get the job done properly first timeVerified reviewerJob location: EX1310 Exterior house painting
Posted 04 October 2024
Murray and his team were very professional. They used quality paint materials and prepared the surfaces before painting commenced. The fascias needed a little repair first and the wood looked like new once they had finished. The painting of the rendering was superb too, expertly cut in around the stone work. The site was left clean and tidy. Would recommend without reservation.Verified reviewerJob location: DT610 Building maintenance and decoration of large house
Posted 24 September 2024
Murray is an excellent builder and I highly recommend him. He gives great advice, is honest, works tidily and communicates well. He cares about historic buildings and has the skills, knowledge and interest to carry out professional quality work.Verified reviewerJob location: DT69.75 Timber, roof and mortar repairs to exterior of house
Posted 23 August 2024
Work done professionally with attention to detailVerified reviewerJob location: TA2010 Repairs to exterior of house
Posted 11 July 2024
Very pleasant people, on time, nothing too much trouble.Verified reviewerJob location: DT610 Renew exterior woodwork, repaint, roof repairs, relay slabs.
Posted 07 July 2024
Always arrived on time, kept to their quote. Courteous , all in all a very positive experience.Verified reviewerJob location: DT610 Replacement window lintel
Posted 04 June 2024
I found Murray very pleasant and easy to work with. He was responsive in communications leading up to and during the work. There was no "hard sell" in preparing the quote. The workmanship appears to be of a high standard and professionally completed. The house was left very tidy at the end of the job. I am a satisfied customer, and will definitely consider Murray for future work.Verified reviewerJob location: DT210 Exterior painting
Posted 20 April 2024
Outside painting render with stabilising solution small render pointing repairs replace guttersVerified reviewerJob location: EX137 Replace broken first floor exterior windowsill
Posted 28 March 2024
Didn’t provide a quote in writing as asked. Charged £750 for 4 to 5 hours of work. Farmed me off with two piece of sill of differing length, not a whole one piece sill. Put considerable pressure on me to pay in full or in part in cash.Verified reviewerJob location: DT6Response from M Driffil Builders
1. Not submitting a written quote was an oversight as the client accepted the verbal quote and a date was set for commencing the work. 2. The fee was as per the verbal quote, and was for the entire job, not an hourly rate. The fee included two men for one day; a scaffold tower provision to access the first floor window; materials, which included a special order concrete window sill paid for in advance by me; and disposal of all rubbish. 3. The special order window sill took 3 weeks to manufacture. The length of the concrete sill exceeded 1 metre and therefore only available in two sections - a single piece would not be manufactured due to the weight. 4. Bank transfer is the preferred method of payment, however, I am happy to accept cash, as not all clients are willing or able to electronically bank. On acceptance of the quote, the client agreed to pay either by bank transfer or cash - neither method was specifically settled upon. On completion of the job, the client stated they were happy with the work, and when I asked for payment they stated that they didn't have electronic banking means for a direct transfer and that they would attend a bank branch in the next week or so to arrange for a transfer of funds. This is not my policy; I kindly ask for payment upon completion of works once the client has confirmed they are happy with the workmanship. This is discussed with all clients when initially viewing and quoting for the work they require carried out. There was no pressure to pay in cash, I merely wished to be paid following completion of the work, as I believed the client understood were the terms of my carrying out the job and the payment of materials in advance. The client ultimately opted to pay by cheque, which I accepted in this instance.
10 Concrete slab for Summerhouse
Posted 22 March 2024
Murray and his team were excellent. The construction of the concrete slab for the summerhouse was done expertly and professionally and they provided all equipment necessary for the job. All my questions were answered and nothing was too much trouble. They left the premises, as they found it, clean and tidy. I have no complaints and would highly recommend this firm.Verified reviewerJob location: DT8
Company profile
- OwnerMr Murray Driffil
- Member Since2018
- Public Liability InsuranceVerified
- AddressChecked
- IdentityChecked
- Checkatrade T&C'sSigned
- VATNo
- Company typeSole Trader
Company info
I have over 35 years’ experience completing General Building, Painting & Decorating, Plastering, Home Improvements plus more and have built up a reputable business around the Dorset area.
I always try and do the best job that I can and to leave your home clean tidy.
We offer quality advice and services in the following areas:
- Painter and Decorator
- Brickwork, repointing and restoration
- Home Improvements
- Exterior Painting
- Painting and Decorating
- Door Stripping
- Timber Resin Repairs
- Timber Restoration
- Wallpapering
- Wooden Windows Stripped and Painted
- Vandal Coatings
- Flat Packs
- Handyman
- Property Maintenance and Repair
- Shelving
- Restore old windows
- Plastering, plaster repairs and restoration
- Structural repairs to brickwork
- Brick archway repairs
- Rendering
- Plinths renewed and repaired
- Paving
- Timber & composite decking
- Drains repaired & renewed
- Fascias, soffits, guttering and downpipes installed and repaired
- Roofing and lead valleys repaired
- Chimney, flaunching and ridge repointing
- New drains and soakaways installed
- New fencing and gates installed
- Sash window repairs undertaken
- New skirting and architraves installed
- Concrete shed bases and sheds installed
I offer free estimates & fully guarantee all of our work.
I joined Checkatrade to be able to give our customers past, present and future an informed choice from our recommendations.
Please feel free to contact me to discuss your individual needs and requirements and answer any questions you may have.