Builder
Hartley Bespoke
Trust score
74out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volume40
Source diversity1 source
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Verified carpenter in Gravesend, Kent.
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What customers say
5.0out of 5
Highlights
"Simon was great to deal with from start till end. He was prompt at getting back efficiently with all the details. Simon and his team were committed to constructing our new garden office efficiently despite the English weather. He even popped over on a Sunday during some heavy wind to ensure the site was secure to prevent any weather damage. I would highly recommend Simon if you are considering a garden office build."
"We had the pleasure of working with Simon to create a bespoke media wall, and we couldn’t be happier with the result. Simon was reliable, trustworthy, and professional throughout the process. He took the time to understand our vision, shared various design options, and helped us choose a layout that perfectly suited our space. His attention to detail and craftsmanship are outstanding. Communication was excellent, and he kept us informed every step of the way. Highly recommended for anyone seeking exceptional carpentry work!"
"Simon was great- came round very promptly to reattach some kitchen cabinets which were threatening to come of the wall! Friendly, efficient, tidy and excellent quality of work. Wouldn’t hesitate to reach out to him again for other work."
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Simon was great to deal with from start till end. He was prompt at getting back efficiently with all the details. Simon and his team were committed to constructing our new garden office efficiently despite the English weather. He even popped over on a Sunday during some heavy wind to ensure the site was secure to prevent any weather damage. I would highly recommend Simon if you are considering a garden office build.
We had the pleasure of working with Simon to create a bespoke media wall, and we couldn’t be happier with the result. Simon was reliable, trustworthy, and professional throughout the process. He took the time to understand our vision, shared various design options, and helped us choose a layout that perfectly suited our space. His attention to detail and craftsmanship are outstanding. Communication was excellent, and he kept us informed every step of the way. Highly recommended for anyone seeking exceptional carpentry work!
Simon was great- came round very promptly to reattach some kitchen cabinets which were threatening to come of the wall! Friendly, efficient, tidy and excellent quality of work. Wouldn’t hesitate to reach out to him again for other work.
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Local context
Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for builders in Gravesend
Across 22 rated builders in Gravesend, 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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