I booked Chris and team for insulation and plastering, between kitchen rip out and fitting. In the end, having discovered mouldy, rotting joists and a floor that wasn’t level, Chris saved me from a disastrous kitchen project. He spotted this issues, worked through options with me and the kitchen fitter, and we agreed a plan for him to rebuild the floor structure, replace joists and level the entire floor. Despite not booking the work originally, Chris worked through the Easter weekend to hit a tight deadline for the fitter to return, including finding me an emergency plumber.
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Essex And Kent Home Improvements
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4.9out of 5
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- Checkatrade30 reviews · 4.9 avg
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What an absolute gent. Kept us posted on arrival time and costings. Courteous, cheerful, competent and professional.
Great job, professional from start to finish
Local context
Rated 4.9, in line with the local average for plumbers in Hornchurch
Across 36 plumbers in Hornchurch, the typical rating is 4.9 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
ArtexingCovingDry LiningFlat CeilingsInsulated RenderingK RendLath PlasteringLime PlasteringLiquid ScreedingMagnetic PlasteringMonocouche RenderingPebble Dashing / Rough Casting
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Areas served
Hornchurch
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Is Essex And Kent Home Improvements a legitimate business?
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What do customers say about Essex And Kent Home Improvements?
Essex And Kent Home Improvements has 30 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 Essex And Kent Home Improvements specialise in?
Essex And Kent Home Improvements lists specialist services including Artexing, Coving, Dry Lining, Flat Ceilings, Insulated Rendering, K Rend. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
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