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Black Dog Construction

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Hello, I’m Richard. I’m a carpenter, originally from Bath, with over 20 years’ experience in the trade. Whilst carpentry is my specialism, I am happy, and able, to do all types of building work. I used to sub-contract to bigger firms but, this year, I started Black Dog Construction. My business is named after my Labrador, Luna; it’s her little face you see on my logo. She likes to come to work with me, although she still has a lot to learn about carpentry. My story is a bit unusual so let me bring you up to speed. I started this line of work before meeting my wife, Jen. We began our relationship just as she was about to join the Army. Being married to an Army lawyer comes with its challenges, not least because it’s impossible to win an argument against her. However, the main challenge we’ve faced is that we’ve lived apart a lot. We got married when Jen was posted to Germany. Since then, we’ve lived in Northern Ireland, London, Australia, Shrivenham, Middlesex and now York. To ensure some stability, I have generally stayed working for a firm in Suffolk (near my wife’s family) which has involved a lot of weekend commutes and time apart from Jen. The commute to Australia was a bit too far so I joined her there (it really wasn’t a tough decision). The two years we were there presented a wonderful opportunity to learn how carpentry was done Down Under. I came back with a lot of good friends, new skills and great memories. When we found out about the posting to York, we decided it was too far to commute and that we were done living apart (although I suspect this was more to do with Jen missing the dog than because she missed me). So Black Dog Construction was founded and here we are. Whilst working in Suffolk, I developed something of a niche in period property renovation and I understand the sensitivity required in conserving the history of these buildings. That said, I have built a lot of houses from scratch whilst working in Australia. My experience is, therefore, extremely broad and I take great pride in what I do for a living. Luna and I look forward to meeting you soon.

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Reviewed by Barb on 10/5/2023

What can I say? Richard was the perfect choice for the job not only did he fit the laminate flooring he fitted the skirting boards and a dozen internal doors. We were happy for him to have a key and come & go to suit himself. Hardworking doesn’t come close and he is the perfect workman to have in your home, clean & tidy and nothing was too much trouble for him. Thank you very much Richard and best wishes for your new venture. Barb & Ron

JB Building & Plastering

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My company is very reliable i have been runing my own buissiness for 2 years now with none stop work which speaks for its self i have 15 years exsperience in the building practice .

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Reviewed by June on 13/3/2023

Excellent service. Contacted me quickly, arranged to come to look at job within a couple of days and arranged to come to do the job quickly. Excellent job. Very friendly and courteous. Highly recommended.

D C Building

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Bricklayer for 16 years and in the building trade for nearly 20 years. We cover all of Yorkshire and surrounding areas. We undertake all aspects of construction work. I also like to make sure the work completed is to a high standard and on time.

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Reviewed by K on 26/7/2023

Very professional, the work was to a high standard and the price for the build was fair. Turned up on time and completed the job. Kept me informed throughout the build and the work was amazing. I will be recommending the company to family and friends. Happy with work.

THConstruction

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Over 40 years experience in Construction, trusted, qualified and reliable tradesmen, with an attention to detail that is second to none. Full Building service from design to completion is available, plus help with planning and building regs.

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Reviewed by Robert on 15/1/2017

Knowledgable and straight-talking, Terry was extremely helpful and offered a lot of experience to back every suggestion. He kept me informed at each stage and he kept the project (which turned out to be more complex than thought) on budget. Would recommend and plan to contact him again for another project.

KLA Furniture

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We are a well-established company with over 25 years of experience in designing and making high-end furniture. We have a modern, well-equipped workshop geared to making your furniture efficiently and to the highest possible standard. We offer the full service which includes measuring, 3D design, making and spraying through to the completed installation, meaning we control and take full responsibility for both quality and timing. We use the very best base materials such as Oak and Walnut, soft close and smooth running ironmongery, finished with the very best spray paints and lacquers to ensure the highest levels of finish, durability and function. Always happy to provide a fixed, no-obligation quote. Education & Training London College of Furniture: City and Guilds part 1 & 2 cabinet making. National diploma in fine woodworking and design

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Reviewed by Brittany on 23/2/2021

Kevin Adams, whom turned the empty corners of my rooms into beautiful walk in wardrobes. His quality of workmanship is very high. He has an eye for details, humble yet professional joiner. I’m glad that we had him to design the wardrobes for our home.

DJM Plastering Services

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I am friendly and provide a reliable & clean service. I am fully insured

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Reviewed by Ann on 1/7/2012

This person was very very good, clean, honest & told me exactly what to expect at every stage of my work. He was very polite & did a very good job. I would have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone & would certainly have him back in my home.

DB Joinery

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I have 15 years of joinery experience, including first and second fix in construction, shop fitting, domestic work such as fitting kitchens and other property renovations. In my last full time employment I spent 9 months fitting out a ship.

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Reviewed by Nick on 27/6/2013

Absolutely first class. Very skilled at making joinery to complement the house rather than just use standard off the shelf products. Nothing too much trouble and very flexible when the requirements were changing as the job progressed. .As we were on a tight budget was always willing to suggest different ways of ending up with the same result. Would highly recommend

ACE roofing services

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We have over 25 Years experience within the roofing industry and take great pride in our work to oversee customer satisfaction & give quality workmanship. You can have a read of our ratings from previous satisfied customers.

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Reviewed by Sarah on 25/4/2016

I would highly recommend Ace Roofing. My job turned out to be more complicated than first thought but they were supportive throughout, found the best deal for me with scaffolding. They have done a really good job, left it all cleaned up and tidy too.

MF Maintenance

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MF Maintenance carries out a wide range of works including roofing repairs, fencing, paving & decking, drainage, also indoor work; plastering & small repair/ maintenance jobs around the house.

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Reviewed by Roberta on 27/4/2025

Very pleased with work. Mick turned up when he said he would and worked non stop to get the job finished. Highly recommend.

Thomas James UK LTD

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Specialists at removing finlock concrete gutters for a new uPVC system to stop the issues caused by concrete gutters. Issues such as damp, water ingress, mould and condensation are often found with failing finlock concrete gutters. 20 year guarantee - 0% deposit - 15 years experience - references nationwide

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Reviewed by Martin on 30/11/2021

The sales person, Mark went through everything in meticulous detail. The team who fitted it did it in one day and the price was very reasonable. I was over the moon with this. We have had some bad weather in the last couple of weeks and so far everything seems OK. I would also say the house feels a little warmer already!

midland builders

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ACCOMPLISHED PLASTERING AND BUILDING SERVICES. SPECIALISING IN BUILDINGS. LOFT CONVERSION. PATTEN CONCRETE. PLASTER RESTORATIONS. CELLAR TANKING.FOR BEAUTIFUL ROOMS. SOVEREIGN APPROVED DAMP PROOFING. EMERGENCE.ROOF.REPAIR. FULL PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE

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Reviewed by Mark on 26/11/2023

Clear communication detailed quote and did exactly what was asked,friendly and helpful towards my tenants,would use again and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.

Owl House Carpentry & Joinery

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Offering a traditional Carpentry & Joinery service provided by Fully Qualified CGLI Tradesmen. With over 25 Years of experience working within the construction industry on both domestic and commercial projects.

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Reviewed by jonathan on 26/7/2025

Very happy with the quality of work and the service provided by owl carpentry. Would highly recommend and won't hesitate to use again in the future.

Reliable Roofing

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Hi,I'm Bill from reliable roofing, with reliable roofing you will get a fully insured very experienced tradesman specialist in all types of roofs,both repairs and renewal's, and very competitive prices on all pvcu facias soffits gutter and cladding.

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Reviewed by Adi on 8/8/2025

Bill and his team were brilliant! Polite and punctual. Competitive quote and finished the job on time. Left the site clean and tidy. Would definitely recommend and use Reliable Roofing again.

robert high joinery

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Robert high kitchens and bedrooms offers full joinery service since 1981.Complete design and fit service with arti-cad system to suit your needs.

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Reviewed by Samantha on 21/7/2025

Great job really pleased with tiles