Builder
F J Baker Carpentry
Trust score
57out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volumeLow · 6
Source diversity1 source
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Verified carpenter in Blandford Forum, Dorset.
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What customers say
5.0out of 5
Highlights
"Extremely well pleased with the fitting of two internal doors. Fin was very meticulous in his work and consequently they both fit and work perfectly. Tidy, clean and very friendly, Would highly recommend."
"Fin was a polite young man who took great pride in the quality of his work. He arrived at agreed times and worked steadily hard throughout each day. We are delighted with the positive change the new doors have brought to our home. Fin is highly recommended."
"Fin do a good job replacing 13 internal doors in my home and I am happy to recommend him"
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Extremely well pleased with the fitting of two internal doors. Fin was very meticulous in his work and consequently they both fit and work perfectly. Tidy, clean and very friendly, Would highly recommend.
Fin was a polite young man who took great pride in the quality of his work. He arrived at agreed times and worked steadily hard throughout each day. We are delighted with the positive change the new doors have brought to our home. Fin is highly recommended.
Fin do a good job replacing 13 internal doors in my home and I am happy to recommend him
Local context
Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for builders in Blandford Forum
Across 8 rated builders in Blandford Forum, 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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!Review volume: Low · 6
!Source diversity: 1 source
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