Builder
Drake Properties and Developments
Trust score
55out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volumeLow · 3
Source diversity1 source
VerificationListed
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About
Verified carpenter in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk on Checkatrade.
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What customers say
5.0out of 5
Highlights
"I'm really happy with the work completed. I had drafted up what I thought I wanted and they had helpful suggestions as to how to make it all work and even better. The team were pleasant and positive, tidied up well after themselves and checked in regularly to make sure I was happy with everything. I will definitely use their services again."
"Ollie and his team were reliable, efficient and the quality of their work was superb. Every single person on his team was polite, discrete and efficient. We would recommend them to anyone."
"Efficient quoting, delivery on time. Friendly and competent people. Left everything very tidy."
Detailed reviews
I'm really happy with the work completed. I had drafted up what I thought I wanted and they had helpful suggestions as to how to make it all work and even better. The team were pleasant and positive, tidied up well after themselves and checked in regularly to make sure I was happy with everything. I will definitely use their services again.
Ollie and his team were reliable, efficient and the quality of their work was superb. Every single person on his team was polite, discrete and efficient. We would recommend them to anyone.
Efficient quoting, delivery on time. Friendly and competent people. Left everything very tidy.
Local context
Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for builders in Bury St. Edmunds
Across 5 rated builders in Bury St. Edmunds, 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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Public review evidence5.0★ from 3 public reviewsCheckatrade
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✓Rating: 5.0★
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!Review volume: Low · 3
!Source diversity: 1 source
!Verification: Listed
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