Architect
House Martins Roofing & Refurbishments
Trust score
78out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volume134
Source diversity1 source
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Verified roofer in Watford, Hertfordshire.
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5.0out of 5
Highlights
"Really great service and work of the highest standard. We are really happy with our chimney. The chimney was in terrible condition but looks fantastic and is safe."
"I was very pleased to have made contact with Martin, a genuine professional tradesman. He explained what was needed to replace my flat garage roof in detail. The work was carried out by one of his teams who did a great job, cleaning up afterwards. I would fully recommend House Martins Roofing for any such work."
"My gutters were blocked and broken in parts. Martin came out quickly to quote. When he and his colleague came to carry out the work, they kept me informed on arrival time, carried out the work efficiently and tidied up before leaving. Very professional."
Detailed reviews
Really great service and work of the highest standard. We are really happy with our chimney. The chimney was in terrible condition but looks fantastic and is safe.
My gutters were blocked and broken in parts. Martin came out quickly to quote. When he and his colleague came to carry out the work, they kept me informed on arrival time, carried out the work efficiently and tidied up before leaving. Very professional.
I was very pleased to have made contact with Martin, a genuine professional tradesman. He explained what was needed to replace my flat garage roof in detail. The work was carried out by one of his teams who did a great job, cleaning up afterwards. I would fully recommend House Martins Roofing for any such work.
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Local context
Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for architects in Watford
Across 15 rated architects in Watford, 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: 134
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