Builder
AC's Carpentry Services & Sash Window Repairs
Trust score
79out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volume57
Source diversity1 source
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What customers say
5.0out of 5
Highlights
"Engaged Alex from AC Carpentry to install skirting on our ground floor after previous workman botched it. Alex did an excellent job of either replacing or repairing the shoddy work and we are delighted with the result. He also fitted our new fire surround for our wood burner. He was a pleasure to have around, friendly and efficient at his work. Left everything clean and neat when he finished. Very fairly priced. We have already asked him to come back and do further jobs for us and we he will be our first call when we need any work in future. Thank you Alex and see you soon :)"
"Alex did a fantastic job installing a new oak staircase to replace a rather boring and dated 1960's one. His attention to detail was excellent and I could not fault the workmanship. I would recommend the company to friends and use them again without doubt. Thank you AC's Carpentry services."
"It is rare to find such outstanding workmanship and attention to detail, which makes Alex an exemplary Craftsman. I would recommend Alex because he combines modesty, quality and enthusiasm. I don't meet many people like Alex."
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Engaged Alex from AC Carpentry to install skirting on our ground floor after previous workman botched it. Alex did an excellent job of either replacing or repairing the shoddy work and we are delighted with the result. He also fitted our new fire surround for our wood burner. He was a pleasure to have around, friendly and efficient at his work. Left everything clean and neat when he finished. Very fairly priced. We have already asked him to come back and do further jobs for us and we he will be our first call when we need any work in future. Thank you Alex and see you soon :)
Alex did a fantastic job installing a new oak staircase to replace a rather boring and dated 1960's one. His attention to detail was excellent and I could not fault the workmanship. I would recommend the company to friends and use them again without doubt. Thank you AC's Carpentry services.
It is rare to find such outstanding workmanship and attention to detail, which makes Alex an exemplary Craftsman. I would recommend Alex because he combines modesty, quality and enthusiasm. I don't meet many people like Alex.
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Local context
Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for builders in Sherborne
Across 6 rated builders in Sherborne, the typical rating is 4.9★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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