BHAKTA Builders Ltd

George and his team did exterior decorations and installed a new double glazed sash window. I have waited almost 2 years to check the durability of the work. It has lasted perfectly. The project management was excellent - everything done exactly when they said it would happen, scaffolding erected and removed within one day of the job start and finish, regular and effective communication with Natasha and George, and the job done to time and budget. The team of decorators were skilled, meticulous, left the place clean and tidy on a daily basis, friendly and polite. Minor snags (a cracked tile) were mended without any issue. The window replacement was equally effectively done, with a side panel replaced free when it cracked during the operation. I do not hesitate to recommend this company for building works. A pleasure to deal with.

We had interior damp proofing work done first and, being pleased with the work, got them back again for external window frame and porch repairs. Bhakta Builders is run by George. While his written English might not be perfect, he more than makes up for this by being present on site and talking you through the job. He provides an attentive personal service and make himself available, also working in the job himself to move things forward. The quality of the work was sound and we have no complaints as to the workmanship.

We used George and his team for bedroom refurbishments and structural work (chimney breast removal). George clearly cares about doing a good and proper job, he was completely transparent and reasonable with a detailed quote (not an estimate) straight away, had a great team of guys doing a proper job, and was very responsive and fast. Even when the project was complicated by unresponsiveness from Council building control, he did what he could and tried to make sure it didn't disadvantage us. Completely recommend, we're fully happy with the entire job, they actually care about the job and take pride, unlike a lot of other builders.

Bhakta Builders completed an extensive ground floor side/rear kitchen extension project and the creation of an ensuite bathroom to master suite. The project took 5 months, we lived on site during this time. Bhakta built to a high eco spec, involving the formation of structural opening, external groundwork, foundations, all steels, timbers and lintels, an insulated concrete floor, building a timber pitched roof including fitting timber composite, triple glazed windows, a flat roof to hold a lantern rooflight, fitting triple glazed French doors and a feature picture window, all drainage, plumbing, electrics, UFH, tiling, decorating and fitting a made-to-measure wooden kitchen. The ensuite included stud walls, pocket door systems, plumbing, electrics, fitting of bathroom shower suite, tiling, and decorating. We were very impressed with the site team. They were punctual, polite, respectful, and conscientious, and worked hard every day, in all weathers. We saw the trades at work, it was evident that they were skilled professionals who took pride in their work. The site was tidied/secured every day, and they did their best to work around us discreetly. Whilst the job was complex and some issues did arise, Bhakta team always worked hard to find solutions. There was regular communication with the management, we spoke to them daily, and they were quick to respond to queries. The build is finished to a high standard; we are very pleased, and happy to recommend Bhakta Builders.

We had a very positive experience with Bhakta Builders (management and on-site builders) from the initial consultation through to the snagging at the end of the job. Our job lasted around one year and we found Bhakta very easy to work with and also very responsive to our calls, emails and texts. We found them to be honest and direct about costs and options so no hidden surprises at the end of the job. The quality of the workmanship was very good and we are very pleased with the outcome, it's not cheap but the work is of a high standard and carried out in accordance with the relevant building regulations. We would recommend Bhakta Builders, and are happy with what they have done for us so far. We would not hesitate to contact them again for future work. The project consisted of the following work: Single story rear extension, garage conversion, new plumbing, new electrics, underfloor heating, insulation of parquet floor, external groundwork (3 metres deep), kitchen and bathroom fittings, painting and decorating, all fittings and fixtures, carpentry, internal bi-fold door fitting, fence posts and fencing, patio, as well as insulation of sky lights. Thank you Bhatka :-)

We asked Bhakta to redo the kitchen, bathroom and flooring. Due to material related delays, the schedule was pushed out, but I was very impressed with the efficiency and quality of the work. They are an honest group of builders and put quality first. They gave their advice, what can and can’t be done in their experience and I appreciated this. Where there were some areas of the flat that could be improved like where the sink plug wasn’t working or silicon added to the edges of the worktop they came back to the site to fix this in a timely manner. I would recommend Bhakta for their emphasis on quality craftsmanship.

We had a list of remedial work from roof to basement and redecorating before putting our house on the market. All in all it took the best part of a year, with breaks in between. The quality of the work done was good and the crews who came in were pleasant to have in the house. I would recommend these builders, although they won’t be your cheapest quote.

George and his team work hard for you. He works hard for his people as well and it shows in the work that they do. The company cares about more than just getting the work done, but rather in how the work is done. Things did not always go according to plan but a quick, open, chat with George would resolve the matter quickly. They are not afraid to admit a mistake and to resolve it. More than that, they often go above and beyond what was asked. For example, they installed a bath under our shower free of charge as a present to our new baby. The only real negative was that the cost of the materials wasn't clear at the start and it was more than I had anticipated. If you can define this up front so you can have a full picture and you're happy with the price then you should definitely hire them. I have had a few builders on various houses over the years and George and his team have definitely been great builders. When people ask you "can you recommend a good builder?", I can confidently say "Yes, Bhakta Builders, talk to George."

Bhakta Builders managed and oversaw new double glazing for 2 non-standard fit wooden sash windows, decorating and painting as well as building new shelf unit. This is the 2nd project they have finished for me, and I can really recommend their worksmanship and professionalism. Work has been completed to a very high standard within budget, with George keeping me up to date on any issues and challenges on the way. I also really appreciated the honest review of the budget. I always knew where i was in terms of budget and timeline. I found Bhakta Builders offer polite and considerate service, and expert workmanship.

We fully renovated our flat in Kensington from October 21' to February 22'. Bhakta did an spectacular job, in an incredibly tight timeframe of only 5 months. Both Vlad and George were extremely dedicated, and we really weren't the easiest clients. Our flat is on the 3rd floor of the building, we were particularly picky about all finishes and we often changed our minds throughout the project about all sorts of elements (e.g. layout of the bathroom) - a nightmare for any project manager. The Bhakta team managed to not only accommodate it all, do an incredible job and finish it on time but they also gave us so many thoughtful inputs and helped us make all the right decisions when we were confronted with surprises (typical London Victorian building). Our family is so grateful for the dream home they helped us build and for all the hard work, attention to detail, and good vibes that they brought to the project. They are our forever go-to builders in London! --- The project included: full renovation of the kitchen (cupboards installation included) and bathroom, painting and decoration of the whole flat, removal + installation + levelling of the entire floor of the flat, wall tanking, removal of a wall, installation of wardrobes and storage, changing of all pipes, full rewiring of the flat, full lighting project, changing of all doors and doorframes, relocation of doors, and more.

Had George and his team fully refurbish my elderly parent's main bathroom in their old victorian house back in April. Excellent service and perfect communication from start to finish. Being an old house the project threw up many changes and extra work which George and his team handled effectively and efficiently no matter how big or small, no problem! someone was on site every single day and worked according to my parents' requirements and needs. Everything was completed in good time and to a very high standard. Quality finish. Cannot recommend them enough. Would not hesitate to use them again! In fact, I have some projects pencilled in for next year! Amazing! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ out of 5.

George, Vlad and the team from Bhakta Builders were brilliant when we were renovating our Victorian London home. They always gave great advice, and the work they completed was to a high standard and to the agreed budget set at the beginning. There were ongoing communications with them throughout the works, always letting us know where they had got to that day, along with photos. You can tell they are genuinely proud of the work they do and I would use them again. On top of this, they were always willing to give experienced advice when we had any DIY questions - even a month after they had completed their work. Highly recommended.

I had worked with George and his team helping to manage a larger project and was impressed by the standard of their work in difficult circumstances, the company's attention to detail and George's willingness to communicate. When I had a smaller project of my own, I knew that I could trust that the work would be done properly and to my satisfaction and that any unexpected problems would be managed carefully. I am now considering further work and very much value George's opinion and input on what is needed.

We experienced a bad flood in the house whilst on holiday which turned into a major issue with mold. Once the house had been dried, these guys were so responsive, gave good realistic advice, had a great reliable team and fixed the blown bonding, ceilings, holes in walls, dug out the mold and fixed the carnage from the drying out team from the insurance company. They are so precise to ensure all the walls had a perfect finish and strove to find and make our unusual skirting boards. These builders are not the cheapest however you will struggle to find a more precise and reliable team. I cannot recommend them enough.

After renovating our 2 bathrooms a few years ago George and his team came back to renovate our kitchen and hallway. They have done an excellent job, especially with all the surprises that our old victorian house threw at us along the way. They were great at communicating and problem solving, talking us through different options available and carrying them out to a very high standard. They were hard-working and punctual and flexible when needed. The finished kitchen and hallway look great and I would not hesitate to recommend

Bhakta Builders were recommended to me by a relative who had his flat renovated by them. I hired them to renovate my bathroom and to replace/replumb my kitchen sink unit. The bathroom project was not a superficial makeover, but a ground-up rebuild with replacement walls, floorboards and replacement pipework. They installed a shower cubicle, a new pedestal hand basin and tiled the walls and floors. They also installed a larger hot water tank, towel radiator, pressure pump, extractor fan and mirrored wall cabinet. I was impressed with their attention to detail and their craftsmanship. They were friendly, respectful, receptive, helpful and punctual. I would recommend them without hesitation to friends and family.

George’s team did a deep renovation to the front of my house which is a period end of terrace, including repairing and painting the walls and window frames inside and out, painting the front porch, wood staining the front door, painting the doorstep and drainpipes. All was agreed beforehand and kept to the budget. The workmanship was outstanding. The guys were very punctual, friendly (and even showed me how to do things when I asked). They covered all the floors they were going to be walking on and covered furniture. They cleaned up very well after each day. The house looks transformed. Cracks and chips have been repaired. Communication was excellent throughout. I will definitely be using these guys again as they were perfectionists and obviously take great pride in their work.

During March & April 2021 George and his team carried out a significant renovation job on our London flat in a Georgian Mansion Block. The work included reconditioning and redecorating all walls and ceilings, new engineered wooden floors, and a number of other repair jobs including full gas and electrical safety certification. George and team were punctual, reliable and really focussed on doing an excellent job. I was very happy with the results, they exceeded my expectation in many areas and without doubt made the flat much more attractive for the subsequent sale. George is a very good communicator and kept me fully appraised of progress and any issues throughout via WhatsApp, video calls and direct interaction when I was in London. George was very good at explaining issues and additional scope items (inevitable during a large job) - it was easy to keep track and to resolve these issues. To round it all off George and his team are all really nice people, a pleasure to do business with. I would not hesitate to use Bhakta Builders again and can 100% recommend them.

Bhakta Builders saved our home, our kitchen renovations, and our sanity after a torturous experience with the original builder who was FMB registered. The previous builders did not complete the works they were contracted for and paid to do. As a result of their negligence (verified by independent, certified assessors), our home was left in an unsafe condition. Much of the work carried out by the rogue firm had to be redone. The first builder started work during the first and second wave of lockdown, during which we were lucky to get builders on-site on average for 3 days a week - we experienced botched work, haphazard attendance and no kitchen - but gained an immense amount of upheaval and stress. A great deal of research was undertaken to find a new building contractor. We were stressed -with very low morale, uncomfortable, unwell, anxious and wary. After a great deal of research - made more difficult as the 2nd lockdown was now in force, George and Team Bhakta took over. The work ethos was obvious from day one! Bhakta Builders were competent, diligent, honest, transparent and communicative, they worked 6 days a week on-site to ensure we had a weather-protected home and a completed kitchen for Christmas. They restored our home to a safe, comfortable living space and alleviated the stress which was greatly impacting on our wellbeing. Thank you so much George I am very, very grateful to you and your excellent Team

A structural repair under difficult circumstances above a public road was undertaken with efficiency and the minimum of fuss. George Vanek (partner of Bhakti Builders) supervised and managed the project in a most professional manner.

Bhakta Builders did an excellent job repairing an area of loose and damaged render on the porch overhang in front of our block of flats. George visited first to discuss the work and the materials that would be used, such as the toupret filler, and provided a clear and detailed quotation. He also gave us good advice on the best time to carry out the repairs, taking weather and temperatures into account. George and his team prepared the site well to protect the path and windows from paint etc and kept us up to date on progress and any issues that arose, which were quickly resolved. The work was completed in a total of about six days spread over two weeks and disruption to residents was kept to a minimum. The porch overhang now looks great, with a smooth finish and three coats of white paint. George also arranged for two new exterior lights to be fitted, which also look very smart. All in all, we would be very happy to recommend Bhakta Builders.

This is the first time I have encountered builders who are both driven by quality and are honest and reliable. Having had several very bad experiences with builders I found Bhakta Builders through Which . The building company I had engaged to do the work had left me high and dry having stripped the bathroom but not coming back to complete the job. I contacted Bhakta builders and they agreed to pick up the mess that I had been left with. The workers always came according to schedule and completed the work leaving me with a beautiful bathroom. I am extremely happy with their work and keen to engage them for future projects.

We wanted a very competent building firm for a loft extension, bathroom modernisation and (future) ground floor extension of our late Victorian house. We chose Bhakta Builders after weighing up alternative estimates, the credibility of managers, and positive ‘Which Trusted Traders’ reviews. It turned out we chose extremely well - George, Vladimir and all the Bhakta team have delivered a first class service throughout. We’re delighted with the outcome- a lovely spacious loft room and two new bathrooms. Bhakta consulted us carefully at every stage, they found creative solutions when problems arose, and they were always thoughtful about our needs as a family living in situ during the work. They were also helpful on sourcing quality materials for us at competitive prices. We plan to use Bhakta Builders for our further work, and we would unhesitatingly recommend them to other ‘Which’ readers.

After reading positive reviews we contacted Bhakta Builders who were able to provide a free quote for extensive refurbishment and repairs to a building exterior- guttering, window frames, re-pointing and roof of a residential and commercial property. George was able to provide a reasonable quote, whilst also alerting us to the likelihood of further work necessary than we had anticipated. As the job evolved, George was able to keep us informed of works necessary with pictures and communication via WhatsApp and phone calls. He was extremely dedicated in his approach to the job, which was complicated as it involved him liaising with our surveyor and tenants and providing required paperwork in a timely fashion, as well as managing the changing work on site. The quality of the work is excellent, as is George’s ability to manage his business whilst thinking of our interests and seeking to save us money where possible. We highly recommend him and his helpful team.

Bhakta Builders removed old aluminium sash window that was 30 years old and replaced them with new bespoke wood sash windows in a bedroom and bathroom. They were excellent and did a very high-quality job. We had other quotes that were cheaper but George (the business owner) and his team were by far better value overall. The windows were beautifully crafted and finished, and the sash mechanisms very smooth with high-quality brass fittings. His team are very skilled, work to high standards, and were very hard working. The windows were very well fitted and installed. George was very clear about what we could expect particularly working on a 100-year-old Edwardian house and needing to cut into bathroom tiles, alerting us to potential problems in advance, and promptly attended to and resolved our concerns. The results were great and I would highly recommend Bhakta Builders.