Robbie at GFR Construction did a brilliant job laying the concrete base for my garden shed. From start to finish he was professional, reliable, and easy to deal with. The work was carried out quickly, to a really high standard, and the site was left clean and tidy. I’m really happy with the result – solid, level and exactly what I needed. I’d definitely recommend Robbie and will be using him again for future projects.
Public evidence profile
GRF Construction
Trust Score
32out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 9 reviews
- Reviewed 11 months ago
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 9
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say24.3 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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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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5.0out of 5
How Checkatrade customers rate them (out of 5)
Reliability5.0
Communication5.0
Quality of work5.0
Based on the 3 reviews with a star rating
5 stars3
4 stars0
3 stars0
2 stars0
1 star0
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade9 reviews · 5.0 avg
Detailed reviews
I couldn’t be happier with the plastering work done in my spare room. The finish was absolutely flawless, smooth, even and to the highest standard. When it came time to paint, the walls were so perfectly prepared that the paint went on like a dream, with no effort at all. Professional, reliable, and clearly skilled at their craft. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them and will definitely be using their services again in the future.
I contacted GRF services to replace part of my living room sealing that had come down due to a bathroom leak. Both Robbie and his colleague came around and gave me a quote which I thought was very acceptable to replace the damaged part of the ceiling and then replaster the whole roof, although they also gave me an option to plaster just the damaged area. They arranged a date and turned up on time and worked hard to finish the same day. They were very tidy and left the room looking spotless. I was very pleased with the quality of the result and will definitely be using them again.
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for builders in Orpington
Across 53 builders in Orpington, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Sources
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Services they list
ArtexingCovingDry LiningFlat CeilingsPebble Dashing / Rough CastingPlasteringRenderingScreedingSkimmingTape & Jointing
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Areas served
KentOrpington
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Common questions about GRF Construction
Is GRF Construction a legitimate business?
GRF Construction has 9 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 GRF Construction?
GRF Construction has 9 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How is GRF Construction rated on reliability and quality?
On Checkatrade, customers rate GRF Construction by category: Reliability 5.0 out of 5, Communication 5.0 out of 5, Quality of work 5.0 out of 5. These are per-category scores from real published reviews. They show where GRF Construction is strongest, not just the overall average.
How do I know GRF Construction's reviews are genuine?
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What does GRF Construction specialise in?
GRF Construction lists specialist services including Artexing, Coving, Dry Lining, Flat Ceilings, Pebble Dashing / Rough Casting, Plastering. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.