Trust score
56out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volumeLow · 4
Source diversity1 source
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Verified builder in Clacton on Sea, Essex.
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What the public record says
5.0out of 5
Highlights
"James did a fantastic job renovating my bungalow. The quality of work is excellent. He was reliable and professional throughout and the finish is top class. I'm really pleased with the results and would highly recommend him."
"I had a full renovation of my bathroom and kitchen,and the work is exceptional.James and his team were very punctual, turned up and completed work when said,and too a high,clean standard.would highly recommend James grant and sons"
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James did a fantastic job renovating my bungalow. The quality of work is excellent. He was reliable and professional throughout and the finish is top class. I'm really pleased with the results and would highly recommend him.
I had a full renovation of my bathroom and kitchen,and the work is exceptional.James and his team were very punctual, turned up and completed work when said,and too a high,clean standard.would highly recommend James grant and sons
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!Review volume: Low · 4
!Source diversity: 1 source
!Verification: Listed
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