Architect
Collins property services
Trust score
58out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volumeLow · 9
Source diversity1 source
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Verified kitchens in Waterlooville, Hampshire.
Reviews · public evidence
What the public record says
5.0out of 5
Highlights
"under mount sink had come away from its adhesive and needed refitting. Sam resealed it and built a basic wooden support to help take the weight going forwards. also fitted a new tap while here. would definately use again and have already asked him to quote on a couple of other bits. Solid. would recommend."
"Sam managed to fit my work in at short notice and was very thorough with his communication. The work was completed to a high standard and he made the effort to tidy everything up afterwards. Would definitely use again"
"I am really pleased with the work Sam carried out on my kitchen before Christmas 2025. This wasn’t a straightforward installation — it involved adding new elements to an existing layout and creating some bespoke pieces to make everything blend seamlessly. Sam handled it brilliantly. His attention to detail was exceptional, and he took real care to ensure the new work matched perfectly with what was already there. He was tidy, reliable, flexible and clearly takes pride in doing things properly. The finished result looks fantastic and feels beautifully crafted."
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Showing the 3 reviews we hold full text for. The 9 headline total is the review volume reported across Collins property services’s public review sources.
under mount sink had come away from its adhesive and needed refitting. Sam resealed it and built a basic wooden support to help take the weight going forwards. also fitted a new tap while here. would definately use again and have already asked him to quote on a couple of other bits. Solid. would recommend.
Sam managed to fit my work in at short notice and was very thorough with his communication. The work was completed to a high standard and he made the effort to tidy everything up afterwards. Would definitely use again
I am really pleased with the work Sam carried out on my kitchen before Christmas 2025. This wasn’t a straightforward installation — it involved adding new elements to an existing layout and creating some bespoke pieces to make everything blend seamlessly. Sam handled it brilliantly. His attention to detail was exceptional, and he took real care to ensure the new work matched perfectly with what was already there. He was tidy, reliable, flexible and clearly takes pride in doing things properly. The finished result looks fantastic and feels beautifully crafted.
Local context
Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for architects in Waterlooville
Across 10 rated architects in Waterlooville, 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: Low · 9
!Source diversity: 1 source
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