Ground clearance, excavation and footings all started and completed on time. Kept site tidy. Dealt with necessary Buildings Control and helped me in the submitted process. Great communication. Highly recommend so far.
Public evidence profile
D and P Home Improvements Specialists Ltd
Trust Score
52out of 100
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume147
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say43.8 of 60
Independent checks2.9 of 30
Track record5 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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Respectful and tidy in your home: “On my return everything had been skipped away and left clean and tidy.” · Checkatrade, 4 Mar 2025
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5.0out of 5
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- Checkatrade147 reviews · 5.0 avg
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We are currently having a new extension built and the whole house is being completely renovated. The first step was to remove the old extension. Dean and Peter who have helped me on previous internal alterations kept me updated with an approx start date for the job and they managed to start the job alot earlier than expected. During the removal of the old extension i was away on business and the property was left empty for the works. Dean and Peter took care of the house and removed the extension in no time. On my return everything had been skipped away and left clean and tidy. Great service!
Work started as described very promptly on the first day, with the garage door being removed and the skip being delivered. The job has progressed quickly and with very little mess especially since the wall to the living room was knocked through to have doors fitted. Electrician and plumber were called out within a matter of days and boxing in/plastering has come together very quickly! Pleased with the work so far!
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for builders in Basildon
Across 49 builders in Basildon, 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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Services they list
Agricultural BuildingBasement / Cellar ConversionsBrick / Concrete Structural RepairsCar PortsCladdingConcrete GaragesConcretingExtensions / ConversionsFire and Flood RenovationFoundationsGarage ConversionsGarden Studios
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BasildonEssex
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Is D and P Home Improvements Specialists Ltd a legitimate business?
D and P Home Improvements Specialists Ltd has 147 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 D and P Home Improvements Specialists Ltd?
D and P Home Improvements Specialists Ltd has 147 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 D and P Home Improvements Specialists Ltd specialise in?
D and P Home Improvements Specialists Ltd lists specialist services including Agricultural Building, Basement / Cellar Conversions, Brick / Concrete Structural Repairs, Car Ports, Cladding, Concrete Garages. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.