FORTY BUILDERS LTD

"We have over the last year had our home completely refurbished and extended by Forty Builders. Something so daunting quickly turned into excitement as soon as we met with Darren Forty. Over the last year we have been so impressed with him and his highly skilled team. The finish and design of our new home has totally exceeded our expectations. Darren is a total professional and a genuine person who takes great pride in his work. All the team are fabulous and treated us and our home with respect and nothing we ever asked of them was too much trouble. Once the project started the team were on site every day…whatever the weather. Such a huge project for us was made so much easier by Darren’s regular contact; updates and his clearly defined payments structure. Darren also has some fabulous ideas and his experience gave us confidence in everything we wanted to achieve. If we ever had any concerns Darren was there always on hand to reassure us. Since moving back in we have received such wonderful comments about the 5 Star finish and workmanship of our new home. We are absolutely delighted. Thank you FORTY BUILDERS- we will miss you !"

"From the very first meeting with Darren we were confident he was the builder for us, he was polite, professional and clearly demonstrated his ability to deliver our project The architects design involved a number of complex angles within the structure which other builders had shown reluctance in undertaking due to its complexity. Darren provided a free competitive quote, time frames & payment structure, which enabled us to budget our project. We were prepared to wait until he was able to commit to the build & we have not been disappointed. Darren and his team have built us a beautiful extension which includes a kitchen diner, utility room & downstairs cloakroom & patio area. We asked for extras including the demolishing of an internal wall which added time to the project & we thank Darren for his flexible approach to the request. The team were punctual, hard working, trustworthy, polite and a joy to have in our home, as we were living in it whilst the work was undertaken. Darren was always available for advice and suggestions & if there were any problems they were quickly and professionally addressed. We would not consider anyone to undertake work for us. JC & MC"

"Darren and his team at Forty Builders are absolutely superb. We had difficulties finding builders to take on a substantial renovation of our 1930's house, encompassing a large knock through/single storey extension and upstairs dormer/renovation. Others were either put off by the large amount of steelwork involved or provided extremely misleading quotes. Darren's quote on the other hand was realistic, competitive and extremely detailed. It was clear they had recent experience of large scale jobs, with a real understanding of building regulations and structural requirements which really put us at ease. In addition they were clear that everything was priced into the quote, which means no 'stealth' fees as the build progressed. When the build commenced Darren did as much as humanly possible to ensure everything ran to plan. He and his team were extremely punctual, attentive and did their best to minimise disruption as we had no choice to live in the house as the works were carried out. There were no down days which meant you saw constant progress. Unlike some other builders they really cared about our needs, placing an emphasis on clear communication which enabled us to make considered decisions as and when required. Darren went to great lengths to make sure he understood our 'vision' for how we wanted our extension to look, but he also made sure he managed our expectations so that we understood what was possible and what wasn't. He and his team would always take the extra time to explain the next stage of the process for us which really alleviated any built up stress as homeowners. Flexibility is also a huge plus for them. We had several difficulties with our kitchen including missing units and poor customer service from our chosen retailers. Despite the disruption this caused, Darren made sure his team worked around revised timescales without causing further delay. A little overlooked but also massively important is the level of aftercare they provide. If something isn't quite finished to their extremely high standards they make it their priority to fix as soon as possible. Overall I couldn't recommend Forty Builders enough. They place a premium on being extremely professional and their reputation is more than deserved. I will definitely be using them again in the future when we tackle the rest of the house/garden!"

"Darren Forty Builders has done an amazing job building our new extension that also included fitting a new kitchen. From the quote to the finished article Darren and his team were very professional, polite, extremely industrious and timely in their work. We found Darren very easy going but thorough in his methodology. We explained what we wanted from reconfiguring existing walls to building a new extension to house our living, dining and kitchen area. All we picked was the kitchen units, cooker, white goods and flooring then everything else was down to Darren and his team. On seeing the end product, we and all who have witnessed an exceptionally finished article, have nothing but praise for a superbly impressive piece of work - without doubt a ‘wow’ factor moment! All the way through, Darren was able to offer his considerable experience and expert advise to guide us through a trouble free project which also included a beautiful item of bespoke lighting. His pricing was fair, he came in on time, on budget and delivered on quality. The biggest compliment we can give Darren is that we trust him and his Team and for those of us who are unexperienced in dealing with the building trade, it is the one of the most important aspects of your relationship with any tradesman. …. and he left us the washing machine plumped in at all times despite several reconfigurations !!!"

"We had lots of work done last year by Darren Forty and his team, our house has gone from 1980s house to a 2020 house. Darren come up with some great ideas, but is also prepared to listen to your ideas. Nothing is too much trouble, even if you change your mind about something.His team are reliable and friendly and very tidy, everything was cleared up every day. We would recommend him and his team to anyone."