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Client Testimonials

Une grande satisfaction à propos d’un travail bien fait

Graham et ses collaborateurs ont travaillé huit jours durant, chez moi. Il fallait remplacer de la laine de verre ancienne entre plafond et tuiles. Et pour cela, beaucoup de manipulations (de tuiles à enlever puis à remplacer) et d’isolant…

Ce travail a été bien fait, avec efficacité, et dans une bonne humeur constante de l’équipe! Ce fut un plaisir de les avoir sur ce chantier, et c’est encore une grande satisfaction à propos d’un travail bien fait.

Jean-Claude et Dani, Allemans, Dordogne

Thank you to all the team for all their hard work

Completed roofing project by D&G Building Services

Matt and I would both like to say a big thank you to all the team for all their hard work over the past month or so. What could have been a stressful project to monitor from afar was made much less so with the WhatsApp communication channels set up and maintained right from the beginning by both Ray and Graham. It was much appreciated so do please pass on our thanks.

Joanna & Matt

Thank you so much for your help and attention

Completed roofing project in Charente

Thank you so much for your help and attention during our project, we would have no hesitation in using you and your team for any further works we have or recommending you to others.

David & Sarah Smith, Rioux Martin, Charente

We had a supporting beam crack in our 500 year old house… Graham and his team did an excellent job

Structural work

Despite the challenge of having to bring steel beams nearly 6 meters long through a first floor window from a narrow street, and having to make last minute adjustments to the structural engineer’s plans, Graham and his team did an excellent job.

They were friendly and professional, and their work was excellent. They even finished ahead of schedule, and the site was left spotless. I would recommend them highly.

 

Kevin Earls, Rochefoucauld, Charente
Structural Work

They were exceptional from start to finish

Re-roofing of three properties

D&G Building services were exceptional from start to finish. When the project started Graham was on hand to explain how they were going to approach each stage (3 buildings to completely re roof) so we knew exactly what to expect. All the guys were professional, polite and friendly. The standard of work is fantastic. I have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending this company.

Susan and Adrian Fletcher

Nothing was too much trouble for the team and nothing was beyond their capabilities

Property extension

We have lived in France for 10 years and have known Graham 6 of them. We first used D&G Building Services to make a bathroom in a holiday home in the Charente Maritime. This needed real ingenuity and foresight which Graham has. Their work was clean and precise, built to budget and within the time we required.

We liked the Charente Maritime so much we sold our main house in the Dordogne and holiday home and moved to a new property there and employed D&G to erect an orangery joining the 2 buildings of this new property. His team met all our requests, not just to build the extension but to make several other improvements that we decided we would like.

The team did all the groundworks, building, roofing, plumbing, electrics, plastering and decorating to our satisfaction and to a very high standard. Nothing was too much trouble for the team and nothing was beyond their capabilities. If you have a project you need help with then you should consider using D&G. We cannot recommend them highly enough.

Chris and Annemarie Shelton, Charente Maritime
Property extension

We have used Graham for 3 major projects on our house and wouldn’t consider using anyone else

Complete refurbishment, loft conversion, structural work. New terrace, hard landscaping

I can only say don’t hesitate to use D&G. We have used Graham for 3 major projects on our house and wouldn’t consider using anyone else. Graham’s attention to detail is exceptional. He will not be satisfied until everything is perfect.

We had to put a huge amount of trust in Graham as we were in England whilst he was working on the house. Every Friday he would provide us with a written update with photos showing the week’s progress.

He is the most conscientious builder we have ever encountered – everything will be done properly with no shortcuts. He has an excellent team of workman who are always polite and friendly and work to Graham’s exacting standards. We thank our lucky stars that we found Graham.

Sandy St John & Jon Allbutt, Villetoureix, Dordogne
Complete refurbishment, loft conversion, structural work. New terrace, hard landscaping

We moved to France earlier this year with a dream of owning a B&B

4 en-suite bathrooms, new structural oak beam & plastering

D&G Building Services were recommended to us and we engaged them to do the work during the summer this year. Our property provided a number of obstacles regarding all the plumbing work necessary to create the en-suites, but Graham and his team were not fazed by such tasks and produced four beautiful en-suites which we are highly delighted with.

They also installed an oak beam to support one of the bedroom floors which looks really stunning together with new ceilings in the lounge/dining room. We now have a lovely renovated home which we will be opening very soon as our own B&B. Well done guys!

Kim & Barry Smith, La Rochebeaucourt et Argentine
4 en-suite bathrooms, new structural oak beam & plastering

We are all delighted with his excellent work

3 brand new roofs, new chimney, cave conversion into bathroom & utility room. Refurbishment of property & full rewire

My brother, two sisters and I inherited a basic but much loved rustic holiday home already in need of some modernisation, but due to the complexity of ownership this took longer to achieve – meet the right builder, acquire estimates, etc – than expected.  Then we heard of D&G Building Services, got in touch and things started to fall into place. 

With Graham’s hard work and informed, helpful weekly reports and good communication all went extremely well.  We are all delighted with his excellent work and will certainly use D&G Building Services again.

Briony Linsell, Dordogne
3 brand new roofs, new chimney, cave conversion into bathroom & utility room. Refurbishment of property & full rewire

We are exceptionally pleased with the work provided by D&G Building Services

Property refurbishment, new bathroom & 2 patios

The standard of work is very high. We were impressed, right from the beginning by the thoroughness of the quotation service. Nothing was left unconsidered. As D&G are the experts, they think to point out the things that you otherwise might not consider.

On site, the men were polite, respectful and considerate. The overall finish is of a very high quality and they were working very hard to achieve this. All in all, we are delighted.

Jane & Steve, Bouteilles St Sebastien, Dordogne
Property refurbishment, new bathroom & 2 patios

We don’t want to tell you how reliable, honest, friendly, conscientious, helpful,

New roof, stone work & new bathroom

professional with a high standard of work these guys are as we have more work for them to do and don’t want to have to wait if you all decide to use them. However, we can’t speak highly enough of Graham and his team who we left working on our home whilst we returned to the UK.

If you are looking for trustworthy professionals who will keep you updated and informed every step of the way and leave you blown away with their finished work then these guys are for you. Take a look at their work, honestly you won’t be disappointed and you will be reassured they are the right choice.

Cliff & Eileen Howgate, Bertric Burée, Dordogne
New roof, stone work & new bathroom

We were delighted with the work that Graham did for us

New roof, renovations of attic & new ceiling

Delivered on time, within budget and the quality was excellent. Even though we were back in Scotland whilst the work was being done we had no worries. Graham kept us fully up to date with progress with weekly emails and photos. Two of our neighbours also asked Graham to do projects for them after seeing the quality of his work. We will definitely be using Graham again in the future.

Brian and Beverley, Ribérac, Dordogne
New roof, renovations of attic & new ceiling

We are delighted with the quality of the workmanship,

Loft conversion – 3 beds, bathroom and new oak flooring

reliability and the accuracy of the quotation for the work.  The regular updates on the progress of the work including detailed pictures was particularly helpful as we currently live in England. 

The house was left very clean after the work.  We have numerous other projects over future years and are already planning the next with Graham.  We would certainly recommend D&G Building Services to other potential clients. 

Nick and Sue Hubbard, Lagland, Charente
Loft conversion – 3 beds, bathroom and new oak flooring

We are thoroughly pleased

New bathrooms & kitchen

We ‘inherited’ D&G with the house we bought. There was already evidence of their work and we were happy to continue the relationship. Our initial discussions with Graham were most reassuring. He clearly had a great sense of detail and, of course, knew the way the house system worked.

We were delighted with the plans and the way in which the projects would be followed through. Estimates were detailed and accurate and enabled us to choose materials and products, all of which Graham collected for us. The job was completed on time and throughout we were sent photos and explanations of progress.

We are thoroughly pleased with the quality and style of all Graham’s work and would be delighted to use him again and recommend him.’

Malcolm and Lynn, Charente
New bathrooms & kitchen

Thank you so much for your help and attention during our project

Replacement roof & roof structure

Thank you so much for your help and attention during our project, we would have no hesitation in using you and your team for any further works we have or recommending you to others.

David & Sarah Smith, Rioux Martin, Charente
Replacement roof & roof structure

Very satisfied with the end result

I used D&G Building Service to construct the mezzanine floor of my barn conversion and was very satisfied with the end result.

Tim, Charente
Construction of 96 sqm Mezzanine floor

We would heartily recommend D&G Building Services

The workmanship is first class, with great attention to detail and a real desire to achieve customer satisfaction. The process from initiation of the project to completion is one of trying to satisfy the customer’s requirements as closely as possible.

The flow of information as the project unfolds is absolutely first rate; the detail given in the weekly project update ensures that the scheme is going to the agreed plan or if there is a problem that a satisfactory solution can be found. We are absolutely delighted with the help given from envisaging the project through to completion and thoroughly recommend D&G as a company you can trust to give complete satisfaction.

Dave & Joyce, Nr St Severin
Refurbishment of 2 properties to make 1 large property

Une grande satisfaction à propos d’un travail bien fait

Graham et ses collaborateurs ont travaillé huit jours durant, chez moi. Il fallait remplacer de la laine de verre ancienne entre plafond et tuiles. Et pour cela, beaucoup de manipulations (de tuiles à enlever puis à remplacer) et d’isolant…

Ce travail a été bien fait, avec efficacité, et dans une bonne humeur constante de l’équipe! Ce fut un plaisir de les avoir sur ce chantier, et c’est encore une grande satisfaction à propos d’un travail bien fait.

Jean-Claude et Dani, Allemans, Dordogne
Roof insulation & replacement garage roof

Thank you to you and your team for the great work carried out on our holiday home

Hi Graham, Just wanted to thank you and your team for the great work carried out on our holiday home. All the things we asked you to do have been completed to a very high standard and the progress reports and photographs kept us fully informed.

We will certainly use you and your team for other jobs and would have no hesitation in recommending your services to others. (I would add that our French neighbours told us how impressed they were with the way you and your guys worked!) Thanks again.

Chris, Chalais, Charente
Replacement of living room ceiling, roof insulation, roof repair and new roof tiles

Graham is a builder with much experience

We have been delighted with the work he has done rebuilding our old roof in the Dordogne. He is very knowledgeable and ready to share his advice on how to best approach the project in hand. At all times Graham has been most reliable, punctual, tidy and willing to go the extra mile to perfect his work which is of a very high standard.

We were back in England for most of the work, but Graham kept us informed with emails, photos and even video clips so that we were able to see what the problems were and to make informed decisions. The roof looks great!

Richard & Jill, Riberac, Dordogne
New roof

We found Graham through a recommendation

on the Angloinfo website and decided to get a quote for the work on our house. We had a few builders lined up to look at the job and quote but having met Graham and having been very impressed with his intelligent approach, attention to detail and wry sense of humour, we trusted our instincts and gave him the job.

We are so pleased that we did. The D&G team were hard working, stuck to their estimates, approached the unexpected with practical solution and good humour and carried an enormously heavy bath up a tiny staircase without missing a beat. The completed job was finished to a very high standard and the attention to detail is exemplary.

We have worked with lots of builders before and the only thing they have had in common is that one is SO relieved when they leave! They were a pleasure to have around. We are already planning our next project.

Rachel & Simon Cosyns, St Meard de Gurcon, Dordogne
Renovation work. Hard landscaping including patios & terrace

We would like to thank Graham

for his hard work – we are absolutely delighted with our new facilities the transformation is pretty incredible – a bit like the change from a caterpillar to a butterfly!

Chris & Pauline Byway, Chenaud, Dordogne
New bathroom, roof insulation & repair

Their communicative skills are superb 

D&G Building Services have been doing some major work on our French house for few months.  I find that their communicative skills are superb as we receive weekly reports as to progress as well as photos showing the work completed. 

Graham is a very hard working builder who concentrates on ‘getting it right first time’.  I would have no hesitation in recommending him to prospective customers.

Roger & Jill O’Malley, St Vincent de Connezac, Dordogne
Full renovation & extension

We were so impressed

We were so impressed with the fantastic job that Graham did in exposing and pointing the original stonework in our living room that we have continued to use D&G for various other work on our house.

Dave & Barbara Smedley, Bellon, Charente
Renovation of property

D&G have done quite a bit of work on our house now

We find them to be very approachable and reliable and we would not hesitate in using them again.

Mr & Mrs Brown, Dordogne
Renovation of property & conversion of adjoining barn

They do exactly what they say they’re going to do when they say they’re going to do it

I’d like to thank you for the work you did installing the new bathroom. I’m very pleased with how it’s all turned out and grateful for the advice and guidance from you. I should also like you to pass on my appreciation to the guys as well for their excellent work and for being considerate and easy to have around.

It is unfortunately rare to find people such as yourselves who do exactly what they say they’re going to do when they say they’re going to do it and who can be completely relied upon. Thanks once again for a first class job.

Tony Carter, Brie Sous Chalais, Charente
Bathroom installation

I would recommend D&G to anyone

I had a leak in my terrace which caused water to run into the bedroom below causing severe damage to the ceiling.  Graham gave me extremely good advice on what my options were.  The work on the terrace and bedroom was very good and completed to a very high standard.  

Equally importantly his workmen were very friendly and tidied up completely after the job was finished.  I would recommend D&G to anyone considering major building works on their property. 

Alan Lees, La Rochebeaucourt et Argentine, Dordogne
Water damage repair. New terrace

Once again the quality of your workmanship has been superb

You installed our new Leroy Merlin kitchen whilst we were on holiday. You came in on time and budget. It was so nice to come home to such a lovely sight. You are our preferred fitter for kitchens and bathrooms.

Charlie & Pam Nott, St Just, Dordogne
Kitchen installation

D&G Building Services have undertaken a couple of projects for me

I must compliment them on their excellent work, their good communication skills and the accuracy of their quotation. I would definitely recommend D&G.

David, Dordogne
D&G Building Services