Architect
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56out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volumeLow · 4
Source diversity1 source
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5.0out of 5
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"Richie was excellent in every way. He came to quote promptly, turned up when he said he would and did a great job. It turned out to be more of a job than originally planned and Richie did a great job. The ceiling is way better than I had originally expected and it has revitalised the room. The stud wall plastering is equally excellent. He made a point of making sure that things were left clean and tidy too. A really good job and a really nice guy. Highly recommended"
"Excellent work carried out by a lovely young man nothing was too much trouble would highly recommend"
"As the property was not near where I lived I did all of the organisation by phone or text. Helpful company that did a great job"
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Richie was excellent in every way. He came to quote promptly, turned up when he said he would and did a great job. It turned out to be more of a job than originally planned and Richie did a great job. The ceiling is way better than I had originally expected and it has revitalised the room. The stud wall plastering is equally excellent. He made a point of making sure that things were left clean and tidy too. A really good job and a really nice guy. Highly recommended
Excellent work carried out by a lovely young man nothing was too much trouble would highly recommend
As the property was not near where I lived I did all of the organisation by phone or text. Helpful company that did a great job
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!Review volume: Low · 4
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