Builder
DL Home Improvements
Trust score
78out of 100
Rating4.9★
Review volume51
Source diversity1 source
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Verified builder in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
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What customers say
4.9out of 5
Highlights
"Would happily use Derek again for any future works we'll be undertaking... Great attention to detail and is very accommodating regarding to what we were looking for. Great communication also, which makes life alot easier and stress free! Would definitely recommend Derek and his work..."
"This was our second time using Derek's services to renovate our home. We required Derek to block up two internal doorways, create a new doorway, knock through a wall to a bathroom and to tile. As expected, Derek was reliable, always available to discuss the project/answer queries, and his prices were reasonable and transparent. Many thanks again to Derek."
"Communication with Derek was excellent. Kept up to date with changes required by building control and it was clear throughout the process of any costs involved, so no surprises. Derek didn't mix our job with any others so we were his only job for the duration of the project Other relevant trades brought in during the build were all really nice and easy to work with and all had a good standard of workmanship"
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Would happily use Derek again for any future works we'll be undertaking... Great attention to detail and is very accommodating regarding to what we were looking for. Great communication also, which makes life alot easier and stress free! Would definitely recommend Derek and his work...
Communication with Derek was excellent. Kept up to date with changes required by building control and it was clear throughout the process of any costs involved, so no surprises. Derek didn't mix our job with any others so we were his only job for the duration of the project Other relevant trades brought in during the build were all really nice and easy to work with and all had a good standard of workmanship
This was our second time using Derek's services to renovate our home. We required Derek to block up two internal doorways, create a new doorway, knock through a wall to a bathroom and to tile. As expected, Derek was reliable, always available to discuss the project/answer queries, and his prices were reasonable and transparent. Many thanks again to Derek.
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Local context
Rated 4.9★ — in line with the local average for builders in Great Yarmouth
Across 5 rated builders in Great Yarmouth, 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: 51
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