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H R Contracts Inc Ltd
Trust score
74out of 100
Rating4.6★
Review volume113
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Verified kitchens in Surbiton, Surrey.
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What customers say
4.6out of 5
Highlights
"Russell installed some oak steps in our home, and a dado rail in our hallway. We had previously had issues with the steps not being done how we wanted by someone else, and had been told they couldn’t be designed how we wanted. Russell listened to what we wanted and advised on the best way to achieve the desired design. He consistently checked in with us to ensure we were happy with what he was doing which was really refreshing and meant the steps now look as intended. Would really recommend Russell and have more jobs booked in with him for this year."
"Russell built a garden room for me,he did a very professional job at a reasonable price. Was easy to communicate with all the way through the build and nothing was too much trouble for him. Overall very happy with him."
"Efficiently and good workmanship carried out."
Detailed reviews
Russell installed some oak steps in our home, and a dado rail in our hallway. We had previously had issues with the steps not being done how we wanted by someone else, and had been told they couldn’t be designed how we wanted. Russell listened to what we wanted and advised on the best way to achieve the desired design. He consistently checked in with us to ensure we were happy with what he was doing which was really refreshing and meant the steps now look as intended. Would really recommend Russell and have more jobs booked in with him for this year.
Russell built a garden room for me,he did a very professional job at a reasonable price. Was easy to communicate with all the way through the build and nothing was too much trouble for him. Overall very happy with him.
Efficiently and good workmanship carried out.
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