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NSD BUILDING SERVICES
66 Feedback reviews, 98% positive24 years experience in the construction industry ,renovations,,,removal of load bearing walls and chimneys,demolition,groundworks,house strip outs,all plumbing, electrical work is carried out by subcontractors I rely on and are suitably qualified read more
Latest Restoration & Refurbishment feedback review:
Removal of chimney breast groundfloor
Well what can I Nick has become a household name with our 3 year old! Nick has been the saviour to our recent house purchase. Although he was taken on to do the load bearing wall. His done so so much more! Don’t hesitate to take him on....
Gower Brickwork
41 Feedback reviews, 100% positiveI am a bricklayer of 42 years experience, I have carried out all aspects of my trade through the years, including restoration, including crack stitching, and have built all types of structures, extentions, houses, offices, warehouses, I have carried out intricate decorative... read more
Latest Bricklaying feedback review:
Side wall leaning/ shifted after gale - rebuilding
Very professional work Clayton came round and listened to my requests - good quote Once work started it was finished to a high standard and to time What more could you want !
c grimwade brickwork
38 Feedback reviews, 100% positiveI do a good clean job for a reasonable price I always turn up to do my work.I am looking for some weekend work. read more
Latest Bricklaying feedback review:
New brick garden wall
Colin did an excellent job building us a new brick wall for our front garden. He was friendly, professional and efficient, and did the job for a reasonable price. We would definitely recommend him and use him again in future.
ALK GROUNDWORKS
22 Feedback reviews, 100% positiveAll aspects of groundworks up to DPC. 25 years experience mainly in the new build housing sector. some commercial builds and extensions. Training to supervisor level and trained operatives on construction plant CSCS, CPCS, NPORS and NVQ level training read more
Latest Groundwork & Foundations feedback review:
New build foundations
Adam and Lee done a great job on our project, really really happy. Went above and beyond to get things done on time and on budget. Super friendly and easy to get along with, wouldn’t hesitate to use again, and we plan too. Even though...
A C Brickwork
23 Feedback reviews, 100% positiveMy name is Adam, I run AC Brickwork which undertakes all brickwork (small and large jobs), extensions (start to finish), landscaping, block paving, driveways and patios and general maintenance. Please have a look at my website for more info, pictures of completed jobs and... read more
Latest Bricklaying feedback review:
corner bricks fixing on house and conservatory
Adam turned up on time, he was polite and friendly. Adam did an excellent job fixing the brick work on our house and conservatory. Very happy with the work and will use him again if we have any other jobs come up. Thank you.
I M Barnes
67 Feedback reviews, 100% positiveI have been in the building trading for the past 30 years both as a sub-contrator with a company and also on my own, I have alot of experience, I am honest, reliable, trustworthy and hard working, no job is too small read more
Latest Groundwork & Foundations feedback review:
6" Concrete slab poured for shed, Marks Tey
I can see why Ian has so many 5* reviews. Aside from being really happy with the finished job and the quality of the work, Ian and Darren were friendly, and explained our options when faced with the unexpected. He was able to fit our...
CDL Building Contracts
16 Feedback reviews, 100% positiveI am a fully qualified, experienced builder who has been working in the industry for many years. I guarantee a great standard of work at reasonable prices. My team and I have a high regard for Safety and Site Cleanliness. We are flexible, reliable, and work in Essex,... read more
Latest Extensions feedback review:
EXTENSION
Chris and his builders done a great job on our extension. The quote was very good and would definately recommend them. Well done.
Complete Building Solutions
18 Feedback reviews, 100% positiveWelcome to Complete Building Solutions (CBS Essex Limited). We are Colchester based building company, providing a wide range of building services throughout North Essex and Suffolk. Complete Building Solutions is a building company with extensive experience in all... read more
Latest Extensions feedback review:
Bedroom/Wet-Room Side Extension
Kaspars was very helpful and tried to accommodating our needs to the best of his ability, even changing his plans last minute. All of this during the first CoVid lock-down! The work was done to a very good standard and priced as...
LAWTONS Construction
15 Feedback reviews, 100% positiveLandscaping/Foundation, General building & property maintenance company. 10+ years in the building industry. All types of maintenance and repair work. read more
Latest Groundwork & Foundations feedback review:
Repairing garage floor
Dominic and Brad were very professional and tidy, would not hesitate for them to do other work for me. They did a great job!!!!
S.B.S. Stanway Building Solutions
7 Feedback reviews, 100% positiveQualified Brickwork Specialist, as featured on Channel 4`s "Grand Design " 2010, Extensions, Conversions, New Builds, Complete Building Services from Planning to Completion,20 years + Trade Experience Competitive Prices and Free No Obligation Quotations. read more
Latest Extensions feedback review:
S/S side extension to provide utilit room and store
I hired SBS to build my utility room extension and new rear patio as they were local builders and their estimate was by far the most detailed that I received and very competitive. Before work began, construction and payment schedules were...
DJB Building Contractors
17 Feedback reviews, 100% positiveDJB Building Contractors. read more
Latest Restoration & Refurbishment feedback review:
Various Works Relating to Leak from Buried Water Pipe
Dave and his team have done a great job of sorting out water damage caused by a burst water pipe buried in our concrete kitchen floor. Everything was completed quickly and efficiently and to a high standard, including digging out the old...
Harpait Design and Build Ltd
6 Feedback reviews, 100% positiveWe have been in the building industry since 1979. We carry out all general building work from New Houses, Extensions, Garages, Garden Walls, Patios and all Internal & External alteration works. We can supply all labour and materials for a complete worry free job. read more
Latest Bricklaying feedback review:
Build Front wall
Mark did a fantastic job. Worked very quickly and neatly. The wall was done within a week. He kept in touch with us every step of the way. Went beyond and above what was asked of him. The wall looks amazing. Pleased with the end results....
LMD Construction Ltd
4 Feedback reviews, 100% positiveWe are a small family firm based in Colchester, Essex, offering comprehensive construction services to private individuals in the Essex/Suffolk Region. We are a close knit team of experienced tradesmen giving you professional but friendly service whatever your construction... read more
Latest Groundwork & Foundations feedback review:
lowering ground level at back of house
Very impressed with the speed and efficiency, good communication and reasonable price for the work carried out.
D&J Project Management Ltd
4 Feedback reviews, 100% positiveD&J are very excited to make people aware of who we are and what we do. We are a small family run Colchester based construction firm. Specialising in Eco builds, renewables, refurbishments and extensions. All our tradesmen are fully skilled to complete each project & we... read more
Latest Conversions - General feedback review:
Converting a semi-detached house into 3x 1-bed flats
I have had a great experience with OPL Commercial in my small development project to convert a semi-detached house into three one-bedroom maisonettes. When I first got OPL's quote, I worried about the lack of experiences in this kind of...
AKL Building and Maintenance
6 Feedback reviews, 100% positiveI mainly deal with landscape gardens,patios driveways, have been doing this for the past 30 years and find it very rewarding. I have nvq level 2 in building and construction,cpcs blue card in construction plant. I am all ways happy to come and discuss your garden and... read more
Latest Groundwork & Foundations feedback review:
Extend MDPE mains water pipe to new internal stopcock
Andy was punctual and reliable when coming out to quote for the job and on the day of the works. He sent his quote as promised. The job was completed well and as requested. I would recommend Andy.
Ashdells
2 Feedback reviews, 100% positiveMy business is general building and maintenance. I'm a bricklayer by trade and prior to this I spent seven years with a timber frame company building and erecting timber houses. I am competent in undertaking the following jobs: constructing brick walls, patios, fences,... read more
Latest Bricklaying feedback review:
Wall on side of drive
Ian Ashley did an excellent job of rebuilding the wall on the side of our drive which had been partly damaged. He worked very hard under blazing sunshine and left the place very tidy & clean. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a...
V Preston Builders
1 Feedback review, 100% positivetrading for 25 years as V Preston builders undertaking all types of building works, from foundations to roof on new builds and extensions building a number of projects around the Essex area, I have gold card city and guilds distinction qualification in bricklaying I... read more
Latest Extensions feedback review:
Garage rebuild
V Preston builders pricing was very good . Staff pleasant and hard working finished job on time , always left property tidy each evening ,did an excellent job
JK Fencing & Groundworks
9 Feedback reviews, 100% positiveI have done this field of work for over 8 years now, I learned the trade from my dad who has over 36 years experience. I have been doing this sort of work since I was 16, and decided the time was right to go solo a while ago. I carry out a lot of fencing work,... read more
Latest Groundwork & Foundations feedback review:
Cement foundation for 2400 x 2400 shed
Very good, very tidy and very well priced.
Taylor Made Adaptions
46 Feedback reviews, 98% positiveEx British Gas engineer, been working for myself since 1989, specialising in all aspects of kitchen and bathrooms adaptations for the disabled i.e. wet rooms, door widening, access ramps. We also take on all standard kitchen and bathroom fitting .also garage conversions... read more
Latest Conversions - General client reference:
Andrew installed plumbing, fixtures and fittings for a new Bathroom and Kitchen, also two new Radiators. and new stud walling. I found Andrew very reliable, his workmanship was very good, and he was professional. I would definately use...
Inside Out Home Renovations
5 Feedback reviews, 100% positiveWe offer a full and comprehensive building service from planning to completion. With over 20 years experience in the construction industry we are capable of carrying out all your household refurbishment requirements read more
Latest Conversions - General feedback review:
Removal of load bearing wall + other smaller works
Arran and his colleagues completed all works required to a very good standard and despite unforeseen obstacles, they dealt with the problems in a professional manner and completed the job very efficiently. The work included a complete...
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