Builder

Istvan Kovacs

Oxford4.9· 169 reviews · 1 source
Trust score
78out of 100
Rating4.9★
Review volume169
Source diversity1 source
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4.9out of 5
169 reviews in public evidenceCross-checked across 1 source
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Highlights

"We recently had wardrobes (with drawers) built in our son’s bedroom & we’re absolutely blown away. The craftsmanship, precision and attention to detail are second to none — the finish is flawless and the room looks incredible. Istvan truly goes above and beyond, offering thoughtful ideas and advice along the way. He’s also transformed our hallway, stairs and kitchen with stunning panelling, and created a beautiful media wall in our snug. Professional, reliable and always spotless — his work is simply exceptional. We couldn’t recommend him more highly"

AnonymousCheckatrade5.0 rating

"Istvan has helped us on 2 occasions, we are delighted with his work. He is professional, hardworking, and creative. He has recently made and installed a built in cupboard and prior to that he enclosed a stairway and installed a door to separate a section of the house. I would thoroughly recommend him."

AnonymousCheckatrade5.0 rating

"Istvan did an amazing job building cabinetry in our utility room. Everything fits perfectly and it really feels like we've made the most of the space. He was very pleasant to have around. Thank you!"

AnonymousCheckatrade4.8 rating

Detailed reviews

Anonymous5.0 / 5 ·

We recently had wardrobes (with drawers) built in our son’s bedroom & we’re absolutely blown away. The craftsmanship, precision and attention to detail are second to none — the finish is flawless and the room looks incredible. Istvan truly goes above and beyond, offering thoughtful ideas and advice along the way. He’s also transformed our hallway, stairs and kitchen with stunning panelling, and created a beautiful media wall in our snug. Professional, reliable and always spotless — his work is simply exceptional. We couldn’t recommend him more highly

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Anonymous5.0 / 5 ·

Istvan has helped us on 2 occasions, we are delighted with his work. He is professional, hardworking, and creative. He has recently made and installed a built in cupboard and prior to that he enclosed a stairway and installed a door to separate a section of the house. I would thoroughly recommend him.

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Anonymous4.8 / 5 ·

Istvan did an amazing job building cabinetry in our utility room. Everything fits perfectly and it really feels like we've made the most of the space. He was very pleasant to have around. Thank you!

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Local context

Rated 4.9★ — in line with the local average for builders in Oxford

Across 81 rated builders in Oxford, the typical rating is 4.8★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

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Rating: 4.9★
Review volume: 169
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