CA Building & Restoration

Replaced patio and path. Work involved removing old slabs, fixing the original foundation, laying new slabs, adding edging stones, and pointing. In addition, the team repaired and repainted the wall plinth and cemented cobbles around the lawn border. Chris consulted as appropriate and worked to the agreed timetable. Tidied up and cleaned. We are pleased with the high standard of work.

Very happy with the work Chris and Dan did for us in October 2024. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend CA Building & Restoration or to use their services again. The work they did for us included removal of some render from the back and side of our house, replacement brickwork, repointing, re-rendering, installation of new lintels and air vent, and in-fill of cracks to existing render. A key result of their work is that ongoing water ingress/internal damp in our kitchen has been arrested and the property looks SO much better with its repointed garden walls and unsightly, lumpy render on the back of the house (from patch repairs over the years) now removed. Our patio and other hard surfacing around the house were well protected during the work they carried out. Chris and Dan are also lovely folks. It really was a pleasure to have them on site. A big thank you to them both for the work they did for us.

My neighbour and I got Chris' help to repoint and put new caps and cowls on our shared chimney which was in sore need of repair. Chris did a superb job fixing the original issues identified as well as ensuring the rest of the chimney was also in a left in a robust state. It was a challenging job given the conditions but Chris got the job done well and came in on quoted budget. The chimney now stands cleanly repointed & proud....nicely showing up the many other chimneys down the street that also need the same work doing :-)

Repointed a garden wall that initially had looked beyond redemption. Old mortar and ivy roots chased out and new mortar used with the result that the wall looks great and will last for many, many years to come. Looks better than the original when new!

Chris and Dan have just finished their second job for us at our period home in a conservation area and to their usual high standards. First was a chimney rebuild to eliminate water ingress from cracked render. Chris went above and beyond to rebuild the chimney and reinstate the chimney pots and we are delighted. Second was the repointing of a flint wall and partial rebuild. It looks fantastic and we expect it to remain standing for another 140 years! Chris and Dan work hard, are punctual and communicative and always happy to work with us to meet expectations. We will use them again.

Chris and Dan did a fantastic job repairing our brick wall, which we think is over 250 years old. Their skills and workmanship are evident in their work for us. The repair involved sourcing bricks that would match the existing bricks and then building up several courses to be the same height as the rest of the wall and not damaged. This was complex because the wall was originally part of a wall that surrounded what was once churchland, so Chris had to repair a small section of the wall at the back of our garden. The wall was double brick, with each course being different from the one below. Chris also used traditional lime mortar, which was in keeping with the rest of the wall. The result is superb, and I cannot stop looking at it! Chris will be back at some point to do further work for us, as we have found him, and there is no one else we would use in our Victorian home. Thanks again for an excellent job.

CA Building & Restoration undertook the stabilisation and repairs to my bay window brickwork which had cracked due to historical replacement of the wooden windows with uPVC. The work was done within the agreed programme and there was no change to the quotation after the works. CA Building & Restoration undertook their work in a professional manner and kept me informed at all stages as to progress of the works. The works installed were as agreed and the final pointing looks very good.

I can’t recommend Chris and his hardworking team more highly. They arrived ready to start work by 8am and worked tirelessly to get the job done (repointing). Excellent and regular communication through WhatsApp and made sure all the little bits were finished at the end. In terms of price, we shopped around as it was a big job. Chris’ price was fair and competitive. I recommend him to all my friends and family.

The job was to clear the shingle and debris from part of the driveway and lay new MOT base, membrane, and shingle.The work was completed quickly,thoroughly, on time, and on budget.The service was accommodating and first class. Would definitely recommend this company to others.

Chris and the hardworking team completed the work on schedule to the agreed price. There was good communication throughout and Chris gave us good and cost effective options to resolve unforeseen problems that came to light following excavation of the patio area. We were very pleased with the work and would certainly use Chris again.