25 years in the trade beat any genuine quote all work guaranteed and done to the highest standards of workmanship
21 customer reviews
Allan Steele
Landscaping
I found( Thistle) Joseph and his
Team consummate professional from start to completion
Joseph is very knowledgeable,
and has the ability to systematically guide his team which results in a cohesive team effort with no need to repeat any mistakes
They work as a team which was very satisfying to watch
As someone who has spent 50 years designing and construction projects all over the world I am hard put to remember a landscape company to execute a small project so efficiently
I have since have him quoting for some ground construction work which I hope he will undertake
Finally having a large garden mature again there is work to be done as it 30 years old
Yours sincerely
T Allan Steele
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Mrs S West
Fence & Gate Installation
Hedge removal to be replaced with a fence and gate. Competitive quote, great work, Joseph kept me informed of what he was doing, worked with his sons, polite, respectful. Tidied up afterwards, I would 100% recommend this family business. More...
Alan speed
Tree Surgery & Removal
pleasant people to work with did a good job quickly without problems thank you
Martin Reynolds
General Builders
The installation of an electric armoured cable under my rear yard to enable an electric charge point for my planned electric car was does very quickly, They were always courteous and explained everything as it went along. They cleared up well and made my yard and paved path look clean and tidy afterwards. I recommend them highly. More...
Shelagh Irving
Roof Repair
Very quick response to my enquiry and visit to examine. Joseph and son took photos to show me the quite extensive damage to a lot of roof tiles.
He explained exactly the work needed to carry out repairs. Also advised solution to window problem.
I was given a reasonable quote and Joseph started the very next day (with his 2 sons)
The roof was very difficult to access, and whilst looking for better access, they uncovered a large weed growing out of the end gable, only visible from the neighbouring yard. This was removed along with about a yard long root which was working its way down the wall between cladding and bricks. Joseph removed and replaced all the cement, thereby saving us lots of future problems (there is already damp inside, and now we know why).
All work was finished same (very long) day.
What a delightful family. Polite, respectful, and willing to go much more than expected. Also, kept to estimate.
I would be very happy to recommend them, and they will be my first call for any future building problems.
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Alan Cavanagh
Fence & Gate Installation
This company is the most amazing and professional family run business that I have ever come across. Headed up by the father Joseph Johnstone and supported by his 3 sons, Joseph, William and Mathew (all under 20 years of age).
Every one of them is exceptionally polite.
Joseph Senior called me on day one of my engaging with BARK. He visited the next morning to assess the work. Our fence came down in the winds along with some roof slates.
One job at a time, he was able to asses and give a quote on site for the fencing and started within 3 days on a Sunday morning, working around our timetable. They set about conveying the materials through the home (only one access & regress) and were very respectful of the property. So much so they found another method of getting the huge ladders and fence posts / bars to the back of the property by climbing onto and over a narrow lean to. Making a chain and with military precision they got everything from A the van to B the back garden.
During day one Joseph kept me up to date step by step of the progress. He also on day one got up on the roofs and assessed and quoted for that work too.
On day two if any obstacle was present, he made sure we were very happy with his plans to make any adaptions or alterations and demonstrating the options.
New Fence is superb.
Then the roof & Chimneys; everything he said they would do was done and even more as needed.
The family work ethic is superb. We kept them topped with beverages and snacks on a help their selves basis using our outdoor workshop. Again, they were so grateful and thankful. Politeness is another skill this family has as well as their professional work skills.
They even go on the roof at gusts of 46 mph winds and NO radios blasting lol.
A Joseph in my home at Christmas how spooky is that. Every aspect of work completed in 6 days with exceptional professionalism. Thank you to you all.
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Rozanne Addams
Tree Surgery & Removal
Efficient service that was exactly as agreed.
David
General Builders
Excellent customer service. Reasonable priced and did the job straight away. Lovely people.
David
Joseph and his sons were outstanding, hard working and very thorough. They gave a good quote and we paid exactly that. They were polite, friendly and cheerful, and tidied up after themselves. They did our roof and our neighbours, who are also delighted. They also did an extra job for us that was not part of the original job. Thistle is now our first choice for property work. They have already done work for two other neighbours in the street having seen them doing ours. An excellent team, highly recommended. More...
Tom
from start to finish they did a fantastic job! Can not fault them, polite and did exactly what they said and even more! They care about what they do and that's pretty hard to find these days after having lots of so called roofers down these guys know there stuff! Fair play lads thanks again. See you soon for more work! More...
E n T Kaye
Fence & Gate Installation
Excellent workmanship by Joseph and his boys .Clean and efficient great value for money .Will use again for patio project next year.
Phil Birch
Roof Repair
Very professional company. Very happy with the work done. Definitely using them again
Alison Moore
Very happy with the work done on the drive and front. It looks really smart and fits in well with the house. They worked so hard over the weekend with hardly a break and so it was finished much more quickly than I expected. Can thoroughly recommend them.
David Barber
Roofing Installation or Replacement
Very good standard of work. Fitted dry ridge system throughout. Retiled garage and replaced fascia boards all round. Split flashing replaced. I am glad we used him and his son. More...
Peter Shepherdson
Flat Roofing Installation
First class service, punctual, excellent workmanship done by Joseph and his son. Would highly recommend Thistle Roofing Services.
Joe
Fast effective and very pleasant had them do all my roof removed all old materials and replaced with high quality materials job was left spotless would definitely use again and highly recommend. Thanks very much guys
Dave
Gutter Cleaning
Excellent service at a fair price. All work carried out as described and at the times promised. We had all of our guttering and fascia professionally replaced, all old materials were removed, and the area left neat and tidy.
Would certainly use these guys again.
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Mike Ahern
Fence & Gate Installation
Joseph responded almost immediately and completed the job the same day. All very professional and an excellent result. When necessary will definitely use him again
Sue
Roof Repair
Quick response and pleasant ... would recommend them
Steven
Fence & Gate Installation
Super helpful, very prompt and reliable, good guy will defo use him again! Top notch
Martin
Gutter Cleaning
Fast, professional and a fantastic service. I definitely recommend using Thistle. Thanks for the great job.