Builder
Tom Southgate Building and Carpentry
Trust score
63out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volumeLow · 19
Source diversity1 source
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Verified builder in Bridport, Dorset.
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What customers say
5.0out of 5
Highlights
"Tom and Kit arrived as agreed were efficient speedy and tidy. They took down the kitchen wall laid a new tiled floor installed two bathrooms and a new kitchen and fitted wardrobes. They were very conscientious and keen to create what we wanted to a high standard. I have no hesitation in recommending Tom for any household works and would be keen to ask him to do any future works that we may want."
"I was signposted to Tom by Bathroom Inspirations, Dorchester, which I knew would not tarnish its good reputation by recommending anybody other than an excellent bathroom fitter. When Tom first visited we also discussed my larger building aspirations; a complete reconfiguration of the upstairs of my home and installation of a new staircase which is now well underway, with me being very pleased with what has been done so far. Tom has a keen eye for detail, is very good at blending aesthetics and practicality, is very skilled and professional, has high integrity and is very courteous."
"Tom was fantastic, fast, friendly, clean, knowledge and well priced! Highly recommend!"
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Tom and Kit arrived as agreed were efficient speedy and tidy. They took down the kitchen wall laid a new tiled floor installed two bathrooms and a new kitchen and fitted wardrobes. They were very conscientious and keen to create what we wanted to a high standard. I have no hesitation in recommending Tom for any household works and would be keen to ask him to do any future works that we may want.
I was signposted to Tom by Bathroom Inspirations, Dorchester, which I knew would not tarnish its good reputation by recommending anybody other than an excellent bathroom fitter. When Tom first visited we also discussed my larger building aspirations; a complete reconfiguration of the upstairs of my home and installation of a new staircase which is now well underway, with me being very pleased with what has been done so far. Tom has a keen eye for detail, is very good at blending aesthetics and practicality, is very skilled and professional, has high integrity and is very courteous.
Tom was fantastic, fast, friendly, clean, knowledge and well priced! Highly recommend!
Local context
Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for builders in Bridport
Across 5 rated builders in Bridport, 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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