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Absolute Armour & Sons

Ferndown5.0· 192 reviews · 1 source
Credentials & registries
1 named source
Trust score
83out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volume192
Source diversity1 source
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Reviews · public evidence

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5.0out of 5
192 reviews in public evidenceCross-checked across 1 source
Checkatrade192 reviews · 5.0 avg

Highlights

"The team at Absolute Armour have spent the last three weeks removing block paviours and levelling the garden to take permeable new block paving and kerbs to combat ponding from rain water. The team were diligent throughout and could not have been more helpful in the advice given to ensure our objectives were achieved. The work included removing an existing lawn and laying down new turf as well as the creating of a sizeable soak-away. During the three week period on site John and his colleagues demonstrated professionalism and made modifications to suit our needs."

AnonymousCheckatrade5.0 rating

"Replaced Driveway and demolished old garage, green house and excavated old decking. Built retaining block wall and steps to patio and slope down to garden at the back of house. Composite fencing at front and wood panels at back. New storm drainage. Completed from start to finish in a professional manner and undertook extra work as job progressed. They were courteous, very friendly and very hard working. Site was left tidy at the end of each day and they were very punctual. John was recommended by a family member and didn't disappoint. Thank you I am so happy with me new garden."

AnonymousCheckatrade5.0 rating

"John was originally contracted to provide a new patio and also to replace a broken wooden fence. When he came to do the work he told us that it was not possible to fit a replacement wooden fence and we therefore, at John's suggestion, opted for composite fence instead. Throughout the whole process John kept us informed of progress and was able to provide suggestions for any minor issues that occurred during the work. We are absolutely delighted with the final result in our garden and would recommend Absolute Armour to anyone"

AnonymousCheckatrade5.0 rating

Detailed reviews

Anonymous5.0 / 5 ·

The team at Absolute Armour have spent the last three weeks removing block paviours and levelling the garden to take permeable new block paving and kerbs to combat ponding from rain water. The team were diligent throughout and could not have been more helpful in the advice given to ensure our objectives were achieved. The work included removing an existing lawn and laying down new turf as well as the creating of a sizeable soak-away. During the three week period on site John and his colleagues demonstrated professionalism and made modifications to suit our needs.

Checkatrade
Anonymous5.0 / 5 ·

Replaced Driveway and demolished old garage, green house and excavated old decking. Built retaining block wall and steps to patio and slope down to garden at the back of house. Composite fencing at front and wood panels at back. New storm drainage. Completed from start to finish in a professional manner and undertook extra work as job progressed. They were courteous, very friendly and very hard working. Site was left tidy at the end of each day and they were very punctual. John was recommended by a family member and didn't disappoint. Thank you I am so happy with me new garden.

Checkatrade
Anonymous5.0 / 5 ·

John was originally contracted to provide a new patio and also to replace a broken wooden fence. When he came to do the work he told us that it was not possible to fit a replacement wooden fence and we therefore, at John's suggestion, opted for composite fence instead. Throughout the whole process John kept us informed of progress and was able to provide suggestions for any minor issues that occurred during the work. We are absolutely delighted with the final result in our garden and would recommend Absolute Armour to anyone

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Local context

Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for builders in Ferndown

Across 11 rated builders in Ferndown, 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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Public review evidence5.0★ from 192 public reviewsAcross CheckatradeCheckatradeWaste carrier (Environment Agency)
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Rating: 5.0★
Review volume: 192
Verification: Verified
1 verified credential
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!Source diversity: 1 source
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What do customers say about Absolute Armour & Sons?

Absolute Armour & Sons has 192 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.

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We hold 1 independently sourced credential for Absolute Armour & Sons, including Waste carrier (Environment Agency). Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section.

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