Builder
M R Bartlett
Trust score
78out of 100
Rating4.9★
Review volume72
Source diversity1 source
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Verified builder in Thatcham, Berkshire.
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What customers say
4.9out of 5
Highlights
"During the last year I became aware of Michael Bartlett who undertook some some work involving removal and replacement of internal walls for a newly purchased bungalow for my granddaughter and during this period I realised how practical he was and cooperative with suggestions and stable in being there timely when needed. The quality was every thing we expected from an experience builder and his helpers. This encouraged me to engage him for a significantly greater job involving substantial reconstruction on my new home and left me having a quality job completed satisfied and on time."
"Michael did a fantastic job repairing our ceiling, removing the bow, strengthening the floor, pinning the ceiling back and replastering the ceiling.. The quality of workmanship is excellent and the finish is spot on. Everything was completed to a very high standard and the work area was left clean and tidy each day. Professional, reliable and clearly takes pride in the work. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend M R Bartlett and will definitely use them again."
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During the last year I became aware of Michael Bartlett who undertook some some work involving removal and replacement of internal walls for a newly purchased bungalow for my granddaughter and during this period I realised how practical he was and cooperative with suggestions and stable in being there timely when needed. The quality was every thing we expected from an experience builder and his helpers. This encouraged me to engage him for a significantly greater job involving substantial reconstruction on my new home and left me having a quality job completed satisfied and on time.
Michael did a fantastic job repairing our ceiling, removing the bow, strengthening the floor, pinning the ceiling back and replastering the ceiling.. The quality of workmanship is excellent and the finish is spot on. Everything was completed to a very high standard and the work area was left clean and tidy each day. Professional, reliable and clearly takes pride in the work. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend M R Bartlett and will definitely use them again.
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Local context
Rated 4.9★ — in line with the local average for builders in Thatcham
Across 9 rated builders in Thatcham, 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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