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A&L Building Services

5.0

26 Reviews

Opening Hours
Today - 10:00–17:00
  • Monday 10:00–17:00
  • Tuesday 10:00–17:00
  • Wednesday 10:00–17:00
  • Thursday 10:00–17:00
  • Friday 10:00–17:00
  • Saturday 10:00–12:00
  • Sunday - Closed

About

SORRY BUT WE ARE NOW FULLY BOOKED UP TILL January 6th 2025
We are a small, family-run firm offering fantastic workmanship at fair prices throughout North West Somerset and Bristol. The wide range of services we specialise in includes plastering and general building work, property maintenance and development. A and L Building Services is run by two brothers who take great pride in their work.

We are fully qualified in plastering, carpentry, bricklaying, plumbing and have a full range of decorating skills and are experienced in all areas of property maintenance.

What we do

  • Plastering

    • Flat ceilings
    • Rendering
    • Skimming
    • Coving
    • Plastering
  • Carpenters

    • Joinery and carpentry
  • Property refurbishment contractors

  • Painters and decorators

    • Painting contractors
    • Exterior decorating
    • Interior decorating
  • Builders

    • Building services
    • Extensions
    • Plastering

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Huge Ceiling Plastering Job
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Alan and Leon, what a team. We had a great week with Alan and Leon they were a pleasure to have around and did an amazing job covering about 150 Sqm of quite challenging ceilings, taking the house renovation forward a giant step. We will definitely have them back now that we know that they do so much more than plastering. They turned up when they said they would, made no fuss and created next to no mess for plastering, a very professional outfit. Thank you.
Customer in North Somerset Posted on 22/10/2024 , work completed 18/10/2024
The trader replied (on 18/11/2024)
Thank you for your very kind review, it was a pleasure working for you, you were very friendly and kept us fuelled with tea and coffee. We are very happy you are impressed with our work, and we always try being as tidy as possible even with the wet trades which are known for mess. We will be more than happy to help you with any future work you may need and look forward to working with you again. Kind Regards Allen & Leon
Excellent work as usual
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Leon and Allen have done works on my end of terrace townhouse three times this year, from refitting my kitchen to sorting out an issue with damp at the bottom of the house. Each time they have been friendly, professional and thoughtful - they always let you know if they hit an unexpected problem and finish the work to a high standard. Totally recommend them!
Customer in Bristol City Posted on 03/09/2024 , work completed 13/08/2024
The trader replied (on 08/09/2024)
Thank you very much for your kind review! It's been an absolute pleasure working for you every time, and we are very glad you are always happy with our work, we look forward to working for you again in the future. Kind Regards, Leon & Allen.
Excellent work and service
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Allen and Leon did a brilliant job for us - they kept me up to date at all times about how it was progressing, were polite and considerate, and did the work to a high standard. Would definitely recommend.
Customer in Bristol City Posted on 06/02/2024 , work completed 31/01/2024
The trader replied (on 04/03/2024)
Thank you for spending the time to write us a review, and we are very pleased you are happy with the service we've provided you. You were a pleasure to work for and we hope to work for you again in the future! Kind Regards, Leon & Allen.
as previously - great work
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A & L have worked for me previously and, as on this occasion (painting indoors), they did a great job, were courteous and helpful, were quiet and pleasant to have around, cleared up properly.
Customer in North Somerset Posted on 16/12/2023 , work completed 14/12/2023
The trader replied (on 09/01/2024)
Hi, Thank you for taking time to write us a review, we really appreciate the lovely feedback! We love that you're really happy with the work, and it is always a pleasure working for you. We hope to see you again at some point in this new year! Kind Regards, Leon & Allen.
Great service!
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Allen has just completed the refurbishment of my en suite bathroom (occasionally assisted by his brother Leon). He has done a superb job, and was a pleasure to have around, being skillful, thoughtful and reliable. I was sometimes rather anxious, and he was very good at allaying my fears, and remained cheerful throughout. I can thoroughly recommend this firm.
Customer in Bristol City Posted on 01/09/2023 , work completed 31/08/2023
The trader replied (on 15/09/2023)
It was an absolute pleasure working for you, thank you for taking the time to leave us a positive review. You're en-suite looks amazing and A&L Building Services are very pleased you're happy with the end result! We wish you all the best with your beautiful en-suit. Thank you once again and thank you for using A&L Building Services! Kind Regards, Leon & Allen
Extensive rendering work to external walls.
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I’m delighted with both the work completed by Leon and Allen and with their professional and thoughtful approach. I don’t live in the house they’ve been working on so I have been dependent on their regular updates which have been very helpful and informative. They were able to identify a couple of issues - unrelated to the job in hand - which I would have known nothing about without their being considerate enough to advise. I have no hesitation in recommending this company to anyone looking for an excellent builder.
Customer in West Sussex Posted on 08/06/2023 , work completed 08/06/2023
The trader replied (on 11/06/2023)
Thank you very much for taking time to write us this review, you were very easy and kind people to work for and a great job in general! Hopefully get the pleasure to work for you again in the future! Thank you once again! Kind Regards, Leon & Allen
Excellent work, carried out to high standard
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Allen and Leon repaired four different problems in my Victorian house, on different occasions, ranging from completely replacing a rotten flat roof above a bay window, to tracking down and filling cracks in chimneys and walls which were letting in damp. They are absolutely professional, very helpful and also extremely nice and great to have around! They are very considerate about the inevitable mess that goes with building work and left everything clean and tidy. Communication is always clear, and their estimates accurate and reasonable. I would re-employ them anytime - highly recommended! Absolutely the best builders ever.
Customer in Bristol City Posted on 31/01/2023 , work completed 30/01/2023
The trader replied (on 01/02/2023)
Thank you so much for your kind words and glowing review and taking time to writing us a review! That is a very heart warming compliment at the end and it means a-lot and we are very appreciative!!! You've been amazing to work for every time, great company and it's always a joy coming back and helping out where we can. We hope to work for you again soon. Kind regards, Leon & Allen.
Repairs to chipboard flooring and new spindles on staircase
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Leon and Allen are very helpful,polite and considerate. We had found it difficult to find a contractor to fix our very noisy upstairs flooring. They had to work around a complex pipe layout under the floor. They carefully fixed the pipes in position and relaid the floor and the result is amazingly quiet. They also replaced the spindles on the staircase and it has transformed it into a much more modern look. The work was carried out on the agreed date and was actually slightly less than their quote as they managed to reuse the existing floorboards. They were clean and tidy and I would thoroughly recommend them and would use them again in the future.
Customer in South Gloucestershire Posted on 19/01/2023 , work completed 16/01/2023
The trader replied (on 01/02/2023)
Hi, Thank you for taking time to write us such a positive review! It is highly appreciated! It was a great time working with you guys and you were both very easy going and great to work for. We hope to have an opportunity to work with you again in the near future! Kind regards, Leon & Allen
Excellent work - would highly recommend
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Allen and Leon came to strip and replace the render on our house and garage. When they came to do a quote, they were very clear about what the job would involve so there weren't any surprises along the way. They quoted an amount and a timescale which were accurate. They kept regular hours but also stayed late on occasion to get the job done in the agreed timeframe. They were able to tackle unforeseen issues along the way and all their work was competed to a high standard. We were kept fully informed throughout. They always left the site clean and tidy at the end of each day and did a lovely clean up job once all the work was complete. Allen and Leon are very professional, helpful and a pleasure to have around. We will definitely use them for work again and I would have no hesitation in recommending them to others.
Customer in North Somerset Posted on 30/10/2022 , work completed 22/08/2022
The trader replied (on 15/12/2022)
Hi, Thank you very much in taking time to write us such a positive review. It was an absolute pleasure working with you guys. Amazing and funny people to work for and the job was a very fun experience. We hope to work with you both again in the near future! All the best! Kind Regards, Leon and Allen
Transformation
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We hired Leon and Allen after they were recommended by my daughter. They have gutted the bathroom and fitted a new bathroom. They are very customer focused and we were consulted at every step. The quality of work was excellent and completed in time and to the quote. They also knocked out a wall in preparation for French doors as well as blocking up a wall. On top of this, they plastered the whole room and our lounge. At the end of the day, they always tidied up after themselves. During the whole project, they were professional, hard-working and honest. I would recommend them and also employ them for other work.
Jenny in North Somerset Posted on 29/07/2022 , work completed 29/07/2022
The trader replied (on 03/10/2022)
Thank you very much for your kind words, we appreciate the review. It was an absolute pleasure and delight working with you and your husband. We wish you all the best and hope to work with you again in the future. Kind Regards, Leon & Allen.
Single storey ground floor extension.
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We are delighted with the extension which was achieved on budget and to a high specification. Nothing was too much trouble, we had many additions as the project progressed and both Allen and Leon were respectful, professional and always left the site tidy. They have a very high work ethic, a good sense of humour and were a delight to have around. Highly recommend.
Kate in North Somerset Posted on 05/05/2022 , work completed 21/04/2022
The trader replied (on 03/10/2022)
Thank you very much for your honest review and lovely words. We are very happy you like the finished product. It was an absolute pleasure and joy working with you and your husband and hope to work with you again in the future. All the best. Kind regards, Leon & Allen.
Perfect in every way
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The work involved gutting our old bathroom and installing a new one. Wow, what a transformation!! From start to finish, Allen was a pleasure to have around. Every little detail was taken into account, asking us where we wanted things put. His workmanship is amazing. His manner is professional. When you find someone that good, there's no need to look elsewhere and definitely worth waiting for. Leon did the finishing touches on the carpentry which was first class. Both exceedingly hard working young men and really know their trade.
Customer in North Somerset Posted on 05/05/2022 , work completed 03/05/2022
The trader replied (on 03/10/2022)
Hi, Thank you very much for your kind words, we really apperciate you giving us a lovely reveiw. It was a very pleasant and enjoyable work expeirence with you both and amzing clients to work for. We are very happy you like the finished product and we hope to work again with you in the future. Kind Regards, Leon & Allen.
Outstanding
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Allen and Leon did an outstanding job of re-plastering a large ceiling. They were very professional and friendly and went above and beyond to complete the work to an extremely high standard. The quote was very reasonable and the work was completed to the agreed schedule and budget. Nothing was too much trouble and I very highly recommend them.
Customer in Monmouthshire Posted on 29/07/2021 , work completed 26/07/2021
The trader replied (on 03/10/2022)
Hi, Thank you very much for your amazing review, we highly apperciate it. It was our pleasure working along side with you and an overall lovely expierience. We hope to work again with you in the future. All the best. Kind Regards, Leon & Allen.
Great Job!
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Our house required significant external maintenance work and re-painting: the render had cracks in lots of areas; some of it was detached from the brickwork; the construction between the upper and lower bay windows needed renewing; and on several edges, the internal metal frame had rusted, leading to crumbling and brown stains. The paint on the house had also weathered badly and the render was bare in many places. In addition, the garage door and its frame had severe rusting and needed treatment and painting; corroded wooden frames around two patio doors needed stripping, filling and painting; and all the guttering needed cleaning and some leaks repaired. Allen and Leon impressed us with their professionalism, their attitude and with how they would perform the work and we are delighted that we chose to go with them. They did an outstanding job and were incredibly thorough, completing the work to the quote. The exterior of the house was power-washed twice, removing large quantities of old paint. The render was repaired and matched beautifully to the old and given two coats of high-quality paint. The house now looks brand new! Allen and Leon arrived to start the work on the day we had agreed. They also worked tidily and cleaned up the site at the end of each day. They are really nice guys who were a pleasure to work with, always cheerful and considerate, and with a pride in their work. We recommend A&L Building Services in the strongest terms.
Customer in Bristol Posted on 28/10/2020 , work completed 20/10/2020
The trader replied (on 03/10/2022)
Hi, Thank you very much in taking time to leave us such a kind, long, pleaseant review, we apperciate it very highly. You were amazing and lovely people to work for and we are very happy you love the finished product. We hope to work with you again in the future. Kind Regards, Leon & Allen.
Highly recommended building firm
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Allen and Leon replaced and re-painted the rendering on the rear of our terraced house. They did the work within the agreed time and price. They were hard-working and efficient, keeping us informed of what they were doing. They worked long hours to ensure they made the most of the weather. They were good company - always pleasant, discreet and polite. After work they cleared up every day and left the place really tidy once the job was finished. We enjoyed having them here and would employ them again without hesitation. We recommend them wholeheartedly. It was great to see such positive young men working well together and taking pride in their work. Thank you Allen and Leon.
Customer in Bristol Posted on 27/10/2020 , work completed 17/10/2020
The trader replied (on 03/10/2022)
Hi, Thank you very much for your glowing review. We are extermely happy you love the finished product. And apperciate your very kind words. You were a pleasure to work for and was a great job in general. We wish you all the best and hope to work for you again in the future. Kind Regards, Leon & Allen.
A very friendly and professional company
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After deciding to replace an old bathroom with swollen floorboards, tiles hanging off, bamboo shoots coming through the floor, leaking pipes and a rotten door frame – I knew it would not be easy. Allen, a friendly young man, recommended to me, took on the project including the preparation work which would obviously be be significant. I received what I thought was a very reasonable quote. All the rendering fell off with the old tiles - the whole room had to be completely re-rendered and plastered, pipes / stop tap repaired, door frame replaced and floor leveled / replaced before he could start. What impressed me was the meticulous approach to ensuring all the preparatory work was completed to the highest standard with Allen never getting phased as each complication appeared. I was again impressed with Allen’s informative and conscientious approach as the installation work continued– Allen was supported in the work by his brother Leon who displayed the same friendly conscientious approach while sorting out all the woodwork issues - nothing was too much trouble. All aspects of the new bathroom was installed to the highest standard – wall units, bath / shower, meticulous tiling both wall and floor, every aspect completed with a very professional finish. I would thoroughly recommend A and L Building Services– They are very keen to ensure any job is completed to the highest standard combined with a determination to ensure the customer is fully satisfied with the end product.
Customer in City of Bristol Posted on 27/09/2019 , work completed 25/09/2019
The trader replied (on 03/10/2022)
Hi, Thank you very much for your amazing review and lovely kind words. We are very happy you love your finished product. You where very polite and kind people to work for and always welcoming and was a great job in general. We hope to work for you again in the future, we wish you all the best. Kind Regards, Leon & Allen.
Excellent job & professionalism
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Allen & Leon were excellent in both their work and their attitude, rendering an unusual design on a huge wall in central Bristol fir a mural. They also responded with patience & professionalism when we had to change our initial plans due to planning permission. They communicated well, were friendly, flexible and got the job done to a high standard. We would definitely recommend them & hire their services again.
Customer in City of Bristol Posted on 30/08/2019 , work completed 06/08/2019
The trader replied (on 03/10/2022)
Hi, Thank you for your lovely words and kind review. It was an absolute pleasure working on that project with you all. And the final product looks outstanding. We really apperciate having an oppotunity to work with you on this project. We hope to work with you again in the future and we wish you all the best. Kind Regards, Leon & Allen.
Quality job at a reasonable price
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Having been let down by other builders in the past, it was a refreshing change to have Allen and Leon to do our work. They stuck to the date they promised, were punctual, courteous and very accommodating with some last minute changes that we made. Great care was taken over the work, which was finished to a high standard, and at a reasonable cost. We would have Allen and Leon to work on our property again, and would recommend them to others.
Neil and Sally Posted on 19/07/2019 , work completed 18/07/2019
The trader replied (on 03/10/2022)
Hi, Thank you for this lovely review and kind words. It is a shame you had to expierience being let down by other tradesmen. You where amazing to work with and lovely people and a good job in general. We hope to work with you again in the future, and we wish you all the best. Kind Regards, Leon & Allen.
What a fantastic job
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We have had repair works to walls on the house and garage this week. Allen was tidy, courteous and most importantly the work was to a very high standard. We will use A&L Building services in the future!
Customer in North Somerset Posted on 05/07/2019 , work completed 05/07/2019
The trader replied (on 03/10/2022)
Hi, Thank you for this kind review! We are very happy you like the finished product. You were very nice to work with. We hope to work with you again in the future, we wish you all the best. Kind Regards, Leon & Allen.
Highly Recommended
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We commissioned A&L to renovate a bathroom that hadn’t been touched since the 1960s. To make more space, this included knocking down a solid wall and replacing it with a new stud wall further into the next room through which new plumbing configuration would run. There was the remnants of an old ‘en suite’ in the adjacent room to contend with too. From the start, Allen took great interest in the plan and this meant he removed much of the burden of project management. He was full of ideas but listened to exactly what we wanted. As soon as he set to work: the demolition was quick; the new studwork high quality and solid; the re-plumbing was expert and stress tested; the re-plastering precise and comprehensive; the tiling (of small tiles) truly artisan and without any wastage. The final finish and sealing left a clean and neat professional job of which we are very pleased. We found A&L to be methodical, meticulous and proactive to problem solving. Allen worked long hours to get the job done, cleaning and tidying to a high standard each night which was a huge help with a curious toddler in the house. Allen’s interested and cheerful disposition capped a resoundingly positive experience for us and has left us with both a high-quality family bathroom we can enjoy for years and a neatly finished adjoining room for our child to make her own. We plan to use them again for future work. In summary: highly recommended.
Customer in City of Bristol Posted on 12/06/2019 , work completed 05/06/2019
The trader replied (on 03/10/2022)
Hi, Thank you very much for leaving such a positive and kind review! We appreciate all the nice things you have mentioned. You where amazing people to work for, and had a great experience doing your job. We hope to work for you again in the future. We wish you all the best. Kind Regards, Leon and Allen.
Great job well done
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These two very likeable men turned up on Monday morning and got stuck in dismantling the old kitchen. They were very professional, efficient and meticulous in everything they did. Nothing was too much trouble for them. They even tidied up after themselves at the end of each day. The new units were installed to our exact specifications and they did perfect job. It was completed on schedule and on budget. I would highly recommend these two lads to anyone who likes a good price and a professional job. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again.
Customer in South Gloucestershire Posted on 05/04/2019 , work completed 30/03/2019
The trader replied (on 03/10/2022)
Hi, Thank you very much, we really appreciate your kind and positive review. You are very lovely people and it was an absolute pleasure working for you. We hope to work for you again in the future and we wish you all the best! Kind Regards, Leon and Allen.
Fireplace fitting excellent work
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We had Allen from A and L to install our new fireplace as we had a old disconnected gas fire from the council in place from a previous tenant. we contacted A and L after seeing them in a local magazine and thought we should check them out on Which. After speaking to a member of staff regarding our job they suggested they should come around to see if they could complete the job required. After viewing the blanked gas pipe and made sure it was safe. They suggested they could fit us in next month as the job should not take more than 1 and half days to complete. All we can say is the plastering work that was needed was second to none and the install and finish was superb. They even cleaned up after leavening a perfect job for my wife to see. We would full endorse A and L and recommend them to anyone needing a job doing well..
Lisa Davies Posted on 24/10/2018 , work completed 24/10/2018
The trader replied (on 03/10/2022)
Dear Lisa, Thank you very much for this glowing review, we appreciate your lovely words and are happy you love the final product. You were awesome people to work for and it has been a pleasure. We hope to work for you again in the future. Kind Regards, Leon and Allen.
Highly recommended
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Allen and Leon removed the wall between our kitchen and living room, put in a support beam, capped the existing electrics and gas and plastered the new opening. From their very first visit to our home, we had a good feeling about them but once they started working, they exceeded our expectations. They worked to an extremely high standard, keeping us well informed on their progress, were polite, courteous, professional and helpful. At the end of each day, they left the place tidy. We would recommend them to anybody and will definitely be using their services again
L k geer Posted on 08/02/2018 , work completed 08/02/2018
The trader replied (on 03/10/2022)
Hello, Thank you very much for this positive review, we really appreciate your kind words. It was our pleasure to work along side this project with you and are really happy you love your finished product. We hope to work with you again in the future and we wish you all the best! Kind Regards, Leon and Allen
Rendering
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I had this company to do rendering of the back wall, first they cleared all the old stuff and redid the rendering. I am absolutely happy, they are on time and have very competitive prices.(I had other quotes from other traders as well) The only fault I can find is they were bit slow and I thought it would all be completed quicker, but could be because they were thorough. All in all I would recommend them.
Mike, Nailsea Posted on 29/03/2017 , work completed 29/03/2017
The trader replied (on 03/10/2022)
Dear Mike, Thank you for your kind words and your honest review, we really appreciate your feedback. You were lovely people to work for and was a good job to do. We hope to work for you again in the future and we wish you all the best. Kind Regards, Leon and Allen.
Would highly recommend
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Leon and Allen converted a bedroom into an office. Skimmed all the walls and plastered them. Replaced the ceiling. Delighted with their work, they turn up on time and left everything clean and tidy at the end of the day. They took care of everything to make sure the place would stay clean. I would definitely recommend as they do quality and have a good price.
Very Satisfied Customer, Bristol Posted on 07/02/2017 , work completed 07/02/2017
The trader replied (on 03/10/2022)
Hi, Thank you very much for your nice review. We had a great time working for such amazing people. We hope to work for you again in the future and we wish you all the best. Kind regards, Leon and Allen.
Can't recommend him highly enough
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We have used them twice, first time around he replaced a complete ceiling after a internal flooding. He plastered everything and he is brilliant plasterer. The second time he came around as we had him render the front porch. It was a quite tricky job, as it had lots of edges and corners but he did a brilliant job. Allen came recommended by a family member and we knew he was good as we've seen his work and he even travelled some distance to us to do the work. He is very informative throughout the whole project, Incredible thorough and you can see he takes pride in his work, a rarity these days. We had different traders around to quote for the same job but Allen was by far the best and most professional. I wouldn't use anyone else.
Which? Trusted Traders Consumer Posted on 19/10/2016 , work completed 19/10/2016
The trader replied (on 03/10/2022)
Hi, Thank you very much, we really appreciate your kind review. It was our pleasure working for such lovely people and a good job well done. We hope to work for you again in the future and we wish you all the best! Kind Regards, Leon and Allen.