Architect
CDRC - First Call Roofing Contractors & Property Maintenance
Trust score
79out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volume305
Source diversity1 source
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Verified handyman in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
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What customers say
5.0out of 5
Highlights
"I can’t rate Cris and his team highly enough. We had them in earlier this year for a small job where some of our tiles had dislodged. Recently we’ve had them back for a leak in our gulley (fixed with the recent downpour) and to paint the apex of our house. Whilst there , I enquired about some blown bricks which they fixed and also added pigeon spikes for us as I was complaining about the noise! When they were on my neighbours roof, they noticed the gutter was blocked on our conservatory which they sorted for us without charging us as they saw it needed doing. Cris quoted a fair priced which he"
"Excellent work and very friendly. Did what he said he would do with no drama or hassle. Would definitely use again. The work was required following a burst pipe in the bathroom. Chris provided a quote swiftly in a form acceptable to the insurance company and was happy to keep in touch throughout the approval and drying out process to be able to slot our work in as soon as conditions allowed. Even came back to help us rehang a huge mirror once paintwork was dry!"
"They were very clean and thorough in their work , carried out extremely well. Communicated throughout the work time and were courteous and polite. Like many things were subject to the weather which was a cause of delay but out of their control. All in all a company that performed in an excelent manner and one I have no problems in recommending."
Detailed reviews
I can’t rate Cris and his team highly enough. We had them in earlier this year for a small job where some of our tiles had dislodged. Recently we’ve had them back for a leak in our gulley (fixed with the recent downpour) and to paint the apex of our house. Whilst there , I enquired about some blown bricks which they fixed and also added pigeon spikes for us as I was complaining about the noise! When they were on my neighbours roof, they noticed the gutter was blocked on our conservatory which they sorted for us without charging us as they saw it needed doing. Cris quoted a fair priced which he
Excellent work and very friendly. Did what he said he would do with no drama or hassle. Would definitely use again. The work was required following a burst pipe in the bathroom. Chris provided a quote swiftly in a form acceptable to the insurance company and was happy to keep in touch throughout the approval and drying out process to be able to slot our work in as soon as conditions allowed. Even came back to help us rehang a huge mirror once paintwork was dry!
They were very clean and thorough in their work , carried out extremely well. Communicated throughout the work time and were courteous and polite. Like many things were subject to the weather which was a cause of delay but out of their control. All in all a company that performed in an excelent manner and one I have no problems in recommending.
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Local context
Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for architects in Tunbridge Wells
Across 8 rated architects in Tunbridge Wells, 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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✓Review volume: 305
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