Builder
MVG CARPENTRY AND BUILDING LTD
Trust score
62out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volumeLow · 8
Source diversity2 sources
VerificationListed
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Verified carpenter in Dover, Kent.
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What customers say
5.0out of 5
Highlights
"Martin conducted some structural and aesthetic repairs to section of a staircase and installed skirting boards and architrave through the house. On initial visit he was very friendly and offered really clear information on what could be done and some great suggestions on nice finishing touches for the staircase. Communication was always very responsive despite a delay in me being in a position to book the job. The work carried out looks great and feels really sturdy, they always arrived on time and kept everything clean and protected. Very happy with the outcome."
"Martin did an excellent job on our sash windows replacing rotten sills and repairing other parts with a very good finish. His work was tidy and he explained everything he was doing."
"Martin is an absolutely exemplary carpenter and a complete professional! He completed all carpentry work to an exceptionally high standard that we needed for the final stage of our full home renovation, including; fitting skirting boards and architrave for the whole house, removing old flooring and laying new flooring, and even fixing issues caused by prior builders around door frames and incorrectly hung doors. Martin has a great eye for detail and high standard of quality and also was very friendly and fantastic with communication throughout the project. Highly recommend!!"
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Martin conducted some structural and aesthetic repairs to section of a staircase and installed skirting boards and architrave through the house. On initial visit he was very friendly and offered really clear information on what could be done and some great suggestions on nice finishing touches for the staircase. Communication was always very responsive despite a delay in me being in a position to book the job. The work carried out looks great and feels really sturdy, they always arrived on time and kept everything clean and protected. Very happy with the outcome.
Martin did an excellent job on our sash windows replacing rotten sills and repairing other parts with a very good finish. His work was tidy and he explained everything he was doing.
Martin is an absolutely exemplary carpenter and a complete professional! He completed all carpentry work to an exceptionally high standard that we needed for the final stage of our full home renovation, including; fitting skirting boards and architrave for the whole house, removing old flooring and laying new flooring, and even fixing issues caused by prior builders around door frames and incorrectly hung doors. Martin has a great eye for detail and high standard of quality and also was very friendly and fantastic with communication throughout the project. Highly recommend!!
Local context
Rated 5.0★ — above the local average for builders in Dover
Across 29 rated builders in Dover, the typical rating is 4.7★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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