Builder
Mclean Carpentry
Trust score
79out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volume234
Source diversity1 source
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Verified carpenter in Waterlooville, Hampshire.
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What the public record says
5.0out of 5
Highlights
"Job completed quickly to a high standard, everything was perfect. Things were left clean and tidy and both carpenters were friendly and professional. Excellent service, I wouldn’t hesitate to book again."
"Exceptionally pleased with Gary and the work carried out at my property. I had a built in wardrobe built by him and he rehung the doors to my property. I found Gary reliable and polite and would certainly recommend him."
"Gary and his team replaced a very old and dangerous banister for us. They were excellent from the initial attendance to quote for the job to completing the work. The banister itself looks fantastic and I only wish we'd done it sooner as it really lifts the look of the hall, stairs and landing. The team were friendly, polite and professional and also tidied up as they went. They were also very engaging, showing me what they were doing and the tools of the trade. They did an excellent job and I would have no hesitation in recommending them."
Detailed reviews
Job completed quickly to a high standard, everything was perfect. Things were left clean and tidy and both carpenters were friendly and professional. Excellent service, I wouldn’t hesitate to book again.
Exceptionally pleased with Gary and the work carried out at my property. I had a built in wardrobe built by him and he rehung the doors to my property. I found Gary reliable and polite and would certainly recommend him.
Gary and his team replaced a very old and dangerous banister for us. They were excellent from the initial attendance to quote for the job to completing the work. The banister itself looks fantastic and I only wish we'd done it sooner as it really lifts the look of the hall, stairs and landing. The team were friendly, polite and professional and also tidied up as they went. They were also very engaging, showing me what they were doing and the tools of the trade. They did an excellent job and I would have no hesitation in recommending them.
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Local context
Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for builders in Waterlooville
Across 31 rated builders in Waterlooville, the typical rating is 5.0★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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✓Review volume: 234
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