Holmes Building & Repairs

Reviews (136)

• I
  Ian S
  10

  Expert rectification of someone else's poor work

  Posted 31 March

  We'd employed another Landscaper - not on Check a Trade - to replace the sleepers in our garden. Unfortunately the other contractor did a very poor job, so we came to Check a Trade and found Martin Holmes. I explained the situation to Martin, he visited our garden and suggested the best, and most cost effective, way to rectify the situation. Martin provided a very reasonable quote, turned up when he said he would, with good materials and completed the work in less than a day. He left our garden neat, clean and tidy, even stacking the leftover wood that my wife requested we keep. Excellent job.
  Verified reviewer
  Job location: TA18
• 10

  Construction of a French drain.

  Posted 26 March

  I contacted Martin as he has produced work to a very high standard for me previously. Due to penetrating damp I required the construction of a French drain along an exterior wall to rectify the issue. Martin arrived promptly over two days, the work was carried out as planned and the area left in good order. Martin was both professional and friendly in his manner. I would definitely recommend him.
  Verified reviewer
  Job location: DT8
• M
  Marilyn H
  10

  Garden clearance and organisation

  Posted 27 February

  The job was done smoothly, speedily and cleanly. The workmen were polite and hardworking and finished the job beyond what I was expecting. I am exceedingly happy with the outcome and can't wait for phase 2.
  Verified reviewer
  Job location: EX13
• 10

  Excellent and professional workmanship.

  Posted 23 February

  Martin arrived promptly to review the work that I had contacted him about. He came across as both friendly and professional and his quote was very competitive. Martin repaired part of a boundary garden wall that had collapsed. He arrived on time each day and worked very hard to get the work completed in a timely manner. His workmanship is excellent and I could not have asked for a better result. I would definitely contact him again for work and thoroughly recommend him.
  Verified reviewer
  Job location: DT8
• 9.67

  Our experience was great. Very helpful, and professional.

  Posted 14 February

  Our experience was great. Very helpful, and professional. We needed a load bearing all taken out. After an initial setback due to the presence of asbestos in the ceiling, they completed the work swiftly, diligently and to a high standard. They were great to work with, and I would absolutly call them again.
  Verified reviewer
  Job location: DT6
• G
  Geo P
  10

  Decking staircase

  Posted 14 December 2025

  Job very well executed and on time - will certainly use again
  Job location: DT6