“Couldn’t recommend these lads enough. Regardless of the sub zero temperatures and horrific snow/ice they turned up each morning of the job and kept cracking on. End results are exactly what I was after and our house is certainly in a much better spot now than it was prior to their efforts. Will 100% be after their services again in the future - cheers again”
Public evidence profile
Mcgough Builders
Review quality
No reviews in 12 months
Trust Score
32out of 100
How this score is worked out
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volumeLow · 13
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say25 of 60
Independent checks2.9 of 30
Track record4.2 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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What customers say
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4.8out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade13 reviews · 4.8 avg
Highlights
“Jay and his team did a fantastic job repointing my house earlier in the year. I got them back recently to build a boundary wall. The jobs were competitively priced and the work was done to a high standard. The lads worked non stop, nothing was ever to much trouble, they were very polite and friendly and they cleaned up thoroughly every day.”
“Great service and were willing to come out and do it on the weekend short notice. Turned up promptly and got straight to work. The work is excellent and value for money. Overall, very happy and would recommend them.”
Detailed reviews
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Couldn’t recommend these lads enough. Regardless of the sub zero temperatures and horrific snow/ice they turned up each morning of the job and kept cracking on. End results are exactly what I was after and our house is certainly in a much better spot now than it was prior to their efforts. Will 100% be after their services again in the future - cheers again
Great service and were willing to come out and do it on the weekend short notice. Turned up promptly and got straight to work. The work is excellent and value for money. Overall, very happy and would recommend them.
Jay and his team did a fantastic job repointing my house earlier in the year. I got them back recently to build a boundary wall. The jobs were competitively priced and the work was done to a high standard. The lads worked non stop, nothing was ever to much trouble, they were very polite and friendly and they cleaned up thoroughly every day.
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About
Bricklayer in Stanley, County Durham.
Services they list
BrickworkFlint / StoneworkRepointing
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Areas served
County DurhamStanley
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Common questions about Mcgough Builders
Is Mcgough Builders a legitimate business?
Mcgough Builders has 13 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 Mcgough Builders?
Mcgough Builders has 13 public reviews, averaging 4.8 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know Mcgough Builders' reviews are genuine?
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What does Mcgough Builders specialise in?
Mcgough Builders lists specialist services including Brickwork, Flint / Stonework, Repointing. 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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