Builder
H G Froud & Son
Trust score
59out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volumeLow · 10
Source diversity1 source
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Verified carpenter in Verwood, Dorset.
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What customers say
5.0out of 5
Highlights
"Top job carried out, reliable, good advice and quality of workmanship second to none!"
"Very impressed with the repair in super quick time"
"I’ve just had a staircase refurbishment carried out and am delighted with the result which has really transformed the look of the room. The work was carried out to a very high standard and the area was left completely tidy afterwards. I am extremely satisfied with the price paid and the quality of the finished product. Richard was very helpful throughout the whole process, explaining what needed to be done and kept me aware of timeframes and progress throughout. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Richard and HG Froud and Son."
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Top job carried out, reliable, good advice and quality of workmanship second to none!
Very impressed with the repair in super quick time
I’ve just had a staircase refurbishment carried out and am delighted with the result which has really transformed the look of the room. The work was carried out to a very high standard and the area was left completely tidy afterwards. I am extremely satisfied with the price paid and the quality of the finished product. Richard was very helpful throughout the whole process, explaining what needed to be done and kept me aware of timeframes and progress throughout. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Richard and HG Froud and Son.
Local context
Rated 5.0★ — above the local average for builders in Verwood
Across 8 rated builders in Verwood, 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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!Review volume: Low · 10
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