Michael Blain Ltd

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37 Auchenkeld Avenue, Heathhall
Dumfries
Dumfries and Galloway
DG1 3QY

Builder

www.michaelblaincontracting.co.uk

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Tel 01387 256062
Mobile 07736 648895

Listed under: Builders, Builders - Extensions, Builders - New Builds, Builders - Renovations, Roofers / Roofing, Tilers / Tiling / Grouting

100% recommended Rating 10/100
10 reviews since 2017

Satisfaction Ratings

Overall Rating	10 /10
Based on 10 reviews since 2017

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

Recent Reviews

" Excellent workmanship, Mike is a perfectionist at all times. Gave great advice on design and sourcing materials required a very hard worker and very obliging and helpful. You may have to wait a while ...." more

" M/S Blain, Done an excellent job of the doorway, meticulous in the standard of work he produced at a very reasonable cost. Would certainly recommend him to other people looking for building work to...." more

" Overall very pleased with his work, he worked hard to finish when agreed, standard of finish was excellent 100% recommend. " more

" Full house replacement windows, Take out old wooden windows. Keep internal hardwood surround. Excellent job start to finish. No damage to surrounds, plaster work, roughcast etc. Would highly recomme...." more

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Review 4 Mar 2024 Recommended by customer in DG1 business Michael Blain Ltd https://www.referenceline.com/builder-in-dumfries-michaelblainltd-78609

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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Good Practice

Charges

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain the charges including labour, materials, callout & VAT (as appropriate)?

Timing

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain when the work was expected to start and finish?

Reliable

Yes

During the work, did the firm keep their promises, explaining and agreeing any changes about the work, costs or timing where necessary?

Invoice

Yes

On completion, did the firm give you an invoice showing the cost of materials, labour and VAT?

Guarantee

Yes

On completion, did the firm give you a guarantee for a specified amount of time, or usage (where applicable)?

Customer Review

Three replacement ceilings plus new lighting.
Refurbishment of ensuite bath/shower room. All plumbing wall boarding, installation of units, WC, basin and flooring.

"Excellent workmanship, Mike is a perfectionist at all times. Gave great advice on design and sourcing materials required a very hard worker and very obliging and helpful. You may have to wait a while to get Mike as he is so buy but it is well worth it. He is happy to explain every thing about the job and will not take any short cuts. "

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Review 7 Nov 2022 Recommended by customer in DG1 business Michael Blain Ltd https://www.referenceline.com/builder-in-dumfries-michaelblainltd-78609

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

Show All

Good Practice

Charges

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain the charges including labour, materials, callout & VAT (as appropriate)?

Timing

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain when the work was expected to start and finish?

Payment

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain how to pay (e.g. cash, cheque, etc.)?

Reliable

Yes

During the work, did the firm keep their promises, explaining and agreeing any changes about the work, costs or timing where necessary?

Invoice

Yes

On completion, did the firm give you an invoice showing the cost of materials, labour and VAT?

Guarantee

On completion, did the firm give you a guarantee for a specified amount of time, or usage (where applicable)?

Customer Review

Pedestrian door into garage

"M/S Blain,

Done an excellent job of the doorway, meticulous in the standard of work he produced at a very reasonable cost. Would certainly recommend him to other people looking for building work to be undertaken."

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Review 17 Sep 2018 Recommended by customer in DG1 business Michael Blain Ltd https://www.referenceline.com/builder-in-dumfries-michaelblainltd-78609

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

Show All

Good Practice

Charges

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain the charges including labour, materials, callout & VAT (as appropriate)?

Timing

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain when the work was expected to start and finish?

Payment

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain how to pay (e.g. cash, cheque, etc.)?

Reliable

Yes

During the work, did the firm keep their promises, explaining and agreeing any changes about the work, costs or timing where necessary?

Invoice

Yes

On completion, did the firm give you an invoice showing the cost of materials, labour and VAT?

Guarantee

Yes

On completion, did the firm give you a guarantee for a specified amount of time, or usage (where applicable)?

Customer Review

Full Bathroom
Fit shower and enclosure etc
Replace ceiling wall panels flooring.

"Overall very pleased with his work, he worked hard to finish when agreed, standard of finish was excellent 100% recommend. "

Team:
Michael Brain

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Review 20 Nov 2017 Recommended by customer in DG1 business Michael Blain Ltd https://www.referenceline.com/builder-in-dumfries-michaelblainltd-78609

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

Show All

Good Practice

Charges

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain the charges including labour, materials, callout & VAT (as appropriate)?

Timing

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain when the work was expected to start and finish?

Payment

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain how to pay (e.g. cash, cheque, etc.)?

Reliable

Yes

During the work, did the firm keep their promises, explaining and agreeing any changes about the work, costs or timing where necessary?

Invoice

Yes

On completion, did the firm give you an invoice showing the cost of materials, labour and VAT?

Guarantee

Yes

On completion, did the firm give you a guarantee for a specified amount of time, or usage (where applicable)?

Customer Review

Replacement windows.

"Full house replacement windows, Take out old wooden windows. Keep internal hardwood surround.
Excellent job start to finish. No damage to surrounds, plaster work, roughcast etc. Would highly recommend. I would use again. "

Team:
Michael Blain

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Review 3 Oct 2017 Recommended by customer in DG1 business Michael Blain Ltd https://www.referenceline.com/builder-in-dumfries-michaelblainltd-78609

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

Show All

Good Practice

Charges

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain the charges including labour, materials, callout & VAT (as appropriate)?

Timing

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain when the work was expected to start and finish?

Payment

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain how to pay (e.g. cash, cheque, etc.)?

Reliable

Yes

During the work, did the firm keep their promises, explaining and agreeing any changes about the work, costs or timing where necessary?

Invoice

Yes

On completion, did the firm give you an invoice showing the cost of materials, labour and VAT?

Guarantee

Yes

On completion, did the firm give you a guarantee for a specified amount of time, or usage (where applicable)?

Customer Review

Completely renew all bathroom fixtures and fittings.

"Mr Blain, very hard working and totally reliable. His quality of work is exceptionally high. Probably the neatest, cleanest and conscientious tradesman that we have ever experienced. "

Team:
Michael Blain

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Review 5 Jul 2017 Recommended by customer in DG3 business Michael Blain Ltd https://www.referenceline.com/builder-in-dumfries-michaelblainltd-78609

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

Show All

Good Practice

Charges

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain the charges including labour, materials, callout & VAT (as appropriate)?

Timing

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain when the work was expected to start and finish?

Payment

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain how to pay (e.g. cash, cheque, etc.)?

Reliable

Yes

During the work, did the firm keep their promises, explaining and agreeing any changes about the work, costs or timing where necessary?

Invoice

Yes

On completion, did the firm give you an invoice showing the cost of materials, labour and VAT?

Guarantee

Yes

On completion, did the firm give you a guarantee for a specified amount of time, or usage (where applicable)?

Customer Review

Conversion of old farm steading into two cottages.

"I am very happy with the work carried out and any unforeseen problems were resolved without any hassle. "

Team:
Michael

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Review 26 May 2017 Recommended by customer in DG1 business Michael Blain Ltd https://www.referenceline.com/builder-in-dumfries-michaelblainltd-78609

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

Show All

Good Practice

Charges

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain the charges including labour, materials, callout & VAT (as appropriate)?

Timing

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain when the work was expected to start and finish?

Payment

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain how to pay (e.g. cash, cheque, etc.)?

Reliable

Yes

During the work, did the firm keep their promises, explaining and agreeing any changes about the work, costs or timing where necessary?

Invoice

Yes

On completion, did the firm give you an invoice showing the cost of materials, labour and VAT?

Guarantee

Yes

On completion, did the firm give you a guarantee for a specified amount of time, or usage (where applicable)?

Customer Review

Putting up new fence and concreting in posts.

"What a splendid job one man can do. Next job to do the decking as he says " one call does it all ". "

Team:
Michael

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Review 4 May 2017 Recommended by customer in DG2 business Michael Blain Ltd https://www.referenceline.com/builder-in-dumfries-michaelblainltd-78609

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

Show All

Good Practice

Charges

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain the charges including labour, materials, callout & VAT (as appropriate)?

Timing

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain when the work was expected to start and finish?

Payment

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain how to pay (e.g. cash, cheque, etc.)?

Reliable

Yes

During the work, did the firm keep their promises, explaining and agreeing any changes about the work, costs or timing where necessary?

Invoice

Yes

On completion, did the firm give you an invoice showing the cost of materials, labour and VAT?

Customer Review

Replace window and door.

"Excellent service."

Team:
Michael

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Review 20 Apr 2017 Recommended by customer in DG3 business Michael Blain Ltd https://www.referenceline.com/builder-in-dumfries-michaelblainltd-78609

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

Show All

Good Practice

Charges

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain the charges including labour, materials, callout & VAT (as appropriate)?

Timing

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain when the work was expected to start and finish?

Payment

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain how to pay (e.g. cash, cheque, etc.)?

Reliable

Yes

During the work, did the firm keep their promises, explaining and agreeing any changes about the work, costs or timing where necessary?

Invoice

Yes

On completion, did the firm give you an invoice showing the cost of materials, labour and VAT?

Guarantee

Yes

On completion, did the firm give you a guarantee for a specified amount of time, or usage (where applicable)?

Customer Review

Roofing ___ & various other jobs

"Very helpful pleasant and considerate to have around. "

Team:
Michael Blair

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Review 19 Apr 2017 Recommended by customer in DG11 business Michael Blain Ltd https://www.referenceline.com/builder-in-dumfries-michaelblainltd-78609

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

Show All

Good Practice

Charges

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain the charges including labour, materials, callout & VAT (as appropriate)?

Timing

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain when the work was expected to start and finish?

Payment

Yes

Before starting work, did the firm explain how to pay (e.g. cash, cheque, etc.)?

Reliable

Yes

During the work, did the firm keep their promises, explaining and agreeing any changes about the work, costs or timing where necessary?

Invoice

Yes

On completion, did the firm give you an invoice showing the cost of materials, labour and VAT?

Guarantee

Yes

On completion, did the firm give you a guarantee for a specified amount of time, or usage (where applicable)?

Customer Review

Team:
Michael Blain

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