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FEEDBACK from our clients

G Boughey, Operations Director

“Umberslade have done a sterling job for us again, their work was praised not only by our site manager, but also our client and the building tenant.”

STERLING JOB

Warren Henley-Hunter, Project Lead

"Really impressed with Umberslade’s work ethic; how tidy they keep the site and the quality of strip out. I couldn’t fault them."

COULDN'T FAULT

Richard Geraghty, Contracts Manager

“Pleasure once again to work with the Umberslade team, particularly Umberslade’s Site Manager who communicated well with our Site Manager”

WORKED WELL

Paul Malone, Director

“Very pleased to work with Umberslade again with a well-organised site team, who carried out all works to the agreed time-frame, and in an efficient and safe manner.”

EFFICIENT

N Hammatt, Snr. Construction Manager

"Neat & tidy, very happy - a breath of fresh air!"

NEAT

M Townson, Director

“From tender to sign-off we were delighted with Umberslade’s performance and professionalism. Could not have been better.”

DELIGHTED

M Hill, Operations Manager

“Our strip out project at Wembley Park was carried out by Umberslade; they are always professional, safe & value for money.”

VALUE FOR MONEY

W Lawler, Project Manager

"We’ve recently starting using Umberslade and I’ve been impressed with their professional team; tidy, well organised and efficient. I’ll be using them on my next project."

ORGANISED

S Hedges, Senior Estimator

"The team are always competitive and never let us down on site, keep up the great work and high standards."

COMPETITIVE

R Pinches, Project Manager

"One of the most professional companies I've had the pleasure to work with."

PROFESSIONAL

A Sandell, Commercial Director

"...always been an excellent experience working together with you guys over many of these years."

EXPERIENCE

P Cooper, Project Manager

"Thompson Holidays old HQ strip out in Camden, London - a challenge, but we did it."

CHALLENGE

I Bedworth, Contracts Manager

"Consistently good for over 25 years, what a great achievement"

CONSISTENT

P Riley, Head of Commercial

"Great people and great company to work with. They are always helpful and professional."

GREAT PEOPLE

J Embrey, Senior Estimator

"A pleasure to work with and always very professional."

WORK

D Spary, Quantity Surveyor

"..we were so impressed with Umberslade's professionalism, that we have put them forward for our Contractors Award."

AWARD

F Ryan, Managing Director

"The constant feedback I get from my team is that Umberslade are professional, reliable and above all, nothing is a problem!"

RELIABLE

Steve Brown, Director

"We have been working alongside Umberslade from the early days, great team and brilliant to see the business grow over the last 25 years."

BRILLIANT

M Lessimore, Technical Team Leader

"I've had the pleasure of working with Umberslade a few times in the last few months, each time has been great, job done with minimium fuss and maximum service. Quality outfit !"

QUALITY OUTFIT

Ryan Clegg, Quantity Surveyor

“We are over the moon with the works Umberslade have completed for us. The team have been excellent in everything they tackled.”

OVER THE MOON

Matt Lessimore, Technical Team Leader

"Umberslade's Site Managers have done an excellent job of leading their teams, getting the job done in a professional and efficient manner, whilst keeping us informed throughout."

INFORMED

Mike Puttick, Associate Director

"I have been highly impressed with the works and the professionalism of the Umberslade site team, they exceeded my expectations."

EXCEEDED

Paul Shappard, Contracts Manager

"Umberslade does exactly what it says on the tin. They are reliable, the site team work well and they always deliver."

ALWAYS DELIVER

Roger Mountain, Site Manager

"Site was left clean & tidy and they finished ahead of schedule. Site Manager & team were very professional. Couldn't have asked for better."

CLEAN & TIDY

James Rollason, Surveyor

"Umberslade were principal contractor on our enabling strip out package. We were impressed from start to finish; competitive, efficient and safe."

ENABLING

Haydn Whitehead, Senior Project Manager

"The strip out was in an occupied commercial building, the Umberslade team were considerate & courteous throughout, we received a letter of praise from one of the tenants."

CONSIDERATE

Liam d'Authreau, Technical Team Leader

"Umberslade are organised and efficient, we can rely of them to be safe, professional and hit our deadline."

DEADLINE

Peter Gilmore, Managing Director

"The team were well-managed, courteous and got on with the work efficiently. This is why we always use Umberslade."

COURTEOUS

Phil Wrixon, Contracts Manager

"It was a large and complex project, Umberslade's Strip Out & Groundworks teams were experienced & professional, they did everything we asked of them"

EVERYTHING WE ASKED

Marc Norrie, Contracts Manager

"Adherence to health & safety was excellent, especially for a strip out contractor. Umberslade will be my first choice for our next project."

FIRST CHOICE

Marc Neville, Site Engineer

"Our project was in an art gallery, Umberslade worked with great care & consideration, meeting the deadline despite additional work."

GREAT CARE

Dave Szebesta, Director

"Umberslade joined our project at short notice. They were professional, efficient and very helpful. We'll use them again."

HELPFUL

Rob Pinches, Project Manager

"Umberslade did a great job, they're part of our team on site. Our client was really impressed with their work too."

IMPRESSED

Mark Ross, Contracts Manager

"Access was tricky and Umberslade worked extra hours to get the project completed on time. Overall, well managed and we were very satisfied."

ON TIME

Gerry Twomey, Project Manager

"The Umberslade team worked hard & conducted themselves well, finishing ahead of schedule, very pleased."

PLEASED

D Olivier, Senior Project Manager

"Umberslade helped us achieve our programme through efficient team-work; they were very pro-active."

PRO-ACTIVE

Richard Freeman, Contracts Manager

"They are easy to deal with and respond to requests quickly. Their teams are friendly, professional and well managed."

PROFESSIONAL

Marcus Taylor, Project Director

"Brilliant job. As always, the site manager & team were fast and helpful. H&S was excellent & our audit praised the quality of their RAMS."

QUALITY

Frank Brady, Contracts Manager

"The team worked well with our Site Manager & had good rapport with our client's store staff, I would like to use them on my next project."

RAPPORT

J Lucas, Contracts Manager

"Umberslade can be relied upon to do the work safely and to a good standard and actively supervise their own activities, which takes a lot of stress and concerns off us."

RELIED UPON

M Hudson, Managing Quantity Surveyor

"We've used Umberslade for a number of years. They always provide a high standard of service for groundwork and demolition and we know the work is in safe hands."

SAFE HANDS

Adrian Gwilliam, Contracts Manager

"Our Umberslade Site Manager was great, H&S inspections went without a hitch & they finished ahead of schedule."

SCHEDULE

Steve Underwood, Project Manager

"Umberslade delivered our Bristol strip out ahead of schedule. We regularly use them for their service and reliability."

SERVICE

Neil Marklew, Bid Manager

"Health and safety always remains the number one priority. Umberslade are a specialist company that delivers from start to finish every time."

SPECIALISTS

Ian McDonald, H&S & Wellbeing Manager

"Umberslade are by far the best soft strip demolition contractor we work with...they take pride in what they do and take more care doing it."

THE BEST

Liam Boxwell, Project Manager

"The work & team were well organised. Standard of safety was excellent; our H&S inspections went without a hitch."

WELL ORGANISED

Dan Hale, Site Manager

"Umberslade's Site Manager was well organised and the team worked hard, the strip out went smoothly and to schedule."

WORKED HARD

R Holmes, Senior Site Manager

‘Umberslade were always wanting to better the programme, their Site Manager was excellent, and all their documentation was App based, which made for easier recording of the works completed. Very good work overall.’

BETTER

L Boxwell, Project Manager

"Umberslade absolutely smashed this project. They came to site for each phase with the correct attitude, worked to Overbury standards, completed each phase as per programme & always really well managed."

SMASHED IT

S Bail, Contract Manager

“Highly recommend, very professional, good communication, very tidy.”

VERY TIDY

M Farrell, Customer Service Manager

"I can’t thank you enough for being able to drop in and support our works at the last minute. Nothing was too much trouble. Kieran & Callum are 2 of the most helpful guys I've ever met – a real credit to Umberslade!"

CREDIT

J Parkington, Director

"Communication was great, their contracts manager and site managers were excellent - we plan to work with Umberslade regularly in future."

SITE MANAGERS

Alex Mastroddi, Project Manager

"Working with Umberslade for the first time, I found their Site Manager & Contracts Manager to be professional. Team attitude & work ethic were great; I will happily use them again."

ATTITUDE & ETHIC

R Walker, Senior Site Manager

“We’ve used Umberslade on projects around the UK; we know we can rely on them to get the job done professionally and safely.”

AROUND THE UK

M Potter, Pre-Contracts Manager

"Professional, flexible and competitive."

FLEXIBLE

A Price, Regional Development Director

"...a pleasure to see the company grow from humble beginnings into the leading strip out and groundwork company you have become. Always professional with a can do attitude."

CAN DO

D Howard, Operations Manager

"I have introduced Umberslade to every business I have worked with and I have to say it's always a pleasure to get them on board. Fantastic professional work ethic."

WORK ETHIC

D Morgan, Managing Director

"...if there is a strip out or a demolition job to do they are first on my list. A great company with a great ethos. Keep it up guys."

GREAT ETHOS

R Freeman, Contracts Manager

"Leaders in a difficult industry, second to none!"

LEADERS

S Hood, Quanity Surveyor

"Great to work with you guys on DWP Hatfield Job Centre - all delivered on time, in budget."

ON TIME

D Richards, Senior Quantity Surveyor

"Having worked with Umberslade since 2005 and having first hand experience on what they are capable of I would recommend their services to all."

CAPABLE

P Aisthorpe, Contracts Manager

"Umberslade are a very proactive business with a flexible and reliable operations team."

FLEXIBLE

M Robins, Quantity Surveyor

"Umberslade is one of the most professional suppliers I have worked with in years. They are clear, concise and have a great team around them. I would recommend them to anyone."

RECOMMEND

Gordon Burgess, Contracts Manager

"The most professional company I've had the pleasure to work with over the past 20 odd years."

MOST

R Denny, Project Coordinator

"Always a pleasure to work with Umberslade. A very professional team."

TEAM

S Smith, Project Manager

"It has been a pleasure working with you guys for the 10 plus years I have."

PLEASURE

Jon Harris, Technical Manager

"...always a pleasure working with Umberslade who always get the job done with minimum fuss and maximum professionalism."

MINIMUM FUSS

Ross Jones, Associate

"Umberslade have successfully delivered a number of demolition and enabling works projects for our clients recently. Great site delivery and experienced, professional staff. Highly recommended for any demolition / strip out tenders"

RECOMMENDED

M Fields, Contracts Manager

"...professional, accommodating and most importantly the safest strip out contractor we've used"

ACCOMMODATING

Dave Mayer, Contracts Manager

"The strip out went perfectly well, we were also impressed with Umberslade's Contracts Manager, who was attentive to our requirements."

ATTENTIVE

Chris Stevens, Contracts Manager

"Methodical, good communication, excellent H&S and a clean & tidy site. Very impressed with Umberslade."

COMMUNICATION

Matthew Thornton, Project Lead

"Site team were proactive and conscientious - they couldn't do enough for us. Their Site Manager and Contracts Manager were excellent. I will gladly use Umberslade again."

CONSCIENTIOUS

R Verel, Contracts Manager

"We operate at the highest standard of quality and safety and we expect the same from our partners. Umberslade consistently meet our needs and we regularly use them."

QUALITY & SAFETY

Garry Lawrence, Director

"It was a demanding project and Umberslade did everything we asked, finishing ahead of programme. Their Contracts Manager was excellent."

DEMANDING

Leon Stapleton, Project Manager

"Our Umberslade site manager & his team were professionals; their work, communication and attention to H&S were excellent. Can't fault them!"

ATTENTION TO H&S

Matthew Burrow, Director

"Umberslade deliver a high quality service. They handled our project with expertise and care. The team is professional, well managed and tidy."

EXPERTISE

Shaun Doyle, Senior QS

"Umberslade have always provided us with first class service..The work is done professionally & safely, a real pleasure to work with."

FIRST CLASS

Mark Ross, Contracts Manager

"We'd give Umberslade 6 out of 5. We were really happy with their work."

6 OUT OF 5

Ian Bedworth, Contracts Manager

"Umberslade is my first point of call for strip out. Everything is done to a high standard."

HIGH STANDARD

Alan Whyte, Senior Site Manager

"Umberslade 'pulled one out of the bag' beating the planned programme on our hospital project. The team were methodical & professional through-out."

METHODICAL

Simon Ginty, Managing Director

"We've worked with Umberslade for many years and rely on their high standard of work and safety. They're an important part of our team."

PART OF OUR TEAM

I Smith, Contracts Manager

"Our experience of Umberslade is that pricing work is on time with a full explanation of items they are pricing, which includes a site visit to see the works."

PRICING ON TIME

D Rest, Commercial Manager

"Having used Umberslade, the experience was good. They combine all the qualities necessary in our industry to deliver a professional and safety conscious process."

PROCESS

Stephen Pallett, Contracts Manager

"Umberslade are always punctual, polite to the client and our staff and their work is clean & tidy. Overall they do a great job in demanding situations."

PUNCTUAL

Liam Pickett, Site Manager

"Very professional, our client's H&S officer said their RAMS should be used as a template by other contractors."

RAMS

Nigel Turner, Contracts Manager

"We know we can rely on Umberslade to complete work to the brief and to schedule. Their communication is good, sites are well managed and tidy."

RELIABLE

D Howard, Contracts Manager

"Umberslade are very reliable and safety focused. They're also responsive to our requests, conscientious and friendly to deal with. I'd say they're experts at what they do."

RESPONSIVE

Chris East, Snr. Construction Manager

"The team's work was superb, site was clean & tidy and safety was the first priority."

SAFETY

Darren Armson, Site Manager

"I'm always pleased with Umberslade's work, the managers are first rate and their health & safety is second to none."

SECOND TO NONE

Ray Edmunds, Director

"We used Umberslade for the first time on a large retail strip out and were very impressed all round. A professional and skilled team. We'll be using them again."

SKILLED TEAM

Danny Hudson, Project Manager

"Umberslade's Site Manager was excellent; he managed his team efficiently & was very supportive throughout. We want Umberslade on our next project."

SUPPORTIVE

C Davis, Contracts Manager

"We can trust Umberslade to carry out our ground works to the brief and deadline. Their fully trained workforce take great care, this makes them a valuable partner to Balfour Beatty."

TRUST

S Stevens, Contracts Manager

"I find Umberslade to be a very professional and pro-active company that carry out their works without fuss or complication."

WITHOUT FUSS

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