“Single storey extension including kitchen, bathroom, utility and office plus associated landscaping. We had an excellent experience. Mark is a trustworthy and experienced builder who can turn his hand to most things. He is able to respond positively and effectively to any problems or difficulties that arise and keeps his clients informed of progress on a daily basis. He remained on site throughout the project and managed his time well. His drive to produce quality work gave confidence from the offset. We would highly recommend Mark to complete or manage any building work.”
Public evidence profile
M W Down Builders
Review quality
No reviews in 12 months
Trust Score
32out of 100
How this score is worked out
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volumeLow · 11
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say24.2 of 60
Independent checks2.9 of 30
Track record4.5 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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4.8out of 5
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- Checkatrade11 reviews · 4.8 avg
Highlights
“Mark gave me a very reasonable estimate for hanging a new door I had purchased. I needed a little extra labour for fitting windows and furniture and nothing seemed a problem or an issue. His communication/ liaising prior to the job was great. I always got a timely reply. The job was completed on time and left tidy. I had a closer inspection and realised a couple of issues to raise due to the lock and door handle needing some extra attention. Mark came back promptly to rectify the issues and took time to get another lock himself. I will definitely use Mark again for any maintenance jobs.”
“The work was completed competently and on time. We were kept regularly informed of progress which was important as we were 300 miles away. We were very happy with communications. The finished work was left very clean and tidy and we were very pleased with it.”
Detailed reviews
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Single storey extension including kitchen, bathroom, utility and office plus associated landscaping. We had an excellent experience. Mark is a trustworthy and experienced builder who can turn his hand to most things. He is able to respond positively and effectively to any problems or difficulties that arise and keeps his clients informed of progress on a daily basis. He remained on site throughout the project and managed his time well. His drive to produce quality work gave confidence from the offset. We would highly recommend Mark to complete or manage any building work.
The work was completed competently and on time. We were kept regularly informed of progress which was important as we were 300 miles away. We were very happy with communications. The finished work was left very clean and tidy and we were very pleased with it.
Mark gave me a very reasonable estimate for hanging a new door I had purchased. I needed a little extra labour for fitting windows and furniture and nothing seemed a problem or an issue. His communication/ liaising prior to the job was great. I always got a timely reply. The job was completed on time and left tidy. I had a closer inspection and realised a couple of issues to raise due to the lock and door handle needing some extra attention. Mark came back promptly to rectify the issues and took time to get another lock himself. I will definitely use Mark again for any maintenance jobs.
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About
Builder in Landkey Barnstaple, Devon.
Services they list
Agricultural BuildingBasement / Cellar ConversionsBrick / Concrete Structural RepairsCar PortsCladdingDemolitionEquestrian StableExtensions / ConversionsFire and Flood RenovationFoundationsGarage ConversionsGarden Studios
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DevonLandkey Barnstaple
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Is M W Down Builders a legitimate business?
M W Down Builders has 11 independent public reviews, rated 4.8 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 M W Down Builders?
M W Down Builders has 11 public reviews, averaging 4.8 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 M W Down Builders specialise in?
M W Down Builders lists specialist services including Agricultural Building, Basement / Cellar Conversions, Brick / Concrete Structural Repairs, Car Ports, Cladding, Demolition. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.