Blackmans builders completed a refurb of my front garden by digging up the old slate and laying a new patio with raised planters. The works were easy to organise and turned out exactly how I wanted. Craig is lovely and would highly recommend him to friends and family
Public evidence profile
Blackman’s Building Services Ltd
Trust Score
24out of 100
24 out of 100, with a caution: only 2 reviews held yet. A small public record keeps the evidence thin, and the score reflects that.
- Rated 5.0 from 2 reviews
- Reviewed 12 months ago
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 2
Independent sources2 independent public sources
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say18.4 of 60
Independent checks2.9 of 30
Track record2.5 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 of 10.3
- Ways to reach them2.9 of 3.4
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 5.1
- Registered company details0 of 5.1
- Photos of their work0 of 4.3
- Industry recognition0 of 1.7
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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade2 reviews · 5.0 avg
Detailed reviews
Craig and his team built my kitchen extension. The work started just after lockdown, they were friendly and Craig kept me informed at every stage of the build. Was really nice to have someone friendly and knowledgeable so the job. At no point did I feel concerned from coming round to quote to completion. Craig also dealt with the building control inspector, which was a great relief. They were even great with my 2 dogs who loved the team!
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for builders in Harlow
Across 41 builders in Harlow, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Sources
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Services they list
Brick / Concrete Structural RepairsBrickworkBrickwork in the GardenExtensions / ConversionsGeneral BuildingNew BuildsPatios / Paving
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Areas served
EssexHarlow
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Common questions about Blackman’s Building Services Ltd
Is Blackman’s Building Services Ltd a legitimate business?
Blackman’s Building Services Ltd has 2 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.
What do customers say about Blackman’s Building Services Ltd?
Blackman’s Building Services Ltd has 2 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know Blackman’s Building Services Ltd's reviews are genuine?
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What does Blackman’s Building Services Ltd specialise in?
Blackman’s Building Services Ltd lists specialist services including Brick / Concrete Structural Repairs, Brickwork, Brickwork in the Garden, Extensions / Conversions, General Building, New Builds. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.