AW Building Services

We've used Adrian and his brothers a number of times for roofing problems. He comes when he says he will and the work is of an excellent standard.

Good team with all skills needed, punctual and reliable with good suggestions when needed. Would recommend these guys as they went above and beyond. Pleasant guys to employ.

The team did a great job in installing a new kitchen, complete with new pipework, underfloor heating, Amtico flooring and electrical sockets and switches. They also moved my washing machine and dryer upstairs, which has been a game-changer. They worked tirelessly, quickly and efficiently, and left the house tidy at the end of each day and we’re a pleasure to have in the house. I’d highly recommend them to anyone.

We had an existing porch covering the front door and hall window of our nineteen thirties detached house. The existing porch roof was supported by a rendered breeze block wall and softwood supports which were showing signs of rot. We contacted AW Building Services through Trusted Traders and Adrian responded very quickly. He visited the house and we discussed our requirements to keep the existing tiled roof and floor but replace the side supports with a brick wall to match the house style and a hardwood frame to match the period oak front door. After listening carefully to our requirements Adrian came up with a proposal which we accepted and agreed a start date about eight weeks ahead. Adrian kept in contact with us in the weeks before starting and we agreed small modifications to the plan and start date. On the agreed start date the team arrived. We were shown and approved the materials to be used, the roof was propped and the sides demolished. Over the next two days the new support structure was built and the hard wood was stained to match the existing front door. Each evening the site was tidied and left secure. The final job was excellent. Adrian has a very good eye for detail and the finish was very sympathetic to the period of the house. We were extremely pleased with the workmanship and attitude of his team. We would certainly use him again and would recommend his Company to others.

Adrian and his brother did an amazing job to create a custom space under our stairs. Struggled to find other traders who would take on the job but Adrian and his brother quoted a reasonable amount and completed the job to an incredibly high standard. Really a top notch service.

Adrian and his brother came to cut an access hatch to my subfloor (after doing two other jobs for me in the past). Although they are very busy, they did a great job, and spent time discussing what I wanted and making sure everything worked well for what I needed. This is the third time I have booked them and I would be delighted to book them again if needed.

We are very pleased with the work that Adrian and his team did for us. Good communication, professional service and very good workmanship. We will be very happy to use AW Building Services again in the future.

On contacting Adrian to request a quote to fix a failing/unsupported ceiling created by a previous builder, I went ahead and employed his services after reading his many positive reviews. Although, arguably, not the cheapest on the market, sometimes you just get what you pay for. In my case this was punctuality, attention to detail, reliability, knowledge, and the actual skills and ability to do the work to a satisfactory standard, within budget and on time. And that`s my high standards, not what some other builders feel is a high standard. The end product was a job very well done with the personal assurance from Adrian that if anything goes wrong (which I doubt) just to give him a call and he`ll put it right. He has since quoted me on quite a large extension (for a friend of 30 years) such is my confidence in his work. I would have no hesitation at all in recommending him to a family member let alone a close friend.

This is the third time Adrian Wator and his extremely pleasant team have done building and decorating work on our premises. As before, they have been punctual, reliable, and well organised. They are fast, efficient and clearly take pride in the quality of their work. They give close attention to detail and are ready to accommodate minor additional requirements without quibbling over the cost. Once the work is complete they clean up thoroughly and leave the premises in top shape. I could not recommend them more highly.

The team worked very hard and completed the work (both inside and outside) quicker than I expected. They kept me closely informed and managed my expectations very well. The work was done to a high standard and they were very thorough - if I raised a query they dealt with it immediately. Work was carried out to the agreed budget, including some small extras that I asked for as the work progressed.

Adrian and his team did exactly what they said they would do. We could talk to Adrian at any time and he kept us informed about the order of work and what he and his team were doing. They were all approachable, polite and good time keepers. Their attention to detail and the quality of the materials they used blew us away. Nothing fazed them or was too much trouble. They left us feeling delighted and cared for and we feel they wouldn’t have done anything differently had they been doing this work for themselves. Over the years we’ve used numerous builders and AW Builders are head and shoulders above the rest. They are the ones we’ll be returning to.

Contacted Adrian for a quote for exterior paintwork. Very good price and suitable date agreed. The date was shifted a few days because of the weather but was all completed within the time agreed. Adrian and his team work hard and finished the job all as agreed with tidy working, clearing up and leaving all work areas tidy each evening. He was easy to contact with a prompt reply to any query. Will use AW again!!

Adrian and his team did 4 jobs for me including installing a new cloakroom toilet and sink, replacing a fluorescent light in the kitchen, repairing a leaking gutter and fixing 2 power sockets which had come loose. All work was completed successfully, no mess, guys very pleasant to deal with.

I contacted Adrian in May about the work needed. Adrian came to see what needed to be done and set a date when he was available. He and his team completed the repair to my porch in August. The job involved replacing some of the main wooden posts that had gone rotten, making good and preparing and painting the new posts. I found Adrian responded very promptly to my initial email requesting the service and was similarly prompt in all communications thereafter, keeping to dates and times and the initial quote as well. The team was polite and they tidied up well at the end of the job.

AW Building Services completed a full kitchen refurbishment for us in August 2021. This included taking the (very) old kitchen out, putting new lights in, installing a new kitchen, tiling, and painting the walls. We compared a couple of traders found on Which, and AW Building Services stood out from the start with quick and efficient communication. This proved the case throughout. Adrian was quick to respond to any queries or questions, before, during, and after the job. We had a clear plan, agreed timings, and agreed costings before the job. The work itself was done very efficiently and to a high standard. Throughout we were kept informed of progress, and any issues. But because Adrian and his team are so knowledgeable and experienced, we discussed everything beforehand, and we had no issues at all! (The only issue was with the kitchen manufacturer, but that's a whole different conversation) This was our very first renovation project, and after such a positive experience we are already planning the next one!

I phoned Adrian on a Friday morning in the hope of getting a continuous dripping leak from a toilet cistern repaired as soon as possible. One plumber I had used in the past could not help me on this occasion. Adrian phoned me back in the morning and arranged to look at the problem later in the day. His colleagues arrived at the end of the afternoon and solved the problem. Leak was repaired. Excellent service for what some would regard as a small job and on a Friday afternoon!

We engaged AW Building Services for this big extension project. Having previously used them to convert a room into a nice open bathroom and had a very good experience, especially with their aftercare support, we decided to engage AW services again for this project. We have been extremely pleased with the work done. Our extension consisted of a four meter high ceiling inclined roof with subsequent internal work, including extending our kitchen and reception, and an understairs cloakroom. AW Building services delivered a high quality work that very well aligned with the way we had visualised our project. Thanks to them we eventually got exactly what we wanted. Adrian and his team were all very polite, pleasant, jovial and very conscientious to make sure that everything was done according to what we needed. Everything was well communicated and discussed when needed. Not only Adrian, but each of his team would go out of their way to make sure we were happy with what they made. As with any big project, there were challenges which were sometimes out of their control - however they showed flexibility and good project management skills to ensure things progressed. In some instances, they would not hesitate to redo part of the work or do additional work (sometimes without any cost) to make sure things looked right. They took pride in what they do and that's a very good mark of a good builder. We've been getting compliments from visitors and we've already been recommending them.

Adrian's communication is excellent, keeping me well informed from first contact through to job completion. Adrian and his team were polite and considerate throughout the job. They worked very efficiently, and finished the job to a high standard and ahead of schedule.

The work was carried out professionally. The trader was very polite and helpful. He explained to me what needed to be done and the finished work was very commendable. The whole job was done to both the budget and schedule. I would certainly recommend AW Building Services to all my friends.

Adrian and his brothers are polite, courteous, hard working, clean and trustworthy. A couple of small problems which were rectified quickly, I have no doubt I'll be using them again, highly recommended.

Having had excellent experiences with Which Trusted Traders in the past, I sought out AW Building Services because of their listing on this page. They are charming - but their lack of professionalism and craftsmanship has caused major problems in my flat. AW Building Services was contracted to install a brand new German kitchen for me. The work they left behind is of such poor quality that panels and a unit had to be re-ordered from Germany, at AW Building Services' expense. AW Building Services "did not notice" a fridge that tips over when the door is opened because it is not properly fixed, a loose wall shelf, screws that literally stuck out from inside a unit, a bent and damaged plinth, chipped tiles on the splashback... the list goes on. For reasons unclear to me, AW Building Services refused to talk directly with the (London-based) kitchen designer who, alongside myself, kept pointing out the flaws with the installation. In addition to the problematic set-up of the kitchen, window frames and architraves were painted without any preparatory work and now have to be reworked as well. Also, the work on an engineered oak floor that AW Building Services signed up to sand and oil had to be taken over by another Which Trusted Trader. This is because AW Building Services realised - mid-way through the project (!) - that they didn't know how to do the work. The other trader, who could easily take on the task, quoted me for fixing the flaws that AW Building Services left behind.

Adrian arrived yesterday afternoon with his team. We discussed what needed to be rectified with the carport and fencing. A plan was agreed between the two of us and he set to work immediately with his team. At the end of today, all rectification work has been completed to a high standard. If I have any problems in the future, I will not hesitate to contact Adrian who has assured me that he will listen and do any work that may be required. It is reassuring to know as a customer that Adrian is approachable if problems arise from his work. He was willing to listen to my concerns and come to an agreed plan of action quickly. All work was carried out and completed in the timeframe that we agreed. A lot less stressful than what I had prepared myself for, having had past experienced in the past with traders when things have gone wrong. Thank you Adrian for listening to my concerns and taking on board what needed to be done quickly and completing all the rectification work in a timely manner.

I had a garage built with new foundation due to subsidence damage. At the time the team from AW Building work hard to complete the work. Arrived on time and worked through the day to late afternoon. no complaints about time keeping. I was working myself, so I was not around to keep an eye on work all the time. However, I was kept informed of progress and any problems encountered and the solution. All appeared well. A few months later it rained heavily and the new roof leaked, I could see daylight between the back wall on the garage and the roof. I called AW Building back who attempted repairs that sealed the daylight and the roof on the back wall and tried to reseal the roof with foam. The roof still shows signs of leaking to this day in heavy driving rain. At the time I had a carport built and fencing work carried out. both of these are sub standard. The timbers on the carport are now twisting and the roof leaking because the water is running back between the roof sheets. The fence panels are loose due to the posts not being in the correct placement for the width of the fence panels. I have not got building experience and used Trusted trader because I was hoping not get ripped off. 2 years on I am the victim of substandard building work, especially with carpentry. All I say is Beware and not to trust anyone as far as building work is concerned. Go by personal recommendation and even then question everything.

Adrian and his team replaced a defective shower screen and they did a very efficient, tidy job. He has a very pleasant manner and was quite happy to, additionally, replace a shower hose which wasn't part of the original requirement. Will certainly use him again and recommend him.

I contacted Adrian to repair a capped chimney that had been damaged by the recent winter weather. He replied promptly and gave a good price. Good communication to organise the job, polite and very helpful. On the day the job was done quickly and efficiently and all work clean and tidy. I’m now asking Adrian to quote for decorating the outside of the house.