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Reviewed by Lyn on 26/5/2022

George and his guys are hard working skilled tradesmen. He went the extra mile to give us a good job. Polite quick and tidy. Would recommend and would certainly use again.

Reviewed by Zsuzsa on 9/1/2019

Although it turned out that there was no leak only the condensation caused the problem, I got a professional advice and for free! Will definitely call them back!

Reviewed by Mr on 24/11/2013

Reinstated a chimney stack for us built it in original design very pleased with the work . Also opened up the fireplace and laid a new hearth plus installed a stove wood burner. would recommend Mr Skinner and use him for future work. Polite very helpful, and reliable.

Reviewed by Benjamin on 7/4/2025

Oli is superb. Tidy, conscious, and adaptable. He stripped out the plasterboard walls and studwork in our home prior to remodelling. He worked quickly and confidently and respected our home. Whilst stripping out he came across some asbestos and he dealt with it appropriately, contacting an asbestos registered colleague and bagging it up and safety removing it at a very reasonable cost. We plan on using him again soon

Reviewed by Parvin on 3/2/2016

They were very dodgy and unreliable. They took all the agreed money but never came back to finish the job. I was left without a kitchen, cooking utilises and drinking water for two whole months as no other builders were willing to pick up the mess they left behind. The garden was a complete mess with concrete and heavy building rumble. I strongly advise people to be wary of hiring them.

Reviewed by Martin on 24/1/2025

Martin was quick to make contact with me and arrange a time to quote. He came to my house with his wife and they were able to give me really good advice and a quote on the spot which was appreciated. I didn't use Martin on this occasion more due to my own timings then anything else but would certainly look to contact him in the future for any other jobs required.

Reviewed by Landscapes By Jonathan Stollar on 6/5/2021

If you need any brickwork or pointing done then get Vaides to do it.

Reviewed by Paul on 9/11/2016

Job was to sand the floor of our flat and we set a price. After asking for more they guaranteed to finish for the extra price. A day later they pulled out of the job leaving it un finished. They said it was due to a black tar like substance. they said they had tried everything. My painter and decorator took a torch and scrapper and had it up in minutes. They had the wrong tools and seemed like first flooring job. After contacting asking to finish he said he would get back to me but failed to be reached.

Reviewed by Nina on 23/11/2022

Did a great job, very efficient and completed installing a shower unit, light and door in one day. Highly recommend.

Reviewed by Howard on 9/12/2018

(The work turned out to be considerably larger than originally thought). Everything about this company was excellent. There were no extra charged. I would recommend these people based on our experience with them.

Reviewed by Anne on 31/7/2017

Highly recommend

Reviewed by peter on 7/9/2012

Overall a really nice person but whilst the pointing work was ok, the rest of the work was a bit below atandard. My thatcher came to do the byannual inspection and was critical of the concreting and flashing particularly as the lead flashing had been used under the concrete not around the chimney as expected. He also though the price was very expensive for the work as the flashings had not been done properly. However, had the flashing been done correctly the price would have been a competetive one

Reviewed by Sara on 12/2/2017

Excellent job, really friendly and helpful guy. Have already phoned Martin about a couple of other urgent jobs that have come up in the last few days - both toilet cisterns out of service, and he has come out and sorted them out today. Martin is now our go to man for any future jobs, whether it's to carry out the job or just for help and suggestions. Thanks Martin, Barry and I really appreciate the help you've given us these last few days :-)

Reviewed by Ian on 8/2/2018

Job was done well without unnecessary additional repairs. Darren also helped me find a tradesman for another installation job.

Reviewed by Keith on 29/8/2024

Did a very good job, pleased with it. Polite and friendly tradesperson. Would recommend.

Reviewed by Mrs Yve on 22/3/2020

Excellent quality of work, speedy work, friendly, professional foreman/boss of company. His staff cleaned up after their work. They did arrive late on occasion but overall provided excellent building and decorating works.

Reviewed by Giles on 14/1/2016

Change in spec of my job which neither of us anticipated was dealt with without issue or complaint. Good guy and I would definitely use Wayne again. Recommended.

Reviewed by Elena on 25/7/2016

Excellent job and such good value for money.