Builder
DRB Properties
Trust score
78out of 100
Rating4.9★
Review volume114
Source diversity1 source
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Verified fencing / gates in Bristol, Avon.
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What the public record says
4.9out of 5
Highlights
"Right from the very first contact with DRB they had been "On It " in terms of pricing, communication and ultimately completing the job to a high professional standard beyond our expectations. While Dave and Richard were at our property they were amiable, flexible and even did a great job in cleaning up after them. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND them to any one requiring garden maintenance."
"Needed a new replacement garden side gate and damaged side panel, Arrived earlier than expected to start job and completed at a very high standard. Will use again if any further work needs doing. Thank you."
"DRB Properties are reliable, knowledgeable, thoughtful and highly recommended"
Detailed reviews
Right from the very first contact with DRB they had been "On It " in terms of pricing, communication and ultimately completing the job to a high professional standard beyond our expectations. While Dave and Richard were at our property they were amiable, flexible and even did a great job in cleaning up after them. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND them to any one requiring garden maintenance.
Needed a new replacement garden side gate and damaged side panel, Arrived earlier than expected to start job and completed at a very high standard. Will use again if any further work needs doing. Thank you.
DRB Properties are reliable, knowledgeable, thoughtful and highly recommended
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Local context
Rated 4.9★ — in line with the local average for builders in Bristol
Across 162 rated builders in Bristol, 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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Public review evidence4.9★ from 114 public reviewsCheckatrade
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✓Strong signals
✓Rating: 4.9★
✓Review volume: 114
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!Source diversity: 1 source
!Verification: Listed
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