“Nick and his team transformed our Redland home, knocking through the wall between a cramped kitchen and little-used dining room to create a bright, practical family space. They replaced the ceiling, levelled floors and straightened the garden doors leaving it feeling modern, tidy, and beautifully finished. The ~10-week build was well planned: Nick listened, balanced ambition with budget, and coordinated subcontractors smoothly. Nath and Dale were on site most days: they were tidy and a pleasure to have around (they even kept the washing machine running throughout). Highly recommended.”
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Dowling Building Solutions Ltd
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- Rated 4.9 from 17 reviews
- Reviewed 11 months ago
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4.9out of 5
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- Checkatrade17 reviews · 4.9 avg
Highlights
“The business owner contacted me and briefed me about the work, then we agreed the price and the time frame. The team was prompt, efficient and professional. I am looking forward to see the benefit in the winter months... All in all, happy with the company and work provided.”
“Nick and his team came in midway through a DIY project which had escalated and now required professional assistance. Nick is a hugely positive individual excited about the work he does and what he and his team can do for their customers. They worked quickly and diligently completing a huge scope of work in a four week window through the heat of summer and left the property cleaner and tidier than they found it. They were excellent at liaising with other trades to align work to mutual benefit. I would absolutely recommend Nick and his team to anyone.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Dowling Building Solutions Ltd, including the highlights above. The 17 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Nick and his team transformed our Redland home, knocking through the wall between a cramped kitchen and little-used dining room to create a bright, practical family space. They replaced the ceiling, levelled floors and straightened the garden doors leaving it feeling modern, tidy, and beautifully finished. The ~10-week build was well planned: Nick listened, balanced ambition with budget, and coordinated subcontractors smoothly. Nath and Dale were on site most days: they were tidy and a pleasure to have around (they even kept the washing machine running throughout). Highly recommended.
The business owner contacted me and briefed me about the work, then we agreed the price and the time frame. The team was prompt, efficient and professional. I am looking forward to see the benefit in the winter months... All in all, happy with the company and work provided.
Nick and his team came in midway through a DIY project which had escalated and now required professional assistance. Nick is a hugely positive individual excited about the work he does and what he and his team can do for their customers. They worked quickly and diligently completing a huge scope of work in a four week window through the heat of summer and left the property cleaner and tidier than they found it. They were excellent at liaising with other trades to align work to mutual benefit. I would absolutely recommend Nick and his team to anyone.
Local context
Rated 4.9, in line with the local average for roofers in Bristol
Across 196 roofers in Bristol, 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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About
Insulation in Bristol.
Services they list
Flat Roof InsulationInternal Solid Wall InsulationLoft InsulationRoof Joist InsulationRoof Rafter InsulationSolid Floor InsulationSound ProofingSuspended Floor Insulation
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Get a written quote that itemises access (scaffolding or a tower), the exact materials, and the workmanship guarantee, not a vague day rate.
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Is Dowling Building Solutions Ltd a legitimate business?
Dowling Building Solutions Ltd has 17 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 Dowling Building Solutions Ltd?
Dowling Building Solutions Ltd has 17 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 Dowling Building Solutions Ltd specialise in?
Dowling Building Solutions Ltd lists specialist services including Flat Roof Insulation, Internal Solid Wall Insulation, Loft Insulation, Roof Joist Insulation, Roof Rafter Insulation, Solid Floor Insulation. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.