Architect
Homeland Home Improvements
Trust score
64out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volumeLow · 21
Source diversity1 source
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Verified handyman in Chester le Street, County Durham.
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5.0out of 5
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"I sent a request for a quote on Sunday and got a reply saying they could do the work on Monday with a really reasonable quote, which I thought was fantastic, Simon made sure he done the job to my specifications, he was professional and friendly which made it comfortable for me to ask any questions. Will definitely use homeland home improvements again."
"Put up 2 cirtain poles for me. Was good on communication in arranging the time to do the job and put the poles up quickly for me even having to cut one of the poles down to the right size for me."
"Good communication before and during the job. Very accommodating and did another unscheduled job whilst there. Good price and prompt service."
Detailed reviews
I sent a request for a quote on Sunday and got a reply saying they could do the work on Monday with a really reasonable quote, which I thought was fantastic, Simon made sure he done the job to my specifications, he was professional and friendly which made it comfortable for me to ask any questions. Will definitely use homeland home improvements again.
Put up 2 cirtain poles for me. Was good on communication in arranging the time to do the job and put the poles up quickly for me even having to cut one of the poles down to the right size for me.
Good communication before and during the job. Very accommodating and did another unscheduled job whilst there. Good price and prompt service.
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!Review volume: Low · 21
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