“Tony's team relayed some stone slabs on our garden steps that had been done poorly by a previous builder. A great job done by Oliver who is a great lad who takes pride in his work and leaves things tidy. Thanks again lads - another great job.”
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Drake & Sons Ltd
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Respectful and tidy in your home: “takes pride in his work and leaves things tidy.” · Checkatrade, 22 Sept 2024
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4.9out of 5
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- Checkatrade40 reviews · 4.9 avg
Highlights
“Very competitive quote, which was strictly adhered to. Efficient workmen who provided helpful tips along the way. Fitted shower room, kitchen, lighting,etc. This was a big job which necessitated walls being taken down and a great deal of external work. Completed work was to a very high standard. I was extremely pleased with the finish”
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Local context
Rated 4.9, above the local average for builders in Bradford
Across 49 builders in Bradford, 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
Builder in Bradford, West Yorkshire.
Services they list
Agricultural BuildingBasement / Cellar ConversionsBrick / Concrete Structural RepairsCar PortsCladdingConcrete GaragesConcretingCore DrillingDemolitionEquestrian StableExtensions / ConversionsFire and Flood Renovation
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Areas served
BradfordWest Yorkshire
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Common questions about Drake & Sons Ltd
Is Drake & Sons Ltd a legitimate business?
Drake & Sons Ltd has 40 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 If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.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 Drake & Sons Ltd?
Drake & Sons Ltd has 40 public reviews, averaging 4.9 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know Drake & Sons Ltd's reviews are genuine?
Drake & Sons Ltd's 40 public reviews come from a named public review source, and MyTrustedTraders links every one back to where it was published, so you can open the source and read them yourself rather than trusting a single curated page. MyTrustedTraders brings this public evidence together with no ads and no paid placement: we show where every review came from rather than selling rankings, so you can weigh the evidence for yourself.
What does Drake & Sons Ltd specialise in?
Drake & Sons 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.
How long has Drake & Sons Ltd been trading?
Drake & Sons Ltd has been reviewed on public sources since 2023.
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