Benton-Phillips Ltd

7 Porson Road
Norwich
Norfolk
NR7 9DH

Builder

Listed under:  Bathrooms / Bathroom Fitters / Bathroom Installers, Builders, Carpenters & Joiners / Carpentry & Joinery, Fascias, Bargeboards & Soffits, Floors / Flooring, Glass / Glazier / Glazing, Gutters / Guttering, Handyman / Handyperson, Plasterers / Plastering / Renderers / Rendering, Plumbers / Plumbing, Property Maintenance, Roofers / Roofing, Tilers / Tiling / Grouting
90% recommended   Rating Benton-Phillips Ltd 8.6/100
10 reviews since 2009
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Overall Rating
8.6 /10 Overall Rating 8.6/10
Based on 10 reviews since 2009
 
 
 
Quality 8.6/10 Quality Rating 8.6
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed

 
Tidy 8.6/10 Tidy Rating 8.6
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy

 
Service 8.6/10 Service Rating 8.6
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional

 
Value 8.6/10 Value Rating 8.6
The price represents value for money

 
 
 
Recent Reviews 
 
" I was very happy with both the work carried out and the time it took ie it was done quickly with minimal disruption. The team were very personable and helpful and in fact the work came in under bu...."   more
 
" very pleased with the work would recomend have used before for kitchen refurbishment"   more
 
" The work was subcontracted to various people-not all of whom appeared to be qualified tradesmen. Some of the plastering was subcontracted to a railway signalman who did a bit of plastering on the side...."   more
 
" Gavin was very polite & helpful removing curtains & nails & replacing them also pictures & ornaments. He was careful & cleared up after his work, as he always does. All his work is very satisfactory."   more
 
 
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Review 18 Feb 2011
Recommended by customer in NR7
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Quality 8/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed
Tidy 8/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy
Service 8/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional
Value 8/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
The main work was to board my loft space and install a light and a battery operated smoke alarm. The additional work was to put up a blind and a wall hung cupboard in my bathroom.

"I was very happy with both the work carried out and the time it took ie it was done quickly with minimal disruption.

The team were very personable and helpful and in fact the work came in under budget which was a massive bonus for me!"
 
 
Team:
Gavin
 
 
 


Review 16 Feb 2011
Recommended by customer in nr79
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Quality 10/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed
Tidy 10/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy
Service 10/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
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painting&decorating

"very pleased with the work would recomend have used before for kitchen refurbishment"
 
 
 
 


Review 3 Feb 2011
Not Recommended by customer in NR6
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Quality 0/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed
Tidy 0/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy
Service 0/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional
Value 0/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
To decorate living room, three bedrooms, kitchen, hall, bathroom, toilet. This entailed removing wallpaper in living room and one bedroom, replastering one bedroom, skimming a chimney breast in the living room, and replastering the living room if necessary; to install coving throughout, paint ceilings and coving in white emulsion, walls in emulsion supplied by me, and gloss all woodwork.

"The work was subcontracted to various people-not all of whom appeared to be qualified tradesmen. Some of the plastering was subcontracted to a railway signalman who did a bit of plastering on the side. On the two occasions he attended, he left his mess for us to clear up - because he would be late for work if he tidied up. The coving began to crack away from the walls and at the joints soon after installation. The painting was largely unacceptable. There was no proper surface preparation beforehand e.g. no sanding down; no sugar soap washing of kitchen walls and ceiling; inadequate filling and smoothing where necessary; wallpaper stripping was not done in-difficult-to-reach areas and was painted over. I had to spend over £60 on dustsheets which Mr Benton promised to buy from me but didn't. He did not attend once to ensure that quality standards were met while this work was in progress. I refused to pay the outstanding balance and would not have Benton-Phillips Ltd back. I cannot recommend Mr Benton or his company."
 
 
 
   Business Reply:

We as a company are of course bitterly disappointed that we have not lived up to the standard of work and level of service we are usually associated with. The works were carried out in two stages, the first of which were completed to the customers satisfaction and the invoice was settled in full.

Unfortunately the second phase fell below our standard for a number of reasons. The customer was offered the opportunity to have it put right and receive a 20% reduction on the invoice as a gesture of good will to apologise for the inconvenience. This was declined and a subsequent offer to pay for an alternative contractor to put it right was made, again this was declined. We have yet to issue an invoice for the works until a resolution can be found.

I feel it is unfair to personally attack the individuals involved especially the plasterer who finds it necessary to work two jobs in the present economic climate, he is a time served qualified tradesman as are the others who visited with the exception of the painter who whilst not formally qualified has been decorating for over 4 years including a number of hotels for a national chain.

The time spent on site was minimal from myself due to my wife giving birth as the project began, the customer was fully aware of the situation at the time of scheduling in the works and declined delaying until such time as I could be more ‘hands on’.

In summary, yes the final part of the work was not up to standard and for that I again apologise. I am still available to discuss putting the work right should you now feel you wish to get the matter resolved.

 


Review 9 Nov 2010
Recommended by customer in NR6
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Quality 10/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed
Tidy 10/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy
Service 10/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
Fitted coving & emulsioned 2 bedroom ceilings, emulsion to kitchen ceiling, fixed mirrors & towel rail in bathroom, cleaned out gutters.
 

"Gavin was very polite & helpful removing curtains & nails & replacing them also pictures & ornaments. He was careful & cleared up after his work, as he always does. All his work is very satisfactory."
 
 
 
 
 
 


Review 5 Nov 2010
Recommended by customer in NR13
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Quality 10/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed
Tidy 10/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy
Service 10/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 

"Work was done promptly, to a high standard and within budget. We were very pleased."
 
 
 
 
 
 


Review 2 Aug 2010
Recommended by customer in NR1
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Quality 10/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed
Tidy 10/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy
Service 10/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 

"Very pleased indeed."
 
 
 
 
 
 


Review 16 Jun 2010
Recommended by customer in NR1
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Quality 10/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed
Tidy 10/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy
Service 10/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
Fit dishwasher for first time i.e not an outflow already in place so various parts needed. Quote for paints & labour.
 

"Excellent all round - I would recommend as he gave an estimate beforehand or rather a definite price, great job, pleasant helpful service. Cheaper than another plumber's quotation!"
 
 
 
 
 
 


Review 14 Dec 2009
Recommended by customer in NR4
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Quality 10/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed
Tidy 10/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy
Service 10/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 

"They did an excellent job. Work was top quality and they were punctual, speedy and tidy."
 
 
 
 
 
 


Review 17 Nov 2009
Recommended by customer in NR2
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Quality 10/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed
Tidy 10/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy
Service 10/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
Bathroom modernisation
 

"A very professional job and people. Professional and friendly service. High standards of workmanship. Thank you."
 
 
 
 
 
 


Review 25 Jun 2009
Recommended by customer in NR7
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Quality 8/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed
Tidy 8/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy
Service 8/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional
Value 8/10
The price represents value for money
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