Builder
M L Carpentry & Sons Limited
Trust score
78out of 100
Rating4.9★
Review volume52
Source diversity1 source
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Verified builder in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
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What customers say
4.9out of 5
Highlights
"Had cladding added to the front of my house by M L Carpentry & Sons Limited, carried out by Michael and Conor, and I’m absolutely over the moon with the results. They arrived punctually every day, worked efficiently, and kept everything tidy as they went along. The quality of their workmanship is outstanding — you can really see the care and attention to detail they put into the job. They were also friendly, easy to deal with, and happy to answer any questions I had. The transformation to the house is incredible, and it’s clear they take real pride in what they do. Highly recommend"
"ML Carpentry came to my rescue after issues with my original builder. He came in with his team and quoted quickly and started the work within weeks. He and his team were friendly and supportive as well as being efficient and knowledgeable. Michael was always quick to respond to messages, stuck to the budget and fixed any issues that came up. He managed to turn my failed renovation into a completed and cosy home in a few short months and wouldn’t hesitate to use him again and would definitely recommend him."
"Quick to quote, happily for us in around other jobs. Great job and was able to help with a few other jobs around the house. Highly recommend."
Detailed reviews
Had cladding added to the front of my house by M L Carpentry & Sons Limited, carried out by Michael and Conor, and I’m absolutely over the moon with the results. They arrived punctually every day, worked efficiently, and kept everything tidy as they went along. The quality of their workmanship is outstanding — you can really see the care and attention to detail they put into the job. They were also friendly, easy to deal with, and happy to answer any questions I had. The transformation to the house is incredible, and it’s clear they take real pride in what they do. Highly recommend
ML Carpentry came to my rescue after issues with my original builder. He came in with his team and quoted quickly and started the work within weeks. He and his team were friendly and supportive as well as being efficient and knowledgeable. Michael was always quick to respond to messages, stuck to the budget and fixed any issues that came up. He managed to turn my failed renovation into a completed and cosy home in a few short months and wouldn’t hesitate to use him again and would definitely recommend him.
Quick to quote, happily for us in around other jobs. Great job and was able to help with a few other jobs around the house. Highly recommend.
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Local context
Rated 4.9★ — in line with the local average for builders in Tunbridge Wells
Across 23 rated builders in Tunbridge Wells, the typical rating is 4.9★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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