Need a general builder

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hammerman

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Hi all need a general builder to do a number of jobs, ranging from repointing a chimney, sorting out a damp issue, plastering etc etc....also may need them to tile, look at a kitchen
need someone reliable, professional, timely and obviously with good references, ideally local to Stafford

any recommendations???? would be greatly appreciated
 
Bob

Bob

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bridgeford builders are pretty good, we've used them a couple of times and a friend who has a few houses they rent out has used them loads the number is 01785 282471
 
versocomms

versocomms

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Lee Downes is a good bloke. Stafford based. Built my single storey extension a few years ago. 01785 662645 or 07970 205022. Whether or not he'd do smaller jobs I'm not sure, but I'd happily recommend him.
 
Mrs B

Mrs B

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Lee Downes or Tim Downes are both very reputable builders (and im not just saying that cos there related) give either of them a ring Lee is 01785 662645 and Tim 01785 246467
 
stoofer34

stoofer34

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Just have a nice brickwork job done by

Haywood Brickwork & Building
Entry Cottage
Main Road
Great Haywood

01889 883526
Steve Corban

Very competitive price

Stoof
 
1JKz

1JKz

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I'm just putting this thread back in the forum, see if anyone else has any thoughts.

I've got the Downes Brothers noted.

i've just come across Davidson and Design builders (in Stone) on the internet, anyone heard of them/used them/recommend them?

also, anybody had building work done in the last few months and recommend their builder?

info on the job i need doing;
partition wall + arch way from kitchen to dining room
 
MyCult

MyCult

SEO to the FACE
Matt Askey

Over 10 years experience providing Building services in Stafford & surrounding area. FREE quotation & 12 month guarantee // Matt Askey - 07761097269.
www.askeybuilders.co.uk

Local - lives in Stafford. Has done numerous jobs for my folks over the years. Recommended.

* edit - added website.
 
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steve_steele89

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Hi Hammerman i'm not a builder or plasterer but i live in stafford and brilliant at laying tiles(wall or floor) so if your interested i could be of assistance if you are interested call me on 07855145983 thanks
 
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Joegrainger

Newbie
Hi

I am new to the area and the forum. I am trying to find a good local builder capable of renovation work on a traditional cottage/barn. Works would include a small extension, ponting, roofing, conversion of existing barn stores in to habitable accommodation, ground works, electrics and plumbing and possibly some project management.

The works need to get the existing structure to a water tight shell that is plastered out. Kitchen, bathrooms etc would be completed by me.

I have looked at the forum and noted a few recommendations previously but for different kinds of work. I would really appreciated some recommendations as being new in the area makes finding someone good a bit of a wild guess!

Many thanks

J



Admin edit: Threads merged. Welcome to The Forum, Joegrainger!
 
Rikki

Rikki

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I've done similar thing to what your talking about in the past by the sounds of it. I specialise in plumbing and heating now but started off as more of a builder and have plenty of experience in that area. I could certainly offer you any advise you need and put you in contact with local trades people who I know can be trusted to do a good job. If you would like to have a chat sometime just contact mr on 07915065842
 
flossietoo

flossietoo

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Hi Joe, I can completely recommend Morewood Construction. They specialise in restoration and extension of country/heritage buildings and won some kind of award this year for the best extension in Staffordshire for work they did on a country cottage. They did a lot of work on our house - the original bit is 200 years old and you can't see the join. The work is great, they are a pleasure to deal with and in our case, project-managed the whole thing. It's just two men, though, who get very booked-up. I almost positive they don't have a website but I am sure that you can get contact details on Google and the man to speak to is Mark Edwards. You can't have them in August, though, we've got them! Good luck with your project - I hope it's not long before you are settled in your new home.
 
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Joegrainger

Newbie
Thanks for your recommendations. It's great to get soeone by recommendation and really wanted someone with experience of older properties.
 
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gilesjuk

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A mountain biker friend of mine is a bricklayer. He's done some work to some old cottages down Cornwall and so he has worked on old buildings.

Here's an advert he posted on the bike forum:

bricklayer looking for work specailizing in
new builds eg houses,garages,extentions,conservatory
bases etc
boundary walls
feature walls
decorative brickwork
brick bbq
security posts etc
patio's
if i can help you with any of the above or any
other job you may have in mind then email dazm@fsmail.net or tel me 07770980048 Daz.
 
1JKz

1JKz

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Rikki, @/& Ogdens of course!

Again, just putting the thread back into the limelight.

Rikki, i've PMd you.

I had Rikki down as gas and plumbing, never thought to check out the website for general building work, anyway, he's got the credentials so i'll get him round to quote me up.

...this little forum really does come in handy eh.
 
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