Architect
Poundbury Build and Maintenance
Credentials & registries
1 named source
Trust score
83out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volume276
Source diversity1 source
VerificationVerified
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Verified plasterer in Dorchester, Dorset.
Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
5.0out of 5
Highlights
"Poundbury Build and Maintenance did an amazing job on our second bedroom. The old plaster was crumbling due to a previous leak, and they handled everything from repairing the damage to overboarding the ceiling replastering all the walls to an exceptionally high standard. The transformation is incredible; it feels like a completely different room, and we are so pleased with the result. The finish is also excellent, and the team went above and beyond by helping us with some additional plastering work. They were friendly, professional, and a pleasure to have around. Would 100% recommend"
"A pleasure to work with from start to finish. Responded quickly to my requirement for new ceilings throughout my house, including plaster skim and new coving in every room. Stef came out to quote and carry out the work. Stef's knowledge, attitude and quality of work are second to none. He pointed out several challenges at the time of quote, to give me a full picture of what was required. We scheduled the work to start when I needed it, and Stef started on time. He worked quickly, with good communication, and completed the work to a very high standard. I am very happy with the end result."
"Great work, very fast service! Would recommend highly."
Detailed reviews
Poundbury Build and Maintenance did an amazing job on our second bedroom. The old plaster was crumbling due to a previous leak, and they handled everything from repairing the damage to overboarding the ceiling replastering all the walls to an exceptionally high standard. The transformation is incredible; it feels like a completely different room, and we are so pleased with the result. The finish is also excellent, and the team went above and beyond by helping us with some additional plastering work. They were friendly, professional, and a pleasure to have around. Would 100% recommend
A pleasure to work with from start to finish. Responded quickly to my requirement for new ceilings throughout my house, including plaster skim and new coving in every room. Stef came out to quote and carry out the work. Stef's knowledge, attitude and quality of work are second to none. He pointed out several challenges at the time of quote, to give me a full picture of what was required. We scheduled the work to start when I needed it, and Stef started on time. He worked quickly, with good communication, and completed the work to a very high standard. I am very happy with the end result.
Great work, very fast service! Would recommend highly.
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Local context
Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for architects in Dorchester
Across 7 rated architects in Dorchester, the typical rating is 4.9★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Public evidence checks
Public evidence shownTrust checks and red flags
Public review evidence5.0★ from 276 public reviewsAcross CheckatradeCheckatradeWaste carrier (Environment Agency)
Sources
1 named sourcesEvery signal, traced to its origin
Review sources
Public evidence checks
What's strong, and what to check yourself
✓Strong signals
✓Rating: 5.0★
✓Review volume: 276
✓Verification: Verified
✓1 verified credential
!Worth checking yourself
!Source diversity: 1 source
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Common questions about Poundbury Build and Maintenance
What do customers say about Poundbury Build and Maintenance?
Poundbury Build and Maintenance has 276 public reviews, averaging 5.0 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
Is Poundbury Build and Maintenance qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for Poundbury Build and Maintenance, including Waste carrier (Environment Agency). Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section.
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