Builder
John Jarvis Builders
Trust score
78out of 100
Rating4.9★
Review volume91
Source diversity1 source
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About
John Jarvis Builders** is a well established, reliable and trustworthy company with over 30 years' experience. We are based in Cambridge, covering Bury St...
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What customers say
4.9out of 5
Highlights
"Would highly recommend John and his dedicated team of skilled professionals for either a full house renovation or smaller projects. John’s experience and problem-solving makes for a great customer experience, he is calm under pressure and brilliant at managing within budget and on time. We had our whole house renovated including some construction repairs and we couldn’t fault John or his team. He is competitively priced and strives for a high spec finish. He took all the stress out of the job for us."
"We recently had John Jarvis remove an internal load-bearing wall and install a steel beam, and the experience was exceptional from start to finish. Both John and Andy approached the project with true professionalism, working with precision, care, and an evident pride in their craft. John himself was an absolute pleasure to meet — incredibly knowledgeable, reassuringly experienced, and genuinely friendly throughout the entire process. His attention to detail and commitment to achieving the highest standard of finish were clear in every aspect of the work. My partner and I are absolutely delighted with the results, and we have already recommended John to friends and family. A first-class service from a team you can trust completely."
"John was very pleasant to deal with, his response for a quote was prompt and the work was completed satisfactorily without delay."
Detailed reviews
Would highly recommend John and his dedicated team of skilled professionals for either a full house renovation or smaller projects. John’s experience and problem-solving makes for a great customer experience, he is calm under pressure and brilliant at managing within budget and on time. We had our whole house renovated including some construction repairs and we couldn’t fault John or his team. He is competitively priced and strives for a high spec finish. He took all the stress out of the job for us.
We recently had John Jarvis remove an internal load-bearing wall and install a steel beam, and the experience was exceptional from start to finish. Both John and Andy approached the project with true professionalism, working with precision, care, and an evident pride in their craft. John himself was an absolute pleasure to meet — incredibly knowledgeable, reassuringly experienced, and genuinely friendly throughout the entire process. His attention to detail and commitment to achieving the highest standard of finish were clear in every aspect of the work. My partner and I are absolutely delighted with the results, and we have already recommended John to friends and family. A first-class service from a team you can trust completely.
John was very pleasant to deal with, his response for a quote was prompt and the work was completed satisfactorily without delay.
Would highly recommend John. Repaired brickwork to our glasshouse. If you need a professional, look no further!
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