“Sam and Chris completed works in our kitchen (knocking down walls, lintels, new sliding doors and plastering) and bedroom works (new window, blocking up chimney and plastering) Both Sam and Chris are such lovely guys - helpful, patient and clear - as first time renovators this was much appreciated. Their communication was spot on from the start and throughout the process. Couldn’t recommend them more and will definitely get them back for future works!”
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CS Design and Build
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4.9out of 5
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- Checkatrade11 reviews · 4.9 avg
Highlights
“Simon & Chris at CSDesign provided works & support services to complete our garage conversion. The service from CS was to liaise with the local council to fully understand the brief to completion and issue of building regs certification. Sam & Chris were extremely reliable, and highly professional in everything they did. The quality of their workmanship was exceptional without fault. They openly engaged with us and the council on every aspect of the works we felt fully informed throughout. Can highly recommend CSDesign and will for sure use them again in the future.”
“We have just completed a build /refurbishment of an outbuilding and it was an absolute pleasure working with Chris and Sam , from the first meeting to discuss costs/estimates etc during the build communication was excellent and the work was of the quality rarely seen today in the building profession.”
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We have just completed a build /refurbishment of an outbuilding and it was an absolute pleasure working with Chris and Sam , from the first meeting to discuss costs/estimates etc during the build communication was excellent and the work was of the quality rarely seen today in the building profession.
Sam and Chris completed works in our kitchen (knocking down walls, lintels, new sliding doors and plastering) and bedroom works (new window, blocking up chimney and plastering) Both Sam and Chris are such lovely guys - helpful, patient and clear - as first time renovators this was much appreciated. Their communication was spot on from the start and throughout the process. Couldn’t recommend them more and will definitely get them back for future works!
Simon & Chris at CSDesign provided works & support services to complete our garage conversion. The service from CS was to liaise with the local council to fully understand the brief to completion and issue of building regs certification. Sam & Chris were extremely reliable, and highly professional in everything they did. The quality of their workmanship was exceptional without fault. They openly engaged with us and the council on every aspect of the works we felt fully informed throughout. Can highly recommend CSDesign and will for sure use them again in the future.
Local context
Rated 4.9, in line with the local average for builders in Hailsham
Across 21 builders in Hailsham, the typical rating is 4.8 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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Basement / Cellar ConversionsBrick / Concrete Structural RepairsCar PortsCladdingConcrete GaragesConcretingDemolitionEquestrian StableExtensions / ConversionsFoundationsGarage ConversionsGarden Studios
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Is CS Design and Build a legitimate business?
CS Design and Build has 11 independent public reviews, rated 4.9 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 CS Design and Build?
CS Design and Build has 11 public reviews, averaging 4.9 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 CS Design and Build specialise in?
CS Design and Build lists specialist services including Basement / Cellar Conversions, Brick / Concrete Structural Repairs, Car Ports, Cladding, Concrete Garages, Concreting. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.