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Hello, I’m Richard. I’m a carpenter, originally from Bath, with over 20 years’ experience in the trade. Whilst carpentry is my specialism, I am happy, and able, to do all types of building work. I used to sub-contract to bigger firms but, this year, I started Black Dog Construction. My business is named after my Labrador, Luna; it’s her little face you see on my logo. She likes to come to work with me, although she still has a lot to learn about carpentry. My story is a bit unusual so let me bring you up to speed. I started this line of work before meeting my wife, Jen. We began our relationship just as she was about to join the Army. Being married to an Army lawyer comes with its challenges, not least because it’s impossible to win an argument against her. However, the main challenge we’ve faced is that we’ve lived apart a lot. We got married when Jen was posted to Germany. Since then, we’ve lived in Northern Ireland, London, Australia, Shrivenham, Middlesex and now York. To ensure some stability, I have generally stayed working for a firm in Suffolk (near my wife’s family) which has involved a lot of weekend commutes and time apart from Jen. The commute to Australia was a bit too far so I joined her there (it really wasn’t a tough decision). The two years we were there presented a wonderful opportunity to learn how carpentry was done Down Under. I came back with a lot of good friends, new skills and great memories. When we found out about the posting to York, we decided it was too far to commute and that we were done living apart (although I suspect this was more to do with Jen missing the dog than because she missed me). So Black Dog Construction was founded and here we are. Whilst working in Suffolk, I developed something of a niche in period property renovation and I understand the sensitivity required in conserving the history of these buildings. That said, I have built a lot of houses from scratch whilst working in Australia. My experience is, therefore, extremely broad and I take great pride in what I do for a living. Luna and I look forward to meeting you soon.

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Reviewed by Barb on 10/5/2023

What can I say? Richard was the perfect choice for the job not only did he fit the laminate flooring he fitted the skirting boards and a dozen internal doors. We were happy for him to have a key and come & go to suit himself. Hardworking doesn’t come close and he is the perfect workman to have in your home, clean & tidy and nothing was too much trouble for him. Thank you very much Richard and best wishes for your new venture. Barb & Ron

Signature Contractors

Garden Maintenance

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Welcome to Signature Contractors, your trusted partner for high-quality exterior home improvements across North East and West England, as well as the beautiful Scottish Borders. We specialize in a comprehensive range of services, including roofing, landscaping, Driveways & Patios, exterior painting & decorating. Our mission is to enhance the beauty, functionality, and value of your home with our expert craftsmanship and premium materials. We take immense pride in our work and are dedicated to providing the best customer service in the industry. To ensure your complete satisfaction, we offer an impressive 15-year guarantee on all our projects, reflecting our commitment to quality and durability. At Signature Contractors, we understand that your home is your sanctuary, and we are here to help you create the perfect exterior that you desire.

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Reviewed by Deb on 6/11/2025

J Upward Home & Garden Services

Garden Maintenance

I Have over 20 years experience in the construction Industry. I am a qualified Bricklayer, Tiler, and have a BTEC National Diploma in Construction. I am also competent in all aspects of grounds and Garden maintenance having worked on country estates, and Croft racing circuit. I undertake most aspects of building work aswell as property maintenance.

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Reviewed by John on 22/3/2017

Job well done on time and and gloss paint work excellent.

KM Home Improvements

Garden Maintenance

We are a family run business with 15 years experience providing fair and friendly quotes for all our customers completing all jobs without hesitation we carry out our work on major platforms as bark checkatrade my builder and much more

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Reviewed by heather on 31/10/2024

HAD THESE GENTLEMAN HERETODAY TO WORK ON MY GARDENAND THEY DID AN EXCELLENT JOB, NOTHING WAS TO MUCH TROUBLE, THEY WERE BOTH CURTEOUS AND RESPECTFULL AND I WOULD HIGHLY RECRECOMMEND KEIRON AND HIS TEAM.

TG Building

Garden Maintenance

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We cover all aspects of building and demolition services to commercial and domestic clients across the UK. We have a wide range of experience within the industry with time served tradesmen completing working to the highest standards.

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Reviewed by Evonne on 14/12/2025

Cherry Wood Tree Care Services

Garden Maintenance

Cherrywood tree care services we are small to care and large enough to cope we would like to offer our services on the following Pruning-lopping-topping -felling-pollarding hedges and shrubs lowered, trimmed ,shaped ,tidied or removed etc we also cover all aspects of landscaping We have caring friendly knowledgeable staff We cover all areas including Yorkshire , Nottinghamshire , humberside

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Reviewed by Patricia on 20/1/2026

Duncan Keir

Garden Maintenance

Garden maintanice in 10 miles of Alford Aberdeenshire grass cutting and strimming and all other garden jobs and also do house cleaning

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Reviewed by lorna on 13/5/2024

He didn’t turn up as arranged

SW Property Services

Garden Maintenance

We are a small family run business small enough to cope large enough to care we take great pride in our work we care for your care

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Reviewed by CJ on 25/11/2022

Very efficient and professional I’m very pleased with the work Hopefully I will contact him again for future work Highly recommended

JJ Home Improvements

Garden Maintenance

My name is Josh, proprietor of JJ Home Improvements JJ has bean tradeing for over 20 years with a team of 6 people with many years experience. We also have a demolition team of 4 people who are fully trained in this sector. We pride ourselves on giving our customers 100% and offer competitive quotes. We also have a waist carriage licence and many machines tickets

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Reviewed by Peter on 21/8/2025

J T C Groundwork

Garden Maintenance

Family run business for over 20 years

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Reviewed by Will on 19/8/2020

Responded very quickly and they were professional and efficient at all times. Great service and communication throughout. Would definitely use these guys again. Highly recommend!

JG Roofing

Garden Maintenance

Would you all kinds of roof repairs gutter repairs cleaning gutters alter alter building over cause fully guaranteed

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Reviewed by Baiba on 27/8/2024

Pilmore Landscapes

Garden Maintenance

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Reviewed by Clive on 9/12/2022

MT Property Maintenance

Garden Maintenance

Here at MT Property Maintenance I provide a whole range of services from Landscaping and Fencing to Loft Boarding and conversions. I settle for nothing but perfection which is replicated in my 100% feedback (my builder) You’ve tried the rest now why not try the Best!!

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Reviewed by John on 1/12/2023

I was contacted by the tradesman and arranged to come and quote me, the 1st night he said he was running late and would come the following night. He just never showed up without a call or text. I got someone else to do it.

Rated People

Garden Maintenance

Loft conversion specialist, with 25 years worth of experience.

A Properties

Garden Maintenance

We are small family roofing firm that cover all aspects of roofing with over 30years experience from small jobs to big jobs no job to big or small so give us a ring for a free quote ????

Paul Rowson

Garden Maintenance

Specialist suppliers of high quality lawn turf. Friendly, reliable and fair pricing.

A.D Rhodes

Garden Maintenance

Local small business dealing with GROUNDWORKS drainage house and extension footings can provide our own machines diggers dumpers etc also machine available for self drive hire

S&M Property group

Garden Maintenance

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7 year experience Roofing Gardening Fencing

Total Landscapes

Garden Maintenance

HSH Property management

Garden Maintenance