“The whole experience was great. Gary was really knowledgeable and helped bring our ideas in to a practical layout whilst keeping costs down. All of his contractors were professional, timely, clean and completed work to an exceptional quality. Nothing was too much of an ask and he was really transparent with costs, timelines and limitations of the property/space.”
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B D S Building & Joinery (NE) Ltd
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“I was really impressed with the work BDS builders carried out for us in our home. Everything was completed to a high quality - building work, plastering, plumbing and tiling. Gary’s communication throughout the work was spot on. I thoroughly recommend them and will definitely use them again in the future.”
“Gary and his team (Phil, Murray, Euan) have provided an exceptional all-round professional experience during the construction of our house extension in Sunderland. Completed Aug 2025. The whole experience has been excellent. No problem too tricky to solve. There has been a dedicated focus on us as customers (and clients), responding to many difficult asks and building challenges. We would unreservedly recommend Gary and his team for the professional and courteous manner the work has been carried out. Many thanks.”
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The whole experience was great. Gary was really knowledgeable and helped bring our ideas in to a practical layout whilst keeping costs down. All of his contractors were professional, timely, clean and completed work to an exceptional quality. Nothing was too much of an ask and he was really transparent with costs, timelines and limitations of the property/space.
I was really impressed with the work BDS builders carried out for us in our home. Everything was completed to a high quality - building work, plastering, plumbing and tiling. Gary’s communication throughout the work was spot on. I thoroughly recommend them and will definitely use them again in the future.
Gary and his team (Phil, Murray, Euan) have provided an exceptional all-round professional experience during the construction of our house extension in Sunderland. Completed Aug 2025. The whole experience has been excellent. No problem too tricky to solve. There has been a dedicated focus on us as customers (and clients), responding to many difficult asks and building challenges. We would unreservedly recommend Gary and his team for the professional and courteous manner the work has been carried out. Many thanks.
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Builder in South Shields, Tyne and Wear.
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Basement / Cellar ConversionsExtensions / ConversionsGarage ConversionsGarden StudiosGeneral BuildingLoft ConversionsNew BuildsRefurbishmentsSustainable Construction
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South ShieldsTyne and Wear
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B D S Building & Joinery (NE) Ltd has 75 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5. This is independent public evidence gathered from named public sources (no ads, no paid placement), not a guarantee of workmanship. If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.
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B D S Building & Joinery (NE) Ltd has 75 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
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What does B D S Building & Joinery (NE) Ltd specialise in?
B D S Building & Joinery (NE) Ltd lists specialist services including Basement / Cellar Conversions, Extensions / Conversions, Garage Conversions, Garden Studios, General Building, Loft Conversions. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.