Trust score
78out of 100
Rating4.9★
Review volume77
Source diversity1 source
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Verified builder in Southend-on-Sea, Essex.
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What the public record says
4.9out of 5
Highlights
"I have used SMC before and was so impressed, I asked them back to complete work at my new house. They block paved and resurfaced my front driveway with decorative stone and silicone rendered all brick walls. Workers were efficient, on time and kept the area clean and tidy, also done at a very competitive price. Would highly recommend."
"Sean also our favourite builder out of everyone who quoted, and it just so happened he also came in cheapest. Sean’s team were incredible, always ready to start work dead on 8am, working full days and tidying up every single day leaving a spotless site. Nothing was an issue, even last minute additions of velux windows, and a slight relocation. The attention to detail was brilliant, and by far the best finish we’ve ever had from any builders. They also said the e project would take around 4 weeks and they were dead on the 4 weeks. Really impressed and would highly recommended"
"Excellent company. Did exactly what it says on the tin plus more. Efficient, friendly. Would highly recommend."
Detailed reviews
I have used SMC before and was so impressed, I asked them back to complete work at my new house. They block paved and resurfaced my front driveway with decorative stone and silicone rendered all brick walls. Workers were efficient, on time and kept the area clean and tidy, also done at a very competitive price. Would highly recommend.
Sean also our favourite builder out of everyone who quoted, and it just so happened he also came in cheapest. Sean’s team were incredible, always ready to start work dead on 8am, working full days and tidying up every single day leaving a spotless site. Nothing was an issue, even last minute additions of velux windows, and a slight relocation. The attention to detail was brilliant, and by far the best finish we’ve ever had from any builders. They also said the e project would take around 4 weeks and they were dead on the 4 weeks. Really impressed and would highly recommended
Excellent company. Did exactly what it says on the tin plus more. Efficient, friendly. Would highly recommend.
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Local context
Rated 4.9★ — in line with the local average for builders in Southend-on-Sea
Across 84 rated builders in Southend-on-Sea, 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: 4.9★
✓Review volume: 77
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