MakoExpert Ltd - Property Refurbishment Specialist

Mario did plastering, painting, and limewash painting for us. He was very reliable and tidy. We lived in the flat while he did all the works, and he was very considerate to cause minimal disruption for us. He used good sanding machine so that rooms did not get dusty. We used Bauwerk limewash paint for our bedroom, which requires special technique and more diligence. He did it amazingly.

I recently used MakoExpert Ltd for renovation and redecoration work, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Mario and his team were professional, reliable, and hardworking throughout the entire process. The quality of the renovation and redecoration was excellent, with great attention to detail and a high standard of finish. What really stood out was how Mario went above and beyond to help me. Nothing was too much trouble, and he made sure everything was exactly how I wanted it. Communication was clear and consistent, which made the whole experience stress-free. On top of that, the pricing was very reasonable for the level of service and quality provided, which made it even better value for money. I would highly recommend MakoExpert Ltd to anyone looking for trustworthy, high-quality work at a fair price, and I will definitely be using them again in the future.

This was not a major structural build, but it was a highly complex renovation of a bland new penthouse into something elegant, distinctive and technically sophisticated, with a smart electronic backbone throughout. As I am highly discerning and very technical, it was important to work with contractors who were open to ideas, innovative, trustworthy and able to work well as a team. Mario proved exactly that. He has an excellent team, and Costi in particular deserves special mention. He is a brilliant joiner and carpenter who can turn almost any idea into reality. If you show him what you want, he can make it. Living with contractors is never easy, but Mario did his best to make the process as smooth and unstressful as possible. He was always considerate, polite, punctual and attentive, and took real care over both the work and the day-to-day experience of having a project underway.Any small hiccup was resolved without issue and the project ran to time. He was also meticulous about the financial side. Everything was discussed and agreed beforehand, and the whole process felt transparent and completely above board. The cost was very reasonable, but for me the quality of detail and the finished result mattered most, and that was delivered beautifully.

MakoExpert are a professional team who provided an estimate for works needed, quickly and at a very reasonable cost. All work was carried out to a high standard. Workers were on time and reliable, extremely helpful polite and friendly, completing additional work in discussion and agreement with us. We are very happy with MakoExpert and would recommend the company without reservation. We would very happily employ the company again.

We were extremely impressed by the professionalism and care taken by Mario and team to refurbish and redecorate our house. Some of the work was very technical / challenging, but the guys still managed to deliver on time and to a high degree of quality. Everything was done to our expectations and the communications / updates alongside were very helpful

We were introduced to Mako Expert by our colour consultant at Little Greene, who had worked with them on previous jobs and had heard good reviews. We saw several decorators, but awarded the job to Mako Expert because they had a broad range of skills beyond decorating - Mario was able to bring in a plumber and general builder as well as the specialist decorator (Bogdan) who did the interior painting. We really enjoyed working with Mario and Bogdan. They work to a very high standard and checked in with us regularly to ensure we were happy with progress. We were pleasantly surprised by how quiet they were - we both work from home, one of us as a teacher, and so were concerned about how much noise and disruption there might be, but we need not have worried. They took every care to protect our carpets and furniture, while maintaining access to essential facilities in the kitchen / bathroom, and tidying away at the end of each day. We were also surprised how little dust and mess was created; again, this is something they take great pride in. At the end of the job, aside from the beautiful finish, it was like they were never here. We’re very happy with the quality of the work and would have no hesitation in recommending Mario, Bogdan and the team at Mako Expert for your next project.

We used Mario and his team to do a series of renovations ahead of our baby being born. The work done was exceptional. The team were all experts in their fields, they were extremely respectful of my very pregnant state, and they were honest about work they wouldn't be able to cover. The work was done to a extremely high level, and the communication was very clear. It was all finished on time and on budget. The work covered was: - Repainting the entire house - The stairs were sanded and re-oiled - Damp caused by a leaking gutter was fixed including damage to the wall - A damaged outer window frame was fixed - A kitchen extractor fan was installed - A large bookcase was installed - Shelves were built into a cupborad - Some bathroom resealing and door fixes Their team covers a variety of construction and decoration services. They met every request I had, with the exception of some electrical work, but they put me in touch with great tradesmen. I really trusted their opinion and the solutions they brought for each piece of work. Everything was completed to the highest standard, particularly the painting, including the use of higher grade paint so that the fumes were safe. Every edge and finish was perfect. I think the thing that stood out most was the communication, all emails were replied to within 2 hours and at the end of every day we met to go over the work done and where we were with costs. I very highly recommend Mako Expert, we were so happy with everything.

We employed MakoExpert to prepare and repaint our open-plan kitchen/living area and deal with particular issues to certain walls in both bedrooms and hallway. The main bedroom had two adjacent walls with damp, the extent of which we had not been aware, which needed some replastering and repainting. The work was carried out by Mario and one of his team to a high standard and on time. Mario is very organised, meticulous, knows how to fix problems, what material to use and has the equipment to hand. The floor was protected with correx board and furniture, lighting, carpets, bedding, and kitchen units suitably covered too. They tidied up daily. From initial contact communication was excellent with a detailed contract of what to expect; nothing was too much trouble. We are pleased with the result.

I hired Mario and his team to paint my home and take care of a number of issues (water damage, cracked tiles, missing grout/silicone, etc.). It was a fairly large piece of work lasting three weeks, with my family and me continuing to live here. Two areas where I believe that Mario excels: (1) Attention to detail. Throughout all the works carried out, it was clear that the team cared about the quality of what they were doing: choosing the right paints for each room, perfectly aligned edges, covering all of the wall fixtures, covering the furniture. In addition, Mario spotted a number of issues that required maintenance and pointed them out to me (always confirming whether I wanted to fix them as part of this job or in the future). (2) Ease of doing business. From the very beginning, Mario planned his work around the fact we were living here, minimising impact to our lives. Mario attended the site personally every day, always with a smile, confirming what the plan was for that day and either doing some of the work himself, or monitoring his team. This made it very easy for me to see progress and confirm details when required. Mario is a rare find, and I personally will continue to give him my business for the foreseeable future.

We recently purchased a house that needed redecoration before we moved in to quite a tight deadline. Mario and his team worked tirelessly, late hours and seven days a week to get the work completed on time. They even managed to fix several things that we expected to hire other contractors for, all optional and fairly priced. The work was completed to a high standard, which I'm sure will last for many years to come. Communication was excellent, and Mario took the time to accompany us in selecting paint colours before painting which was a great touch. From the first meeting, Mario showed his enthusiasm for the project and kept us updated throughout. He's also given us a few tips for maintenance afterwards to ensure the house remains in good condition in future.