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Review of recommended roofing specialist in Deeping St James, Peterborough

Review Date:
31st October 2022

Summary:

Repairs to leaking roof - ridge tiles and flashing around chimney breast.

Comments:

Excellent service from Neil and Emma. All the work was explained beforehand and he did an excellent job.  All at a reasonable price. 

I unhesitatingly recommend NS Rickett Roofing, and will be using them again if I need any further roofing work done.

Review of recommended roofing specialist in Peterborough

Review Date:
26th September 2022

Summary:

Complete re-roof.

Comments:

From quote to work completion Neil and Emma were consumate professionals. The work is to an extremely high standard. He talked me through all of his proposed work on a daily basis. He has an excellent manner to his customer who are so important to him. I would not  hesitate to recommend Neil for all of your roofing needs.  

Review of recommended roofer in Warmington, Peterborough

Review Date:
8th April 2022

Summary:

Assessment of roof following a near-miss with rogue traders.

Comments:

A few weeks ago, when we had the storms, I had a knock on the door from a roofer who told me that if I didn't get my roof fixed, that with the next storm, all the tiles would come off as they were in such a bad state. He said that the work needed to be done urgently and they were available. As a woman of nearly 80 and living on my own, I was naturally really worried and allowed him to put the ladder up to have a look. He quoted £3,500 and demanded a £500 deposit in cash. I told him that I didn't have that amount of money on me so he returned the next day to pick it up and then said that the full cost was £5,000 as they had discovered more problems. 

I felt extremely uneasy with this and I was advised by a friend to call the police, which I did and they were absolutely marvellous. I told them when the roofer was due to come back and they arrived whilst he and some others he brought along were there - the police told them to go and not to come back. I foolishly lost £500 through intimidation and worry, but it could have been a lot worse.

Whilst still worried that there were problems with the roof, I rang and spoke at length to Eileen at Safe Local Trades and she put me in touch with Neil Rickett of NS Rickett Roofing, which I will be forever grateful for.

Neil arrived today to carry out a full assessment of the roof. I could not have asked for a nicer man. I knew immediately that I could trust him and he was so charming, honest and such a delight. The outcome of the assessment is that there are three cracked tiles that could do with replacing and a small bit of cementing. Other than that, the roof is perfectly sound. This was such a relief and so reassuring after the experience above. I have certainly learnt my lesson.

I cannot recommend Neil highly enough and am so grateful to Eileen for putting me in touch with him. I will always ensure that Safe Local Trades is my first port of call for any future jobs I require.

Review of recommended roofing specialist in Orton Wistow, Peterborough

Review Date:
16th March 2022

Summary:

We had some cracked tiles on our extension roof. 

Comments:

Neil went to a lot of trouble to source reclaimed tiles to match our current roof tiles. He did a fabulous job and we are so grateful to put this worry behind us.

Neil is a delight to do business with. Thank you so much.

Review of recommended roofing specialist in Whittlesey, Peterborough

Review Date:
17th January 2022

Summary:

Completely re-tile, re-batten and fit new membrane to the roof and porch, re-build valley troughs and fit flashing plus repoint chimneys.

Comments:

After shopping around I decided to use Neil as he was the only person that did not assess the work needed from the the front garden, this plus previous feedback given.

A date was agreed for work to begin and that is when it began with scaffolding in place and skips at the ready.

Every morning Neil arrived on time and and ran me through each days schedule.

Neil proved to be a conscientious, knowledgable and hard working professional with an eye for the smallest detail and finished the work exactly when he said he would and that work was of an excellent standard.

If you want a reliable and honest roofer I would "double click" the one you are on now.

Review of recommended roofer in Stanground, Peterborough

Review Date:
10th December 2021

Summary:

Repair of leak from chimney.

Comments:

We had a leak from our chimney coming through to landing. Neil arrived to quote for the job as agreed. We had had 3 other roofers already to quote but Neil was the only one who actually went up on to the roof to have a look. He clearly explained what need to me done to resolve the issue, no "flannel." He provided us with a quote on the day. 

Very genuine and honest person. 100% trustworthy. Neil replaced concrete and lead flashing around whole chimney breast. Very please and reassured. No concerns at all. He is now our "go to" roofer.

Review of recommended roofing specialist in Peterborough

Review Date:
30th November 2021

Summary:

Repaired a slipped roof tile and loose guttering.

Comments:

I phoned Neil to ask for help after noticing wind damage to my house roof.  Neil arrived the following morning (amazing service!).  He was prompt, courteous and knowledgeable and gave me confidence in his abilities, exactly what you want in a tradesperson.  He repaired the damage quickly and explained what he had done, and was a tidy worker.  

I have no hesitation in highly recommending NS Rickett Roofing.

Review of recommended roofer in Peterborough

Review Date:
1st November 2021

Summary:

Leaking roof repair.

Comments:

I had a roof leak and contacted Neil through the Safe Local Trades website. Although he could not immediately respond to the work request, due to some personal circumstances, he contacted me at the earliest he could and visited the house after juggling a few jobs he already had. Following the roof survey, he discussed what could be done to rectify the issue, and he fixed the problem at the same time.

The work was neat and tidy, and Neil is a gentleman; it was nice to deal with him. As a goodwill gesture he did not charge me anything for the work he did today.

Review of recommended roofing specialist in Whittlesey, Peterborough

Review Date:
4th October 2021

Summary:

New roof on bungalow, also previously did a new roof on our garage.

Comments:

Nice guy and work done to an very excellent standard. We are very pleased with the work done. Would recommend him to anybody.

Review of recommended roofer in Peterborough

Review Date:
9th September 2021

Summary:

Although it was a challenge getting access to the affected area, at the base of two hips, Neil had to remove the hip ridge. The hip irons were not fixed but just pushed in. He mechanically fixed the hip irons back on and bedded the hip ridge on and pointed.

Comments:

Neil is the most lovely, kindest, thoughtful man. His body language and big friendly smile put me immediately at ease.

Age UK gave me the number for Safe Local Trades and I am so grateful to them and to Neil who helped to sort an urgent issue. I was so worried that the metal items, called hip irons, were going to fall and injure someone. Neil attended the property very promptly and sorted it all out for me. You could not wish for a better person to have at your property, his kindess has been overwhelming and I cannot praise him highly enough. He has no idea of the amount of stress he has alleviated; allowing me to have one less thing to worry about.

From the bottom of my heart, I have been blessed today. 

Thank you so much.

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