Builder
James Brown Refurbishment Ltd
Credentials & registries
1 named source
Trust score
94out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volume201
Source diversity4 sources
VerificationVerified
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About
JBRL are Sutton based company with over 20 years of experience trading in London and Surrey, we have established a trustworthy team known for reliability .Our strong reputation and close partnerships with leading material stockists allows us to offer outstanding service for an affordable price. Please find us on other platforms
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What customers say
5.0out of 5
Highlights
"We got James to do the external wall insulation on our house in September. He and his team were very professional and finished the job to a very high standard. Unlike other builders, James stays on the job until it's finished and doesn't jump around from one work site to another. They worked from first light until it got dark. Whilst working on the house he found other problems that previous builders had done and rectified them at no extra cost. I would definitely recommend him."
"James did a very professional job plastering a room after I had installed insulated plasterboard. The work was done to a great standard including a tricky sloped ceiling section. Excellent and friendly service, highly recommended."
"James was fantastic from start to finish. He was friendly, punctual, and highly professional throughout the job. He took the time to fully explore the problem with our damaged flooring caused by damp, clearly explaining what needed to be done and keeping us informed at every stage. His work was tidy and thorough, and the finished result looks great. You’d never know there had been an issue in the first place! We really appreciated his attention to detail and the care he put into getting everything just right. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend James to anyone looking for a reliable and skille"
Detailed reviews
We got James to do the external wall insulation on our house in September. He and his team were very professional and finished the job to a very high standard. Unlike other builders, James stays on the job until it's finished and doesn't jump around from one work site to another. They worked from first light until it got dark. Whilst working on the house he found other problems that previous builders had done and rectified them at no extra cost. I would definitely recommend him.
James did a very professional job plastering a room after I had installed insulated plasterboard. The work was done to a great standard including a tricky sloped ceiling section. Excellent and friendly service, highly recommended.
James was fantastic from start to finish. He was friendly, punctual, and highly professional throughout the job. He took the time to fully explore the problem with our damaged flooring caused by damp, clearly explaining what needed to be done and keeping us informed at every stage. His work was tidy and thorough, and the finished result looks great. You’d never know there had been an issue in the first place! We really appreciated his attention to detail and the care he put into getting everything just right. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend James to anyone looking for a reliable and skille
Definitely recommend. Trustworthy and good quality at a fair price.
James and his colleague did a good job, were nice to have around and nothing was too much trouble. I would highly recommend him.
James was great - he came out really quickly to quote, did a great job and was really responsive and kept me updated on any decisions required as he was doing the job. We were really happy and I would not hesitate to recommend him.
I engaged James Brown Refurbishments Ltd to carry out the removal of a brick wall together with some internal plastering. I am delighted with the works that were carried out, both in the promised time frame and budget. James is a knowledgeable and diligent contractor (and a very nice chap!) and I have no hesitation in recommending his company. Looking forward to working with his team on the next phase of works.
James did a good job ,was careful and considerate. He protected the space and cleaned up well. if needed I would certainly have him back NO blareing music either !
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Local context
Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for builders in Sutton
Across 114 rated builders in Sutton, the typical rating is 4.9★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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Public review evidence5.0★ from 201 public reviewsCheckatradeCompanies HouseCompanies House OfficersRated PeopleChartered Institute of Architectural Technologists
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✓Strong signals
✓Rating: 5.0★
✓Review volume: 201
✓Source diversity: 4 sources
✓Verification: Verified
✓1 verified credential
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What do customers say about James Brown Refurbishment Ltd?
James Brown Refurbishment Ltd has 201 public reviews, averaging 5.0 out of 5, gathered across 4 independent sources. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
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Is James Brown Refurbishment Ltd qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for James Brown Refurbishment Ltd, including Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists. Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section.
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