Builder
CE Building Maintenance
Trust score
57out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volumeLow · 6
Source diversity1 source
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Verified carpenter in Ashington, Northumberland.
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What customers say
5.0out of 5
Highlights
"We have had a few jobs done now by Carl. Doors changed and cupboard built. I am extremely happy with the work and how tidy Carl was throughout."
"CE Building Maintenance helped bring my vision to life. I wanted a custom baby wardrobe because none of the shops had exactly what I had in mind. Carl came out, listened carefully to what I wanted, and truly delivered — the finished wardrobe was exactly how I envisioned it. Not only was the quality amazing, but it was also far more affordable than the baby wardrobes you can buy in stores. I highly recommend CE Building Maintenance. Carl was professional, friendly, efficient, and reliable, and he kept me updated throughout the entire project. Thank you so much, Carl!"
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We have had a few jobs done now by Carl. Doors changed and cupboard built. I am extremely happy with the work and how tidy Carl was throughout.
CE Building Maintenance helped bring my vision to life. I wanted a custom baby wardrobe because none of the shops had exactly what I had in mind. Carl came out, listened carefully to what I wanted, and truly delivered — the finished wardrobe was exactly how I envisioned it. Not only was the quality amazing, but it was also far more affordable than the baby wardrobes you can buy in stores. I highly recommend CE Building Maintenance. Carl was professional, friendly, efficient, and reliable, and he kept me updated throughout the entire project. Thank you so much, Carl!
Local context
Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for builders in Ashington
Across 10 rated builders in Ashington, 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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