Architect
J Orchard and Sons Property Maintenance
Trust score
78out of 100
Rating4.9★
Review volume94
Source diversity1 source
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Verified driveways / patios / paths in Weston-super-Mare.
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4.9out of 5
Highlights
"fast and efficient"
"Contact was very quick. Quotation visit within 2 days and a verbal quote given on the day. Work started inside a week. Arrived early on day of visit, got st6raight to work - did everything I asked for and found expected problem and fixed it. Also did minor general repair while on site. Very efficient, job took less time than I expected but results look good. Site left clean and tidy. Suggestion for further work made if I wish."
"I have dealt with J Orchard and Sons before and find them excellent highly recommended."
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fast and efficient
Contact was very quick. Quotation visit within 2 days and a verbal quote given on the day. Work started inside a week. Arrived early on day of visit, got st6raight to work - did everything I asked for and found expected problem and fixed it. Also did minor general repair while on site. Very efficient, job took less time than I expected but results look good. Site left clean and tidy. Suggestion for further work made if I wish.
I have dealt with J Orchard and Sons before and find them excellent highly recommended.
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✓Review volume: 94
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