Builder
DLH Contractors
Trust score
77out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volume47
Source diversity1 source
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Verified carpenter in Maldon, Essex.
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What customers say
5.0out of 5
Highlights
"Darren was extremely good at what he did. He hung 10 internal oak doors for me, to the highest standard. As well has adding all the handles/latches and the locks for the main bedroom and bathrooms. His communication throughout was excellent as well as his time keeping. My wife and I are very happy with the work carried out. I would definitely use him again in the future and definitely recommend him."
"Thanks to Darren for hanging two doors for us at our new house despite the chaos of moving boxes and furniture everywhere. Doors look fantastic. Rebooked to hang 6 more doors."
"Darren has been absolutely brilliant. We encountered a few issues which he sorted. The fitting quality is superb and his freindly demour helped transition a difficult transformation. I would recommend him to anyone - great job and service"
Detailed reviews
Darren was extremely good at what he did. He hung 10 internal oak doors for me, to the highest standard. As well has adding all the handles/latches and the locks for the main bedroom and bathrooms. His communication throughout was excellent as well as his time keeping. My wife and I are very happy with the work carried out. I would definitely use him again in the future and definitely recommend him.
Darren has been absolutely brilliant. We encountered a few issues which he sorted. The fitting quality is superb and his freindly demour helped transition a difficult transformation. I would recommend him to anyone - great job and service
Thanks to Darren for hanging two doors for us at our new house despite the chaos of moving boxes and furniture everywhere. Doors look fantastic. Rebooked to hang 6 more doors.
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Local context
Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for builders in Maldon
Across 11 rated builders in Maldon, 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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