Trust score
79out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volume397
Source diversity1 source
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Hi, my name is John Benham and I work under the wood doctor. I have been a fully qualified carpenter for exactly 29years. I served my apprenticeship at the
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What the public record says
5.0out of 5
Highlights
"Very happy with the work carried out by the tradesman. He promptly fixed the catchment on my window. Which I was very relieved about as I was unable to secure it properly. A job well done.!"
"Done promptly and at reasonable price."
"I’m delighted with the work that John did for me. He was punctual, polite and respectful and the quality of his work is excellent. He quoted me a fair price and was able to complete the work in good time. I would definitely recommend him and will use him again for any carpentry jobs I need doing."
Detailed reviews
Very happy with the work carried out by the tradesman. He promptly fixed the catchment on my window. Which I was very relieved about as I was unable to secure it properly. A job well done.!
Done promptly and at reasonable price.
I’m delighted with the work that John did for me. He was punctual, polite and respectful and the quality of his work is excellent. He quoted me a fair price and was able to complete the work in good time. I would definitely recommend him and will use him again for any carpentry jobs I need doing.
Excellent work and completed very quickly.
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Local context
Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for builders in Portsmouth
Across 207 rated builders in Portsmouth, 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: 5.0★
✓Review volume: 397
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