Recommendation of a great local builder

[lesleymay]

I just want to add another recommendation for Gary Skinner (07572588222). He had recently done a load of work in our home (building partition wall, re-doing bathroom, decorating, fixing ventilation) and we were very happy with it all, so we asked him to take on the job of completing trnasforming our small back garden. He and his team did a really excellent job ? they cleared the whole garden, built flower beds, laid an artificial lawn and cut and installed a paved patio. If we hadn?t maxed out our budget we would have got him to build some fitted storage round the side of the building too. You can see from the pictures the total transformation! We are thrilled with the result and would highly recommend Gary. He mainly does building/decoration and carpentry work but is able to turn his hand to just about anything and has lots of good ideas . He?s also very considerate and tidy, and good with communication. Very highly recommended!

Lesley

[kristen.oterolambert]

We recently fully refurbished a bedroom (including fixing existing sash window) and used Gary Skinner from First Choice Decorating (07572588222 / [email protected]). From the design phase to the finished product, Gary was very professional, resourceful, meticulous and to boot a very nice guy. We are thoroughly satisfied with the refurb work that he has done and would wholeheartedly recommend his services to anyone. Thanks Gary for your hard work we love our new room.

All the best,

Very happy customers

[Yak]

We are long term fans of Gary and his work. I first used him over 13 years ago to redecorate a flat and he's just finished some work for us this week to the same high spec, on time and on budget. He's not your man at all if you want a quick slap dash coat of paint or a quick botch. But if you want a quality job which will last he's definitely the one for you. We're about to get him to redo our sitting room, which he did 10 years ago - pre kids, pre animals - and the work he put into all the prep 10 years ago has made it last a decade.

Quality product, quality guy.

EDIT: And true to form, Gary's done a great job on the sitting room. Some before and after pics here:

https://imgur.com/a/3oQeU

[Yak]

Updated to add before and after photos.

[trishdaly]

I can certainly recommend Gary Skinner and his team (First Choice Decorating 07572588222). Really pleased with the work we have had done to our property in West Dulwich. They completely transformed a very bad extension at our property aswell as repairing sash windows & kitchen ceiling & even building a new garden shed. Paint work is exceptional. They are meticulous to detail and their work is of an excellent standard. Gary arranged the plumber, electrician & plasterer which was really convenient for us. Everyone he chose was of the same high quality standard. Would gladly approach Gary again for any work that needs doing. Thanks Gary & Ray!