Orchard Building Services

Darren did an amazing job of building our extension, worked really hard with quality workmanship, turned up on time every day when said he would. A pleasure to deal with and total star if your thinking of having building work done you won’t be disappointed I’ll certainly be calling Orchard for my future projects.

An all round very pleasant and successful experience for me. Darren was the only builder to phone me back promptly, and visited to see the job I needed to be done within a few days. He recommended a plumber, a carpenter and an electrician; he knew them because he had worked, and was working with them at the time of his visit. They worked as a really good team, and when one job was completed the relevant person then came in to do their job, and it worked seamlessly. I added jobs during the project and Darren was always happy to do these, just working longer hours to get them completed. Darren was extremely helpful in getting round challenges that inevitably arose whilst work was being done as the house is quite old in parts, was always happy to go the extra mile, and was happy to work at the weekends to get the work finished, fitting me in amongst other jobs i.e. when it was raining he worked on my project. The project involved downstairs moving the utility units into the porch, and making the old utility into an office. Upstairs an ensuite was added to the spare room, with wardrobes being moved around to accommodate this.

We had Darren of Orchard BS and Tony of Tony Carpenter Construction to build a 40 m square single story extension on the side of our house. They did a great job, were very reasonable and talked us through each stage of the build so we knew exactly what was happening and when. If you want a job doing well i would recommend them without hesitation.There were no nasty cost surprises either! We have got a lovely and warm extension that we use constantly thanks guys

Brickie by trade, can turn his expertise to all building projects. Darren is conscientious, e trembly hard working and goes out of his way to be helpful and cost effective.

Recent jobs by Orchard Building have included work to our chimneys, high level painting and repointing Victorian lime plaster. Everything was clearly discussed and priced before commencement and the work was carried out professionally and cleanly. The site was left in a tidy condition on completion. The best recommendation is that we would use Orchard again - and we will be quite soon.

From the moment we met Darren we knew that he would be able to deliver an amazing kitchen for us He was very knowledgable and professional and most of all very likeable . He delivered a wonderful extension which we are proud of . He had no building plans to follow yet he managed to work with us and somehow built us what we needed. Thank you Darren you deserve all the awards you are given and we will not hesitate to recommend you . Janine and Dave Howell

I contacted Darren from Orchard Building Services....(I was a little apprehensive as I've had bad experiences in the past with "rogue builders"..)...However, Darren was very helpful...came on time and gave an honest opinion and estimate for the brick and window repairs required. He has done a great job...left area clean and tidy and I will most definately use him again and have no hesitation in recomending him. Thank you Darren!!

Darren Chandler is a quiet and innately modest master craftsman. Recommended by neighbours on whose house he had built a superb extension we had no hesitation in requesting his services first with a repair to our garage roof (fallen branch, lots of smashed tiles) and then to carry out an exterior makeover of our house (a converted school and house) - making good roofs and gutters, some repointing, repainting all exterior woodwork making good where necessary (and some certainly was!) which at its peak, almost literally, was the repainting and gilding of the belfry holding the original school bell. Although neither he nor I had ever gilded anything before he boned up on the subject, I bought him a safety harness and the gilding materials and he set to! Halfway through his work on the outside, removal for annual service of the woodburning stove revealed some some poor brickwork and insufficient heatproofing. He expertly cast a new hearth, repointed the brickwork which he then rendered and plastered. I am beyond being just delighted with his work; it is first class in every way.

Darren lime pointed our house in July/august 2016. He is a true professional and takes pride in his work. We were very impressed with all aspects of his work from start to finish. We hope to use Darren in the future on bigger projects, as he is by far the most professional and accomplished builder we've come across. On a personal note, Darren is a pleasure to have around and very easy to get on with. Highly recommended.

Orchard Building Services worked on our renovation project in Autumn and Winter 2016 and provided an excellent quality of work. Darren was reliable, respectful of our wishes and proved to be a highly skilled professional. He is very knowledgable in modern and traditional systems of stone, brick and blockwork, and advised us on the best way to achieve our aims. Darrens plastering and finishing abilities are fabulous and efficient. Darren is also an excellent comminicator, timekeeper and a pleasure to have on site.

Excellent service from Darren at all times. Engaged on all aspects of extension to my home from groundwork to plastering the walls and much in between. Have since asked him to return for further work at my property and always been pleased with polite, professional and reasonably priced service I have received.

Orchard Building Services provided us with a first class service from start to finish. From the initial meeting, Darren was enthusiastic, professional and willing to contribute his suggestions and technical expertise as we talked through our proposed plans. He was punctual, efficient and hard working, building a brick porch, stone walling and steps, laying a York stone path and an area of reclaimed cobbles. We are delighted with the first class quality and have no hesitation in recommending Orchard Buildiing Services.