Builder
RA Leadworks & Roofing
Trust score
79out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volume316
Source diversity1 source
VerificationListed
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Verified roofer in Reading.
Reviews · public evidence
What the public record says
5.0out of 5
Highlights
"This is the third time we have used RA Leadworks (for leadworks round a bay window, retiling a garage roof and now replacing a split lead gulley) Each time, Roy has been excellent at all aspects of the work: assessing the causes of leaks, communication about the job, accurate quoting, efficient planning for spare tiles etc, excellent workmanship, tidying up and attending the job (with his equally helpful colleague) on the day and time specified. He is always courteous and it was a pleasure to do business with him. I would wholeheartedly recommend him."
"Roy previously carried out a porch roof repair for us, and after that experience, we didn’t hesitate to call him again when we needed a flat roof repair. Once again, he did an excellent job from start to finish. He is reliable, punctual, and clearly very knowledgeable about his work. He took the time to explain the issue with the flat roof, outlined the repair process, and made sure we were comfortable with everything before starting. The quality of his workmanship is outstanding — the repair has been completed to a very high standard and everything was left neat and tidy afterwards."
"Roy always goes the extra mile and even came out on a Sunday to fix my roof. Quick, efficient and a job well done. His quote was very reasonable too."
Detailed reviews
This is the third time we have used RA Leadworks (for leadworks round a bay window, retiling a garage roof and now replacing a split lead gulley) Each time, Roy has been excellent at all aspects of the work: assessing the causes of leaks, communication about the job, accurate quoting, efficient planning for spare tiles etc, excellent workmanship, tidying up and attending the job (with his equally helpful colleague) on the day and time specified. He is always courteous and it was a pleasure to do business with him. I would wholeheartedly recommend him.
Roy previously carried out a porch roof repair for us, and after that experience, we didn’t hesitate to call him again when we needed a flat roof repair. Once again, he did an excellent job from start to finish. He is reliable, punctual, and clearly very knowledgeable about his work. He took the time to explain the issue with the flat roof, outlined the repair process, and made sure we were comfortable with everything before starting. The quality of his workmanship is outstanding — the repair has been completed to a very high standard and everything was left neat and tidy afterwards.
Roy always goes the extra mile and even came out on a Sunday to fix my roof. Quick, efficient and a job well done. His quote was very reasonable too.
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Local context
Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for builders in Reading
Across 233 rated builders in Reading, 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: 316
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