Builder
Drake & Sons Ltd
Trust score
73out of 100
Rating4.9★
Review volume40
Source diversity1 source
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What customers say
4.9out of 5
Highlights
"Tony's team relayed some stone slabs on our garden steps that had been done poorly by a previous builder. A great job done by Oliver who is a great lad who takes pride in his work and leaves things tidy. Thanks again lads - another great job."
"Very competitive quote, which was strictly adhered to. Efficient workmen who provided helpful tips along the way. Fitted shower room, kitchen, lighting,etc. This was a big job which necessitated walls being taken down and a great deal of external work. Completed work was to a very high standard. I was extremely pleased with the finish"
"General tidiness and courtesy"
Detailed reviews
Tony's team relayed some stone slabs on our garden steps that had been done poorly by a previous builder. A great job done by Oliver who is a great lad who takes pride in his work and leaves things tidy. Thanks again lads - another great job.
Very competitive quote, which was strictly adhered to. Efficient workmen who provided helpful tips along the way. Fitted shower room, kitchen, lighting,etc. This was a big job which necessitated walls being taken down and a great deal of external work. Completed work was to a very high standard. I was extremely pleased with the finish
General tidiness and courtesy
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Local context
Rated 4.9★ — in line with the local average for builders in Bradford
Across 27 rated builders in Bradford, 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: 40
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