Builder
Horton Builders
Trust score
72out of 100
Rating4.3★
Review volume116
Source diversity1 source
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Verified builder in Orpington, Kent.
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What customers say
4.3out of 5
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"Returning customer. We went back to Horton Builders for a second job as we were so pleased the first time, and again we were not disappointed. Excellent workmanship and friendly workers. Highly recommended."
"We needed our hallway/landing re-plastered and decorated as well as our old looking stairwell banister spokes replacing (as well as a number of other smaller jobs). Stuart and the team from Horton's were able to take on all the jobs with various team members working on different parts of the project over different days. We are very happy with the result and would recommend using Horton’s to anyone who needs work done on their homes."
"Horton Builders recently completed insulated silicone render on our home and we’re very pleased with the results. The entire team, led by Colin are professional, competent, friendly and took great pride in their work. Communication was smooth and straightforward, managed by Ann. Stuart, who handled the initial quote and acted as our main point of contact, was great—clear, responsive, and helpful every step of the way. We also had roof repairs and other minor works done through them. We'd highly recommend them and wouldn't hesitate to contact them for future works."
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Returning customer. We went back to Horton Builders for a second job as we were so pleased the first time, and again we were not disappointed. Excellent workmanship and friendly workers. Highly recommended.
We needed our hallway/landing re-plastered and decorated as well as our old looking stairwell banister spokes replacing (as well as a number of other smaller jobs). Stuart and the team from Horton's were able to take on all the jobs with various team members working on different parts of the project over different days. We are very happy with the result and would recommend using Horton’s to anyone who needs work done on their homes.
Horton Builders recently completed insulated silicone render on our home and we’re very pleased with the results. The entire team, led by Colin are professional, competent, friendly and took great pride in their work. Communication was smooth and straightforward, managed by Ann. Stuart, who handled the initial quote and acted as our main point of contact, was great—clear, responsive, and helpful every step of the way. We also had roof repairs and other minor works done through them. We'd highly recommend them and wouldn't hesitate to contact them for future works.
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