Direct Maintenance Contractors
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Direct Maintenance Contractors is a Cardiff based family business established in 1999 servicing Cardiff and the Vale. We aim to provide customers experience, quality and value for money for all projects. We can provide customers with testimonials and referrals for works completed . We are also endorsed by the Federation of Master Builders nr 47200.Our extensive experience allows us to provide our customers with a wide range of works to include;- Alterations Refurbishments Extensions Bathrooms Tiling , wall and floor Roofing Windows and Doors UPVC fascias and gutters Rendering and plastering Internal and external decoration Conservatories Easy living adaptations to include grab rails, ramps , walk-in showers. Try us we aim to complete your project on time and within budget.
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"Excellent work fitting a new bathroom, kitchen and various other house refurbishments — professional, friendly, and excellent quality. From the very first meeting Martin and his team were professional, punctual and answered our queries quickly. They listened carefully to what we wanted, offered helpful suggestions, and kept us informed every step of the way. We are very pleased with the results. Highly recommend!"
"Martin was able to supply and fit a new bathroom in timely fashion. Any questions I had were answered immediately. I was also very impressed with his team, who were professional, especially Joe, who managed the team like a true leader. Well done boys xx"
"I contacted Martin a few months ago regarding having the attic boarded out. He came, assessed the job and issued an estimate of the cost. I was then contacted at a later date with a commencement date. This started on 3rd Jan 2024. Tom and Michael ( aka "Tom and Jerry") were the tradesmen, accompanied at a later date by their female apprentice Millie. What can you say? Their workmanship exemplary, very friendly, worked full days, tidied up after themselves, and the result a marvellous boarded out attic along with a fitted wooden step ladder. I would thoroughly recommend this company. I'm sure that I will be calling upon this company for any future work at my property Total A TEAM!!"
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These guys sorted out a major leak in my bathroom which needed a lot of work. It was done quickly and professionally and now everything looks good as new! Great stuff, I will definitely recommend them.
Excellent work fitting a new bathroom, kitchen and various other house refurbishments — professional, friendly, and excellent quality. From the very first meeting Martin and his team were professional, punctual and answered our queries quickly. They listened carefully to what we wanted, offered helpful suggestions, and kept us informed every step of the way. We are very pleased with the results. Highly recommend!
Martin was able to supply and fit a new bathroom in timely fashion. Any questions I had were answered immediately. I was also very impressed with his team, who were professional, especially Joe, who managed the team like a true leader. Well done boys xx
I contacted Martin a few months ago regarding having the attic boarded out. He came, assessed the job and issued an estimate of the cost. I was then contacted at a later date with a commencement date. This started on 3rd Jan 2024. Tom and Michael ( aka "Tom and Jerry") were the tradesmen, accompanied at a later date by their female apprentice Millie. What can you say? Their workmanship exemplary, very friendly, worked full days, tidied up after themselves, and the result a marvellous boarded out attic along with a fitted wooden step ladder. I would thoroughly recommend this company. I'm sure that I will be calling upon this company for any future work at my property Total A TEAM!!
I engaged DMC to update my lounge. Right from the onset Martin was helpful and friendly explaining clearly what needed to be done to achieve the result I was seeking. The costings were clear and the work was done to a high standard and everything was left tidy. One important consideration for me was that Martin and his workers were dog friendly and were careful when they needed to access the outside tap to always close the side gate. Given by the number of cases of missing dogs where they disappeared when builders left the gates open, this was a very important plus for me.
We needed a lintel replacing in the center of our home due to excessive deflection. Martin and his team were able to carry out the work quickly, cleanly and with minimal disruption for such a big job. Scaffold was erected, the ceilings were lifted and everything was handled with extreme care. While things were quick, nothing was rushed. We are extremely happty with the results and would use Direct Maintenance Contractors again happily (and indeed, we already have).
Martin and his team helped us replace a derelict Victorian lean-to with a new extension. They carried out demolition of the collapsing lean-to, and built a new flat-roof extension that included French windows, a bathroom, and an area for our washing machine and tumble dryer. They were professional, knowledgeable, clean, and open, with good communication throughout the works, delivering a high quality build.
Martin and his team carried out various home maintenance work for us including roof tile replacements, render repairs, gulley benching repair, kitchen tile floor repair, rejuvenated our hardwood draining board and painting several rooms, all to a very high standard. Throughout the process from quote to completion we were kept informed at all stages, and we are extremely pleased with the work done by Martin, Tom, Michael and Millie. They arrived promptly each day and tidied up at the end. We would have no hesitation in recommending DMC and would happily use them again.
DMC repointed a chimney stack. They were prompt in providing a quotation and were able to start the work reasonably quickly. I was kept well informed about progress and the work was completed efficiently and on budget. Only time (and winter weather) will show whether the repointing resolves the damp penetration problem but I have confidence in the quality of their work.
Martin and his team provided excellent and friendly service - from diagnosing the cause of a long running water ingress problem to quotation and then delivery - new lead flashing and re-rendering of one side of the house. Staff we very friendly and the work is of excellent quality.
Martin and his team were fantastic. They were prompt in providing a quote and the work was carried out in a quick, timely manner but nothing was rushed and all the work was done to an excellent standard. We were on holiday at the time, but he kept us informed as well as my mum who was checking in every now and then. We also wanted some extra work doing in the hall which we decided last minute and they were more than happy to help and it didn't delay the process at all. I couldn't recommend Martin and his team enough. I'll be using them for all future jobs. It's great to know a team who can provide a variety of services and will do an excellent job. Thanks again Martin and team!
Martin turned up as arranged to give an estimate for painting the external render of our block of flats. Estimate was quickly received and accepted. Mathew, his painter, arrived at the agreed time and worked diligently to complete the task. Mathew was a very pleasant young man and his work was faultless and tidy.
Direct Maintenance came recommended and I have no hesitation recommending their services now I’ve experienced them firsthand. Martin was reliable from the point of contact, turning up as arranged and providing a prompt and agreeable quote for external rendering works to a Victorian terraced property. Once Martin and his team commenced the job they uncovered a bigger repair job than anticipated. All repair work was carried out to ensure the stonework and lintels were structurally sound prior to rendering. Martin kept me updated with progress throughout as the job did take longer than thought. The rendering and external decoration was carried out to a very high standard leaving an excellent finish. The job took two months in total and I can say all of the team including Tommy, Mike, Matt, Millie and Joe were a pleasure to have around. They all worked to a high standard taking great care. They liaised well with neighbours which was appreciated as the work affected both sides with it being a terraced property. I have no doubt that I’ll be using Martin and his team again for future works.
I have used this company twice this year and am very pleased with the work that has been completed. Martin and his team showed good communication,excellent standard of work, friendliness, turning up when they say they are, leaving the site clean and tidy, so are easy to recommend.
We’d been struggling to find a trader prepared to add a pigs-ear style stair rail to our loft and tidy up a door frame. Direct Maintenance Contractors agreed to do it and completed the work beautifully for us. They were also very friendly and left the house spotlessly clean. I’d definitely recommend them.
Highly recommend this company. Martin reached out to help me in an inspiring way. His help and advice were much appreciated. His team Thomas and Mike are without a doubt second to none. The workmanship is beyond excellent. Martin and his team are deserving of praise and recognition. Martin is professional, experienced and approachable. The work carried out was to sort a repair to the bath and installed a tiled bathroom floor the bathroom is transformed. They were clean and tidy workers.
Martin explained the job when I asked him what I wanted. I was more than pleased with the finished work. It was extremely clean and tidy. The team came on time. There was no unexpected costs. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again. I would recommend this company definitely. If I need more work done, Martin would be the first person I'd call.
called Direct Maintenence contractors with a bathroom issue after checking Which Trusted Traders. They responded quickly and diagnosed problem and came up with a solution. They came when they said they would and completed the work effectively.
Martin and his team were nothing short of excellent they arrived on time, and left the job in a tidy condition on completion. This entailed removing old rendering and re-rendering the same. The job was completed in two weeks and cleaned up every day and left tidy.🤗 The scaffolders place the scaffold as needed and removed it soon after the job was complete.🤗 We would certainly have them again and would also recommend them to others.
I found this company through the Which? Trusted Traders site, and received a prompt reply to my initial email enquiry. Following Martin's visit to my house everything ran very smoothly and rapidly. Work was carried out to a high standard and within the projected time frame. The paperwork was thorough and billing efficient.
Rated 5.0★ — above the local average for builders in Cardiff
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