I am happy to be able to write in support of Character Builders from my experience working with your firm on the 18/19th C stone and cob barn at Upperton. Your work illustrates both your professional concern for and understanding of traditional materials and techniques, and there is a high standard of workmanship which is consistent and considered.
The work has been carried out with a clear enthusiasm across a well managed a and tidy site. The barns have consequently been finished to a high standard and ahead of schedule. The team have been accommodating, adaptable and helpful at all times in the interest of progressing the project at the inevitable complications that arise in work of this type.
The work has been carried out with a clear enthusiasm across a well managed a and tidy site. The barns have consequently been finished to a high standard and ahead of schedule. The team have been accommodating, adaptable and helpful at all times in the interest of progressing the project at the inevitable complications that arise in work of this type.
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Character Builders is led by four brothers who each have areas of specialism, ensuring expertise across the spectrum of building work. Our work mainly consists of period property maintenance with a portfolio that includes work on Devon Long Houses, barn conversions, barn restoration, cottages, churches, timber frames and general maintenance.
As part of our commitment to fundraising for Devon Air Ambulance we completed the Ben Nevis Challenge in 2015 which saw us climb Ben Nevis, cycle and canoe in a one day epic. We won the event and most importantly raised over 3,000 for Devon Air Ambulance. Character Builders are the 2013 regional winners of the Federation of Master Builders Builder of the Year award in the 'Most Heavenly Builder' category.
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Andy H.
Nov 06, 2019
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We first contacted Character Builders in July of 2017 with an outline of our plans to convert a redundant agricultural barn into a three-bedroom, modern, energy-efficient home.
We were immediately impressed by the way Tom Diffey and Sam Diffey had clearly prepared for our first meeting because they were able to discuss detailed aspects of the plans and offer their professional advice right from the outset.
Their budget indication was detailed, clear and precise and our project was completed on time and to the original budget forecast.
Our aim was to be as energy efficiency as possible and we
We were immediately impressed by the way Tom Diffey and Sam Diffey had clearly prepared for our first meeting because they were able to discuss detailed aspects of the plans and offer their professional advice right from the outset.
Their budget indication was detailed, clear and precise and our project was completed on time and to the original budget forecast.
Our aim was to be as energy efficiency as possible and we
