Builder
M Palmer Building Services
Trust score
79out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volume133
Source diversity1 source
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Verified builder in Chichester, West Sussex.
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What customers say
5.0out of 5
Highlights
"Excellent service for some small jobs done in house - knowledgeable, reliable, very reasonable prices and brilliant communication. Totally recommend."
"Mark carried out a job in our kitchen. This involved demolishing a chimney stack and removing an old pantry shelf. Mark completed the work carefully and with expertise, ensuring everything was kept as clean as possible. Mark did a fantastic job, and made sure he was there when the structural engineer visited to sign off on the job. We're really pleased, and would recommend Mark without any reservations."
"Very punctual and good communication from Mark."
Detailed reviews
Very punctual and good communication from Mark.
Excellent service for some small jobs done in house - knowledgeable, reliable, very reasonable prices and brilliant communication. Totally recommend.
Mark carried out a job in our kitchen. This involved demolishing a chimney stack and removing an old pantry shelf. Mark completed the work carefully and with expertise, ensuring everything was kept as clean as possible. Mark did a fantastic job, and made sure he was there when the structural engineer visited to sign off on the job. We're really pleased, and would recommend Mark without any reservations.
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Local context
Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for builders in Chichester
Across 33 rated builders in Chichester, 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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✓Review volume: 133
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