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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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4.9
186 reviews
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4.9
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Asked for advice
Many thanks for you reply and suggestion following my enquiry about door handle replacements on a back door.
Ric, Essex Posted on 06/08/2019 (Reviewer did not use service)
New kitchen
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We have had our kitchen completely refitted, re plastered, re plumbed & rewired. This is the third time we have used this company and as usual they have done a first class job, we would certainly recommend them.
Mike in Essex Posted on 13/09/2019 , work completed 05/09/2019
Professional and good to talk through options
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Render repairing and painting. Doors and plinth painting. Replacement of airbrick. Repair door seal. Great to be able to discuss various options and costs and identify best solutions now and future. All very professional and nice guys. Wish I had contacted balance and co for previous works. Will certainly use this company in the future.
Ann in Essex Posted on 21/03/2020 , work completed 20/03/2020
Gave emergency advice (and practical help) after neighbour had a water leak.
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In December 2019, one of my neighbours had a water leak which had penetrated into the Freeholder's main exterior wall (and also into my bathroom). I thought that the fault was with Balance & Company's new bathroom window (which they had installed in June 2018). I was wrong. Called Gary Mitchell and explained the situation. After seeing the photographs of the damp, he said that the fault was with the neighbour's plumbing and visited my home to prove it. The Leaseholder of that (leaky) flat was informed and he arranged for a plumber to rectify the cause of the problem in his bathroom. Gary suggested removing the existing plastic beading surrounding the bathroom window to allow the water in the exterior wall (and surrounding the window) to dry out over a three month period. Today, three months later (11th March 2020), the neighbour's plumbing is fixed, the walls are dry and the plastic beading has been replaced by Balance and Company. Both visits (in December 2019 and in March 2020) were free. Thank you, Gary Mitchell and your team, for your advice, and for helping me out of a messy situation.
Customer in Greater London Posted on 11/03/2020 , work completed 11/03/2020
Exactly what I wanted
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I’d approached a couple of companies who didn’t want to quote. Then I saw Balance & Co in a trustedtraders leaflet so called them. Gary said he’d quote and came out the next day. He booked me in for 6 weeks time but then had a window straightaway. Job done well. No fuss. Exactly what I wanted. Really happy. Good to know they do all types of building works. Would use again.
Customer in Thurrock Posted on 27/06/2020 , work completed 26/06/2020
Complete kitchen including floor, ceiling and walls. New kitchen units installed, new boiler fitted and room decorated.
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Gary and team, were informative helpful with nothing too much trouble. work was completed within five weeks. Clean tidy, friendly team, who I would highly recommend this company to anyone.
Customer in Essex Posted on 09/08/2020 , work completed 30/07/2020
Plastering, guttering and decorating
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Very good! They came on time, they were tidy. I would like to say they were extremely helpful and polite
Customer, Brentwood Posted on 27/08/2020 , work completed 21/08/2020
Satisfied
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Very happy with the work, impressed by the way that they tidied up and cleaned up behind them. Very pleasant and polite.
Which? Trusted Traders Consumer Posted on 19/11/2020 , work completed 18/11/2020
Building a garden wall including footings and final rendering.
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An excellent service provided by Gary and his team. We could not be happier from the installation of the footings, building the wall, through to the final rendering all of which matches our neighbour's walls perfectly. We will definitely be contacting Balance & Company for any future work we may need and would highly recommend.
Customer in Essex Posted on 21/06/2021 , work completed 14/06/2021
Competent, Reliable and Professional
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I am very happy with the work carried out by Balance & Co. (Silicone render & plinth renewed and painted) The high quality workmanship provided has produced a great result. Better than I expected. I would recommend Balance & Company.
Customer in Essex Posted on 07/12/2022 , work completed 02/12/2022
Great job
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I found the workmen very efficient, courteous and tidy. Completely happy with all the work carried out, would recommend.
Which? Trusted Traders Consumer Posted on 13/10/2022 , work completed 11/10/2022
Excellent
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I could not ask for a better company, so polite, explained everything fully.
Which? Trusted Traders Consumer Posted on 13/07/2023 , work completed 04/07/2023
Seamless quality
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I highly recommend Balance and Co. and would happily use them in the future. Gary Miller has an exceptional team which he deploys so efficiently that no time is wasted and all aspects are dovetailed ; skip,electrics, gas,deliveries,plasterer,painter,aftercare ! Work is high quality and his team are friendly and professional. Each day they arrived on time and in good humour. They just got on with the job and worked extremely hard. Despite the tricky bits they never complained and used their expertise to resolve snags. They consult during the works and will go that extra to ensure customer satisfaction. My kitchen was finished on schedule and after each task along the way they tidied up ! I was most impressed.
M.Hammond in Greater London Posted on 03/03/2021 , work completed 26/02/2021
Kitchen Refurb
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Gary and his team recently carried out a kitchen renovation for us. They were phenomenal from start to finish, so tidy, accommodating and professional. I would not hesitate in using them again or recommending them
Customer in Essex Posted on 05/02/2025 , work completed 20/01/2025
Bathroom renovation
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I contacted Balance & Company through Which? Trusted Trader recommended builders section. They were very quick to visit our house & after surveying our bathroom, made their valuable recommendations as to what we could achieve. They soon provided us with a detailed quotation, fully costed & approximate timeframe for the work to be done. Everything has been carried out as planned, along with a few minor changes that we asked for during the fitting. There were no changes to the costs involved & their workmen were clean & tidy, respectful of our home. We would thoroughly recommend them to anyone who may be considering using them for any building work.
Customer in Essex Posted on 06/07/2025 , work completed 30/06/2025
Excellent job!
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Is the fourth time I have used Balance (for a variety of jobs - large and small). Toilet and cistern which were in a confined space were replaced efficiently and effectively, thank you.
Customer in Southend-on-Sea Posted on 01/08/2025 , work completed 25/07/2025
Replacement shower
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Gary and Jason were very professional,polite and friendly. Pleased with the price quoted and agreed the job. Work carried out promptly by Dave,who was great. Job completed to a very high standard.Tidied up all the mess and left every thing clean.We would highly recommend Balance and Co.
Customer in Essex Posted on 14/05/2025 , work completed 12/05/2025
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
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
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
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