Builder
D J Building Contractors
Trust score
74out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volume41
Source diversity1 source
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Verified landscaper in Durham, County Durham.
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5.0out of 5
Highlights
"David, Jimmy and the team were absolutely brilliant. They installed a porcelain flag path in our front garden, re-turfed and gravelled and we couldn’t be happier with the outcome. They kept us involved in all decision-making and offered guidance so we could make informed decisions, and were prompt and tidy throughout. The finished look is exactly what we were hoping for and would definitely recommend!"
"Jimmy, Dave and Lewis did a fantastic job of renovating what was previously an embarrassing part of our garden into something that now looks incredible. They came up with great ideas at the design stage, turned up on time and grafted every day, and worked with us through any unforeseen complications to deliver something we are now extremely proud of. We've already recommended them to our family and friends, and have the next job booked in ourselves, highly recommended!"
"Jimmy and the team were fantastic from start to finish. Quote was competitive, work was superb and at the end of each day the area was clean and tidy. Communication was really good too, which often lacks, but not with these guys! Can’t recommend enough. Great job 👌"
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David, Jimmy and the team were absolutely brilliant. They installed a porcelain flag path in our front garden, re-turfed and gravelled and we couldn’t be happier with the outcome. They kept us involved in all decision-making and offered guidance so we could make informed decisions, and were prompt and tidy throughout. The finished look is exactly what we were hoping for and would definitely recommend!
Jimmy, Dave and Lewis did a fantastic job of renovating what was previously an embarrassing part of our garden into something that now looks incredible. They came up with great ideas at the design stage, turned up on time and grafted every day, and worked with us through any unforeseen complications to deliver something we are now extremely proud of. We've already recommended them to our family and friends, and have the next job booked in ourselves, highly recommended!
Jimmy and the team were fantastic from start to finish. Quote was competitive, work was superb and at the end of each day the area was clean and tidy. Communication was really good too, which often lacks, but not with these guys! Can’t recommend enough. Great job 👌
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Local context
Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for builders in Durham
Across 24 rated builders in Durham, 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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✓Review volume: 41
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