Builder
Smiths Builders
Trust score
79out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volume110
Source diversity1 source
VerificationListed
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Verified builder in South Shields, Tyne and Wear.
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What customers say
5.0out of 5
Highlights
"I have used this tradesperson before. Contacted for a quote for repointing. Got a quick reply and work carried out the following week. Would recommend."
"Derek was amazing! 10/10 service, he was reliable, helpful and so lovely :) I am so impressed with what he’s done, the brick work on my wall is perfect and inside the house too. He"
"I re advertised and got a text message within 30 minutes.agreed to job and completed today at agreed price.would definitely recommend."
Detailed reviews
I have used this tradesperson before. Contacted for a quote for repointing. Got a quick reply and work carried out the following week. Would recommend.
Derek was amazing! 10/10 service, he was reliable, helpful and so lovely :) I am so impressed with what he’s done, the brick work on my wall is perfect and inside the house too. He
I re advertised and got a text message within 30 minutes.agreed to job and completed today at agreed price.would definitely recommend.
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Local context
Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for builders in South Shields
Across 5 rated builders in South Shields, the typical rating is 5.0★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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✓Rating: 5.0★
✓Review volume: 110
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!Source diversity: 1 source
!Verification: Listed
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