Frome, Somerset, Somerset
We are the building company behind the Home Improvement website, DIY Doctor. Our highly experienced team will respond to all types of work. Our tradesmen are insured for any work undertaken on your home . Our main speciality is refurbishment, conversion and renovation, with all plumbing and electrical work included.
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50 customer reviews
Dan Nesbitt
Can’t Fault these guys, best people at what they do, highly recommend!
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Jane Harries
Old tatty loft hatch awkward and ill placed against flow of joists. Charles came and saw; Steve and Dan came and conquered! Now have much larger access (much easier to put the long Xmas tree away) with delightful ladder I feel much safer on with little bannister to give additional support. Tons of loft insulation as they moved all the old stuff to the side and put new modern insulation under new boarding. Very clean tidy and thoughtfully Covid friendly. Declined all offers of tea/coffee and we felt safe with them in our house. Genuine nice company to work with. Highly recommended. More...
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Nick Bell
Foundations Up have just boarded out our loft with the boards resting on a platform in order to avoid squashing the insulation. They were very prompt, efficient and have done a superb job. I would recommend them to anyone. More...
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Jenna Wright
We had our full loft boarded last Monday by Dan and Jack. Really friendly guys! They done the work within a day and didn't make any mess I would definitely recommend Foundations Up Construction Ltd to anyone and will be using them again in the future. Thank you again
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Ivan Vallejo Veiga
We asked Foundations Up to install a new loft hatch after the catch on the old one gave way. They were always professional, courteous, helpful, punctual and efficient, carefully listening to and looking at what was needed, from initial visit, through inadvertent schedule delays and rearrangements (we had to self isolate, and were sometimes a bit slow getting back to them on new dates), through to the work itself. Clear covid safety policy which was carefully observed. Very happy with the work itself, big improvement on the old hatch (better insulated as well as safer). And excellent value for money! More...
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Jim Witney
After years of balancing boxes on the ceiling beams above our garage I asked Foundations Up to cut a new access hatch, install a loft ladder and board the loft to create a safe storage place. The installation team arrived on time, were courteous and very tidy. They completed the work within the day to my complete satisfaction. A good job, well priced, highly recommended. More...
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James Morriss
We recently moved in to a new house and there is limited storage. The loft zone solution seemed ideal to help create storage in the loft on top of the insulation. Excellent, friendly service. Great finish and competitively priced. Highly recommend!! More...
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Kiri McGuinness
Highly recommend, everyone has been friendly and polite. I had a loft ladder installed and the loft boarded. Charles was able to break down how much different segments would cost, with very reasonable prices. The work was completed much quicker than I expected on the day, to a great quality. Will definitely be keeping these guys in mind for any other work I may need in the future. More...
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Bernie Pottrell
Very efficient, polite and proficient company. From the first visit by Charles to assess the job, right through the installation of the lighting then insulation and boarding out of my loft, this company's performance was exemplary, especially bearing in mind the current working restrictions. Their prices are extremely competitive and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone. Thank you Foundations Up Construction Ltd. More...
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Phil Dickson
Polite, efficient, friendly, considerate and excellent workmanship in addition to the house being left spotless. We highly recommend Foundations Up!
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Bob Cole
We have used the Company for a range of jobs including a new loft ladder, roof insulation and boarding - really pleased with the result. We had our patio laid by the team as well, we had our roof repaired externally and a number of electrical fittings to include 12 ceiling lights yesterday. Neat and better than expected; good guys who were helpful and professional. Recommended and we will certainly call them in again for improvements More...
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Chris Weston
Great quality work, good communication, friendly staff who came to do the work, all round excellent service.
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Paul Slater
Loft lader fitted by Steve, done a fantastic job, really nice man and professional job
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Shane David Toomey
Fantastic company - highly recommend! Initial visit and quote from Charles was informative and very reasonably priced. Work was completed efficiently and the team were tidy and respectful throughout. Very happy with the new loft space! More...
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Andrew Stewart
We had our loft hatch enlarged, a loft ladder fitted, the central part of the loft boarded, a light fitted and even had a couple of doors trimmed and rehung. Everything was handled and communicated very clearly from when Charles first came in to give us a quote, to the electrician fitting the light and to Steve and his team doing the loft work. Everyone was friendly and professional, and worked hard completing everything, plus cleaning up after themselves, start to finish in about 6 hours, but by no means did they rush the job. Their rates are very reasonable given their expertise and quality of work, and we're very happy with the end result. We won't hesitate to contact them in the future should we need any more work done. Many thanks. More...
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Siobhan Taylor
Fantastic job, thank you
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John C. Kirk
They recently boarded my attic (using LoftZone StoreFloor to raise the boards above the insulation), and did a very neat job, including a "step" from the hatch. They also enlarged the hatch to fit a new ladder; I wouldn't feel comfortable about cutting away part of my ceiling, so I'm glad to leave that job to the professionals! I'm very satisfied with their work, and I'll probably get them back in for future renovation projects. More...
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Steve Howell
I have great pleasure in recommending Foundations Up Ltd. Steve and Dan were very punctual, clean and tidy and very courteous. They did a great job that made our life just that little bit easier re-storage. Well done to all involved. More...
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Amy Lloyd
The team have all been amazing, so friendly and honest. We have had flooring and lighting added to our loft, after each days work the guys thoroughly cleaned the carpets as part of their daily routine. I would ABSOLUTELY recommend Foundations up, they are reasonable and worth every penny. Big thanks to all involved! More...
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Steve Hoare
Straitforward advice for DIY
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Michael Powell
Really brilliant service- Charles and team were very professional, and from the quote to having the work complete was under 3 weeks. All the team who came to the house were really friendly and spoke through what they had done- you could really see how much it meant doing the work to a high standard. Can not recommend enough! More...
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Joshua black
After receiving a recommendation from a friend who had also used Foundations Up, the team did a great job on my loft and the quality is reassuring. Installed a light, insulated, boarded, installed a hatch and some shelves. Very professional and very happy, great job. More...
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Mark Puttick
Professional, fast, and friendly service at a reasonable price. For our loft, Foundations Up Construction Ltd installed new loft lights, an entrance with attached wooden ladder, a raised platform for storage, and insulation. Despite it being a large loft, all this work was done well within a day, and the entire process from the initial enquiry to completion only took ~6 weeks. The people who came to the house - the initial inspector, electrician, and carpenters - were all approachable, polite, explained our options clearly, and left everything looking clean. Small touches, such as moving a light to the loft that they had to move the make the entrance (that would have otherwise been thrown away), made a big difference. More...
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Jennifee Hartley-Brown
Really happy with my loft! From initial consultation through to finished work, everyone was friendly and professional. Would definitely recommend.
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michael horsfield
Everyone I dealt with was great. Really happy, cheerful guys. Did a great job of boarding my loft and installing a bigger hatch and ladder. They cleaned up really well afterwards as well and took away all the rubbish (lots of construction guys don't seem to do this). Would definitely use them again. More...
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Steve Blakemore
A very helpful site full of useful knowledge and easy to understand would recommend to anyone needing help or to brush up on their knowledge.
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david mccormack
its good to educate other people and pass on their knowledge. thanks.
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Wardour Vale
This is just a fantastic resource for advice, suggestions and inspiration. The detail which is provided is excellent and gives me confidence to undertake jobs which I am a bit wary of doing. I have bookmarked this site which has become my first "go-to" when tacking any job I am unfamiliar with. Much more than the usual DIY type jobs, the site covers quite complex building techniques too. More...
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Paul F
Super helpful website and very responsive and helpful when I asked a Q. My go to resource for literally any project I take on - has given me the confidence/ability to try bigger and more complex projects (and do them well).
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Patrick
Electricians
Excellent service! First rate job done. I'd recommend wholeheartedly!
Colin Tinker
Great site for info on how to do DIY jobs.
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Tina Bocker
Great company - always friendly and courteous, worked efficiently and did a great job. The loft boarding, light and ladder are all sturdy and look great. Would highly recommend
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andrew van cleef
This man knows his stuff.
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Martin
This is such a useful site, packed full of free information and tips. The step by step guides, backed up by photos, give clear and concise information giving DIY'ers the confidence to have a go.
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Terry Clay
As a professional DIYer for 50 years I can safely say this is the best source of regulary reliable and relevant information on how to get professional results in a wide range of tasks. Awesome
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Paul Adams
First place I go to for how to do jobs properly.
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Robin Beasley
First place to consult before I tackle anything. First class advice from people who have actually done it!
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Mart SELBY
I have been getting the DIY Doctor advice e-mail circulars for a couple of years now and usually find something useful to m in them. As a jack of many trades but master of none I find the expertise they provide is often just what is needed to fill my knowledge gap. More...
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Darren H
brilliant resource for DIY tips
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Babs Davey
Just started a cottage renovation project & DIY Doctor is Brilliant ! getting so much help & advice for Free !! Thanks Doc! (& great for checking out what contractors are telling me is accurate) More...
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charles Dowson
Awesome website - has all the information I needed to get the project done! Will definitely be back for more help and advice.
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David Hughes
On-line advice is always very good and explained in straightforward language and the advice given at their 'workshops' at the home renovation exhibitions is always very practical and explained, with demonstrations. in an entertaining manner.
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Dave Johnson
I wanted to build a garden arbour and found the DIY Doctor website. They had projects with really good step by step instructions. In fact, they have so many that I found lots more things I can try. Really helpful advice and when I asked a question, I got a very fast response. Doing DIY? Check out DIY Doctor. More...
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John Williams
DIY doctor has given me much needed advice and tips which I don't know what I would have done without! 5 stars...
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Paul Ryan
Very good site with good advice ondiy jobs and helped with pro jobs to with free competition to enter
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Alan Waters
Always helpful, practical and totally understandable, a really professional approach to DIY.
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Gareth Wilson
Very helpful and informative electronic newsletter
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Theresa
Electricians
Extremely professional and reasonably priced. Highly recommended!
Andrea
Bathroom Installation & Remodel
Very pleasant to deal with. Professional and efficient service, nothing was too much trouble with initial discussion meeting. Still deciding on whether to go ahead with the extension at the moment. More...
Nigel
Property Extensions
Very prompt and professional with a wealth of experience and advice freely given. The project is on-going and needed the advice to progress the planning and building regs applications. Would recommend them to others which is surely the highest regard. More...
How can someone tell if their Garage is suitable for conversion?
Most garages are suitable for a single storey conversion but many people do not realise that some of the work will be subject to Building Regulation approval. The garage was built to store the car so when it is changed to a habitable space the insulation and fire regulations have to be met. We are fully conversant with the regulations for converting garages and can seek all relevant approvals on your behalf.
Run us through the different stages of the Garage conversion process - what's involved?
The fist stage is to discuss with Building Control the extent of the fire regulation and insulation work. Usually this means upgrading the ceiling to a 1-hour fire check ceiling and adding insulation to meet the requirements. Garages are also usually 100mm below the existing property floor level so this floor has to be raised after being waterproofed. Once the floor and ceiling have met Building Regs, work can start on the layout of the new room. Cables for lights and sockets will have been provided in the ceiling space, from the existing consumer unit (which may need upgrading if there is insufficiant room on the board). Any drainage can be dug down through the existing floor slab providing there is a manhole adjacent to the building. Connection to exiting sewers also requires permission from Building Control. Working with the client at every step we can ensure that nothing is missed out and no work needs to be re-done through a missed drain rodding point for example. We have some great testimonials from previous garage conversion customers and would be happy to take you along to show you what can be achieved. You can see more about converting a garge on our partner website, DIY Doctor - http://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/garage.htm
What do you love most about your job?
Taking a clients dream or idea and turning into a tangible reality is a great feeling. We know houses inside out. There is no problem we have not encoutered and we can be trusted to put it right.
What inspired you to start your own business?
The feeling of making a difference is terrific. When a client has a problem, be it simply a blocked toilet, or the need for lots of extra space with an extension or conversion, to solve that problem for them is a good feeling.
Why should our clients choose you?
Our guys are tradesmen, not handymen. We are craftsmen only interested in giving you the best possible job for the right price. We work with transparency, integrity and hionesty and we have many many references and testimonials to prove it!