S and J Building Services Testimonials...

The following testimonials have been edited down to save space, but we do keep all the originals and would like to thank all those that took the time to write in to us. We do read all the letters we receive and always pass on your feedback to the crews involved...


SAINTS Legend - Lawrie McMenemy – writing in his newspaper column headed “The Saints managerial Legend’s exclusive weekly column” recently wrote:



SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL.
PROPERTY SERVICES.

"Currently S & J are employed on, and have completed a number of projects for me including, disabled adaptations, bathrooms, ramps and a medium sized school extension.

They have carried out a large number of successful contracts including:

- 38 Disabled Adaptations including level access showers, kitchen adaptations, access ramps and other works.

- Various DDA projects to public buildings including access ramps, disabled WC’s, door widening, etc.

- External cladding to housing.
- Extension to Woolston School Library.
- Northam Tenants Association office refub.
- Bitterne Manor School — accommodation change
- Bitterne Leisure Centre DDA works
- Forest View Family Centre DDA works
- Crematorium Toilet block refurbishment
- Various disabled adaptations
- Various re-cladding to housing stock
- Disabled ramps
- Bellmoor School external lift shaft
- Woolston Infants School - library extension

We have no hesitation in employing the company in 2006.

I have found the service offered to be 1st class in both quality on site and in the office communications, and I have no hesitation in recommending them to you.

They have met, and surpassed all the health & safety and training requirements required by Southampton City Council."

Malcolm Harvey
Lead Building Surveyor
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL.


"My wife and I feel we must say how much we appreciated the thought, kindness and workmanship your firm showed, when you installed our 'wet room'
First we asked four firms for tenders and estimates, yours was the only one put out clearly and methodically and Stuart told us exactly what needed doing and with no 'Hard Sell' which was appreciated and the others were 'Vague' and reading between the lines there were 'Hidden extras"
The two young craftsmen you sent were very hard working. My wife always new when they were coming so she never had a wasted day, and were pleasant to have in the home. They always left the workplace spotless. Nothing seemed to be too much trouble for them, especially matching the bathroom tiles.
The whole job was so well carried out. Thank you once again, we always recommend you."
- Mr and Mrs D. J. Leng, Eastleigh.


BUILDING MAINTENANCE SERVICES.
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL.

"S and J Building Services have carried out a wide range of works covering all aspects of building maintenance. They have also carried out works on specific contracts such as our OAP decoration contract and EIP fencing schemes.

S and J Building Services have a proven track record of service, quality and competitive pricing, constantly conforming to our high performance targets. They have excellent communication techniques which mean they are always able to keep us and our Tenants informed of work situations and read to our work requirements responding immediately if required."

Chris Dathan
Sub-contract Supervisor
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL.


"I have been most impressed by the standard and demeanour of all workers. I had been dreading this work but the helpful approach proved my concerns to be unfounded. An excellent job all round."
- H Goodall, Andover.


WESSEX PROPERTY SERVICES.

"We have been using them (S and J Building Services) for over a year and the work has varied from individual responsive repairs to full refurbishments.

The work has always been carried out to a good standard within program and in accordance with all relevant health and safety legislation.

I would have no hesitation in recommending this Company should you wish to employ them."

Peter Biddlecombe
Planned Maintenance Manager,
Wessex Property Services.


"I honestly don't think you could improve your service. Your workers did a great job for me. Your plumber is the best I have encountered. I couldn't recommend him highly enough."
- Mr S. Rickwood, Andover.


NEW FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL.
Refurbishment of the Information Office.

"I am writing to thank you and your team for the way the conversion to DDA standards of the toilet and the addition of a kitchen area was carried out and completed at the above office.

Your team was very professional, very helpful and friendly and the whole project was carried out with the minimum of disruption to my Information Officers and our customers which was greatly appreciated.

Thank you again."

Jacqui Griffiths
Information Services Manager,
New Forest District Council.


"The workmen where polite, helpful and good workers. We were very pleased with the bathroom."
- Mr an Mrs D Coulson, Fareham.


TESTWAY HOUSING LIMITED.

"I have been employed as a contract administrator at Testway Housing Limited for the last five years, in that time I have employed S and J Building Services on various contracts.

I have found the company to be trustworthy and willing to help on any jobs that come up even when to a tight time scale.

The company has been employed on various works, and carried out the works to a satisfactory standard, on time and to the strict budget.

The company has carried out various works including Pre-Paint repairs, Rainwater renewals, kitchen and bathroom refurbishment, and electrical and heating upgrades."

A Dindar.
Contract Administrator.
Testway Housing Limited.


"Friendly workers. Conscientious. Arrived on time. Always left the place tidy. Very polite."
- E. Perry, Andover.


NSPCC Southampton Project.
National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children.

"We at the NSPCC are writing to compliment you on the workmanship of the member of staff who you recently sent to our building to replace a broken window and repair a damaged frame. Not only was the job well done but we would also like to say how polite and efficient the workman was.

Please pass on our vote of thanks to the young man who replaced the window and frame."

"Many thanks"

Wendy Woodford
Team Administrator

Cruelty to children must stop. FULL STOP.


"The young man was very polite and good worker."
- W. Parry, Portchester.


Fleet Support Limited.
HM Naval Base
Portsmouth
Hants.

Re: Bibby ‘Goteborg’ Barge

"Please find attached herewith a copy of a letter of thanks received from Commander A B Spence Royal Navy.

May I, on behalf of the Management of Fleet Support Limited, pass on our thanks and appreciation to you, your site management and trade teams, in helping achieve the target dates for what was, in the time given, a difficult fast track Fire Upgrade and Refurbishment Project.

I look forward to working with S & J Building Services Limited in the future."

Jim Richardson,
Project Manager
Fleet Support Limited


"I would rate the attitude of the workers, politeness, helpfulness, more than just good, it was excellent."
- Mrs G. Clarke. Hamble.


Woolston Infant School
Southampton

Library extension
Remodelling of the ICT suite

"On both occasions they have provided written quotes and outlined the work to be done with specific costs to enable the school to budget the work accurately.

The work was carried out as outlined and there have been no problems with the work which the company undertook. Both projects have been completed and the areas are working.

While the contractors were on site they always followed our signing in procedures and were aware of health and safety issues, particularly when working on site when the children were here. Any changes or measures needed to ensure safety were always complied with quickly and courteously.

Both myself, and my staff found all members of the company easy to work with and we have been pleased with the results."

Julie Swanston
Headteacher
Woolston Infant School.


"Very very good."
- Mr Snook. Hamble.


Ludlow Junior School.
Itchen, Southampton.

"I write to express my delight with the two most hardworking, friendly and helpful workmen that you sent to the school to carry out work on the environmental area.

It has been a pleasure to have two hardworking people who just want to get the job done! In them, you have certainly got two excellent members of staff."

Kind Regards
Mike Thomas
Ludlow Junior School.


"Very pleasant and respectful young men."
- Mr and Mrs Greenham, Netley Abby.


SOUTHAMPTON INSTITUTE.

"I am the Senior Residences Manager here at Southampton Institute and responsible for 5 Student Halls of Residence housing nearly 2000 students in and around Southampton City Centre.

I have employed S and J Building Services for numerous projects and works over the past few years. These have covered all manner of maintenance works including Electrical, Plumbing, Building and General Construction and compliance to DDA.

I have found S and J to be both professional and competitive at all times and fully recommend this company."

Chez Stewart
Senior Residence Manager
Campus Service
Southampton Institute.


"Very good, very clean & tidy, left no mess, marvellous."
- Mrs E Coxhead, Netley Abby.


"They have done a lovely job. I am very happy."
- Mr P Shergill, Southampton.