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Howard Foster Building Services

9.88/10

Exeter, Devon

Checkatrade member since March 2018
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Services

  • Wall Tie Replacements
  • Brick / Concrete Structural Repairs
  • Concreting
  • General Building
  • New Builds
  • Fire and Flood Renovation
  • Partition Walls
  • Extensions / Conversions
  • Loft Conversions
  • Period Property Restoration
  • Project Management
  • Refurbishments
  • Sustainable Construction
  • Car Ports
  • Garage Conversions
  • Foundations
  • Insurance Claim Specialist
  • Structural Steels
  • Structural Design
  • Steel Work Design
  • Garden Studios
  • Concrete Garages

Customer Reviews

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9.88 /10

Based on 8 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

9.88

Reliability

10

Communication

9.75

Reviews (39)

  • Carlos P
    10

    Really positive experience with chimney removal

    Posted 14 October

    We had our chimney removed by Ben and Ryan and were thoroughly impressed from start to finish. The work was completed quickly and to a high standard. Communication was excellent throughout. They were prompt in replying, started the job without delay, and were incredibly patient and responsive to all our questions and any issues that came up. Very professional and hard working, we would definitely recommend them
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: EX2
  • Kate S
    10

    Professional and Superb quality of work

    Posted 01 October

    From start to finish Howard Foster Building Services have been superb. Extremely professional. I would have no hesitation in recommending them.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: EX8
  • Sophie D
    10

    Kitchen/diner knockthrough

    Posted 08 September

    Both Ben and Ryan were brilliant. They had really high standards and went above and beyond to make sure that the final finish was perfect. We had some trouble organising other trades which meant that their plans had to change to fit around them but they were really accommodating despite this. Will definitely be using again for any other work that comes up and would 100% recommend.
    Job location: EX4
  • 9.67

    Chimney breast removal, installation of structural steels, stud wall build, repair of brickwork

    Posted 19 June

    Reliable and great communication from Ben. From initial quotes to adapting as the work progressed, everything was easy to manage. They completed work on time and to a very good standard. Would recommend for any building work and would use again.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: EX4
  • 10

    Kitchen /diner alterations

    Posted 01 May

    Ben & Ryan were 1st class in every area of their profession. They organised every stage from arranging a surveyor, skip hire, the plasterer. Thr quality of the work was 1st class. They kept us informed at every stage of the work an left the site clean and tidy every night. The job was completed within a week to an excellent standard.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: EX2
  • 10

    Pointed the gable end of my house

    Posted 08 April

    Excellent service and great guys
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: EX4

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Company Info

Owner

Mr Ben Howard

Sole Trader

7 years on Checkatrade

VAT Registered

No

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Howard foster building services are a Exeter area based building company with over 25 years’ experience in the building industry. Working alongside large house builders and small building firms throughout Exeter. Along with a very high standard of workmanship we have built a great reputation for being reliable and trustworthy, something we do our upmost to maintain.

Specialising in extensions, renovations, knock throughs and any other masonry building works. We are sure to be able to make your ideas become a reality. With a skilled team of bricklayers, carpenters plumbers electricians and plasterers all city and guilds trained tradesman we are sure that we can cover any building requirement to the highest standard.

Our gallery of work is accurate and all work carried out by ourselves. If you have an idea and what to talk it through feel free to call and we will be more than happy to help start the journey to your Dream home.

For more pictures, reviews and information on our company please see our Facebook page.

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Member since March 2018

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