“We had a loft conversion done and the work undertaken was done to a high standard and always left clean and tidy we are so happy with the finished article we had couple set backs with times of items being delivered but jef went above and beyond to make it work so thanks Jef”
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J Preston Builders Ltd
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- Rated 4.9 from 106 reviews
- 3 reviews in the last 12 months
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4.9out of 5
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- Checkatrade106 reviews · 4.9 avg
Highlights
“We went with Jeff to do some ground floor structural alterations including removing a chimney stack, two load bearing walls and putting in some steels. He also fitted a kitchen. He was competitively priced but what set him apart was his knowledge and suggestions giving us ideas we hadn't thought of. His team were professional and hardworking and he managed the entire process including electrician / plumber / painter. He was also able to recommend a structural engineer. I couls not fault him or his team. It's clear he's been in the trade for many years and knows his stuff!”
“Jeff and his colleagues stripped the pebbledash from the front of our house, repaired some brickwork and then redid the pebbledash, also restoring and painting woodwork. Despite a lot of bad weather that delayed similar jobs in the area, it was all done quickly and to a very high standard. Jeff informed us what was going on and when, and all the workmen were highly professional and polite. A very satisfactory experience all round.”
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Jeff and his colleagues stripped the pebbledash from the front of our house, repaired some brickwork and then redid the pebbledash, also restoring and painting woodwork. Despite a lot of bad weather that delayed similar jobs in the area, it was all done quickly and to a very high standard. Jeff informed us what was going on and when, and all the workmen were highly professional and polite. A very satisfactory experience all round.
We had a loft conversion done and the work undertaken was done to a high standard and always left clean and tidy we are so happy with the finished article we had couple set backs with times of items being delivered but jef went above and beyond to make it work so thanks Jef
We went with Jeff to do some ground floor structural alterations including removing a chimney stack, two load bearing walls and putting in some steels. He also fitted a kitchen. He was competitively priced but what set him apart was his knowledge and suggestions giving us ideas we hadn't thought of. His team were professional and hardworking and he managed the entire process including electrician / plumber / painter. He was also able to recommend a structural engineer. I couls not fault him or his team. It's clear he's been in the trade for many years and knows his stuff!
Local context
Rated 4.9, in line with the local average for builders in St. Albans
Across 24 builders in St. Albans, 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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Builder in St. Albans, Hertfordshire.
Services they list
Brick / Concrete Structural RepairsConcretingDemolitionExtensions / ConversionsFire and Flood RenovationFoundationsGarage ConversionsGarden StudiosGeneral BuildingLoft ConversionsPartition WallsRefurbishments
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HertfordshireSt. Albans
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J Preston Builders Ltd has 106 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.
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J Preston Builders Ltd has 106 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 J Preston Builders Ltd specialise in?
J Preston Builders Ltd lists specialist services including Brick / Concrete Structural Repairs, Concreting, Demolition, Extensions / Conversions, Fire and Flood Renovation, Foundations. 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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