Builder
A P Caines Brickwork
Trust score
69out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volume31
Source diversity1 source
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Verified bricklayer in Compton, Newbury, Berkshire.
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What customers say
5.0out of 5
Highlights
"Very efficient and tidy work, great communication from Andy the whole way, and a clear quote. Very punctual, and a good job done. Would definitely hire again."
"I requested a small job to be done. Andrew responded and undertook the work. You would not know he'd done anything. The brickwork to fill a small hole in the wall where there used to be a flue outlet is such a good match, I am now struggling to tell where the hole was. Very pleased with the work."
"Andy carefully listened to the requirements, promptly provided a quotation and carried out the work to a very high standard in the agreed timescale."
Detailed reviews
Very efficient and tidy work, great communication from Andy the whole way, and a clear quote. Very punctual, and a good job done. Would definitely hire again.
I requested a small job to be done. Andrew responded and undertook the work. You would not know he'd done anything. The brickwork to fill a small hole in the wall where there used to be a flue outlet is such a good match, I am now struggling to tell where the hole was. Very pleased with the work.
Andy carefully listened to the requirements, promptly provided a quotation and carried out the work to a very high standard in the agreed timescale.
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Local context
Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for builders in Newbury
Across 16 rated builders in Newbury, the typical rating is 5.0★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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✓Rating: 5.0★
✓Review volume: 31
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