Builder
MRL Joinery and Construction
Trust score
78out of 100
Rating4.9★
Review volume86
Source diversity1 source
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Verified carpenter in Chichester, West Sussex.
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What customers say
4.9out of 5
Highlights
"This is my second time of using MRL - They carried out highly quality carpentry work for me, as well as various other building work as part of my renovation project. Really versatile, helpful and reliable. I can't recommend them highly enough and I will definitely be using them again in the future."
"Can’t speak highly enough of this business. Really quick response. Clear and easy communication. Happy to accommodate a time suitable to me for undertaking the work. Arrived on time as agreed. Work completed quickly and professionally. High quality of work completed. Left everywhere clean and tidy on completion. Competitive price which was very reasonable for the work involved. Topping it all two very friendly and nice operatives"
"Excellent workmanship and very professional attitude. A can - do professional who knows what's Client expects. A reasonable price/cost also. I have no hesitation in recommending Richard, MRL, to other clients who may seek references. Complete satisfaction from a client perspective. Excellent job - well done, Richard."
Detailed reviews
Excellent workmanship and very professional attitude. A can - do professional who knows what's Client expects. A reasonable price/cost also. I have no hesitation in recommending Richard, MRL, to other clients who may seek references. Complete satisfaction from a client perspective. Excellent job - well done, Richard.
This is my second time of using MRL - They carried out highly quality carpentry work for me, as well as various other building work as part of my renovation project. Really versatile, helpful and reliable. I can't recommend them highly enough and I will definitely be using them again in the future.
Can’t speak highly enough of this business. Really quick response. Clear and easy communication. Happy to accommodate a time suitable to me for undertaking the work. Arrived on time as agreed. Work completed quickly and professionally. High quality of work completed. Left everywhere clean and tidy on completion. Competitive price which was very reasonable for the work involved. Topping it all two very friendly and nice operatives
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Local context
Rated 4.9★ — 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: 86
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