Builder
D.Simpson Roof Rite
Trust score
78out of 100
Rating4.9★
Review volume129
Source diversity1 source
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Verified roofer in Bishop Auckland, County Durham.
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What customers say
4.9out of 5
Highlights
"Replaced flat garage collapsed roof,storm damaged. As i,am profoundly deaf,Darren and the lads had the patience ,to help me understand the work required, by using txt on my mobile. Completed the work in one day,very professional. Darren called a week later to check if everything was satisfactory. My wife and i have no hesitation in recommending D.Simpson Roof Rite."
"If you’ve got a roof problem look no further than this family firm. From Darren’s first visit to look at the job, through to completion, they were approachable, friendly, prompt and efficient. I would highly recommend them and they would be my first call should any new problems arise."
"PVC roof installed on entrance porch. Old bitumen felt and rotten wood removed and replaced with new timber and poly covering. Finish looks very good and carried out in prompt manner. Would use again."
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PVC roof installed on entrance porch. Old bitumen felt and rotten wood removed and replaced with new timber and poly covering. Finish looks very good and carried out in prompt manner. Would use again.
Replaced flat garage collapsed roof,storm damaged. As i,am profoundly deaf,Darren and the lads had the patience ,to help me understand the work required, by using txt on my mobile. Completed the work in one day,very professional. Darren called a week later to check if everything was satisfactory. My wife and i have no hesitation in recommending D.Simpson Roof Rite.
If you’ve got a roof problem look no further than this family firm. From Darren’s first visit to look at the job, through to completion, they were approachable, friendly, prompt and efficient. I would highly recommend them and they would be my first call should any new problems arise.
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Local context
Rated 4.9★ — above the local average for builders in Bishop Auckland
Across 9 rated builders in Bishop Auckland, the typical rating is 4.8★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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