Trust score
71out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volume36
Source diversity1 source
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Verified kitchens in Southsea, Hampshire.
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What customers say
5.0out of 5
Highlights
"Chris was excellent. Our mistral worktops have held up extremely well since they were installed about a year ago. Chris is a highly skilled worker and we highly recommend him."
"Chris and his team were efficient and very accommodating with our kitchen refurbishment, Chris often went above and beyond to get the job done, especially dealing with suppliers and being able to manage multiple contractors to get the job done in a tight timeline. Great communication, great value and top bloke, will 100% use Chris for other building/carpentry jobs."
"Friendly, knowledgable & professional. Turned up when he said they would. Tidy."
Detailed reviews
Chris was excellent. Our mistral worktops have held up extremely well since they were installed about a year ago. Chris is a highly skilled worker and we highly recommend him.
Chris and his team were efficient and very accommodating with our kitchen refurbishment, Chris often went above and beyond to get the job done, especially dealing with suppliers and being able to manage multiple contractors to get the job done in a tight timeline. Great communication, great value and top bloke, will 100% use Chris for other building/carpentry jobs.
Friendly, knowledgable & professional. Turned up when he said they would. Tidy.
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Local context
Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for builders in Southsea
Across 12 rated builders in Southsea, 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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✓Rating: 5.0★
✓Review volume: 36
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