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GRF Building & Plastering LTD
Trust score
55out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volumeLow · 3
Source diversity1 source
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Verified builder in SHOREHAM-BY-SEA on Checkatrade.
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What customers say
5.0out of 5
Highlights
"Gary did an excellent job, They were communicative and did everything I asked. The ceiling was perfectly plastered . There was no mess and everything was left clean and tidy. They worked very hard to complete the job in one day and the price was fair. I will definitely be using them again. They are highly recommended."
"Geoff at GRF has just done a fantastic job for us, including external rendering and chimney work. Good price, efficient and he explained everything clearly. David, Hove"
"Had our firewalls and chimney rendered and could not be happier. Geoff kept us posted throughout and very informative with progress etc. Works done on time and to a very high standard. Looking to get some internal work done soon and would not hesitate to use GRF building again."
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Gary did an excellent job, They were communicative and did everything I asked. The ceiling was perfectly plastered . There was no mess and everything was left clean and tidy. They worked very hard to complete the job in one day and the price was fair. I will definitely be using them again. They are highly recommended.
Geoff at GRF has just done a fantastic job for us, including external rendering and chimney work. Good price, efficient and he explained everything clearly. David, Hove
Had our firewalls and chimney rendered and could not be happier. Geoff kept us posted throughout and very informative with progress etc. Works done on time and to a very high standard. Looking to get some internal work done soon and would not hesitate to use GRF building again.
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