Builder
Varela Properties Ltd
Trust score
63out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volumeLow · 19
Source diversity1 source
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Verified builder in COLCHESTER, Essex.
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What customers say
5.0out of 5
Highlights
"Really pleased with Jonah & his team. Professional, reliable, tidy & great communication from start to finish"
"I met with Jonah once, gave him an idea of what I had in mind, sent him a few images. the time frame was tight, we went away for a week, when we returned, it was all done, the guys went above and beyond to get things done in time . I was so surprised to find it was exactly how I wanted it. All left tidy and cleaned up. Great team, expert skills and I can highly recommend them."
"I recently had a custom door frame and gate built for my garden storage area by Jonah from Varela Properties, and I couldn't be more pleased with the results. The craftsmanship is top-notch, and the gate blends perfectly with my garden. Communication throughout the process was excellent, with Jonah offering great advice and ensuring everything was exactly as I wanted. The job was completed on time, with no mess left behind. I’m very happy with the outcome and would definitely recommend Varela Properties for any work. Professional, reliable, and highly skilled!"
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Really pleased with Jonah & his team. Professional, reliable, tidy & great communication from start to finish
I met with Jonah once, gave him an idea of what I had in mind, sent him a few images. the time frame was tight, we went away for a week, when we returned, it was all done, the guys went above and beyond to get things done in time . I was so surprised to find it was exactly how I wanted it. All left tidy and cleaned up. Great team, expert skills and I can highly recommend them.
I recently had a custom door frame and gate built for my garden storage area by Jonah from Varela Properties, and I couldn't be more pleased with the results. The craftsmanship is top-notch, and the gate blends perfectly with my garden. Communication throughout the process was excellent, with Jonah offering great advice and ensuring everything was exactly as I wanted. The job was completed on time, with no mess left behind. I’m very happy with the outcome and would definitely recommend Varela Properties for any work. Professional, reliable, and highly skilled!
Local context
Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for builders in COLCHESTER
Across 59 rated builders in COLCHESTER, 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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