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M Driffil Builders

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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

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Customer reviews

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9.73 /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 time
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: EX13
  • 10

    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 reviewer
    Job location: DT6
  • 10

    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 reviewer
    Job location: DT6
  • 9.75

    Timber, roof and mortar repairs to exterior of house

    Posted 23 August 2024

    Work done professionally with attention to detail
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: TA20
  • 10

    Repairs to exterior of house

    Posted 11 July 2024

    Very pleasant people, on time, nothing too much trouble.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: DT6
  • 10

    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 reviewer
    Job location: DT6
  • 10

    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 reviewer
    Job location: DT2
  • 10

    Exterior painting

    Posted 20 April 2024

    Outside painting render with stabilising solution small render pointing repairs replace gutters
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: EX13
  • 7

    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 reviewer
    Job location: DT6

    Response 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 reviewer
    Job 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.

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