"We have used this company before, so when we wanted to remove an internal wall and have a new kitchen fitted we had no hesitation in getting them to quote for this work. Price was very competitive, work was carried out very professional, neat and tidy. Would highly recommend."
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D & S Developments (Dorset) Limited
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D & S Developments (Dorset) LimitedVerified carpenter in Poole, Dorset, rated 10/10 from 175 reviews on Checkatrade.
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"Darren was very good at communicating with me and explaining the steps along the way. He sourced the RSJ when I was struggling to know what to order myself. A pleasure to work with and under no supervision as we do not live at the property. Worked well with other tradespeople and local building control too. I haven't yet seen the finished article but the photos he has sent me look amazing. A very reasonable price too. Thank you Darren, highly recommend."
"We purchase an expensive wardrobe only to fin that the vendor refused to fit flush to the bedroom wall. He stated it was impossible because of the heating pipe running the bottom of the skirting board. Darren took one look at it and said, "No problem." Then he explained exactly how he could cut out part of the wardrobe to accommodate the boxed-in heating pipe. He did the job efficiently and to our great satisfaction. He left the place spotlessly clean. In short, Darren is a marvel: professional, courteous, efficient and timely. Highly recommended!"
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We have used this company before, so when we wanted to remove an internal wall and have a new kitchen fitted we had no hesitation in getting them to quote for this work. Price was very competitive, work was carried out very professional, neat and tidy. Would highly recommend.
Darren was very good at communicating with me and explaining the steps along the way. He sourced the RSJ when I was struggling to know what to order myself. A pleasure to work with and under no supervision as we do not live at the property. Worked well with other tradespeople and local building control too. I haven't yet seen the finished article but the photos he has sent me look amazing. A very reasonable price too. Thank you Darren, highly recommend.
We purchase an expensive wardrobe only to fin that the vendor refused to fit flush to the bedroom wall. He stated it was impossible because of the heating pipe running the bottom of the skirting board. Darren took one look at it and said, "No problem." Then he explained exactly how he could cut out part of the wardrobe to accommodate the boxed-in heating pipe. He did the job efficiently and to our great satisfaction. He left the place spotlessly clean. In short, Darren is a marvel: professional, courteous, efficient and timely. Highly recommended!
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We have used this company before, so when we wanted to remove an internal wall and have a new kitchen fitted we had no hesitation in getting them to quote for this work. Price was very competitive, work was carried out very professional, neat and tidy. Would highly recommend.
Darren was very good at communicating with me and explaining the steps along the way. He sourced the RSJ when I was struggling to know what to order myself. A pleasure to work with and under no supervision as we do not live at the property. Worked well with other tradespeople and local building control too. I haven't yet seen the finished article but the photos he has sent me look amazing. A very reasonable price too. Thank you Darren, highly recommend.
We purchase an expensive wardrobe only to fin that the vendor refused to fit flush to the bedroom wall. He stated it was impossible because of the heating pipe running the bottom of the skirting board. Darren took one look at it and said, "No problem." Then he explained exactly how he could cut out part of the wardrobe to accommodate the boxed-in heating pipe. He did the job efficiently and to our great satisfaction. He left the place spotlessly clean. In short, Darren is a marvel: professional, courteous, efficient and timely. Highly recommended!
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