Testimonials from some of the many satisfied customers
Re-roofing new Restaurant, Lea Gardens, Derbyshire
"...please accept our thanks for the splendid work that you and your colleagues did. It really is first class. We are very grateful for the speed as well as the quality..."
Lord Hattersley
"I have worked with Duncan on the total rebuild and refurbishment of an old Vicarage on the Staffordshire/Derbyshire border. The building is a Grade 2* property in the Sheen Conservation district. The scale and complexity of the project was large and lasted a few years from start to finish. It involved major internal renovation, re-roofing, re-wiring, re-plumbing, plastering and joinery work. A highly sophisticated security system was also installed. Duncan initially acted for me on joinery and carpentry projects, with every window in the building being custom-made replacement or scheduled for heavy duty repairs. But his level of knowledge quickly convinced me I could trust him to become the General Contractor, which he became. Dealing with English Heritage and their local planning delegates was "interesting" to say the least, but with Duncan's help we were almost always able to get a reasonable and cost effective solution.
I have found Duncan and his staff to be skilled, honest and hardworking. I have never had a single cause for complaint and Duncan always appeared to treat this project as his own house as well as to use my money wisely. In my job I am very used to dealing with sophisticated contractors and suppliers and he is among the best I've seen. I would wholeheartedly recommend Duncan and his staff to the most demanding and discerning of clients on renovation, rebuilding and even new construction. I have greatly appreciated everything eh has done for me on this job and I would unhesitatingly use him on my next job."
George W. Buckley
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer - 3M Company
"...Duncan has worked at Chatsworth House on several different projects, both in Stately Home and on the buildings in the Garden. He and his team are always very professional in their approach and carry out the work to a very high standard. We will certainly be using him again at Chatsworth and I have no hesitation in recommending him."
Sean Doxey, Comptroller, Chatsworth House Trust
Window Restoration, Osmaston Village Hall
Client: GF Tomlinson Building Ltd, Derby
Replacement and restoration of casement and
sash windows using a resin repair system.
"Just wanted to let you know it was a pleasure doing business with you and your team. It is really refreshing to find good tradesman who are both courteous and willing to please customers as much as you are. We look forward to the next opportunity to work with you."
Darrell Warren
Director - Norman & Underwood Ltd
"...Brocklehurst Property Maintenance Ltd. have been working on historic and Listed building projects under our direction over the last two years. The quality of their workmanship and conservation repair techniques are of the highest standard. Duncan's personal involvement in every project and his appreciation of historic joinery and understanding of contemporary needs prove very helpful when devising new or complicated detailing. Their prices reflect the specialist nature of the work involved but remain competitive and fair. Duncan and his team are conscientious, polite and courteous workers and a pleasure to work with."
Chris Hesketh, RIBA-AABC Conservation Architect & Director, Christopher Taylor Design Ltd., Leek, Staffordshire Moorlands
"We have worked with Duncan and his team for almost 20 years on a variety of construction projects and cannot commend too highly his consultancy services, commitment and workmanship. Contracts were always completed on time and within budget to a high standard. We would have no reservation whatever about commending him to any potential client in the private or public sector."
Ron Eyley
“I would like to thank you for your own, and that of your colleagues' professionalism throughout the process. All the residents at the Almshouses have been very positive about your staff!”
Mrs Alex Mastin, Clerk to the Trustees of the Harrison Almshouse Trust
The Old Parsonage.
Restoration of 36 double hung sliding sash windows for George W. Buckley - CEO, 3M Company
"...the standard of workmanship has always been of the highest quality, and this coupled with his skilled, efficient, and trustworthy team leads me to have no hesitation in recommending him for such work in the future..."
Graham Thorpe - MD, Hassall Homes Group
"...we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the successful completion of the restoration works carried out by yourselves, and ultimately the completion of the whole project on programme and within budget. The quality of workmanship was to a high standard and we look forward to working with your company in the future on any similar restoration projects. "
A J Boam, Contracts Manager, G F Tomlinson Building Limited, Derby
"...I am very pleased indeed with the sympathetic way in which you completed the work to complement the age and style of the building and also to comply with the requirements of the council as a listed building..."
John Hailey
