I placed a request on Mybuilder.com making it clear that my project was no normal project but wanted someone to install all my hardwood oak doorframes, doors (7 doors) and architraves and skirtings to a standard like one sees in insurance companies or banks. I even requested those not skilled to this standard not to apply so as to attempt to filter out cowboys.
Eventually I was down to 3 people, so chose Roberto to come and see what needed doing and to allow me to get a measure of him and detect whether he could work along with me as I do much of this kind of work myself as a competent DIY-er. Thus, I needed a person who was able to see when I needed something done a particular way, but at the same time someone who could say “you know there is a better way to do this or that”.
Well, suffice to say I didn’t just find the right joiner/builder, I realised after the first door I tested Roberto on I was looking at nothing short of a craftsman.
In Summary, he wasn’t just asked to complete the hardwood project but because of his diligence and expertise was asked to help with demolish the kitchen wall to make an open plan kitchen-livingroom then we both installed the kitchen together, next installing splashbacks in the new bathroom.
So, 2019 was a year I didn’t find just a craftsman who helped achieve my vision but left my wife and I with fond memories of a most competent trustworthy team player.
Will never forget the help you supplied at a very stressful time.
John Cousins