Builder
Hodder’s Carpentry Services
Trust score
79out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volume201
Source diversity1 source
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About
Verified carpenter in Epsom.
Reviews · public evidence
What the public record says
5.0out of 5
Highlights
"We heard about Ben through a recommendation and we couldn’t be more pleased that we found him. He did a fantastic job. Professional throughout. From arriving punctually every day through to his very obvious skills as a carpenter. We have new go-to for any jobs where we need someone like Ben. Thanks so much. VERY happy to recommend."
"Excellent service from Ben. From the initial appointment (quote) until the end of the work, Ben was always punctual. He kept good communication throughout checking on things and gave helpful advice about what would and wouldn’t work in the space. Hard working and very clean and tidy. The result has been some beautiful bespoke wardrobes that I am extremely happy with. Whilst here he also fitted some additional shelves would highly recommend and without doubt will be using him again."
"Ben fitted a new internal door for us. The work was carried out to an excellent standard & we are very pleased with the final result. He also willingly returned for a second visit when I needed the threshold changed. Ben always answered questions promptly & communication was good. He is very reliable & a pleasure to have working in the house. Highly recommended - thank you Ben."
Detailed reviews
We heard about Ben through a recommendation and we couldn’t be more pleased that we found him. He did a fantastic job. Professional throughout. From arriving punctually every day through to his very obvious skills as a carpenter. We have new go-to for any jobs where we need someone like Ben. Thanks so much. VERY happy to recommend.
Excellent service from Ben. From the initial appointment (quote) until the end of the work, Ben was always punctual. He kept good communication throughout checking on things and gave helpful advice about what would and wouldn’t work in the space. Hard working and very clean and tidy. The result has been some beautiful bespoke wardrobes that I am extremely happy with. Whilst here he also fitted some additional shelves would highly recommend and without doubt will be using him again.
Ben fitted a new internal door for us. The work was carried out to an excellent standard & we are very pleased with the final result. He also willingly returned for a second visit when I needed the threshold changed. Ben always answered questions promptly & communication was good. He is very reliable & a pleasure to have working in the house. Highly recommended - thank you Ben.
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Local context
Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for builders in Epsom
Across 39 rated builders in Epsom, 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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✓Rating: 5.0★
✓Review volume: 201
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