Builder
B D S Building & Joinery (NE) Ltd
Trust score
86out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volume75
Source diversity3 sources
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Verified builder in South Shields, Tyne and Wear.
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What customers say
5.0out of 5
Highlights
"The whole experience was great. Gary was really knowledgeable and helped bring our ideas in to a practical layout whilst keeping costs down. All of his contractors were professional, timely, clean and completed work to an exceptional quality. Nothing was too much of an ask and he was really transparent with costs, timelines and limitations of the property/space."
"I was really impressed with the work BDS builders carried out for us in our home. Everything was completed to a high quality - building work, plastering, plumbing and tiling. Gary’s communication throughout the work was spot on. I thoroughly recommend them and will definitely use them again in the future."
"Gary and his team (Phil, Murray, Euan) have provided an exceptional all-round professional experience during the construction of our house extension in Sunderland. Completed Aug 2025. The whole experience has been excellent. No problem too tricky to solve. There has been a dedicated focus on us as customers (and clients), responding to many difficult asks and building challenges. We would unreservedly recommend Gary and his team for the professional and courteous manner the work has been carried out. Many thanks."
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The whole experience was great. Gary was really knowledgeable and helped bring our ideas in to a practical layout whilst keeping costs down. All of his contractors were professional, timely, clean and completed work to an exceptional quality. Nothing was too much of an ask and he was really transparent with costs, timelines and limitations of the property/space.
I was really impressed with the work BDS builders carried out for us in our home. Everything was completed to a high quality - building work, plastering, plumbing and tiling. Gary’s communication throughout the work was spot on. I thoroughly recommend them and will definitely use them again in the future.
Gary and his team (Phil, Murray, Euan) have provided an exceptional all-round professional experience during the construction of our house extension in Sunderland. Completed Aug 2025. The whole experience has been excellent. No problem too tricky to solve. There has been a dedicated focus on us as customers (and clients), responding to many difficult asks and building challenges. We would unreservedly recommend Gary and his team for the professional and courteous manner the work has been carried out. Many thanks.
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Local context
Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for builders in South Shields
Across 5 rated builders in South Shields, 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: 75
✓Source diversity: 3 sources
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