J & C Barker (Builders) Limited

Dear all, I had occasion to need to put some double glazing in an old property near Darwen and get a water ingress problem sorted out. I, however, live some 200 miles away in Suffolk and knew of no local builders. I found Jim through Which? trusted traders, read the reviews and decided that life is too short not travel hopefully. I rang Jim, explained what I needed and paid him to do a site survey and provide a quote. He communicated with me extremely well during this initial contact, explained that the water getting in was easily and cheaply fixed (how many other builders do you know who would have reported this?) and provided me with a reasonable quote for the work and fitting the new double glazing and doors. He was also extremely helpful in getting the necessary planning permission. Jim then proposed a timescale, which was very reasonable, and we agreed that the job should go ahead. The job was completed exactly when Jim said it would be, with no hidden extras in terms of cost. He also subsequently helped with the planning department when they overlooked sending us the completion certificate. When I spoke to planning they were very complimentary over the standard of workmanship that they had found on inspection. To this day Jim and I have never met but I would have no hesitation in recommending him as I have found him to be a man of his word and a gentleman.