Architect
Phoenix Carpentry & Building
Trust score
79out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volume95
Source diversity1 source
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What the public record says
5.0out of 5
Highlights
"Really good work done. Richard was easy to contact and friendly to speak to, and arrived at the time he quoted. I really appreciate how he took the time to assess the job and make suggestions for how things could be changed, so that the job could be completed to a high standard. I'm really happy with the end result and done in a reasonable cost and time, and would definitely contact again with any future jobs of this nature."
"Richard did a fantastic job fitting my kitchen. He was clear, communicative, and focused on making it look the best it could be. Always reliable and on time, and left the property clean and tidy. Would definitely recommend."
"I can't recommend Richard enough. He is incredibly thorough and focussed on doing a great job. We brought him into build some fitted wardrobes and since, he's been back in to fit all new skirting boards, architraves and new reclaimed doors in our house. He was a great source of advice and help guide our decisions, always checked in regularly to make sure we were happy with the direction he was heading in as he worked. He puts a lot of care and effort into his work and the end result is super well finished projects, which paint up beautifully. Thanks Richard."
Detailed reviews
Really good work done. Richard was easy to contact and friendly to speak to, and arrived at the time he quoted. I really appreciate how he took the time to assess the job and make suggestions for how things could be changed, so that the job could be completed to a high standard. I'm really happy with the end result and done in a reasonable cost and time, and would definitely contact again with any future jobs of this nature.
Richard did a fantastic job fitting my kitchen. He was clear, communicative, and focused on making it look the best it could be. Always reliable and on time, and left the property clean and tidy. Would definitely recommend.
I can't recommend Richard enough. He is incredibly thorough and focussed on doing a great job. We brought him into build some fitted wardrobes and since, he's been back in to fit all new skirting boards, architraves and new reclaimed doors in our house. He was a great source of advice and help guide our decisions, always checked in regularly to make sure we were happy with the direction he was heading in as he worked. He puts a lot of care and effort into his work and the end result is super well finished projects, which paint up beautifully. Thanks Richard.
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Local context
Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for architects in Bristol
Across 31 rated architects in Bristol, 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: 95
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