Architect
BG Building Services
Trust score
76out of 100
Rating4.8★
Review volume130
Source diversity1 source
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Verified builder in Swadlincote.
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What customers say
4.8out of 5
Highlights
"We needed to quickly find a roof contractor to deal with a damp issue above a newly renovated kitchen. After talking to neighbours , they recommended Ben at BG. We quickly received a visit/assessment and useful photos of the issues and some additional work recommendations to future proof the roof and avoid a revisit in the near future, all well explained. As soon as a few dry days were forecast, work commenced. The work was completed efficiently and tidily and the final bill was fair and we were very pleased with the work. We would happily recommend BG Building Services."
"quick to quote resolved the issue on the roof, much cheaper than local contractors"
"Had repairs done on facia boards and chimney,completed job in a day despite poor weather conditions"
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We needed to quickly find a roof contractor to deal with a damp issue above a newly renovated kitchen. After talking to neighbours , they recommended Ben at BG. We quickly received a visit/assessment and useful photos of the issues and some additional work recommendations to future proof the roof and avoid a revisit in the near future, all well explained. As soon as a few dry days were forecast, work commenced. The work was completed efficiently and tidily and the final bill was fair and we were very pleased with the work. We would happily recommend BG Building Services.
Had repairs done on facia boards and chimney,completed job in a day despite poor weather conditions
quick to quote resolved the issue on the roof, much cheaper than local contractors
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