DLC Structural Repairs & Building Maintenance

Charlie Wilkes
5 Star
Outstanding. Paul and his son's Dean and Chris are very personable, extremely reliable and their professionalism shines through from the start. We needed 6 lintels replaced and they explained everything clearly and concisely and appraised us each step of the way and before commencing any additional work, which was obvious needed doing; no pressure applied but sound advice given from start to finish. I'm not easily pleased but they kept to the original lowest quote even though they did come across multiple problems which they duly rectified. The cost was very reasonable and I can't fault what they did. They cleared up after themselves which is very pleasing to see these days. I would highly recommend DLC and have already booked further work I'm that impressed! Thank you again!
Monday 16th August 2021

Paul Dolan
5 Star
Would highly recommend. Great work on a tricky joist repair job. Great communication from the start, stayed on the job until finished. Professional and knowledgeable lads, would definitely use again.
Tuesday 20th July 2021

Michelle Mcbeth
5 Star
Paul just finished some work to the front of our house and we were extremely happy with the service provided from initial consultation to finishing the work. Paul is knowledgeable and experienced as well as professional. We were kept informed throughout the job, would definitely recommend, good contractors are hard to find.
Wednesday 9th June 2021

Claire J
1 Star
The initial consultation with Paul was professional and he comes across as very approachable - until he gets the job. He estimated the work could take up to 2 days but this quickly turned into more partly due to the fact he couldn’t get the materials he required to complete the job which meant him leaving part way through the day. I had to source some simple materials (render sand and pebbledash) as he was incapable of doing so and this was going to hold the job up even more. He couldn’t complete the job after he informed me he would need to charge a day rate (£360) for coming back to finish the small render patch repair and his day rate applied whether he turns up for a day or a couple of hours - this explained why I had been charged for the days previously when he had only attended part of the day. This was not explained from the outset and reflects incredibly poor communication on his part. Needless to say I was not going to pay him a day rate for a couple of hours (being generous in estimate) work. He removed the rubble for an extra charge (again not communicated from the outset) but left my yard messy and a job incomplete - never again. UPDATE- he did not half the original estimate as claimed - he only halved one day’s ‘ day rate’ and only when challenged by me for charging me £360 for half a day’s work. Outrageous and grossly unprofessional. As for the tidy up - the photos speak for themselves and he remained on the property while the scaffolding was taken down. This was not fine dust left behind. Amazing how the ‘national shortage’ of render sand he claims did not extend to a national merchant in Sunderland. The excuses just get bigger 🙄
Wednesday 2nd June 2021

Martin Green
5 Star
Paul and his sons have done several jobs for us and we have found them to be completely professional in every part, from the initial first meeting , Paul explains what he indends to do and explains every step as he goes along , he lets us know the time line and when he found a issue with a very large crack he explained that he would have to check our foundations. They arrive on time and get on with the job straight away, they tidy up afterwards and leave you with the knowledge that what they have done is to first class standard. I would recommend DLC to anyone , they do what they say they are going to do and more. Great job Boys
Monday 14th June 2021