Builder
Hicken Carpentry & Joinery
Trust score
58out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volumeLow · 9
Source diversity1 source
VerificationListed
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Verified carpenter in NEW MILTON.
Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
5.0out of 5
Highlights
"Very pleased with the work done. Ollie communicated things like starting times etc very well which help things go smoothly, he made sure things were kept tidy, and was polite and friendly."
"Ollie hung 14 solid oak doors including two for new openings that required door stops and one with a tricky threshold that needed work to make it blend in properly. He also made 2 pairs of bespoke cabinet doors in oak for a new media wall. Throughout the job, Ollie was hard-working, tidy and professional. He has excellent attention to detail and goes the extra mile to make everything perfect. He was the best worker we've had on-site during our recent small renovations and I wouldn't hesitate in recommending him."
"I cannot recommend Ollie highly enough, his workmanship is excellent, he is reliable, professional and very tidy! He has been instrumental in transforming my house, I am delighted with every job he has done."
Detailed reviews
Showing the 3 reviews we hold full text for. The 9 headline total is the review volume reported across Hicken Carpentry & Joinery’s public review sources.
Very pleased with the work done. Ollie communicated things like starting times etc very well which help things go smoothly, he made sure things were kept tidy, and was polite and friendly.
Ollie hung 14 solid oak doors including two for new openings that required door stops and one with a tricky threshold that needed work to make it blend in properly. He also made 2 pairs of bespoke cabinet doors in oak for a new media wall. Throughout the job, Ollie was hard-working, tidy and professional. He has excellent attention to detail and goes the extra mile to make everything perfect. He was the best worker we've had on-site during our recent small renovations and I wouldn't hesitate in recommending him.
I cannot recommend Ollie highly enough, his workmanship is excellent, he is reliable, professional and very tidy! He has been instrumental in transforming my house, I am delighted with every job he has done.
Local context
Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for builders in NEW MILTON
Across 6 rated builders in NEW MILTON, the typical rating is 5.0★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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!Review volume: Low · 9
!Source diversity: 1 source
!Verification: Listed
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