Trust score
79out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volume178
Source diversity1 source
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Verified carpenter in Orpington, Kent.
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What the public record says
5.0out of 5
Highlights
"We would recommend Tom 100%. He responds to calls / emails / questions, is organised (turns up when he says he will!), tidy and polite- everything you want from a tradesperson in your home. Tom put a new roof on our log cabin, replaced some fence and added a new garden gate, and we are extremely happy with the work he has done. We will be recommending Tom to friends and family and asking him back for more work in the future. Thank you Tom!"
"From beginning to end I received the best possible service, from the initial quote, finding out exactly what was required, perfect timekeeping, the whole process was faultless. The standard of work was 💯, I couldn’t possibly be happier"
"Tom has just completed another excellent job for me. He installed new kitchen units and vinyl flooring quickly, at the agreed price and on time. Highly recommended."
Detailed reviews
We would recommend Tom 100%. He responds to calls / emails / questions, is organised (turns up when he says he will!), tidy and polite- everything you want from a tradesperson in your home. Tom put a new roof on our log cabin, replaced some fence and added a new garden gate, and we are extremely happy with the work he has done. We will be recommending Tom to friends and family and asking him back for more work in the future. Thank you Tom!
From beginning to end I received the best possible service, from the initial quote, finding out exactly what was required, perfect timekeeping, the whole process was faultless. The standard of work was 💯, I couldn’t possibly be happier
Tom has just completed another excellent job for me. He installed new kitchen units and vinyl flooring quickly, at the agreed price and on time. Highly recommended.
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Local context
Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for builders in Orpington
Across 36 rated builders in Orpington, 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: 178
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