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Reviewed by David on 28/2/2023

Job not yet completed but very frendly and professional service during quote period and very prompt .

General builders,kitchens,bathrooms,plumbing,extensions,roofing etc

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Reviewed by Colin on 21/5/2021

Dougie and his team came to our house to completely renovate a bathroom and a downstairs toilet (that wasn't even in use as a toilet at the time). He gave a fair quote for labour and materials. His team worked really hard (without rushing the job). We always felt in safe hands with this team and any extra bits and pieces of work that came up as the job proceeded were charged fairly once agreed upon. They were respectful and tidy. The standard of work was really good. We love our new bathroom and toilet.

A Family run business specialising in the design, construction and maintenance of Garden Rooms, Summer Houses. Home offices, Decking, Kitchens and Garage Conversions. With a combined experience of over 30 years with Carpentry, Framing, Electrical installation, kitchen fitting and design, CD Home Improvements is a one stop shop for anyone looking to improve their home. Quotes are free and non obligational. Visit our website at CD-hi co uk Full Public Liability Insurance. All work guaranteed upon completion

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Reviewed by Maciek on 15/9/2022

Im glad you replied. Shame that you come up with more made-up stories rather than apologies, or at least keep it silent. There was never any electrician apart from you on-site...so I supposed you are talking about yourself abandoning the site. I will agree with that. Nothing that I haven't heard from you before. I've learned my lessons the hard way it cost me to rectify al the issues, and I hope that it will help other, potential customers, not make the same mistake I did.

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Reviewed by David on 14/5/2023

Great job: started very quickly, very meticulous painting, good price.

We are a groundwork’s and building company with 20 years experience

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Reviewed by Audrey on 8/12/2020

Jay and his team connected our garden house to the water supply and sewer network. They worked fast and did a very good job. Our terrace looks better now than before! The quote was honest for the amount of work. I really recommend them.

Working with our customers to create their ideas into reality!

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Reviewed by Christopher on 18/1/2023

Great communication throughout. Made the whole job really easy and got it all set up and completed quickly.

With over 30 experience in building and property maintenance, our aim is to complete the works on time and in budget. From dry rot to a new roof or full property re-fits and landscaping. we never turn away customers.

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Reviewed by Terry on 26/4/2021

Came to assess job. Quote promised that evening (21 April). Nothing heard since despite follow up attempts to contact by phone and message. Very disappointed.

MKN CONSTRUCTION LTD based in Heston serving the surrounding areas. As well as general building work, we specialise in Loft Conversions, Kitchen and Bathroom Installations, House extensions and New Builds. Available 7 days a week, we are able to fit around your busy schedule. With passion and professionalism in every job, you can be assured that we always make sure the customer is happy, and keep you up to date throughout.

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Reviewed by tremayne on 3/10/2022

I hired MKN to renovate my bathroom, MKN did a fantastic job, hard working and high quality work. Would definitely recommend and will definitely use again.

Floem Renovation LTD is the group of professional, qualified trade workers, with many years of experience on most of the fields around property maintanance, improvements and renovations. Focused on the best customers experience. We are specialised with Bathrooms and Kitchens renovations projects, also doing whole house makeover projects. Free quotes. Fully insured

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Reviewed by Roopesh on 23/5/2022

Very happy with the work. Will recommend to anyone

Best choice contract to Ltd we specialise in top and quality construction project in Wiltshire and London we cover all areas of building work from renovation and extension and conversion through to entire managed construction project whether you want a larger kitchen open plan living area and extra bedroom a house extension we could take you one step closer to having the home of your dream we work throughout Wiltshire and London area providing reasonable price quality construction and building services to a wide range of satisfied clients we pride ourselves on our reputation by offering a high standard of workmanship friendly and professional advice and making your project with us as hasslefree as possible Valentino

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Reviewed by Pranav on 7/11/2019

Valentino has done a fantastic job of bathroom and kitchen refurbishment. He has delivered what he had promised no hidden charges and no false promises. Very reliable and soft spoken. He uses the best material in the market so quality of product is very good. He did the facia as well which is also of very good specifications. Overall he is a fantastic builder and I would 100% recommend him.

Property Maintenance. Roofing and landscaping services?

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Reviewed by Geraldine on 6/5/2023

Very helpful, spotted things they could do that I had not considered. Worked hard and I felt happy to leave them to do the work whilst I went out to do other things. Very satisfied and I know I can call on them to keep on top of any ongoing work that needs doing.

Here at F.Scott Roofing and Roughcasting we are highly experienced & highly qualified tradesman. My name is Fraser Scott, owner of of the company. I am a fully qualified roofer & roughcaster with an svq level 3 & sqv level 4 advance roofing.

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Reviewed by John on 11/5/2023

Very good job

Hi, we are a general building company undertaking all aspects of building work. We specialise in extensions and associated external landscaping. With more than 25 years experience in the construction industry. We are able to call on a large working history within the civil engineering and groundwork domains and offer our clients peace of mind regarding all structural matters including different types of foundations and the placement of structural steel beams when our customers seek that open plan look. We can also carry out garage, basement and loft conversions. We can work to your drawings or supply you with a design and build service. Kitchens, bathrooms, flooring and general maintenance services are also available. Yours sincerely, Mr J Lilley Director- StoneOak construction

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Reviewed by Paul on 4/7/2022

Jay and his team at Stoneoak Construction undertook some complex engineering navigating steels into a Grade II listed building on the 2nd floor. The patience and skill led by Jay and his team left me confident that we were in capable hands and his years of experience was evident when carrying this out. Jays honest, down to earth but professional approach only reaffirmed the comments I had already received through recommendation, and I highly recommend Jay and his team.

GARAGE CONVERSION SPECIALISTS with a vast portfolio and customer base, our company has been established 10 years. Fully insured, all employees and sub contractors cscs trained/qualified. All works completed to a high standard at competitive prices

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Reviewed by Michael on 4/12/2022

James and Chris plus the rest of his team produced a room to be proud of. They are multi skilled and worked well together. Although the job took a very long time it was worth it. Well done

Over 20 years experience in all aspects of the building trade. Bricklaying, Groundwork's,complete restoration. I pride my business on customer care, and aim for 100% customer satisfaction. PTS construction will provide qualified experienced and honest tradesmen

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Reviewed by Noric on 1/12/2022

Great communication, skilled workers and fair pricing recommended

London Development uk ltd is our company, we have been trading for over 12 years in the construction business. - We are a fully insured company with a big portfolio of jobs completed and we are friendly and reliable on any work and business that is coming across. - We can do big jobs as new buildings or full refurbishments, basements, extensions, lofts conversions etc and also we can do small jobs as bathroom refurbishments or even smaller is always space and time for a new job. - We guarantee you that you will get the best workmanship on your job with best skills and acknowledge in the construction industry, time effective and costly effective for customers. Try our company and you will gain the benefits!!!

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Reviewed by Katrina on 1/2/2023

Superb quality of work in refitting our bathroom from Peter and his colleagues.

Small family run building company with over 40 years experience over 2 generations as a premium general building company. All types of building work carried out to the highest standard. A one stop shop for all your building needs right from the design and planning stage to completion. Joinery, roofing specialising in flat roofs Building and Plastering A wealth of experience in remodelling and renovations, extensions and sunrooms. Landscaping and paving. All areas covered. Fully insured, trained and certified tradesmen

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Reviewed by Kaitlin on 12/1/2023

Responded really quickly to my advert and fixed everything I asked for, far beyond what I asked as well. Done to great detail and was a pleasure!

My name’s is John and I’m the owner of EAGLE SERVICE company. I’m a handyman based in Pokesdown and cover Bournemouth, Poole ,Christchurch & around area offering a friendly, reliable and honest service. I have worked in the building & property maintenance sector for the last 18years, dealing with most household jobs from the minor (electric,plumbing,carpentry ) to complete renovation of flats and houses. If it's a job that you can't do yourself or need advice don't hesitate to get in touch with me!!

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Reviewed by Sam on 4/5/2023

John is a friendly, professional. Fitted Catflap within 48 hrs of me posting the job. He allowed 2 hrs for fitting, just in case of difficulty, but was done in 45 mins! Excellent job. He tidied up after himself as well. A joy to employ! I can highly recommend this gentleman, he’s definitely the handy-man for the job if he can fit you in! A busy tradesman much in demand!! (But that’s a good sign!) My cats are independent at last!

I am a builder with many years experience in home improvement an specialise in carpentry, plumbing and electrics. I am proud of my work and I want you to be too.

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Reviewed by Elaine on 19/4/2023

Csaba and team did a great job, very reliable, experienced and just got on with it. Finished the job to a great spec, in a timely well and cleaned up well after each day. Would recommend them and in fact have asked them to come back and do some more projects for me.

WK CONTRACTORS LTD undertake all aspects of building work from plastering a single ceiling or wall to a full house renovation. We also offer home refurbishment, rendering, new build, renovation and home extension work which can include joinery, plumbing and electrics alongside our high quality plastering and finishing service. 

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Reviewed by Barbara on 16/4/2023

Thanks to W&K Contractors for my new refurbished bathroom it looks lovely. Nothing was too much trouble .Cleaned as they went along.

RJG Carpentry offers a professional , friendly, reliable service at very competitive prices all in one package to improve your home or business, WHY MOVE? JUST IMPROVE! All aspects of carpentry and building works undertaken

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Reviewed by Amber on 26/7/2017

Rob and his team were fantastic. Rob's pricing and quote was completely transparent and fair. Whenever he came up against unexpected issues, he was quick to problem solve and we really valued his guidance. We are delighted with our new playroom, utility room and shower room.

We have 11 years experience in a carpentry work . Loft convention. roofing. Kitchen specialist. Bathroom fitting .Extension . Doors. Architrave. Skirting.engineering floor. Laminate floor.staircases.kitchen. All the construction work

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Reviewed by Beverlie on 9/5/2023

The job started as refurbishing a kitchen extension. Nik and his guys worked quickly and paid attention to detail. Nik came up with the best possible layout given the space. I liked the way he worked so he ended up refurbishing the whole house. He made use of the materials and fixed things that needed fixing as he went along all within the quoted price. A good honest team of builders that transformed the property.

J R Griffiths roofing we specialise at 're roofing, slate tiles and leadwork. also chimney work undertook. Rubber roof and also grp

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Reviewed by John on 7/8/2022

Reasonably priced, job completed the next day couldn't ask for anything more.

East Anglian Services Ltd have been trading in the building industry since 1990 and has been the family trade for over 30 years, we are a family run company that combines both new and old techniques to form a superior level of bespoke construction skills. Throughout the years we have undertaken every aspect of construction across Norfolk. Our unique skills and elite project management services provide customers with a complete package, we provide fully detailed quotations listing every detail of the work to be undertaken, we also work consistently to one project at a time assuring our dedication to each customer. We guarantee all our work to the highest standard and work with a reputable group of trusted tradesmen to achieve our known expert status, we possess a generous list of former customers that would be more than happy to provide detailed references for potential customers within the future. We offer a free consultation and estimating service. So if you’re looking for an established, local and reliable Building Contractor to take on your dream project or just need a small job completed get in touch. From new builds and extensions to garage or loft conversions, including kitchens, bathrooms and much more.

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Reviewed by Ernie on 17/9/2020

Superb workmanship , cleanliness and value . Came in on budget and timescale and would have no hesitation in recommending them to others. A big thank you to Andrew and his team !

Family running business based in Gravesend. Our priority is excelent service and satisfide customer. Top quality work is our trademark. Specialised in all type of build work with very expirienced team. Plenty of references form our previous satisfied clients. In need of top quality builders? call for more informations.

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Reviewed by Mark on 12/11/2019

Looking forward to our next build with Bogdan and co. Highly recommended team of builders who go above and beyond to make sure you are happy!

Osborn Builders. local building company where quality and customer satisfaction is our priority. We specialise in extensions Garage conversions and alterations.

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Reviewed by Eleanor on 14/4/2023

Michael McLoughlin (trading as Osborn Builders) is a very charming man but does not deliver on his promises. He has left me with a uninhabitable, damaged, property requiring more work to fix than it had required at the outset. Michael was supposed to start and complete the bathroom before moving on to the kitchen and only then to start on the extension. He assured me that the bathroom and kitchen would be unuseable for less than one week each (the property was occupied). He then started all three projects

With over 35 years of experience, Harrogate Builders aim to provide a professional and considerate service, at a competitive quality and cost. with many areas of expertise we can offer a complete service from start to finish no matter the job.

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Reviewed by Hayley on 17/4/2021

Ian and his team demolished our old stone garage and erected a beautiful new stone garage and wall using stone from the site. They undertook the work in often terrible weather during the winter, but just got on and delivered for us. The site was kept tidy throughout the build as well. We would happily recommend Harrogate Builders to anyone looking for quality work.

Builder and maintenance contractor with over 30years experience in general building and roof, chimney repairs, working in renewables also can get solar and batteries fitted all aspects of building and maintenance ,also a roof washing system where we was repoint and seal with a waterproof coating, currently working with the new government’s grant scheme for funded improvements Loft insulation and cavity wall installs

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Reviewed by Beverley on 19/11/2022

Roman home improvements is a company who pride them selves on high quality workmanship at affordable prices. We have over 20 years experience and cover all aspects of construction. We are here to not only build for your needs but with our experience and knowledge to help design for your needs.

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Reviewed by martin on 11/11/2022

Delighted with the work completed. As promised everything was completed on time, professionally and to a high standard. Sub-contractors were equally polite and professional. Highly recommend Karl and his brilliant team. His prices are realistic and fair. if you need any work doing Karl is your man.

We at Athena Garage Conversions are a small business based in Glasgow, We carry out all of our work in Glasgow and its surrounding areas, We are here to help turn your ideas into reality whatever the project maybe, We have all trades under one roof to keep our prices competitive, with no sales person or high pressure sales, All our quotes are free and no obligation. * Single Conversion * Double Conversion * Media walls * Feature walls * Double Glazing * Laminate flooring * All joinery work * Qualified Trades * Architect * Fully Insured

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Reviewed by Elizabeth on 30/1/2023

No matter what’s the job we will do for you. LeHuAr construction have experience in domestic and industrial building projects. Domestic: -extension -loft conversion -roofing -tiling -refurbishment -kitchen and bathroom -basement project -even new built house Commercial -restaurant refurbishment -office refurbishment We are fully insured. Registered company VAT registered Plenty of references from previous clients not just photos but call or even visit (when COVID let us) Professional service from the start to the end. We are the kind of builder who’s understand building project it’s alway a difficult and painful for every family or businesses and we make it smooth and easy much as possible. We are new on this site but I’m in trade for 20yrs You can trust on us. We deliver quality every time.

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Reviewed by Natalie on 27/7/2022

Charlie and his team have been great. As our project progressed we made alterations to the original plan and they were very accommodating with our requests. Friendly and reliable team and we are very happy with our smart new garage conversion.

The main purpose of the company is to provide high quality construction, repair and installation services for your home and office. My Handyman Services works with a team of professionally trained and experienced workers who specialize in both large and small projects. - Plumbing repairs and installations - Painting and decorating services - Carpentry, furniture and assembly services - Home renovation. The combination of professional equipment and long experience is a guarantee for fast, efficient and quality work.

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Reviewed by Nicholas on 20/4/2023

He did what he said he'd do and did it well. Trustworthy.

I am very serious worker and many years to be. Big team to make any thing to do Free quote for the all my costumer

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Reviewed by Clare on 29/10/2022

Thanks for coming back & sorting little problems out.

Builder, bricklayer who carry’s out all work to a high standard.

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Reviewed by Katherine on 14/1/2023

Very professional, friendly and excellent standard of work. Would definitely use again.

We are a local Maintenance and building company based in the heart of Stoke on Trent which carries out projects over Staffordshire and Cheshire at a very competitive price for a very high quality job. We pride our selves on customer satisfaction and reliability. Our trades men are all time served and have a vast wealth of experience and expertise.

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Reviewed by Kieron on 11/5/2023

Very professionally and helped and communicated all the way through the works. Would definitely use them again. Great job and I’m happy with the outcome

With 35 years plus experience in the building trade. We cover most aspects. Specialising in garage and loft conversions, block paving slabbing. Bespoke kitchens, woodwork. porches extensions, brickwork, plastering. Roofing

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Reviewed by Pete on 3/12/2022

We were worried about finding tradesmen to do our garage conversion as we’ve generally not had a good experience in the past. Les came in and gave a great quote, was helpful and transparent from the start and did an excellent quality job whilst being very respectful of our living space. Would recommend him to anyone and would definitely use Les again.

I've been in business for nearly 20 years. Starting off as a plasterer, I enhanced my skills and now work as a property developer. All the team are experienced/qualified and insured. Tickets are supplied where required e.g. gas, electrics etc.

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Reviewed by Vijay on 4/1/2023

Leon and his team completed the work on my Garage Conversion in August 2022. From the outset Leon and his team were excellent, they gave me plenty of viable options and costs relating to those options to allow me to plan the build accordingly. They kept to the timetable and turned up every day they had planned to work at 8.00 AM, without fail. I Would definitely recommend Leon and team for any future build/repair.

As a professional and hard-working company, Apexcpm offers a high-level service with a dedicated focus on communication and results.We put our clients first,ensuring our work is carried out with precision and consistent professionalism.Our services include renowned property renovations,garage conversions,kitchen refurbishments,fitted wardrobes,custom designed furniture and much more! Fully qualified with NVQ level 3,qualified & experienced tradesmen who are Gas Safe & NICEIC-approved. Established in 2018, we’re an Uckfield-based family-run business & together,we share over 30 years of experience in the trade.We have an extremely high number of 5-star reviews online, and our testimonials speak for themselves.We are also lucky enough to have a considerable amount of recommendations and referrals thanks to our reputation as a reliable, knowledgeable and highly skilled company.

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Reviewed by Akira on 24/9/2022

Operated by myself and 2 family members for more than 40 years, customer satisfaction is important ,which is reflected in the satisfied customers we have provided our services to ,achieving five 5* ratings. We can assist with design /structural calcs.

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Reviewed by Catherine on 17/12/2022

Really pleased with the work done to convert our garage to a living room. Kept informed of progress. Rob and John are friendly and reliable. I would recommend them to others.

Integrity and hard work are the essence of this small company.

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Reviewed by Mark on 5/8/2022

Ben is a highly competent and reliable builder. He completed our kitchen/garage conversion and bathroom work efficiently and to a great standard. Ours was a complex job with many different components all of which Ben tackled with no complaints, routinely offering practical solutions to any issues that arose which enabled us to retain our look and feel while keeping to budget. With us for nearly 7 weeks, Ben was very friendly at all times and we felt totally happy leaving him alone with keys to the house.

Multiskilled building company .

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Reviewed by Adam on 2/10/2022

I would highly recommend Michele! Could not have asked for anyone better! Michele did our garage conversion and a few extra jobs. He went above and beyond for us. Nothing was too much trouble. Top quality workmanship and a great guy too

S&S plumbing services, 17 years experienced in plumbing and heating engineering, friendly and fair prices, customer service is up most importance to us, excellent communication and quick reply is the things we strive for, alway here to help in anyway we can, with grade A workmanship in any work carried out by S&S plumbing services. S&S also provide building services, over 40 years experience in building and maintenance, work include brickwork/ rendering/plastering/concrete floors/pades/bases/ electrical work across the board, from installing to pat tests, board change, etc. certificates and passes, qualifications in photo album for customers reassurance. •NVQ level 1 & 2 in plumbing and heating •Unvented systems •Anglian water approved •gas certificate (currently expired) •Safety regs

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Reviewed by Jackie on 10/5/2023

Strongly recommend

We are a small company and carry out all building works to include loft conversions as well as extensions we offer a full design and build package and also carry out structural work and structual calculations we also specialise in kitchens and bathrooms

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Reviewed by Angela on 8/7/2022

Paul, John and Tom did a great job of our loft conversion. Very hardworking and tidy and made what should have been a stressful time, no bother at all. I would highly recommend Paul and his team and am hoping to have a few other jobs done in the future.

Hi rimi construction ltd I have been in the industry for nearly 16 years and specialise in a number of trades including landscaping, painting and decorating, carpentry and flooring installations. With great attention to detail I aim to provide the highest quality of work. I am a trustworthy and genuine person devoted to my buisness, carrying out work professionally to each individual requirement

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Reviewed by Liz on 28/2/2023

Akoni is a building company who can provide you with peace of mind and satisfaction. Our primary aim is to make sure our clients are respected and listened too with what they want to achieve. Over 20 years experience previously known as Aquafix which was predominantly bathrooms and heating systems. We branched out into our own developments and renovations. We now cover all trades and can supply you with the best results. All trades are fully qualified with years and years of experience. We aim to work closely with our clients from start to finish and use some great designers, architects, and structural engineers to help the process easy and take the stress away from you.

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Reviewed by Mrs Hawxwell on 23/3/2023

Good on first job, disappointing subsequently. I would not recommend this firm.

LCB Property can carry out one off room conversions or refurbishments to full house property management service. Our Renovation & Conversion Services Includes: - Plumbing Work - Electric Work - Kitchen & Bathrooms - Plastering - Carpentry - Flooring - Painting & Decorating - Gardening/Driveways - Garage Conversions - Room Knock Throughs & Extensions

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Reviewed by Christopher on 18/2/2023

LCB Property Services definitely deserve 5 stars for our garage conversion From the first meeting, I had confidence that LCB would deliver the transformation I was looking for. The confidence increased when LCB matched bricks, making sure that any changes retained the character of the house. At each step, LCB took the time to discuss and suggest changes to our original requests for fittings that enhanced the whole look and feel and made the room and integral part of the house

Creative Garden Rooms Ltd have over 30 years experience in the building trade. We have constructed, converted, refurbished and extended many properties over the UK to a very high standard. If you require any projects, large or small, then we would love the opportunity to help you make them happen. We never forget that we are working on YOUR home, and that you are in control. We can provide references from recent customers that have rooms that could be viewed.. Be creative, and let us achieve your building dreams.

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Reviewed by maqsood on 22/11/2022

didn't get back in contact after agreeing job and price

We are a small family run business with a great desire to succeed following the 2 most important guidelines : ,,The customer is always right" and ,,A man's word is what defines him " and we are focused on offering the best ratio for cost/services !

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Reviewed by Peter on 24/4/2023

Vasy no longer resides at the trading business address, has CCJ and High Court Enforcement orders against the company. If proceeding with any business, do not pay anything until work is completed any contract unfortunately will provide no assurance that work will be done.

We are a specialised building company , specialising in conversions and refurbishment contracte

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Reviewed by Helen on 9/5/2023

There has been no contact for over a week now, no answer to calls or messages. We are waiting for an RSJ and flooring. We have paid for work that has not been done.

Hi, i have been in the building trade for 20 years, I' m a qualified bricklayer and do all kinds of building work Very hard working and reliable and fully insured with public liability insurance and i work to a very high standard...

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Reviewed by David on 12/1/2023

Really nice honest bloke , unlike most Mark arrived on the times he said he would excellent work no complaints (Brilliant) very competitive quotes can’t praise him enough . Thanks Mark much appreciated.

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Garage Conversion specialists - what you need to know

The benefits of converting your garage

If your car rarely sees the inside of your garage, a conversion could add considerable value to your property by giving you an extra habitable room. Most people use their garage to store bikes, clutter, and old furniture (out of sight, out of mind) so it gives you a good reason for a purge, as well as all the possibilities of a new room in the house.

The only thing you should consider though, is how much parking is available in your street. If it’s restrictive, and you remove off-street parking, then you could potentially make your house less desirable.

A conversion is a major project, but if your garage is structurally part of your house, the extra space could make a huge improvement to how you live. It also means you won’t be outgrowing the house any time soon. Your new room could be any one of these:

  • An extra living room.
  • A dining room.
  • An extended kitchen/diner.
  • A ground floor bedroom for elderly family, or someone with mobility problems.
  • A playroom.
  • A home office.
  • A cinema room.
  • A utility room.

What does converting your garage involve?

A specialist garage conversion company will be able to draw up the designs for you, and then complete all the structural work. Alternatively you could hire an architect to do the design, and to draw up the structural plans for builders of your choosing.

If you’ve got a long, single garage, it won’t usually work as a standalone living room or bedroom as there won’t be enough space. You’re better off integrating it into an existing living room or kitchen. Alternatively you could use it as a utility room or small home office.

A double garage is much easier to use as its own room.

Designing the space

In terms of design, the main thing you should think about, is how you access that new room. Ideally you’ll get to it from the main hallway in the house. If you have to access the new space through another room, you’re creating an unwanted thoroughfare in the old room.

An experienced garage specialist will make the conversion look like it’s always been part of the main house. The windows will match the rest of the house, and will be in similar proportions. Any brickwork or exterior materials will need to match exactly, or if not, be a very complementary contrast. Lastly, if it’s got a flat roof then you should think about giving it a pitched roof, to help it blend in.

Garage floors are usually lower than the rest of the house, so to avoid a step down into the room, your specialist should put a floor in that brings it up to the correct height – assuming the ceiling is high enough.

You should also think about where the best place for the door would be, rather than fitting the room around where it currently is. It’s important so that you get the best use of your new space.

Building regulations for garage conversions

Converting your garage into a habitable room is known as a ‘change of use’, which means you’ll need building regulations approval from your local authority. The council will have their own building control service, or you can use an independent inspector.

The garage conversion will need all of the following:

  • It needs to be structurally sound.
  • It needs to have a damp-proof course.
  • The walls, floor, and roof will need to be upgraded for energy efficiency.
  • Heating and plumbing will need to be installed.
  • All new and existing electrics will need to be tested.

Costs for converting your garage

The building work will cost around £1000-£1400 per square metre, depending on location, finish, and how much work needs to be done to the structure.

Design fees will be around £1400-£3000, plus £300-£400 for a structural engineer.

The qualifications your tradesperson needs

As your garage conversion will need heating and electricity, your specialist will almost definitely be using a team of tradespeople, whether they’re sub-contractors or fully employed by the builder. Anyone working with gas needs to be registered with Gas Safe, and anyone working with electricity (in England and Wales) needs to be registered with Part P. These tradespeople will have a valid ID showing their membership so you should make a point of checking these – all good tradespeople will be happy to show you.

 

Planning permission for garage conversion jobs

Planning permission isn’t usually required, as long as the work is internal and doesn’t involve enlarging or extending the building. It’s what’s known as permitted development.

In some instances, permitted development rights can be removed, so you should always check with your local planning authority before starting any work. For example, if you live in a conservation area, there might be rules in place to protect the surroundings. If you live on a new build estate, there might be rules about changing the aesthetic of your home in case it jars with the overall design and look of the estate.

You’ll definitely need planning permission if:

  • You live in a listed building.
  • You want to extend the building.
  • You’re using the space for business.
  • Your council has restrictions on reducing parking.

 

Insurance for garage conversion work

Public liability insurance

Your garage conversion specialist definitely needs to have public liability insurance, which will cover you, and them, if someone gets hurt or if the property is damaged.

Insurance-backed warranties or guarantees 

You can get this as part of the cost of the work, if your specialist offers it. Check exactly what’s covered - it should include the cost of finishing or fixing the work if there are any issues.

Home and contents insurance

If you have home or contents insurance, check with your insurer to make sure you'll be covered while the work is going on. You might have to pay more for your insurance during and after the work. Your insurer will probably want to know what company you’re using and what insurance they have.

Questions you should ask your garage conversion specialist

  • Do they have public liability insurance and what does this cover?
  • Are they registered with a competent person scheme and will they take care of all planning permissions / building regulation approvals?
  • Do they offer insurance-backed warranties?
  • How long have they been trading for?
  • Can they give you up to 3 references of recent work they’ve completed?
  • Do they use sub-contractors or their own employees?
  • What experience do their sub-contractors/employees have and are they covered by insurance?
  • Will they give a guarantee/warranty for the work and how long does it last?
  • Will they source all materials and equipment?

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