Trust score
61out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volumeLow · 14
Source diversity1 source
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Verified builder in Heanor, Derbyshire.
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5.0out of 5
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"James and his team at RAB Brickwork were excellent in the work they carried out. Our plans to have an internal wall knocked through to open up an kitchen/diner were done brilliantly. From the start James advised on step by step processes which would be undertaken from structural engineer attending to then knocking the wall through. Very tidy and ensured everything was left safe during his work. Highly recommend and we have further work planned on our house which his team will also be carrying out."
"James knowledge and experience was very helpful in advising what I needed for a new supporting wall. His work was top quality, any future work I'll be using James at RAB Brickwork."
"Rab has just built an extension for us .. and he has done an excellent job.. we love it . Everything he does is done to a very high standard.. nothing is too much trouble. Communication is very good .. very respectful of the rest of the property . Always made sure everything was as clean and tidy as it could be before he left every day . I would thoroughly recommend you book him ! .. I’m having him back again to do some more work. .."
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James and his team at RAB Brickwork were excellent in the work they carried out. Our plans to have an internal wall knocked through to open up an kitchen/diner were done brilliantly. From the start James advised on step by step processes which would be undertaken from structural engineer attending to then knocking the wall through. Very tidy and ensured everything was left safe during his work. Highly recommend and we have further work planned on our house which his team will also be carrying out.
James knowledge and experience was very helpful in advising what I needed for a new supporting wall. His work was top quality, any future work I'll be using James at RAB Brickwork.
Rab has just built an extension for us .. and he has done an excellent job.. we love it . Everything he does is done to a very high standard.. nothing is too much trouble. Communication is very good .. very respectful of the rest of the property . Always made sure everything was as clean and tidy as it could be before he left every day . I would thoroughly recommend you book him ! .. I’m having him back again to do some more work. ..
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