Builder
John and Collin Smith Builders
Trust score
78out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volume129
Source diversity1 source
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Verified builder in West Wickham.
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What customers say
5.0out of 5
Highlights
"We've just used John for the second time to do a knock through from our dining room to kitchen which included removing a load bearing wall. John's team (Mick and Andrew) once again did a great job completing the work to a high standard, on time and bang on the quoted price which was very fair - we wouldn't hesitate to use John again. Very professional, friendly and trustworthy builders who are hard to come by these days! Thank you gents."
"I had my garage converted into a studio office by John Smith, and the experience was excellent from start to finish. The team was clean, precise, punctual, and incredibly hardworking. They delivered the project exactly as scheduled, and the final cost matched the original quote,no hidden fees or surprises. What really stood out was how well they organized everything. I didn’t have to manage or coordinate anything myself; they took care of it all, making the process completely stress-free. Their reliability and professionalism were top-notch, and I’m confident I’ll be using them again."
"This is the second time I have used John and his team. This time was a complete bathroom refurbishment including removing a wall and reconfiguring the design and layout. John is reliable and honest. His quotes are always competitive and he sticks to them even in the event of unforeseen circumstances. The quality of the work is very highly. I will definitely use John again in the future. I highly recommend this company."
Detailed reviews
We've just used John for the second time to do a knock through from our dining room to kitchen which included removing a load bearing wall. John's team (Mick and Andrew) once again did a great job completing the work to a high standard, on time and bang on the quoted price which was very fair - we wouldn't hesitate to use John again. Very professional, friendly and trustworthy builders who are hard to come by these days! Thank you gents.
I had my garage converted into a studio office by John Smith, and the experience was excellent from start to finish. The team was clean, precise, punctual, and incredibly hardworking. They delivered the project exactly as scheduled, and the final cost matched the original quote,no hidden fees or surprises. What really stood out was how well they organized everything. I didn’t have to manage or coordinate anything myself; they took care of it all, making the process completely stress-free. Their reliability and professionalism were top-notch, and I’m confident I’ll be using them again.
This is the second time I have used John and his team. This time was a complete bathroom refurbishment including removing a wall and reconfiguring the design and layout. John is reliable and honest. His quotes are always competitive and he sticks to them even in the event of unforeseen circumstances. The quality of the work is very highly. I will definitely use John again in the future. I highly recommend this company.
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Local context
Rated 5.0★ — above the local average for builders in West Wickham
Across 5 rated builders in West Wickham, the typical rating is 4.6★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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