Builder
John Reilly Joinery
Trust score
54out of 100
Rating4.8★
Review volumeLow · 6
Source diversity1 source
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About
Verified builder in Musselburgh, Midlothian.
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What customers say
4.8out of 5
Highlights
"John did a 1st class job for us. He was a pleasure to deal with, every stage of the work was fully explained, carried out to the highest standard and with exceptional care to every detail. We are 100% happy with the entire job and wholeheartedly recommend John."
"Professional, well within budget, knowledgeable. Would definitely have him back to do more work."
"Overall happy with work"
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Showing the 3 reviews we hold full text for. The 6 headline total is the review volume reported across John Reilly Joinery’s public review sources.
John did a 1st class job for us. He was a pleasure to deal with, every stage of the work was fully explained, carried out to the highest standard and with exceptional care to every detail. We are 100% happy with the entire job and wholeheartedly recommend John.
Overall happy with work
Professional, well within budget, knowledgeable. Would definitely have him back to do more work.
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✓Rating: 4.8★
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!Review volume: Low · 6
!Source diversity: 1 source
!Verification: Listed
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