Charleswood Property Developments Ltd

Having decided to move from the south of England to North Yorkshire to be closer to my daughter and her family, and purchasing a bungalow needing refurbishment, it became clear I could not manage the renovation remotely (being unable to spent time in Yorkshire for personal reasons) or expect my daughter to do so given her own commitments. I was thus persuaded with some reluctance and largely as a result of my daughter’s persistence, to entrust Mark and his team with the project. My only regret is not having taken this decision earlier. Our new home has new floors, ceilings, kitchen, bathroom and roof, central heating, roof and underfloor insulation, the interior redecorated and built-in cupboards added, with all of which we are very happy thanks to Mark’s team. Problems encountered with this 1970’s build were explained and solutions offered. The fixed price contract simplified budgeting. The workmanship has on the whole, been of a high standard. The work was completed on time, with minor issues which subsequently arose resolved without question. At the outset, I soon realised I had to trust Mark, Paul and the team but more importantly, I rapidly came to accept that they were to be trusted. My daughter has always been very complimentary of the team, for their professionalism, consideration and pleasant demeanour, sentiments which have been echoed by our new neighbours! My heartfelt thanks go to all involved, I can thoroughly recommend them.

Mark as Project Manager and Paul as lead craftsman recently finished a complete renovation of our home. I highly recommend them for their outstanding work. They were always professional, efficient and paid meticulous attention to detail. The quality of their craftsmanship exceeded our expectations, and they consistently communicated throughout the process. We had a high degree of trust in them and were able to spend four months overseas whilst they completed the job. It was a real pleasure working with a team that takes pride in delivering exceptional results.

This work on two large reception rooms involved builders, plasterers, a joiner, a plumber and an electrician. Everything was flawlessly coordinated by Paul, and unlike other builders I'd better not mention, there were no days when nobody turned up. All aspects of the work was completed efficiently and to a very high standard. New radiators were quickly sourced and fitted; a timber frame with insulation was built in a bay window; and bespoke plaster coving was fitted and meticulously sanded. Although the work unavoidably created dust, each day the team were careful to vacuum clean and make good. Everyone was cheery, helpful and keen to do a good job. We can't recommend Charleswood enough!

Mark leads a team of outstanding skilled craftsmen who cover all the basics, from plumbing, through electrical, boiler installation, tiling, bricklaying, joinery etc. This is the third time in twelve years that my wife and I have used his teams skills and expertise, and on each occasion we have been totally satisfied. His team complete on time, and to budget, and always go the extra mile to please the customer. What particularly impressed us is the way they could solve different problems, in our case poor insulation, promptly, and to budget. There was the added bonus that the team were always friendly, and considerate of our needs, and went the extra mile to clear up any inevitable mess on a daily basis. As an added, and unforseen, bonus, Mark responded to a crisis we faced one weekend in the middle of renovation, and was able to call out members of his team to help and support us at a moments notice. We have no reservations in recommending Mark Wood and Charleswood Propertes, and his excellent team. A brilliant local builder8

Asked for a door to be cut in and fitted between our hallway and garage, work was completed within a single day and everything made good to a very high standard. Very happy with the work, would recommend to anyone. Thanks very much.

Charlswood Property Development has recently completed extensive renovation works, including structural repairs, to my property in Bishophill Senior, over a 6 month period. The team at Charleswood have been responsive from day one and professional at all times, delivering quality workmanship, fairly priced, despite having a busy order book like most building firms. I would be perfectly happy to use Mark and the team again on future project work.

We are very pleased with all the work done by Charleswood Property Developments to make our bungalow our forever home. From start to finish Mark and his team were helpful and informative letting us know what was happening at all times during the work. All the work was completed to a high standard and we would not hesitate to use them again or to recommend them to others.

Loft purlin installed. Upper floor joists strengthened and levelled; original floor relaid along with a new timber floor. Kitchen ceiling removed to enable access to the bathroom and rear bedroom joists, which were strengthened. Ceiling re-boarded and plastered. Liased with Building Control as required. Charleswood are a genuine, legitimate company who are current members of their listed accreditations. They deliver the works as discussed to a high standard. Response to communication is always very prompt. The tradespeople are knowledgeable, skilled, polite and respectful. Nothing is too much trouble and at the end of each day, everything is tidy. I was kept informed throughout. Mark and Paul are lovely, trustworthy and approachable and I highly recommend this company. You are worth every penny for peace of mind for a job well done. Thank you Sue

Building works to create open plan kitchen, utility and dining room plus bathroom refit. Planning any alterations to your home is a major undertaking and you put yourselves very much into the hands of the company you employ. From the moment we met with Mark, and in the subsequent planning meetings we had with his team, we knew that we had made the right choice, and so it proved. We always felt that we were in safe hands, as any questions were answered quickly and problems dealt with in a positive no-nonsense way. His whole team were approachable and excellent professionals. We would have no hesitation in using Mark again and recommending Charleswood Property Developments to others. Thank you Mark

We are really delighted with the work that’s been done by Charleswood Property Developments Ltd. Ours was a relatively small project for the company but the various alterations (removal of an internal wall, insertion of patio doors plus various changes to doors, heating, electric cables and storage) are enabling us to use the house as we want and we are immediately feeling the benefit. From the start with an exchange of emails and a bar of chocolate, it was obvious that I had chosen well in asking Mark to quote for the job. Throughout, his communication with me was excellent: clear, knowledgeable and patient in responding to my endless questions! His approach in giving a fixed price is very reassuring to the customer; the price was fair and it was good to know that costs would not escalate out of control. Everyone who worked here was polite, considerate and did all he could to help in any way possible. Respect was shown to us and our home; areas were screened off to minimise movement of dust; there were no blaring radios to upset neighbours; the working areas were left clean and tidy at the end of each day; the schedule was managed well. We felt totally confident in Paul’s oversight and Mal, too, took time to explain what he was doing and clearly wanted us to be pleased with his excellent joinery. The guys were easy to have around and made the process run as smoothly as possible. So, put simply, we couldn't have done any better. Thank you Mark, Paul, Mal and the team.

I had been recommended Charleswood Property Developments Limited by a friend. We are having some major renovation work done on our period property and needed a reliable builder to remove the old tiles in the hallway and the wooden flooring in the kitchen. I met Mark on-site and was immediately impressed by his professional, friendly demeanor and knowledge of what needed doing. I later met Mark and Paul, who was to be our "foreman", on-site and found Paul equally helpful. We discussed what was required and Mark prepared a detailed, careful quote. Once the work started, I found all the team friendly, polite, and hard-working. As is often the way, having taken up the floors, it then transpired that much more work was required than anticipated, including pulling up the original, old floorboards, strengthening the ceiling joists, and relaying the floor. This was by no means an easy task and required more manpower and more time than anyone could have anticipated. Despite this, Mark worked very hard to ensure that more men were brought on-site and, against all the odds, the work was completed on time and to a high standard. I have had previous experience with builders and could not recommend a single one of them. However, Mark and his team exceeded all my expectations. They were a pleasure to have in the house, they worked hard, they were tidy and helpful and I would not hesitate to recommend them.

We have used this builder before so were confident work would be completed on schedule, within budget and to a high standard. We were not disappointed despite extra work being evident once old tiles were removed and existing floor needed replacement. We were kept informed on exactly what work was being completed each day and great care was taken to ensure our instructions were followed. The resultant bathroom is exactly what we wanted and we are thrilled with the result.

As a Which? member myself, I originally found Charleswood through the Trusted Trader site and I’m extremely pleased that I did. We just had an extensive patio installed across the back of the house and Mark, Paul and the team did a really great job - real attention to detail, friendly team who always advised us on progress and options and very well organised to minimise disruption. Can’t recommend highly enough as we’ve had some pretty poor experiences with other companies in the past - shown us what a professional company can achieve. Very happy to leave this review. Thank you.

The work involved the installation of a steel lintel above an existing window to enable a new window to be fitted. I was really pleased with the work carried out by the company. Rob and Dave were a great team to have working for us. They arrived when arranged, completed the work in the timescale indicated and just got on with the job, no problems at all. They both had a great knowledge and took pride in what they were doing. The work was also completed for the fee quoted. I would certainly recommend this company. From the initial site visit by Paul, to the issuing of the contract by Mark and the actual site work this company has worked to a very high standard throughout.

The project was professionally planned and executed from the beginning. A site meeting prior to commencement allowed us to meet the team and we were able to discuss our requirements and preferences as well as identify potential problems. This allowed the project to progress smoothly. Excellent site management which co-ordinated the different trades and dealt with any issues promptly and efficiently. The workmanship throughout was of a very high standard and were delighted with the finished project. The work was completed within the projected time frame and budget. We have no hesitation in recommending Mark and the team of CWP.

I recently worked with mark and the team on my kitchen diner. This required knocking down the existing structural wall, bricking up doors, making good etc. I had been let down by a previous builder so it was great to meet mark and have such a professional service from day 1. Everything was clear and concise, all the building regs were taken care of- the whole process was very efficient. The work began on time and was finished as scheduled. The whole team were really nice, respectful and most importantly the end result was fantastic. I would highly recommend this company (and have done already!)

Mark and Paul visited our house to discuss the work, and they were a pleasure to deal with. We went through the plans and we had already decided, before they left, that they would be the builders for us. They arrived on the first day (not long before Christmas) and the whole team was delightful - if you're going to have people in your house for six months (and continue to live in it) you really do have to like them. They left the house in a liveable condition over Christmas and were back in the new year. The work progressed as planned, and when it didn't (our house as opposed to them) they took everything in their stride and even fitted in an unforeseen bathroom re-fit at the same time. I was poorly throughout the build (hence the very late review) and the guys on site were so unbelievably kind, I cannot thank them enough. Paul is fantastic at communication. I don't think there's a time of night when he doesn't answer his emails! Great craftsmanship and two very happy customers.

We can highly recommend Charleswood Property Developments. They recently completed a beautiful renovation of our property, which involved the creation of a through kitchen/diner/living space from three different rooms involving the removal of two internal walls. Our bathroom, ensuite and downstairs cloakroom were also completely renewed. They were efficient, thorough and very competent. The most impressive feature of the team's work is the ease with which we could contact them and talk through ideas and issues. They explained any difficulties as the work progressed and any problems were sorted out quickly. Their work was even more impressive given the issues with Covid and the difficulties that this has presented with the supply of materials. We especially appreciated the tireless work and skill of Paul and Oliver, to mention just two of the marvellous team.

Charleswood Property Development delivered exactly what was promised in the time frame agreed. This was a six to eight week job with only seven weeks until Christmas! By 8am on the first day it was obvious that this was a very professional building team. There were roofers, carpenters, plumbers, electricians and general builders all over my house. They at all times treated me and my property with respect.They also made sure not to unnecessarily disturb my neighbours. On Christmas day I was able to welcome my family into my newly renovated and refurbished home. Thank you Mark, Paul and the rest of the team.

Despite one or two minor issues with communications, the Charleswood Team delivered. A failed window lintel turned out to be due to water ingress above the window, but this was quickly resolved and a new lintel installed. Internal cracking within our property was also dealt with in a very professional manner. I would not hesitate to recommend this company to others.

Mark and his company did some repair work on my house back in 2016 which included fixing the roof. In September 2019 I noticed that a small area of the ridge tiles needed attention. Within a couple of days of emailing Mark, he had dispatched his site foreman to have a look who fixed the problem there and then. Bearing in mind they were busy with bigger jobs and that this was over 3 years after completing the work on my house, I consider the service I have received to be extremely professional. I would not hesitate to have Mark and his company complete work on my house again. Nor would I hesitate to recommend him to anybody I knew who needed a builder.

From the outset the communication was clear. We were kept updated throughout the work. The work has been completed to a high standard. We would highly recommend the company and hope to continue working with them in the future.

From the word go, Mark and his team were fantastic. Everything was made so easy and they always turned up when they said they would and very accommodating to all of our requirements and needs. They fully understood the project and the end result that we were wanting to achieve. Every member of the team was fantastic and very friendly and helpful throughout the process. The quality and standard of work exceeded our expectations. Paul the site manager always went over and beyond to ensure that we were happy at every stage and communicated brilliantly with us. I would without doubt recommend and use this company again in the future. We are so happy with the end result and it has made such a massive difference to our family home. Thank you so so much Team Charleswood.

Mark and his team have done a smashing job extending and renovating our house. My husband and I thought the whole process would be stressful whichever building team we appointed however Mark and Paul dealt with everything with professionalism making the process nothing but exciting and enjoyable. Aspects of the project where we wanted things changing from the spec, we found were often simply resolved by speaking to Charleswood about it, and we would return on our next visit to site to find our requirements had just been arranged, no fuss, no issues. The finish on all the work is done to a great standard. Mark and Paul are true gentlemen who clearly want the job to be done to a high standard and put a high value on ensuring their customers are please with their work.

Charleswood Property Developments came highly recommended by two people who had each had building work carried out. From the initial contact with Mark Wood we were confident that the work would be carried out to a high standard and we were not disappointed. The work was completed within the time specified, to a high standard and by a professional and friendly team. Nothing was too much trouble and any additional requests and changes were always taken into account. Special thanks to Mark, Andy and Paul. The work undertaken on our home was a small project and we are now considering a much larger project for next year. I would not hesitate to recommend Charleswood Developments Ltd.

This company has carried out work at our house twice. One job was knocking through to an adjacent independent "granny flat" to make it an integral part of the main house, installation of additional central heating radiators. The second job was the demolition of an unsatisfactory conservatory and construction of a greatly improved replacement. In both cases Mark Wood and his team were a joy to deal with. Communications were excellent, the work of high quality, conducted by people with a great sense of humour.