Builder
BE Built
Trust score
46out of 100
Rating4.8★
Review volumeLow · 3
Evidence breadth1 independent public source
Profile statusListed
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What customers say
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4.8out of 5
Highlights
"Be Built have partnered with us to improve our terraced house in phases. We started with the downstairs living room, including a smart knock through. Flooring, all woodwork, bespoke ply shelving and various repairs to joists were all needed. Barnaby has high standards - for example, woodwork quality was the best for the circumstances. The building has left us with a great finish which has made our home much more enjoyable. These are great builders, easy to contact and very amenable."
"I was extremely lucky to meet Barney and the team and have them do the entire refit. This is my fourth complete refurbishment and I’ve never experienced such professionalism and good workmanship. They are also extremely affable and make a big, messy, complicated job stress free and right on budget too. A lot of firsts for me. I can’t recommend them enough."
"Barnaby has done several jobs for us from chippie work / several kitchens and splitting house into two flats and soundproofing entire property. He and the team have always been great - showed up on time / left site tidy and generally been really straightforward. Building jobs CAN be done that simply! Would definitely recommend as long as he’s available for our next job!!!"
Detailed reviews
Be Built have partnered with us to improve our terraced house in phases. We started with the downstairs living room, including a smart knock through. Flooring, all woodwork, bespoke ply shelving and various repairs to joists were all needed. Barnaby has high standards - for example, woodwork quality was the best for the circumstances. The building has left us with a great finish which has made our home much more enjoyable. These are great builders, easy to contact and very amenable.
Barnaby has done several jobs for us from chippie work / several kitchens and splitting house into two flats and soundproofing entire property. He and the team have always been great - showed up on time / left site tidy and generally been really straightforward. Building jobs CAN be done that simply! Would definitely recommend as long as he’s available for our next job!!!
I was extremely lucky to meet Barney and the team and have them do the entire refit. This is my fourth complete refurbishment and I’ve never experienced such professionalism and good workmanship. They are also extremely affable and make a big, messy, complicated job stress free and right on budget too. A lot of firsts for me. I can’t recommend them enough.
Local context
Rated 4.8★ — in line with the local average for builders in Hove
Across 20 rated builders in Hove, the typical rating is 4.8★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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Review volume: Low · 3
Evidence breadth: 1 independent public source
Profile status: Listed
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What do customers say about BE Built?
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