“He kept in constant communication with me” · Checkatrade, 1 Dec 2025
“Communication was easy and we are very happy with the final result.” · Checkatrade, 1 Jul 2025
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R J Developments Southern
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What customers consistently say
Recurring themes from 3 customer reviews on Checkatrade.
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What customers say
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4.9out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade67 reviews · 4.9 avg
Highlights
“Joe came to do a few jobs: radiator removal, fixing a toilet and repointing brickwork. Tidy and efficient, very happy with the work completed. Would recommend! Top bloke 👍”
“Joe and the team were fantastic throughout the whole build. Communication was easy and we are very happy with the final result. Highly recommend RJ for all building and maintenance.”
“Joe came to fix a leak in my bathroom flat. The leak turned out to be a lot worse than we had hoped. Joe re quoted and got the much bigger job done without hesitation. He kept in constant communication with me, got the job done with in the time frame he estimated. Very polite and professional. Would absolutely recommend him!”
Detailed reviews
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Joe came to fix a leak in my bathroom flat. The leak turned out to be a lot worse than we had hoped. Joe re quoted and got the much bigger job done without hesitation. He kept in constant communication with me, got the job done with in the time frame he estimated. Very polite and professional. Would absolutely recommend him!
Joe came to do a few jobs: radiator removal, fixing a toilet and repointing brickwork. Tidy and efficient, very happy with the work completed. Would recommend! Top bloke 👍
Joe and the team were fantastic throughout the whole build. Communication was easy and we are very happy with the final result. Highly recommend RJ for all building and maintenance.
Local context
Rated 4.9, above the local average for builders in Wimborne
Across 27 builders in Wimborne, the typical rating is 4.7 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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About
Builder in Wimborne.
Services they list
Agricultural BuildingBasement / Cellar ConversionsBathroom & Kitchen PlumbingBlocked BathsBlocked SinksBlocked ToiletsBrick / Concrete Structural RepairsCar PortsCladdingConcrete GaragesConcretingCore Drilling
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Areas served
Wimborne
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Is R J Developments Southern a legitimate business?
R J Developments Southern has 67 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.
What do customers say about R J Developments Southern?
R J Developments Southern has 67 public reviews, averaging 4.9 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know R J Developments Southern's reviews are genuine?
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What does R J Developments Southern specialise in?
R J Developments Southern lists specialist services including Agricultural Building, Basement / Cellar Conversions, Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing, Blocked Baths, Blocked Sinks, Blocked Toilets. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.