John Russen Builder Ltd

Demolish existing boundary walls and re-build. Excellent workmanship. Very pleasing result.

Repointing to side and front of house and garage.
Removing an interior wall and creating an arch
Installing a window
Laying an oak floor
Removing and installing a kitchen and utility area Considerate and pleasant team of workers.
Obliging and easy to talk to.
Trustworthy and very hard working.

Kitchen to bathroom conversion, internal doors widened
Completed through Council under a disabled facilities grant. The company provides a first-class service throughout!
They were kind, considerate, and friendly towards myself and my family.
They made the whole experience a pleasure and it was a shame to see them go!
I have no doubts in recommending them!

Bungalow renovated and extended
Brick summer house and shed and all gardens done. Very good very thorough

Rebuild of boundary wall including foundations work. Repair of brickwork above window and new lintel. So happy with the work John Russen Builders carried out to repair a wall and window. High quality work, reliable, friendly and helpful. We couldn''t recommend more.

Replace two brick pillars and fence panel and post.
Paid by insurance.

Internal alterations, plus removal of chimney and chimney breast, electrical work, central heating work, and all making good This alteration entailed both inside and outside work. We found both the management and the tradesmen very helpful and friendly. They respected the fact that we were still living in the property while the work was being done and each day made it possible for us to use the kitchen area when they had finished for the day.

We are very happy with the standard of the work completed covering carpentry, plumbing, electrics, plastering and general building work.
The men were always on time and it was a pleasure having them in our home.

We certainly would recommend John Russen Builders to anybody requiring building work to be done.

Bathroom changed to wet room

Costs irrelevant to me as work was a grant. Jim happy with all works carried out.

All work was done to Broadlord council spec;
follow up snagging was done within 2 days.

Special thanks go to Craig, a hard working and obeying young man

Thanks.

Rebuild brick pier

Replace fence panel and post and all associated work.

Replacing a collapsing retaining wall that was causing a large crack on the patro
Lifting and relaying the patro on concrete and steel framed bed so there would be no further movement rebuilding patro steps replacing a sill pipe We were very pleased with the work done by John and his team. He stuck to the 415 week time scale given. His team were excellent and minimised disruption we are delighted with finished work and would recommend John Russon without reservation. We will certainly be using him again with future works

Replastering hall, stairs, landing and original kitchen
Replace stair balustrade with oak. We are delighted with the finished work which gives our home that "wow" factor on entering.
The messy replastering work was completed efficiently and the mess cleared up.
The woodwork was executed to the hightest standard and the overall effect is very impressive.
We can recommend John Russan without reservation.

Garage conversion knocked through into the house. We could not recommend John and his team highly enough, they kept us update on works and finished ahead of schedule. Lots of common sense and totally professional. We would not hesitate to use this company again.

John and his team were contracted to adapt my bathroom into a level access showroom and also to adapt my kitchen to my needs. John and his team were great to have do my adaptions. They were always on time, kept me updated on progress and tidied up each day. the work they carried out was done to a high standard and the team were all really nice and friendly to have around. As an anxiety sufferer I was a bit concerned but they all made the whole experience so easy for myself and my children.

Excellent work completed, any damage found discussed.
To replace shower trays in disable bathroom and repair damage caused. I would use these builders again.
They communicate well, 2nd completed the work in the time stated to an excellent standard.

A new wet room and step. The work was done to a very good standard,clean way and finished before allotted time.

Strip out old bathroom and shower remove bath.
Re position sink and toilet convert to wet room.
Fit new upgraded shower, fit grab handles, suitable for dis-abled new water proof floor, make good joists etc.
Fit new electrical consumer unit at our request. Completed in a timely manner very satisfied with quality of work carried out.
Paid for by RAF benevolent fund as a grant.
Electrical fuse box paid by us £360.00.

Changing shower room to a wet room. Moving sink and toilet to better position and also moving existing radiator. Widening doors for wheelchair access. Leveling floor from kitchen to lobby. John Russen's team of workers were, very helpful and efficient. At times problems arose with this job through no fault of theirs and they delt with them promptly and efficiently. They were always cheerful and polite. I would recommend them 100%.

Rear extension to from large kitchen and family room. Supply and fit kitchen. Work was carried out to my full satisfaction. All very friendly, helpful and trustworthy. Nothing too much trouble. Would recommend.

Form bathroom and connect services and tiling plus make good - bedroom. Overboard, plastering, damp proof floor overboard ceiling plaster - dining room. John and his team were very professional, any problems were soon solved. Such friendly people, always on time, kept me up to date on everything. Most of all very clean workmen - never left us in a mess.
Would highly recommend John and his team to anyone - so pleased with my work done.

To build extension above garage and office to create one new bedroom and an en-suite bathroom on the master bedroom. John and his team were friendly professional and approachable to discuss our requirements and answer any queries we had.
Their standard of workmanship was of a very high quality and were extremely pleased with the new extension. Disruption was kept to a minimum throughout the build.
We would highly recommend John and his team.

Build a second story extension above existing kitchen (flat roof) extended existing pitch roof. The quality of the work and the finish was excellent. The team were well experienced and so polite! Some structural issues were uncovered from past building work. There were addressed with a strong will to do the right thing and backed by structural calculations.

Work paid for by council disabled facilities grant. Very satisfied on full completion of bathroom.

Work in shower, toilet, hand basin. Had Norwich council grant.

Dormer extension in roof space for additional room to house lavatory additional bathroom. Work Carried out to a very high standard by friendly professional workers. All areas were cleaned and made tidy at the end of each working day. I was very pleased and satisfied with my new room.

Building an extension room onto rear of garage and utility room to be used as a workshop. Excellent service. Room built as required from my very basic plan. Quality of workmanship excellent. Builders were very polite and helpful and kept the garden and driveway very tidy during the work. Highly recommended.

Level access shower room and repairs and strengthening of floor. The team is very very good kind, considerate, clean and tidy and I would happily recommend them and definitely use them again.

Hand rail round garden so I can go outside in my garden. Really pleased. Thank you. Two back steps removed three pot in place. The job didn’t take long two large steps removed out backside back door. Three steps installed. Hand rail around one side of garden helps me got around my garden I love it best choice I ever made. He has a lovely team of young lads.

Builder and his ‘team’ are really nice people, carried out the work in a very professional and friendly way.

Bill paym by social services. Builder was of J Russen. His works did first class work.

Yes I would have them do work for me again they are a great bunch of lads and answered any queries I had.

This was a one off call as an urgent problem, the contractor attended in less than 24 hours of my call. The problem was dealt with very professionally and to my entire satisfaction and way rectified.

Extension to toilet area inc. fitting all new sanitary ware and tiles. Very pleased with work. Workmen very polite and very helpful in keeping toilet area in use as far as possible. Will be using firm for further work.

Dream kitchen. Completed to a very high standard. Would recommend John to anyone.

New wet room. Very pleased with everything worked round us.

Was very satisfied with work and a very friendly team. Done through social services, whom will have cost inc. vat.

Conversion of internal cupboard to a cloakroom. Well organised, kept us informed. Good standard of work.

The workman were very good we could not fault them and if we needed anything else done we would want that team again & again. :)

Garage conversion to room in accordance with relevant building regulations. This is the second time I have used J P Russen, and I would have no hesitation in recommending him to others. The work is carried out in a professional no nonsense manner and is of high quality. Their costings are reasonable and any increase or savings on the original quote are explained and agreed along the way.

John Russen & team installed a wetroom & closemat. They were very friendly & easy to work with- explaining work & consulted with me throughout the job and were very considerate of my disability & special needs . I was very satisfied with the finished work & pleased to have their assurance that if there were any subsequent problem they would come back to rectify them.

Including all sanitary ware, flooring, additional work requested in stripping out, refitting and tiling of bathroom. John and his team were courteous, friendly and competent professionals. Their work was of a consistently high standard, overcoming the inevitable problems associated with old houses. I am delighted with the outcome.

This work was carried out under a disabled facilities grant. Therefore I cannot answer most of the questions on the left. The work was carried out to a high standard and I am very satisfied with it.

Excellent service, the work was of a high standard. The men were all very helpful and friendly. I would definitely use them again and would recommend them to others.

Construction of porch on front of house. Quality of work was excellent.
Quality of service was excellent.

Very impressed – always turned up when promised except on one occasion when they explained that the employee concerned was ill. Turned up next day.

My wife and I are very pleased and delighted with our wet room, JP Russen Builder have made a first class job. I do not worry now when Pat has her shower. Everything is safe and controls easy, so much better for her.

Wet room. All work was done stress free.

Converting small bedroom to en-suite. Very reliable

Professional job, well done.

Charged to orbit & housing. Am glad to have met John & his team they were very good workers& nice people.

Work executed by local authority contract on fixed price contract , under a duabled grant. No changes to contract were needed. Great detail given to progress of work to a reliable programme. Property kept clean and tidy at all times. An excellent workforce and good tradesman. An excellent job of high quality with no delays or disruption. (I was a clerk of works in construction).

John Russen was extremely helpful in answering all our queries promptly and taking time to explain things. The standard of work is excellent.

Rebuild garden wall. The work was carried out very professionally, the site was left clean after the rebuild and all the workman we very polite.

Ramp for disabled. The work was done very professionally and all the workmen were very polite and helpful and the site on completion very and left very tidy.

Extend kitchen, build garden room, new shower room. All staff involved were professional, friendly. All stages of the project were explained. Discussed any additional work was agreed in advance. The work was carried out to minimize disruption as far as possible.

Fit upstair toilet and wash basin, fan light and saniflow system. Worked out a lot better than we hoped a job really well done no mess no fuss.

A first class job fitting new kitchen, very obliging how they went about their work, everything kept tidy and clean. Brilliant.

Conversion of “normal” bathroom to easy – access shower with special equipment for disabled use. Exempt from VAT. There was much disruption – but I do not see how it could have been avoided. John Russen’s personal attention was superb. Nothing seemed to be too trivial or too much trouble for him.

Kitchen extension & fitting. John and his team worked incredibly hard and kept us informed at every stage. We are delighted with our kitchen and would recommend them to anyone.

Renovating kitchen & other general work throughout the house. I was a long way from the property and John was always very co-operative in meeting me outside normal working hours as well as always being at the end of a telephone.

When there was trouble with a leaking radiator. Mr Russen was round as soon as I called him.

Super workmen, left the house spotless. We have used them twice and will definitely be using them for a future job.

Removal of built-in wardrobes, new wall built, plastered and ceiling artexed. Friendly, professional service. Kept me informed of who to expect on which days throughout the job & easy to contact when needed. Very high standard of work. Would definitely use again.

I was really delighted with this team of workman. I was always able to contact Mr. Russen by telephone any time of the day; nothing was too much trouble.

Sub-contractors to Atlantic bathroom and kitchen ltd - not aware of their cost within overall bathroom refit price. Helpful, friendly, frequently checked we were happy with work as it progressed and an again completion. If seeking a contractor directly. Would certainly consider using them.

Very good

Very good workers & standard of work very good. Very pleased highly recommended.

Repair work to chimney area. Very satisfied, but waiting for rain to fully test repair.

Remove old UPVC door. Supply and fit new wooden door. Mr. Russen did a very good job. He was reliable, conscientious and patient, with very good knowledge and attention to detail. He supplied and fitted a quality door and finished it very well. It looks very smart and stylish. The price came in exactly as quoted. I have recommended Mr. Russen to others.

I acquired a mobility grant for access to my bungalow. Mr J Russen & staff carried out the work in a very professional manner.

Screwing metal plates to garage wall, fixing new pulleys to linen line post and putting in piece linen line. Mr Russen promised to come on Wednesday after 2 small jobs had been completed. The 2 jobs took longer but he still came as promised. He also said if the repair did not work out he would come back and re-do it! I will be employing Mr Russen in a few weeks time to repair some brick work.

Very good job done. Together we choose the taps & fittings required and I will most certainly use them for future work.

Shower room, convert from bathroom to wet room. Job well planned and executed. Good craftsmen throughout all aspects of work. Each day at end of work area left clean and tidy. I would not hesitate to recommend this company.

Everything excellent, very pleased. Cleared up on completion. Would never have known works had been done.

An "A" frame installed in loft between chimney breasts, some sealing of brick work with resin. Work professionally completed with competence - care - consideration.

Very friendly and extremely helpful. A tidy job with minimum disruption and high standard of cleanliness, very satisfied!

Cannot be faulted. High standard professional work. Very approachable.

No problems at all.

Remove internal wall (2nd floor) - place RSJ put in internal wall (2nd floor) plaster. Work well done very efficiently very pleased.

Widening of doorways & alterations to bathroom. I am very pleased with the work. All done on time. Very efficient, courteous. Everything left very clean and tidy. I would use the company again.

Excellent very friendly service. We could not have asked for a more prompt and professional firm and I would definitely use this firm again.

Roof repair & bathroom modifications & exterior repairs. Consistently friendly, good communications, respectful and on time. Adaptable and responsive. Will definitely use them again.

Extension & installation on new bathroom. Excellent communication, polite & pleasant. Good at keeping me informed and consulting me about what I wanted done. I would use John Russen again.

Remove & replace old insulation in large bedroom replace all plasterboard & floor-boarding & felt with new close insulation & apply time to loft insulation & naked roof. Plaque skin and make good & seal door with & gaps in old work. John Russen came to our house and discussed helpfully a range of possibilities for the improvements we worked. He researched and checked on possibilities and liaised with the architect. At all times to kept in touch with us modifying plans where necessary. The firm started when they said, kept the whole site clean and explained to us what was happening at all times. We have asked them back to start a new improvement in our home.

Bathroom renovation, kitchen extension (total remodeling). John Russen immediately creates a calm approach to discussing initial plans. He's positive and is open to projects suggested and provides advice where required. Communication throughout was good. Team employed were great too.

Single storey side extension. From when John made his first visit to the end of the project, we found him and all his team to be very polite, helpful, respectful and very hard-working. All their work is at the very high standard and we are over the moon with our lovely extension. We would recommend them to anyone 100%.

JP Russen builders were very easy to have around. They tried to minimise the inevitable disruption of a building job. They did the work to a high standard with careful attention to detail.

John Ruskin and his team were a pleasure to have working in our home. They were prompt polite and professional. This was a complicated and problematic job. John dealt with all the unforseen complications thoroughly and thoughtfully. Always listening to what we wanted and doing his utmost to provide the best he could possibly do within the budget. I cannot fault them.

Very satisfactory.

All workmen very approachable and all work well done.

Described work done but no hours given. I was very satisfied with the work, but I cannot tell you whether it was value for money, because I am unused to comparing values for this kind of work.

Original bathroom dismantled, new bathroom installed. I would recommend J P Russen to anyone. He is reliable and very professional.

Part of drive along side of bungalow, also path next to lawn at rear of bungalow. All work wel done, very proficiently.

Mostly the team was friendly helpful considerate and professional. However on odd occasions some members of the team let Mr. Russen down & occasionally Mr. Russen let himself down when dealing with some members of the team.

Separate toilet and shower room were converted into one big wet room. Everything was made accessible for me in my wheel chair. I have been very pleased with the bathroom conversion that John Russen has done in our house. He and his team worked with the minimum of mess and disruption and I am happy to recommend him.