J & C Barker (Builders) Limited

I employed Jim to fix some missing stone slates on my roof. He turned up when he said he would, did what he said he'd do and charged what he said he'd charge. All round excellent: a very good experience.

We hired Jim for a fencing job after reading his reviews here. We knew the job was tricky and awkward and had been putting off doing it for that reason. Jim came to weigh up the possibilities and came up with a good solution, which, although not cheap seemed to be the answer to the problem. The job was started when Jim had promised to come, and ended at the time he had forecast. Some adjustments to the original plan were proposed as the job progressed and problems became more apparent, but any changes were after full consultation, and did not involve any amendment to the quotation. The job was finished to a high standard and we are pleased with the result. we have no hesitation in recommending this trader.

Jim has done two jobs for us in the last three weeks. He repaired a leaking roof (which no longer leaks) and built a new, good-quality fence 2m high at the back of our garden, removing and replacing the old fence and concrete posts. He re-used the concrete base panels from the old fence because they were in a good condition. He always turned up when he said he would and worked hard all day. He is a very careful worker, thinks things through before he starts and always aims to do the best job he can. Also he explained each time what he was proposing to do. We are very pleased with the work he has done and have asked him to come back to do two more jobs for us. If you want a job doing properly, ask Jim.