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Balance & Company (Essex) Limited

4.9

186 Reviews

Opening Hours
Today - 07:00–20:00
  • Monday 07:00–20:00
  • Tuesday 07:00–20:00
  • Wednesday 07:00–20:00
  • Thursday 07:00–20:00
  • Friday 07:00–20:00
  • Saturday 08:00–14:00
  • Sunday - Closed

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About

We are an established business of well over 25 years ,in this time have a built up very large customer client base of many satisfied customers ,some working for parents and then their children.
All staff are friendly,passionate about there work.
We will provide a no obligation detailed quotation of customers requirements.
When any job large or small is taken on customers will be kept up to date with progress stages and advised accordingly,the job is completed and always the workplace left clean.
Once we have done the works we will register with relevant governing bodies ie say if you have windows fitted then FENSA certificate will be issued and all guarantees will be in place,peace of mind is what we offer everyone who uses our services.
Once we have completed a job,then if, or whenever a problem arises you can call us and we guarantee to respond immediately and arrange a visit to put right if faulty without hesitation,once a client of ours you become an important part of our many satisfied customers.

What we do

  • Builders

    • Extensions
    • Loft conversions
    • Garage conversions
    • Conservatories
    • Log cabins and homes
    • Guttering repair services
    • Building services
  • Kitchen fitters

    • Kitchen installation
    • Kitchen design
    • Kitchen refurbishment
    • Granite Worktops
  • Bathroom fitters

    • Bathroom design services
    • Bathroom refurbishment
    • Accessible bathrooms and showers
    • Bathroom suppliers
  • Electricians

    • Electrical testing services
    • Electrical installations
  • Plastering

    • Coving
    • Flat ceilings
    • Rendering
    • Skimming
    • Lime plastering
    • Screeding and dry lining
  • Double glazing

    • Double glazing installation
    • Double glazing suppliers
  • Building construction contractors

  • More Services

    • monocouche
    • roofing
    • chimney

Customer reviews

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Bathroom replacement well done
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Gary was practical in his recommendation of the scope, professional teamwork coordinating e2e completion, transparent with pricing. Above all his team cut no corners in providing me the Electrical and Construction certification after completion. We are very pleased and satisfied with the newly fitted bathroom. Thank you Gary and Team.
Customer in Essex Posted on 23/04/2025 , work completed 30/03/2025
Excellent Work
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This Company recently conducted building work (Driveway, Patio, Paths) at my property. Very professional and experienced outfit. Gary and Rick kept me informed of progress. Always left the site tidy at conclusion of each day. Work carried out was of the highest quality. Recommended.
Customer in Essex Posted on 24/11/2025 , work completed 21/11/2025
Efficient clean tidy and on schedule
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We have used them already several times for various jobs in and around the house. They are tidy, clean and efficient. They have done the roof, the driveway and several jobs in the house from skimming the walls and electrics to skirting-boards. They do a very decent job and am very happy with them.
Anonymus, . Posted on 15/12/2017 , work completed 15/12/2017
Pleasant, polite and punctual
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I had some repairs done on my roof and was very impressed by this company and their work. Gary and his staff were very pleasant, polite, clean and turned up on time. I would definitely recommend the business to others.
Mr Yeo, . Posted on 06/12/2017 , work completed 06/12/2017
A magic team
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1. A first class work force. 2. A first class trade performance. 3. Keeping to the estimate.
Anthony, Essex Posted on 01/05/2018 , work completed 01/05/2018
First Class Company
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From the first phone call to completion of the job the company was flawless. First class communication informed me about what was happening, when the work would be completed and how long it would take. Workmen were meticulous and courteous and ensured everything was in order and clean when the work was completed.
James, Essex Posted on 08/03/2018 , work completed 08/03/2018
Proficient and professional
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This is the third time we have employed Balance and Co and as usual all work was completed as agreed to a very high standard.
Leonard, Essex Posted on 16/07/2018 , work completed 16/07/2018
Excellent job, very prompt & professional
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From start to finish Balance & Company gave us excellent advice and the whole job is of the highest level! It is beyond all our expectations!
Paul, Essex Posted on 19/06/2018 , work completed 19/06/2018
Excellent service
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Prompt response for request to supply and fit outdoor garden tap and replace corroded isolation water taps.
Barbara, Essex Posted on 16/10/2018 , work completed 16/10/2018
Reliable builders. Excellent quality
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We used Balance and Company for the first time to fit a false ceiling with down lighters to our bathroom. We had excellent personal attention from a prompt quote to a job well done. What pleased us most was the way in which we were kept informed of the scheduling of the work to be done. We are totally satisfied with the quality of the work carried and will be using Balance and Company again.
Customer in Essex Posted on 17/12/2018 , work completed 13/12/2018
Friendly & professional.
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The builders turned up on time and carried out the work of resetting ridge & hip tiles and also the lead flashing on our extension in a very friendly and professional manner. We were completely satisfied with the work.
Michael, Essex Posted on 19/09/2018 , work completed 19/09/2018
Prompt & professional
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I have used Balance & Co on several occasions and will continue to do so, should the need arise.
Jon, Essex Posted on 28/09/2018 , work completed 28/09/2018
Courteous and tidy.
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The job to remove the chimney all through the house involved outside work which was completed before Christmas. The remainder of the house was completed after the Christmas break. All trades that visited the site were courteous and tidied up each day. Extra work I requested was carried out with no problems and I was not pressured to pay.
Robert, Essex Posted on 25/01/2019 , work completed 25/01/2019
Super work super people
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Balance did a wonderful job. The woodwork was in a poor condition and they have worked wonders. I had the house painted inside and outside. They were neat, tidy and trustworthy - all this at a fair price.
Sonya, Essex Posted on 21/11/2018 , work completed 21/11/2018
Good work done
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Replastering and decorating hallway completed quickly and neatly. No extra costs. The men made sure all was clean and tidy at the end of the day.
Customer in Southend-on-Sea Posted on 31/03/2019 , work completed 22/03/2019
Excellent & Professional
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Everything from start to finish e.g. Quote, price, service, was carried out to a very high professional standard. When we had a new fence for our garden. Highly recommend for this trader!
Barry, Essex Posted on 15/07/2019 , work completed 15/07/2019
Reliable with quality.
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The latest job was fitting a new porch on with some new guttering and fascia put up also. The work was done at the agreed time by friendly workers. I have used this company before and recommend them.
Kenneth, Essex Posted on 25/07/2019 , work completed 25/07/2019
Trustworthy
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Re-roofed garden shed. Very good work. No mess. I have used this company before (for flooring) as builder says - any problems after work completed is his "problem" - work done to high standard - Will always recommend this company.
Nita, Essex Posted on 17/09/2019 , work completed 17/09/2019
Another excellent job
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This is the third time we have used Balance and once again are very pleased with the work. They were always on time, courteous and cleaned up after themselves. We would not hesitate to use them again and would definitely recommend them.
Robert, Essex Posted on 10/06/2019 , work completed 10/06/2019
Plastering and internal building work
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We needed somebody to re run the pipework on our central heating and hiding them from view by "chasing" them into our walls. From start to finish, Gary worked on what we needed, and came up with a solution which has totally transformed the inside of our house. We also asked to have some ceilings replastered to remove existing artex at the same time, which were all done to a very high standard. New skirting boards and coving fitted, again to a very high standard. Any small problems were dealt with effectively, and with no question. Highly recommend this company as an honest, reliable and work which is done to a high standard. Would have no hesitation to use them again.
Customer in Essex Posted on 21/09/2019 , work completed 14/08/2019
The trader replied (on 11/03/2020)
We kindly thank you for the review of our company and staff please if any problems or concerns please just ring us and will be there asap also it was very kind of us to work there while you went on holiday and left us with the key with the trust to look after your home and knowing that we would look after your home while you was away kindest regards Gary
Fencing work
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We have used this company before and the quality of work is excellent.This time it was to demolish and replace 10 fence panels with concrete posts and gravel boards. Work was completed to very high standard, on time and on budget. Would not hessitate to recommend company to others and we will be using again when occasion arises.
Customer in Essex Posted on 15/06/2020 , work completed 11/06/2020
The Best
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This company can be summed up in three words. Polite, Professional, Punctual. Not only do they do the work but they also advise along the way and I would say to anybody using them to listen to what they say as in my case the end result is fantastic. I highly recommend this company and I would not hesitate to use them again.
Customer in Essex Posted on 07/11/2020 , work completed 05/11/2020
Excellent work
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Gary came to give us advice on what could be done to repair a flat lead covered roof. He took us through some options, told us what would be done and what might have to be done. Also explained that we would need scaffolding erected before the work could be done. There was a slight delay due to the current situation causing problems but two days after the scaffolding was erected, the work on the roof was started and completed. The work was done efficiently and professionally, the two chaps who came were polite, punctual, obviously very experienced and knowledgeable. (They also repined flashing on neighbours roof.) They cleared up and left the garden tidy. Viewed from above the new roof covering looks very neat, more importantly it's watertight. Gary called by a couple of days later to ensure the work had been done to his (and our) satisfaction and was very clear that if we should have any concerns with this roof in the future to call them and they would sort it. He arranged for the scaffolding to be collected which it was two days later. We would have no hesitation in recommending the company.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 14/11/2020 , work completed 02/11/2020
Once again excellent work.
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This was the 4th time we have employed this company & as usual they have done a first class job, it is always a pleasure to have them at our property. This time it was to repair the roof & install new gutters & facias plus install a new step.
Michael in Essex Posted on 23/04/2021 , work completed 12/04/2021
Professional job.
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Second time of using this company, 3 years later still had same staff who are very professional and good workers. Each stop was explained and agreed, great care taken in finishing off to a high standard. Happy to recommend this company.
Stephen, Essex Posted on 01/05/2019 , work completed 01/05/2019