Testimonials
This began as an exterior decoration job but it quickly became evident that significant woodwork repairs were needed to do the job properly including replacing a loft room roof.
Diego kept us fully informed throughout of the work which would be required, seeking our agreement before any new tasks were undertaken. The guys on site were cheerful, polite and always punctual. We are very pleased with the end result. We would be very happy to use the firm again.
Deborah & Peter, Southfields SW18
Diego kept us fully informed throughout of the work which would be required, seeking our agreement before any new tasks were undertaken. The guys on site were cheerful, polite and always punctual. We are very pleased with the end result. We would be very happy to use the firm again.
Deborah & Peter, Southfields SW18
We would highly recommend Riccio Builders. They exceeded our expectations with regards to the quality of their work and they finished on time. They were also a pleasure to deal with which made the whole experience that much more pleasurable.
Paul
Paul
Diego’s team, led by Gregory, repaired and re-pointed the crumbling chimney stack on our Victorian semi. At the same time they also fixed a tricky bit of guttering that had caused problems. The team were a pleasure to deal with from the planning to completion, providing updates throughout the job. From what we can see and the close-up photos they shared, our chimney looks great and should once again be safe and sound for many years too come.
L & T, SW18
L & T, SW18
Diego and his team did a great job. He had a solution to our mould problem and his team professionally completed the job. Equally pleasing was his patience in working with us as Landlords and our tenants. We wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Riccio Builders. Thank you Diego.
Louise
Louise
Diego and his team did a fantastic job painting all of our sills and windows. They took their time to get a really great finish and they were great to work with - lovely guys with a really strong work ethic. We really trusted having them around the house and will definitely use them again in the future.
India
India
We are really happy to recommend Riccio Builders. Work was completed to a high standard and their team are always polite and friendly. They are happy to talk about any concerns and keep you informed along the way. We will use them again in the future.
Jen
Jen
Diego and his team were great in helping us understand what was needed. We had limited knowledge and they really got exactly what we wanted it to look like. They were flexible, friendly and trustworthy. I’ll be back in touch with the next project, for sure!
Oliver
Oliver
We just had a full bathroom renovation done by Diego, Jimmy, and the team in Raynes Park. They kept communication going through the whole process, listening to our requests and answering all our questions. It has been finished to a standard we are very happy with. Completely trustworthy, reliable and hardworking. We would definitely use them again and would happily recommend them.
Alison and Michael
Alison and Michael
Riccio Builders have proved to be fantastically reliable, brilliantly communicative and superbly talented. They have worked on our 2 flats in London.
We have had lots of work done on the flats over the last 20 years, but never have we had such a good experience.
Firstly they completely refurbished a bathroom in one flat - and the results were stunning. Working with Diego and his team was delightful and the new bathroom - 'walk-in shower - newly tiled walls and floor - decoration' - was perfect.
Secondly Riccio Builders have completed an entire refurbishment of our very large one bedroom flat. The bathroom had to be replaced, a new access door created making it an en suite. Wooden window frames were replaced and wood painted throughout, a flat roof had to be replaced and all walls emulsion. Diego kept us informed though out the project - which was completed in very good time. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Riccio Builders to a friend and hope to be able to use them in the future.
Bernadette Swan
We have had lots of work done on the flats over the last 20 years, but never have we had such a good experience.
Firstly they completely refurbished a bathroom in one flat - and the results were stunning. Working with Diego and his team was delightful and the new bathroom - 'walk-in shower - newly tiled walls and floor - decoration' - was perfect.
Secondly Riccio Builders have completed an entire refurbishment of our very large one bedroom flat. The bathroom had to be replaced, a new access door created making it an en suite. Wooden window frames were replaced and wood painted throughout, a flat roof had to be replaced and all walls emulsion. Diego kept us informed though out the project - which was completed in very good time. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Riccio Builders to a friend and hope to be able to use them in the future.
Bernadette Swan
We've had a long history with builders and our property over the years with mixed results, but this was the first time it felt like a truly collaborative experience. Diego and his team were highly professional and a joy to have working on our ground floor re-layout. From extensive conversations before, during, and even after all the work was done, it's been one of the most positive builds we've had in our home's 40 year history. Even amidst a public health crisis, Diego and his team were extremely communicative and considerate to complete the work. I've already been referring Riccio Builders to friends and family across London.
Ajeet
Ajeet
Diego and his team were incredibly reliable, responding to all texts, calling back where calls were missed and always arriving at the time given. The team worked with care for my property, leaving everything tidy after each days work.
I required the laminate floors and old skirting/architrave be removed from my kitchen and have new tiles laid. Tiling the floor was not easy as the kitchen is small and the property is old so not all the walls are at perfect 90 degrees. Diego and his team did a fantastic job, I couldn't be happier with the result.
I would recommend to a friend.
Nick
I required the laminate floors and old skirting/architrave be removed from my kitchen and have new tiles laid. Tiling the floor was not easy as the kitchen is small and the property is old so not all the walls are at perfect 90 degrees. Diego and his team did a fantastic job, I couldn't be happier with the result.
I would recommend to a friend.
Nick
We had a problem where the front bay window was breaking away from the main wall of our Edwardian house at the first floor level. After posting this job on Bark.com we were contacted by Diego Sanchez, MD of Riccio Builders. We were immediately impressed by the careful consideration he gave to understanding the causes of the problem before deciding what solutions to offer.
As we requested, he offered two quotes; for a full rebuild and a simpler fix. He was very willing to discuss the two options and the possible outcomes, and emphasised that he didn't want us to feel rushed into a decision.
After we chose the repair option, Diego's two men (Greg and Albiri) worked rapidly to expose the bay structure and to assess the best way to proceed. We agreed several extras during the process, which were fully explained and costed. The solution was extremely fiddly, involving the removal of poor brickwork, fitting insulation blocks, levelling the floor, and many steel straps, all of which tied the structure together far better than before and will hopefully prevent any further movement.
Diego and his team were hard-working, tidy, polite and took great care to do the job as well as they possible could. This was only a small job for them, but I am delighted by how it was conducted, and the end result looks excellent.
Riccio Builders have been operating from a base in Wimbledon Park Rd for years, and they are very familiar with the nature and problems of the houses in this area.
We will definitely have Riccio Builders at the top of our list for future building work.
Marita and Sean
As we requested, he offered two quotes; for a full rebuild and a simpler fix. He was very willing to discuss the two options and the possible outcomes, and emphasised that he didn't want us to feel rushed into a decision.
After we chose the repair option, Diego's two men (Greg and Albiri) worked rapidly to expose the bay structure and to assess the best way to proceed. We agreed several extras during the process, which were fully explained and costed. The solution was extremely fiddly, involving the removal of poor brickwork, fitting insulation blocks, levelling the floor, and many steel straps, all of which tied the structure together far better than before and will hopefully prevent any further movement.
Diego and his team were hard-working, tidy, polite and took great care to do the job as well as they possible could. This was only a small job for them, but I am delighted by how it was conducted, and the end result looks excellent.
Riccio Builders have been operating from a base in Wimbledon Park Rd for years, and they are very familiar with the nature and problems of the houses in this area.
We will definitely have Riccio Builders at the top of our list for future building work.
Marita and Sean
Riccio builders have just completed about a month of work for me in three phases- lots of repointing, fixing parts of the roof and rerendering.
The experience was entirely positive. Diego kept me fully informed at every stage; he explained the cost breakdown, his intended approach prior to each phase of work and sent me photos so I could see what was going on.
His team was punctual, hard working, tidy and polite.
I will certainly use Riccio Builders for any future projects and fully recommend them. They are not expensive, the work is extremely high quality and I trust them implicitly.
Jeremy Bishop
The experience was entirely positive. Diego kept me fully informed at every stage; he explained the cost breakdown, his intended approach prior to each phase of work and sent me photos so I could see what was going on.
His team was punctual, hard working, tidy and polite.
I will certainly use Riccio Builders for any future projects and fully recommend them. They are not expensive, the work is extremely high quality and I trust them implicitly.
Jeremy Bishop
Friendly and professional service from Diego and his team while refurbishing our bathroom. Great communication and patience. Listened to what we asked for and ensured customer satisfaction. Punctual and tidy. Thank you for all your hard work-well recommended to anyone considering home renovations.
Louisa Brock
Louisa Brock
I’ve been using Riccio Builders for years - house extension, chimney breast removals, plumbing, decorating - and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them. They’ve just re-roofed my house. Great job, finished on time and on budget.
Always feel the team take pride in doing good work. Reliable, excellent communication and feedback, and a fair price. Have recommended the firm to other people and they’ve also been very satisfied.
Russell Hotten
Always feel the team take pride in doing good work. Reliable, excellent communication and feedback, and a fair price. Have recommended the firm to other people and they’ve also been very satisfied.
Russell Hotten
I have recently employed Riccio Builders to do some work for me and I am extremely pleased with the outcome.
London is full of builders who are unreliable and expensive as we all know, so it was my good fortune to have found this firm.
Riccio Builders are a small family run business and as such retain some of the 'human' touch which is generally a thing of the past.
Diego Sanchez runs the business and he listens to your requirements, makes helpful ,informed suggestions and genuinely cares about his customers. Another important fact is that the workman he employs are punctual every day and do a full, hard day's work.
His team are really top quality. The carpenter and the plasterer who did work for me were 'old school' pros in their attention to detail and high quality workmanship.
I highly recommend them.
Mary Tempest
London is full of builders who are unreliable and expensive as we all know, so it was my good fortune to have found this firm.
Riccio Builders are a small family run business and as such retain some of the 'human' touch which is generally a thing of the past.
Diego Sanchez runs the business and he listens to your requirements, makes helpful ,informed suggestions and genuinely cares about his customers. Another important fact is that the workman he employs are punctual every day and do a full, hard day's work.
His team are really top quality. The carpenter and the plasterer who did work for me were 'old school' pros in their attention to detail and high quality workmanship.
I highly recommend them.
Mary Tempest
We are currently having building works done by Riccio Builders.
The work included demolition, knocking through, making new doorways and windows, installation of a bathroom/utility room and relocating and installing a kitchen.
We found them and their team to be enthusiastic, conscientious, hardworking and reliable. They were always on time and did a very full day’s work.
We would have no hesitation in employing them for future works and to recommend them to other clients.
Keith Jarvis DiplArch(Dist), RIBA
The work included demolition, knocking through, making new doorways and windows, installation of a bathroom/utility room and relocating and installing a kitchen.
We found them and their team to be enthusiastic, conscientious, hardworking and reliable. They were always on time and did a very full day’s work.
We would have no hesitation in employing them for future works and to recommend them to other clients.
Keith Jarvis DiplArch(Dist), RIBA
I have been using the services of Riccio Builders for more than 10 years. They have completed many projects including a kitchen extension, a bathroom extension, a garage conversion, 3 fitted kitchens and 6 bathrooms. Also internal and external decorating, electrical and plumbing work, tiling and flooring and a patio. The work has always been conducted professionally.
Joseph Falcone
Joseph Falcone
Riccio builders recently repaired and renovated a front door canopy on our Edwardian house. From the start the workers were polite, punctual and very professional. At all times they paid attention to detail to ensure the finish was exactly as the original. The end product is great; the outside of the house was left clean and tidy. I would have no reservations in recommending their services.
P. Coar
P. Coar
I have used Riccio Builders a number of times over the past few years to do maintenance work at my house in Wimbledon Park. All of their work (including replacing and repairing roof terraces and ceilings, general rebuilding, decoration and electrical services) has been completed to a consistently high standard by a competent, honest and hardworking team.
I would have no hesitation in recommending them to other users.
Wayne Bridgens
I would have no hesitation in recommending them to other users.
Wayne Bridgens
We have used Riccio Builders ever since we moved into our home 16 years ago. Initially for a major renewal and then for extensions and other projects over many years. We have always been satisfied with the work and they have been a joy to work with.
Edward Lister
Edward Lister
Riccio Builders have carried several roofing and building works on my property to my complete satisfaction. Most recently I used the firm to construct a new front garden boundary wall. I was impressed by the care and quality of their workmanship. Their efforts are still complemented by many passers-by. I can recommend the firm without reservation to deliver quality workmanship.
Len
Len
Constant client communication, proactive in managing the works, job delivered to our satisfaction.
Mike Pan
Senior Cost & Procurement Manager - Greenland UK
Mike Pan
Senior Cost & Procurement Manager - Greenland UK
