“Ben Fowler of BSF has done an amazingly beautiful job of redesigning and fitting our kitchen, turning an old, cramped kitchen into a spacious and dreamy one. Building work is always disruptive, but Bens’ team were friendly, polite, efficient, and tidy. Bens’ ability to see what a building area can become is nothing short of hindsight in the present, his advice was incredibly helpful in both building and design, even beating those in the design business. Bens’ ability to provide those things not so ‘off the shelf’ was very much appreciated, and his eye for colours is not to be sniffed at.”
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BSF
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Trust Score
43out of 100
43 out of 100, with a caution: newest review we found is from July 2023. Weigh that age against the score.
- Rated 4.8 from 86 reviews
Newest review July 2023
How this score is worked out
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume86
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say36.4 of 60
Independent checks2.9 of 30
Track record3.2 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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What customers say
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4.8out of 5
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- Checkatrade86 reviews · 4.8 avg
Highlights
“Ben and his team are first rate. Simon, Gordon, Gary and Jade, Dean and the team of brickies, Jason, Lee and Luke etc. Are all excellent at what they do. Ben's team are great at not just looking at the plans, but thinking about the feasibility of them and ensuring they work for your needs. Nothing is too much trouble and they are all very responsive as well as a really nice bunch of guys. We had a barbecue for everyone towards the end of the work in the summer! A great team and we are thrilled with the extension they built us.”
“BSF were great to work with. The team took on a complicated brief. They demonstrated skill in handling the complexity of build, were clear about the best way to build. The team were courteous, committed and I was pleased with the outcome. I would recommend, Felicity”
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BSF were great to work with. The team took on a complicated brief. They demonstrated skill in handling the complexity of build, were clear about the best way to build. The team were courteous, committed and I was pleased with the outcome. I would recommend, Felicity
Ben Fowler of BSF has done an amazingly beautiful job of redesigning and fitting our kitchen, turning an old, cramped kitchen into a spacious and dreamy one. Building work is always disruptive, but Bens’ team were friendly, polite, efficient, and tidy. Bens’ ability to see what a building area can become is nothing short of hindsight in the present, his advice was incredibly helpful in both building and design, even beating those in the design business. Bens’ ability to provide those things not so ‘off the shelf’ was very much appreciated, and his eye for colours is not to be sniffed at.
Ben and his team are first rate. Simon, Gordon, Gary and Jade, Dean and the team of brickies, Jason, Lee and Luke etc. Are all excellent at what they do. Ben's team are great at not just looking at the plans, but thinking about the feasibility of them and ensuring they work for your needs. Nothing is too much trouble and they are all very responsive as well as a really nice bunch of guys. We had a barbecue for everyone towards the end of the work in the summer! A great team and we are thrilled with the extension they built us.
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About
Builder in Godalming, Surrey.
Services they list
CladdingExtensions / ConversionsFire and Flood RenovationFoundationsGarage ConversionsGarden StudiosGeneral BuildingHeritage Property SpecialistInsurance Claim SpecialistLoft ConversionsNew BuildsPartition Walls
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GodalmingSurrey
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Is BSF a legitimate business?
BSF has 86 independent public reviews, rated 4.8 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 BSF?
BSF has 86 public reviews, averaging 4.8 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 BSF specialise in?
BSF lists specialist services including Cladding, Extensions / Conversions, Fire and Flood Renovation, Foundations, Garage Conversions, Garden Studios. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
How long has BSF been trading?
BSF has been reviewed on public sources since 2023.