Hodgson And Sons Ltd

Aaron's professionalism shines through, from the initial quote (which was very detailed and proved to be accurate) right through to the final touches. Most of the work took place during the Coronavirus outbreak, meaning we couldn't visit the site, but Aaron kept in very regular contact, sending us videos of progress. Whenever issues did crop up, we found his advice invaluable, he took time to find affordable options for us and we have ended up with the home of our dreams. Aaron and his team worked quickly, cleanly and the work was of such a high standard that we have no hesitation in recommending them to friends and family. Many of our neighbours even commented on how well they communicated with them and how considerate they were during the build. The work was finished ahead of schedule, despite the limitations imposed by lockdown and without compromising quality. In all, they did an exceptional job in extraordinary times.

Aaron said to us on his first visit if you have any concerns contact me and he was always available and visited the site at least once a week. We returned home one evening at 9.00pm to find we had no heating, so we phoned Aaron, he came to the house and had resolved the problem by 10.00pm! Nothing was too much trouble for Aaron. The work and his trades people were exemplary and the job was completed on time, despite the COVID19 restrictions.

We had a large complex two level extension put on our property. Hodgson set a clear budget at the start and communicated with us clearly throughout so there were no unexpected surprises. They worked really well with our other contractors (e.g. the company that fitted out bifold doors) and were always cheerful and hard working. Aaron took personal responsibility for getting the job done, met with us regularly and followed up on concerns or issues. We had some minor snagging work which was done efficiently and to the same high standard. In short the team were excellent to work with - considerate, thoughtful, hard working and he finished product was exceptionally high quality.

Aaron’s team did a great job on our loft conversion and bathroom refit. The tradespeople did high quality work (particularly impressed with the bathroom tiling) and the job ran to schedule. What was also great was the way I was consulted throughout the project and also received various good suggestions to improve on the architect’s plans. While the job was finished on time, there were of course various snags and the team dealt with them well. Aaron also got involved at the end to make sure everything was up to standards. There were a few issues with work being needed on our downstairs neighbours ceiling etc as a result of damage but it was all dealt with well. Overall, a great job and would recommend.

This was a major renovation of our flat, which took place while we were overseas. Hodgson's did a fantastic job from the very beginning of the process, their quote was clear and comprehensive, they identified potential issues and discussed them with us well in advance, worked quickly and kept us informed. We would strongly recommend them both for the quality of their work and their customer service.

Aaron Hodgson and his company completed a project for us last year (Kitchen/bathroom refurbishment). He and his team impressed us with their professional and courteous approach to the work. When we suffered a burst pipe over the week end that emergency plumbers were unable to help due to having to remove a fitted cupboard we approached Aaron for urgent assistance. He couldn't have been more helpful and despite being on holiday contacted us on a number of occasions to reassure us and organised a team for first thing on Monday. They arrived early and removed the cupboard and fixed the issue within two hours. Both persons were courteous and committed to completing the repair in a timely manner. They cleaned up and removed all signs of the work. Highly Recommended!

Aaron and his team renovated my three bedroom flat which included: the removal of two internal walls; fitting a new kitchen and bathroom; re-wiring; new skirting boards, doors and window sills; plastering and decoration throughout. The work was done to the agreed budget and within the time schedule. Any additional work was costed and agreed before it was carried out. A schedule was agreed beforehand and once the job was underway there were weekly meetings & reports. The communication was good and the WhatsApp group particularly effective. Once the work was completed the flat was left to settle for a few weeks and then they came back for a couple of days to complete the snagging, fill in cracks etc. I had never had any building work done in the flat and was apprehensive about the upheaval, things I hadn’t anticipated and how my vision of the flat would translate. Aaron oversaw the project and was a reassuring & supportive presence throughout the process, committed to my vision but also providing constructive suggestions to enhance it. The work is of a high standard, the team conscientious and the approach to unexpected challenges is to find the solution rather than dwelling on the problem. I love my ‘new’ flat and would not hesitate to recommend the company.

A retaining garden wall needed to be rebuilt, following surveyor's instructions. The work was complex as it involved laying foundations under an existing patio using a particular method. I was impressed by how Aaron Hodgson and his team approached the task - from communicating with the surveyor who had originally provided the diagram to ensuring that the rest of the property was kept clean. Aaron maintained oversight of the work at all times and kept in communication with myself. The original quote was very reasonable. When the task involved some extra work and increase in cost, this was negotiated and discussed at every stage with options provided. The finished quality of the work is of a very high quality and I would definitely recommend.

Following detailed design by architect and a tender exercise, Hodgson Construction was appointed by competitive tender from 3 contractors. Key considerations were: ability to carry out major structural work including installation of steel ring beam to support rear of house; ability to minimise disruption to remaining occupied areas of house; continuous working and commitment to the agreed programme and budget. From the outset Hodgson impressed, first by partitioning and sealing off the area of work from the rest of the house and installing a temporary fully functioning kitchen. This meant that the occupied areas of the house were kept free of disruption and remained largely dust free for the majority of the programme. Secondly, by the ability to manage the co-ordination of all subcontractors including those appointed directly by the client for windows, roof lights and flooring. Thirdly by working through or around delays caused by others, thus ensuring the overall programme did not slip significantly. The payment plan stages were clear and applied without resort to claims for extra payment. Any additional payments were agreed before the work commenced and were entirely for works not included in the original specification, such as installation of the kitchen directly purchased by the client. Snagging was thorough and remedial aftercare agreed without fuss. Hodgson Construction have an excellent workforce including direct sub-contractors. Highly recommended.

We had a full bathroom refurb done and Aaron and his team were personable, prompt and did the work to a decent standard at the time. They had to return a couple of months later to rectify a couple of small issues the tenant subsequently noticed and they did this with no charge which we appreciated. They also communicated well with us while we were overseas when the work was done, and the work was done on budget. Disappointed though that, less than three years later, both the bath and sink taps need to be replaced. When I contacted Hodgsons, Aaron said that the work only had a 1 year guarantee. I think if you trust your own workmanship, that's a very short guarantee. I didn't realise it was that limited as I forgot to ask at the time, and nowhere is a guarantee mentioned on the quote that I originally got. Despite me asking if he had time to go round and see what the problem was, he didn't offer to even do that. It seems standard that taps should have at least a five year guarantee. We're now going to have to refit those, and it seems a shame they haven't lasted.