“'We thoroughly recommend the KAD-BUILD team. They built a new porch and arranged and coordinated the replacement of all our roof tiles for us. We are very pleased with the end result and they were always a pleasure to deal with. During the build process they overcame several logistical barriers without causing us stress and did their utmost to make things as easy as possible for ourselves. They deployed a great team of skilled, trustworthy people from a wide range of trades for our project. Well done Dean and Keith.”
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Kad-Build
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5.0out of 5
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- Checkatrade4 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“I was incredibly grateful to have been recommended KAD-Build for my porch. They were extremely knowledgeable, professional, multi-skilled and friendly. From the start they were always willing to listen to and answer my questions, offer valuable advice and suggestions. The build took longer than we all expected due to the weather and a major supply problem with the cladding I wanted. They used their own electrician, plasterer and roofer. It is because of their eye for detail and their dedication for perfection that I have no hesitation in recommending KAD-build.”
“It was a real joy to work with Dean & Soave. They were very professional, thorough, attentive and hard working. They brought with them a very positive and flexible “can do” attitude which made all the difference particularly as clients we changed our mind a few times. They take real pride and care in their work producing high quality results. They were genuinely committed to our project, always responsive and open to finding solutions to any challenges that appeared (which is quite common in old buildings). I would not hesitate to recommend them for future renovation work. 🙏🏼 KAD Build! 🙏”
Detailed reviews
'We thoroughly recommend the KAD-BUILD team. They built a new porch and arranged and coordinated the replacement of all our roof tiles for us. We are very pleased with the end result and they were always a pleasure to deal with. During the build process they overcame several logistical barriers without causing us stress and did their utmost to make things as easy as possible for ourselves. They deployed a great team of skilled, trustworthy people from a wide range of trades for our project. Well done Dean and Keith.
It was a real joy to work with Dean & Soave. They were very professional, thorough, attentive and hard working. They brought with them a very positive and flexible “can do” attitude which made all the difference particularly as clients we changed our mind a few times. They take real pride and care in their work producing high quality results. They were genuinely committed to our project, always responsive and open to finding solutions to any challenges that appeared (which is quite common in old buildings). I would not hesitate to recommend them for future renovation work. 🙏🏼 KAD Build! 🙏
I was incredibly grateful to have been recommended KAD-Build for my porch. They were extremely knowledgeable, professional, multi-skilled and friendly. From the start they were always willing to listen to and answer my questions, offer valuable advice and suggestions. The build took longer than we all expected due to the weather and a major supply problem with the cladding I wanted. They used their own electrician, plasterer and roofer. It is because of their eye for detail and their dedication for perfection that I have no hesitation in recommending KAD-build.
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for builders in Dalkeith
Across 6 builders in Dalkeith, 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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Builder in Dalkeith, Midlothian.
Services they list
Agricultural BuildingBasement / Cellar ConversionsCar PortsConcrete GaragesExtensions / ConversionsFire and Flood RenovationGarage ConversionsGarden StudiosInsurance Claim SpecialistLoft ConversionsNew BuildsRefurbishments
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DalkeithMidlothian
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Kad-Build has 4 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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Kad-Build has 4 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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What does Kad-Build specialise in?
Kad-Build lists specialist services including Agricultural Building, Basement / Cellar Conversions, Car Ports, Concrete Garages, Extensions / Conversions, Fire and Flood Renovation. 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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