The Honest Builder
Winchester, Hampshire
Checkatrade member since January 201115
Services
- Brickwork
- Flint / Stonework
- Dry Stone Walling
- Repointing
- Emergency Bricklayer Service
- Brick / Concrete Structural Repairs
- Concreting
- Demolition
- Foundations
- General Building
- Structural Steels
- Wall Tie Replacements
- Block Paving
- Patios / Paving
- Driveway Cleaning / Sealing
- Concrete Driveways
- Tarmac Driveways
- Gravel / Shingle Driveways
- Permeable Paving
- Soakaways
- Driveway Repair
- Driveway / Patio Design
- Gritting
- Emergency Driveways / Patios / Paths Service
Customer Reviews
Write a review10 /10
Based on 13 reviews over the past 12 months
Quality of work
10
Reliability
10
Communication
10
Reviews (351)
10 Great work, well priced and very honest
Posted 12 August
Honest the builder was brilliant, very quick to get booked in, did a great job of repointing with specialist lime on the chimney and when we found an unsafe RSJ that should have been holding the kitchen roof up he was there in no time and made it safe. Very clean and tidy, obviously take pride in his work and very well priced. Would not use anyone else and highly recommended.Verified reviewerJob location: SO3210 Very efficient and quote given was the price charged.
Posted 03 August
Darren and Joe worked nonstop on our front garden and did a great job on our front garden replacing it with hardcore and lovely stones plus new paving for path to front door. Would recommend.Verified reviewerJob location: PO610 An excellent brickwork craftsman
Posted 23 April
The job required careful matching of bricks and mortar, and fine workmanship, to fill in a hole that had been made in our conservatory wall. Darren did it so beautifully that I now enjoy challenging visitors to spot where the work was done. He did everything to the highest standard from discussing the job with me before he started, arriving when he said he would and cleaning up afterwards. And all for a fair price. I would definitely ask him to do further jobs when needed, and strongly recommend him to others.Verified reviewerJob location: SO2310 Installing air bricks and removing debris and render
Posted 22 April
I was recommended the honest builder by a friend and I have to say I am glad they did ! Darren was brilliant and provided a quote a week before carrying out work and turned up on time and done a fantastic job , he also included video of the work he carried out at each stage and kept the site spotless. I will be using Darren again for future work and recommending him to friends and family .Verified reviewerJob location: SO1910 House and chimney repointing with specialist lime mortar
Posted 22 April
The work was handled faultlessly in every way. Communication with us was timely and accurate. The subcontractors (scaffolders and roofers) were well managed (including insistence that a roofer was used to replace broken roof tiles that the scaffolders refused to do before the scaffolding was removed). The quality and speed of the work was impressive. Darren took great care to test the mortar choices to make sure the work blended in with the rest of the house. The finished result is first class - we are very happy to recommend this company without hesitation.Verified reviewerJob location: SO32- DDavid P
10 Brick Wall Repair
Posted 11 March
Broken brick wall was repaired. Quick response to advert and completion of job, personable chap to deal with and good communication.Verified reviewerJob location: SO16
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Company Info
Owner
Mr Darren Hitchins
Sole Trader
15 years on Checkatrade
VAT Registered
No
The Honest Builder has been trading for over 15 years and Darren, the owner, has worked in the building trade for over 30 years. We have a reputation for being reliable and conscientious completing work to an excellent standard whilst being competitively priced.
Over recent years, The Honest Builder, has been in great demand for repointing work to houses in Winchester and the surrounding areas.
All work guaranteed - WE WILL MATCH OR BEAT ANY GENUINE LIKE FOR LIKE QUOTATION.
We have built a good relationship with the local Lime Centre and can professionally repoint your property to English Heritage approved standards in either a lime mix or sand and cement dependant on requirements. Scaffolding is arranged as necessary and everything is left clean and tidy.
Over 2,000 conservatory bases built for happy customers. You supply the conservatory and we can build a base to specifications provided.
Price per day for flexible jobs.Other types of work we are happy to provide as a service are:-
- Flint wall repairs and rebuilds.
- Repointing
- Chimney Repointing
- Natural stone patios, Garden walls, landscaping and shed bases.
- All types of brickwork and knock throughs (Interior wall removal)
- Door widenings with placement of lintels etc.
- Remedial works including drainage with clay pipes.
- Conservatory Bases and surrounding landscaping..
- Damproofing
- Steps and ramps built or repaired
- Loftspace fire walls
- Disabled access
- All insurance work undertaken
References can be supplied:www.facebook.com/thehonestbuilder
www.thehonestbuilder.co.uk
Or please email: quotes@thehonestbuilder.co.uk
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