Builder
SL building services
Trust score
56out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volumeLow · 4
Source diversity1 source
VerificationListed
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Verified builder in Ely, Cambridgeshire.
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What customers say
5.0out of 5
Highlights
"We asked Spencer to come in at very short notice and do some brickwork; it was a pleasure to have him round, he did an exemplary job for us, would definitely recommend."
"They were very quick and friendly"
Detailed reviews
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We asked Spencer to come in at very short notice and do some brickwork; it was a pleasure to have him round, he did an exemplary job for us, would definitely recommend.
They were very quick and friendly
Local context
Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for builders in Ely
Across 8 rated builders in Ely, 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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✓Rating: 5.0★
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!Review volume: Low · 4
!Source diversity: 1 source
!Verification: Listed
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