“Jim has completed the second and final phase of our job (see review dated April 2023). He achieved the texture and colour we had hoped for and we are very pleased with the completed cills. He is a very easy tradesperson to work with, involving us in decisions relating to the work. The job was dependent on the right weather. Jim kept in touch with us and we always knew when to expect him.”
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J Matthews Brickwork & Building Services
Review quality
No reviews in 12 months
Trust Score
45out of 100
45 out of 100, with a caution: newest review we found is from June 2024. Weigh that age against the score.
- Rated 5.0 from 61 reviews
Newest review June 2024
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume61
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say37.4 of 60
Independent checks2.9 of 30
Track record4.7 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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5.0out of 5
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- Checkatrade61 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“Would whole heartedly recommend J Matthews Building services. Jim put in a great deal of thought into the project drawing on his many years of experience resulting in a sympathetic build and internal works that preserves the character of our Victorian house. Jim’s work was also praised by other contractors on site for the quality of its accuracy and finishing. We are delighted with the outcome.”
“Jim is carrying out his work for us in two phases, working round another contractor. Throughout he has been supportive and helpful and given us sound advice on how to go about the work to achieve the best results. We are looking forward to completion of the second phase of his work.”
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Jim has completed the second and final phase of our job (see review dated April 2023). He achieved the texture and colour we had hoped for and we are very pleased with the completed cills. He is a very easy tradesperson to work with, involving us in decisions relating to the work. The job was dependent on the right weather. Jim kept in touch with us and we always knew when to expect him.
Would whole heartedly recommend J Matthews Building services. Jim put in a great deal of thought into the project drawing on his many years of experience resulting in a sympathetic build and internal works that preserves the character of our Victorian house. Jim’s work was also praised by other contractors on site for the quality of its accuracy and finishing. We are delighted with the outcome.
Jim is carrying out his work for us in two phases, working round another contractor. Throughout he has been supportive and helpful and given us sound advice on how to go about the work to achieve the best results. We are looking forward to completion of the second phase of his work.
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for builders in Lewes
Across 15 builders in Lewes, the typical rating is 5.0 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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J Matthews Brickwork & Building Services has 61 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.
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J Matthews Brickwork & Building Services has 61 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
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How long has J Matthews Brickwork & Building Services been trading?
J Matthews Brickwork & Building Services has been reviewed on public sources since 2023.
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