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Swains Building Services

8.67/10

Birmingham, West Midlands

£1,000 guarantee T&Cs apply

Checkatrade member since May 2026

Skills

  • Agricultural Building
  • Basement / Cellar Conversions
  • Brick / Concrete Structural Repairs
  • Car Ports
  • Cladding
  • Concrete Garages
  • Concreting
  • Core Drilling

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8.67 /10

Based on 2 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

9

Reliability

9

Communication

8

Reviews (27)

  • 7.33

    General Building

    Posted 08 October

    removal of front exterior porch

    Team completed the work on time and at the agreed price. Would be happy to use Swain Building Services again for future projects.
    Verified reviewerJob location: CV5
    Gavin S
  • 10

    Builder

    Posted 24 August

    Highly recommend. Bay Window works.

    We used Swains Building Services to investigate the cause of movement in brickwork around a bay window. Work included removing felt roof, replacing a lintel, rebuilding, repointing and a new felt roof. High‑quality work delivered in a heat wave. Everything was kept tidy and communication was clear. We are really pleased with the outcome.
    Verified reviewerJob location: B70
  • 10

    General Building

    Posted 01 December 2024

    Door and fireplace lintel fitting

    From start to finish Richard was amazing. We needed the work completely quickly so we could carry on with the house renovations. He managed to fit us in the same week, was very response, completed the job in the given timeframe, and as others have said he offered to do extra things like help my grandad fit light switches. Would highly recommend Swain Building services and will definitely utilise them again for further projects.
    Verified reviewerJob location: B36
  • 10

    Property Maintenance / Repair

    Posted 06 August 2024

    Repairing water damage to a porch and carrying out repairs to prevent further problems

    Richard identified the source of water damage to the porch which was a badly blocked drain. He then carried out work on the drainage system to prevent future re-occurrences. I was pleased with his conscientiousness and the quality of his work. He turned when he said he would and was polite and helpful. I would use him again.
    Verified reviewerJob location: B92
    NUALA W
  • 10

    General Building

    Posted 15 June 2024

    Garage

    Richard and his team done a very good job of removing garage and making the area look presentable again. We are really pleased with work. Richard and his team were a lovely friendly team, they were a polite, courteous and respectful. I would not hesitate to use them again.
    Verified reviewerJob location: B26
  • 10

    Builder

    Posted 27 May 2024

    Porch and downstairs toilet built

    We had a downstairs toilet and porch built, Richard and Dean have done a fantastic job, very professional, and were also happy to carry out other work along the way, which included digging out a solid floor in our hall and laying boards, extra electrics, tiling into the new downstairs toilet, fitting a new front door, skirting and architrave, thermal boarding and skimming a study, would have no hesitation in recommending and will definitely use again
    Verified reviewerJob location: B90

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Company Info

Owner

Mr Richard Swain

Sole Trader

Member since 2026

VAT Registered

No

Domestic WorkCommercial WorkFree EstimatesInsurance Work Undertaken24 Hour Call-out

General building work. Having over 35 years’ experience in domestic, commercial and industrial installations and 20 years of general building and refurbishment work on domestic and commercial works.

A team you can rely on.

Reactive and planned maintenance.

Full and part refurbishments, extensions, garage conversions - all work to a very high standard.

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