Builder
Abode
Trust score
79out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volume82
Source diversity1 source
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Verified builder in Lewes, East Sussex.
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What customers say
5.0out of 5
Highlights
"Jamie was fantastic, and completed the job to a high standard which exceeded our expectations"
"We feel very lucky to have found Jamie when we did as we had been let down by two builders prior to meeting him. It just so happened he had availability and we have not looked back since. We were knocking through to make open plan kitchen diner with bifold doors and bifold windows at the back. Jamie brings the perfect mindset and demeanour to these types of jobs, he doesn’t get stressed or flustered and is able to think creatively and proactively to make your ideas a reality. He is a real pro and you won’t go wrong hiring him."
"Abode built a large extension to our home, including kitchen and we were delighted with the results. They also created a brilliant patio and outdoor space. They liaised with building control at the end of the project to get it all signed off. Always on time and on budget with great communication and so would highly recommend."
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Jamie was fantastic, and completed the job to a high standard which exceeded our expectations
We feel very lucky to have found Jamie when we did as we had been let down by two builders prior to meeting him. It just so happened he had availability and we have not looked back since. We were knocking through to make open plan kitchen diner with bifold doors and bifold windows at the back. Jamie brings the perfect mindset and demeanour to these types of jobs, he doesn’t get stressed or flustered and is able to think creatively and proactively to make your ideas a reality. He is a real pro and you won’t go wrong hiring him.
Abode built a large extension to our home, including kitchen and we were delighted with the results. They also created a brilliant patio and outdoor space. They liaised with building control at the end of the project to get it all signed off. Always on time and on budget with great communication and so would highly recommend.
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Local context
Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for builders in Lewes
Across 7 rated builders in Lewes, 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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