Builder
(FAB) Farnborough & Border Services
Trust score
78out of 100
Rating4.9★
Review volume295
Source diversity1 source
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What customers say
4.9out of 5
Highlights
"We had a great experience with FAB who recently put a new fence up for us - service was quick, matched the quote, was done to a high standard, as well as keeping everything very tidy in all the work they did. Great bunch of guys, much appreciated - thank you!"
"Des and his team were fantastic from start to finish. Communication was great, really friendly guys, and the price was fair. The finished job looks incredible. I will definitely use them again for future renovations."
"The team at Farnborough & Border Services have done a fantastic job in re-laying our driveway and cleaning our roof, turning a shabby looking external appearance into something that looks smart and re-freshed. The team also picked up a few extra jobs while they were here which they carried out really well. They were always on-time, nothing was too much trouble and the work was always carried out with a positive attitude."
Detailed reviews
The team at Farnborough & Border Services have done a fantastic job in re-laying our driveway and cleaning our roof, turning a shabby looking external appearance into something that looks smart and re-freshed. The team also picked up a few extra jobs while they were here which they carried out really well. They were always on-time, nothing was too much trouble and the work was always carried out with a positive attitude.
We had a great experience with FAB who recently put a new fence up for us - service was quick, matched the quote, was done to a high standard, as well as keeping everything very tidy in all the work they did. Great bunch of guys, much appreciated - thank you!
Des and his team were fantastic from start to finish. Communication was great, really friendly guys, and the price was fair. The finished job looks incredible. I will definitely use them again for future renovations.
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Local context
Rated 4.9★ — in line with the local average for builders in Farnborough
Across 35 rated builders in Farnborough, 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: 295
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