Builder

R W Jakes

Cambridge5.0· 1 review · 1 source

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54out of 100

Rating5.0★

Review volumeLow · 1

Source diversity1 source

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Verified builder in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire.

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What customers say

5.0out of 5

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Checkatrade2 reviews · 5.0 avg

Highlights

"Used R W Jakes for many years for several various building projects and always been pleased with the efficiency and service provided"

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Local context

Rated 5.0★ — above the local average for builders in Cambridge

Across 62 rated builders in Cambridge, the typical rating is 4.9★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

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!Review volume: Low · 1

!Source diversity: 1 source

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