Builder
Larkin & Sons
Credentials & registries
1 named source
Trust score
83out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volume252
Source diversity1 source
VerificationVerified
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What customers say
5.0out of 5
Highlights
"From the outset it was clear that we were in top notch hands. Discussions at the site visit showed that Tommy understood the brief thoroughly, so the quote covered all aspects of the build in sensible detail. The whole team worked their socks off and we were kept in the loop with Tommy’s daily updates. What a lovely bunch! Tidy, courteous, knowledgable and a pleasure to have around. It was obvious that the whole team were passionate about their work and this showed in the exemplary fit and finish with a tidy site left at the end of every working day. In one word - “Brilliant!”"
"We couldnt be happier with our new driveway. From his first visit to quote to his last when leaving the completed job, Tommy and the team were incredibly professional, knowledgeable and hard working. Minor alterations were made to the original plans without any fuss and the quality of finish and eye for detail is remarkable. We would certainly recommend Tommy and the team to anyone!"
"Tommy and the team were excellent and very pleased with the work they did at a reasonable price. They added new brickwork and path with a new extended driveway. Kept us informed and very approachable. Worked their socks off in often poor whether conditions. Will be getting them back shortly for the patio . Thanks for all the hard work."
Detailed reviews
From the outset it was clear that we were in top notch hands. Discussions at the site visit showed that Tommy understood the brief thoroughly, so the quote covered all aspects of the build in sensible detail. The whole team worked their socks off and we were kept in the loop with Tommy’s daily updates. What a lovely bunch! Tidy, courteous, knowledgable and a pleasure to have around. It was obvious that the whole team were passionate about their work and this showed in the exemplary fit and finish with a tidy site left at the end of every working day. In one word - “Brilliant!”
We couldnt be happier with our new driveway. From his first visit to quote to his last when leaving the completed job, Tommy and the team were incredibly professional, knowledgeable and hard working. Minor alterations were made to the original plans without any fuss and the quality of finish and eye for detail is remarkable. We would certainly recommend Tommy and the team to anyone!
Tommy and the team were excellent and very pleased with the work they did at a reasonable price. They added new brickwork and path with a new extended driveway. Kept us informed and very approachable. Worked their socks off in often poor whether conditions. Will be getting them back shortly for the patio . Thanks for all the hard work.
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Local context
Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for builders in Hook
Across 16 rated builders in Hook, the typical rating is 4.9★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Public evidence checks
Public evidence shownTrust checks and red flags
Public review evidence5.0★ from 252 public reviewsAcross CheckatradeCheckatradeWaste carrier (Environment Agency)
Sources
1 named sourcesEvery signal, traced to its origin
Review sources
Public evidence checks
What's strong, and what to check yourself
✓Strong signals
✓Rating: 5.0★
✓Review volume: 252
✓Verification: Verified
✓1 verified credential
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!Source diversity: 1 source
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What do customers say about Larkin & Sons?
Larkin & Sons has 252 public reviews, averaging 5.0 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
Is Larkin & Sons qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for Larkin & Sons, including Waste carrier (Environment Agency). Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section.
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