Builder
M L Builders & Sons Ltd
Credentials & registries
1 named source
Trust score
83out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volume93
Source diversity1 source
VerificationVerified
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What customers say
5.0out of 5
Highlights
"ML Builders have completely stripped out & renovated our Edwardian Semi. We have so enjoyed our experience of working with Malcolm (a kinder man you couldn't wish to meet) and his incredibly able team. He quickly understood what we were wanting & has co-ordinated the build such that barely a day has gone by without action. Communication has been exceptional, we've had onsite chats with him several times a week & any message or call is very quickly responded to. The result - a very efficient build as per our remit. Quotes and invoices have been very detailed too - very transparent and fair."
"There is a reason why you booka master builders. Malcolm and his team did an outstanding job. They are highly professional, reliable, courteous. They are approachable, and extremely helpful, coming up with ideas in budget. Nothing is too much trouble and they tidy up at the end of each day. They have a great network of other trades to ensure smoothly transition of the project. The bill is in detail and they keep to budget If you want a stress free build, with hardworking, honest individuals that take pride in their work, then I would highly recommend Malcolm and his team."
"It’s rare to find such a reliable builder, I am beyond pleased with the exceptional work Malcolm and his team did on the renovation of my home. From the very first meeting to the final touches, their professionalism and attention to detail have been outstanding. The team was always respectful of my space and maintained a safe environment throughout the project. The communication throughout the entire process was clear and transparent, and I always felt informed and involved in every decision. I strongly recommend ML Builders & Sons Ltd to anyone in need of quality construction work."
Detailed reviews
ML Builders have completely stripped out & renovated our Edwardian Semi. We have so enjoyed our experience of working with Malcolm (a kinder man you couldn't wish to meet) and his incredibly able team. He quickly understood what we were wanting & has co-ordinated the build such that barely a day has gone by without action. Communication has been exceptional, we've had onsite chats with him several times a week & any message or call is very quickly responded to. The result - a very efficient build as per our remit. Quotes and invoices have been very detailed too - very transparent and fair.
There is a reason why you booka master builders. Malcolm and his team did an outstanding job. They are highly professional, reliable, courteous. They are approachable, and extremely helpful, coming up with ideas in budget. Nothing is too much trouble and they tidy up at the end of each day. They have a great network of other trades to ensure smoothly transition of the project. The bill is in detail and they keep to budget If you want a stress free build, with hardworking, honest individuals that take pride in their work, then I would highly recommend Malcolm and his team.
It’s rare to find such a reliable builder, I am beyond pleased with the exceptional work Malcolm and his team did on the renovation of my home. From the very first meeting to the final touches, their professionalism and attention to detail have been outstanding. The team was always respectful of my space and maintained a safe environment throughout the project. The communication throughout the entire process was clear and transparent, and I always felt informed and involved in every decision. I strongly recommend ML Builders & Sons Ltd to anyone in need of quality construction work.
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Local context
Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for builders in Tonbridge
Across 165 rated builders in Tonbridge, the typical rating is 4.9★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Public evidence checks
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Public review evidence5.0★ from 93 public reviewsCheckatradeWaste carrier (Environment Agency)
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✓Strong signals
✓Rating: 5.0★
✓Review volume: 93
✓Verification: Verified
✓1 verified credential
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!Source diversity: 1 source
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M L Builders & Sons Ltd has 93 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
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