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Howard Foster Building Services

9.84/10

Exeter, Devon

Checkatrade member since March 2018
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9.84 /10

Based on 6 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

9.83

Reliability

10

Communication

9.6

Reviews (36)

  • 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
  • 9.33

    Window added to house

    Posted 02 February

    Friendly, honest, reliable, reasonably priced. Outlined the schedule and stuck to it perfectly. Did a mint job of it. See before and after photos
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: EX4
  • 10

    Garage and unexpected tree demolition

    Posted 24 January

    Ben called over promptly and was very honest in terms of what would be cost effective to do with them vs a specialist car port provider. He went out of his way to engage a tree surgeon which had not been expected. They organised a skip to remove the debris. The work was efficient, reasonable in terms of cost and the communication was great. Thank you so much and highly recommended.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: EX3
  • 10

    Removal of a conservatory and building a sun room.

    Posted 30 September 2024

    Really friendly efficient service, we were kept up to date with the progress and who/what to expect on site at each stage of the build. Site was left tidy each evening. We would highly recommend Ben and Ryan.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: EX1

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Company Info

Owner

Mr Ben Howard

Sole Trader

7 years on Checkatrade

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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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