Builder
E&G Carpentry
Trust score
59out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volumeLow · 11
Source diversity1 source
VerificationListed
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Verified carpenter in Rayleigh, Essex.
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What customers say
5.0out of 5
Highlights
"I have no complaints with the work Stef did to fix a door that wouldn't open/shut easily. He responded quickly to my request, and completed the job with no fuss and at reasonable cost. I'd be very happy to call on him again if needed."
"New decking and joists, and sleepers fitted. Looks great - very pleased. Detailed, prompt & clear communication throughout. Thoroughly recommended!"
"Steff worked with me on a project to renovate a 2 bed flat, he was very punctual and put in a lot of hard work to ensure we got everything completed on time. The job included fitting new kitchen worktops, altering a pre assembled larder cabinet to be custom fit, laminate flooring, hanging doors, the list is endless."
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Showing the 3 reviews we hold full text for. The 11 headline total is the review volume reported across E&G Carpentry’s public review sources.
I have no complaints with the work Stef did to fix a door that wouldn't open/shut easily. He responded quickly to my request, and completed the job with no fuss and at reasonable cost. I'd be very happy to call on him again if needed.
New decking and joists, and sleepers fitted. Looks great - very pleased. Detailed, prompt & clear communication throughout. Thoroughly recommended!
Steff worked with me on a project to renovate a 2 bed flat, he was very punctual and put in a lot of hard work to ensure we got everything completed on time. The job included fitting new kitchen worktops, altering a pre assembled larder cabinet to be custom fit, laminate flooring, hanging doors, the list is endless.
Local context
Rated 5.0★ — above the local average for builders in Rayleigh
Across 7 rated builders in Rayleigh, 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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✓Rating: 5.0★
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!Review volume: Low · 11
!Source diversity: 1 source
!Verification: Listed
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