Builder
Next Step Group
Trust score
59out of 100
Rating4.9★
Review volumeLow · 12
Source diversity1 source
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Verified builder in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire.
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What customers say
4.9out of 5
Highlights
"Leon and the Next Step Group delivered outstanding work across all projects—repairing leak damage, plastering, painting, levelling the garden for my shed, and installing LVT in the hallway and living room. Communication was clear and consistent, timing was always respected, and pricing was fair. Their professionalism showed in every detail, and the results were excellent. Highly recommended."
"Luke and his team at next step group are extremely professional and go the extra mile. I called them regarding an issue with our shower and Luke and his team came out to investigate. They arranged a suitable time and day to compete the work, and they delivered on their promise and went above and beyond. There work they have completed was first class and I will be using there services in the future for any future works that are needed."
"Porch rebuild as an insurance claim. Very responsive communication by the manager regarding updates and contract. Overall work was good. Some quality from certain builders was not up to standard but quickly identified and rectified. Professional throughout process."
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Showing the 3 reviews we hold full text for. The 12 headline total is the review volume reported across Next Step Group’s public review sources.
Leon and the Next Step Group delivered outstanding work across all projects—repairing leak damage, plastering, painting, levelling the garden for my shed, and installing LVT in the hallway and living room. Communication was clear and consistent, timing was always respected, and pricing was fair. Their professionalism showed in every detail, and the results were excellent. Highly recommended.
Luke and his team at next step group are extremely professional and go the extra mile. I called them regarding an issue with our shower and Luke and his team came out to investigate. They arranged a suitable time and day to compete the work, and they delivered on their promise and went above and beyond. There work they have completed was first class and I will be using there services in the future for any future works that are needed.
Porch rebuild as an insurance claim. Very responsive communication by the manager regarding updates and contract. Overall work was good. Some quality from certain builders was not up to standard but quickly identified and rectified. Professional throughout process.
Local context
Rated 4.9★ — above the local average for builders in Leighton Buzzard
Across 10 rated builders in Leighton Buzzard, 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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