SB Building Services
Newton Abbot
Stephen
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Hi my building services offer Carpentry/joinery, all aspects , also internal/external decorating including paperhanging/removal. Full decoration of all woodwork ceilings and walls .also Garden carpentry including, fencing, pergolas, shed work - refelts or roof sheets, repairs trellises work, repairs to walls/repointing. And many other oddjobs& handyman tasks around properties we have 52 years experience We like to if invited to arrange a site meeting , chat and survey the jobs and of course meet face to face and form a comfortable relationship with our clients , more so with single people and elderly. Feel free to contact us . Thanks steve
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Painting & Decorating — Paignton · October 2026
Paint window ledges and lower back of house
"steve replied to my request the same day and called the next day to look at the job.i recieved the quote the same night and he started2 days later it him (and his wife)3days to complete the with excellent results i would highly recomend him"
Painting & Decorating — Teignmouth · August 2026
Small job - seal water mark and emulsion walls
"Great guy, friendly and keeps you informed as he goes about what he’s doing. Extremely competent, works hard. Very reasonable price. Would definitely recommend "
Painting & Decorating — Torquay · August 2026
Paint exterior front and back of house
"Outstanding, multi skilled, Stephen Barber Newton Abbot. House required lots repairs prior to front , back and rear painting. Stephen reassuringly explained everything in great detail. Further saved me a v large expense, repairing front door porch, instead of replacing it . As an Octogenerian I need look no further. Meticulous , trustworthy, highly recommended. Jacqueline."
Handywork — Teignmouth · July 2026
Install new awning on exterior wall
"Steve came to fit an awning we had bought to the back wall of the house. The bolts supplied were not long enough to work with the construction of our house, so Steve kindly went hunting round the merchants to find somewhere that stocked them, then came back to finish the job. His charges were extremely reasonable, and he was friendly and professional, keeping us informed of what he needed to do and making sure it was all working at the end of the job. We will happily use him again in the future."
Building — Taunton · July 2026
Replace utility room ceiling.
"Steve gave me honest advice that the job was very small, and I should ask an acquaintance to do it."
Painting & Decorating — Bovey Tracey · June 2026
Paint walls, ceiling, skirting & doors in bedroom
"I used Sb Building services to decorate a room. I found Steve from them very efficient prompt and he did an excellent job."
Carpentry & Joinery — Dawlish · April 2026
re-hang internal kitchen door [move to other side of door]
"Stephen was very accommodating, helped us to find the best solution to our problem. Did a very good job hanging our new door, completed on time. Would recommend to anyone wanting carpentry work. "
Painting & Decorating — Paignton · March 2026
Exterior painting house
"We’re so happy with the job Stephen did. He was always on time, really professional, and honestly just a lovely guy to have around. The finish is spot on, it’s clear he takes a lot of pride in his work. It’s pretty rare to find such a high standard of decorating at such a fair price, especially with how stress-free he made the whole process. If you need a painter, I can’t recommend Stephen enough. The house looks fantastic. "
Building — Plymouth · November 2025
Put together flat pack plastic shed 4´x3´
"Steve has done a great job putting a new plastic 3x4 garden shed together. Very pleased with the work and the price. Can highly recommend Steve."
Painting & Decorating — Plymouth · October 2025
Painting a newly plastered kitchen ceiling
"Steve is a very friendly and professional man. He did an excellent job painting our newly plastered kitchen ceiling. He even came back on request a couple of days later after we'd removed a light fitting from the ceiling to touch up that area. Nothing was too much trouble including travelling back to Plymouth again. We're very impressed with Steve's work ethic. Also very efficient at clearing up afterwards. Would highly recommend Steve."
Painting & Decorating — Taunton · September 2025
Exterior painter
"Steve and Jill are experienced hard working and professional they did an excellent job on my sash window and sills are front railings. I would not hesitate in recommending them and have asked them to quote for a new job I have for the furure"
Painting & Decorating — Torquay · June 2025
Paint and decorate stairwell
"Steve and Jill did an excellent job. The workmanship was top quality and they tidied up after themselves. I would recommend their work and they make you aware of their progress throughout the job."
Painting & Decorating — Okehampton · May 2025
Paint walls and ceilings on landing and stairwell.
"Very pleased with the standard of work completed in the estimated time scale. We would be happy to employ Steve and Jill again."
Building — Newton Abbot · March 2025
dismantle shed and replace with new one
"Steve did an excellent job for me he dismantled a shed,cleared the site and I will be having him back to install the new shed . Very professional and gave me good advice.Very happy to recommend him."
Painting & Decorating — Bovey Tracey · November 2024
Paint walls and gloss woodwork in narrow hallway.
"Steve was very friendly, helpful and professional. He gave us a realistic quote after viewing the job. Nothing was too much trouble and he did a brilliant job on painting our hallway. He was prompt and cleared away after he had finished. We would thoroughly recommend him. "
Painting & Decorating — Newton Abbot · September 2024
Tidy up and colour wash three small stone front walls
"Stephen undertook the re-painting of my old front garden walls. From the outset it was clear that he was keen to understand exactly what I wanted to achieve, and to what timescale. The workmanship was outstanding, and I am delighted with the result. A highly recommended tradesperson."
Painting & Decorating — Torquay · July 2024
Strip and paint a lounge first job
"Steve was excellent at all the jobs we asked him to do. Decorating our Bungalow Lounge Dinner, 2 Bedrooms, Hall, Removal of old fire place and fitting a new one. Removal of curtain rails and putting up new ones. He was very resonable and very professional in all his work. Steve came when he said he would and my wife and I would highly recommend him to anybody who needs this type of work done. "
Building — Exeter · January 2024
Replace shed roof
"From start to finish great communication and an excellent job replacing our shed roof and repainting. I had three different quotes and this was a fair price for great workmanship. "
Carpentry & Joinery — Plymouth · November 2023
Fit new skirting boards to hall already painted
"Thankyou Stephen for a great job fixing my skirting boards Excellent time keeping and workmanship 5 star rating"
Painting & Decorating — Boscastle · September 2023
Paint new wood shed and side gate
"Steve arrived on time, was friendly, reliable and went above and beyond to match up a very difficult paint colour by travelling at great distance to acquire it, Im impressed with his work and wouldn’t hesitate to hire Steve again in future. Thanks Steve Would recommend "
Handywork — Exeter · September 2023
Install new base for fitted dishwasher
"Very pleased with this job, completed this morning. Talked us through what needed to be done, before doing the job. Would highly recommend!"
Building — Torquay · August 2023
Replace felt on 5ft x 7ft garden shed.
"Re-felt and repair garden shed. Very pleasant and polite. Prompt reasonable quote and job fitted in at short notice. Clean and tidy work would be happy to use again in the future. Thank you."
Carpentry & Joinery — Exeter · May 2023
Repair to handle on velux window
"Steve's work was excellent, he quoted and carried out the work in record time. The quote was very reasonable and I was really happy with the finish. I would highly recommend his work. "
Handywork — Teignmouth · November 2022
Remove a wooden fence
"Dismantled and removed a storm damaged fence ,he was polite, cheerful, quick and clean worker ,would certainly hire again"
Building — Bovey Tracey · October 2022
Replace felt on shed roof
"Steve is very friendly and professional, and his quote was very fair. He did a super job of re-felting my wind damaged shed, replaced some timbers and painted the shed with water repellent wood preserver, he provided all materials and I didn't have to pay anything up front, excellent! I highly recommend him. Lesley L Bovey Tracey"
Building — Plymouth · September 2022
Recover a shed roof with felt
"Very helpful and professional. Great work. I would use him again "
Carpentry & Joinery — Topsham · August 2022
Replace frame and door at side entrance
"Steve was excellent did a fantastic job on The new frame and door for the side of the house had him back to do it a new shed roof will use him again and again"
Carpentry & Joinery — Bridgwater · August 2022
Hang 2 new internal doors and a new banister rail
"Steve's communication was very good, his work was excellent, completing all the work as stated. I would recommend. "
Carpentry & Joinery — Plymouth · October 2021
Fit internal doors
"Steve fitted 2doors. Very reasonable, turned up when he said he would. Excellent workmanship. "
Handywork — Torquay · October 2021
remove timber decking to skip
"I spoke to steve about the job that i wanted done to the decking and he arrived at my house the following day and had very good thoughts on removing decking and making good a step Good man to work with "
Building — Ivybridge · September 2021
Cladding to attached shed
"Excellent work, arrived promptly worked hard all day. Would definitely recommend him."
Carpentry & Joinery — Plymouth · September 2021
Hang two doors
"Good workmanship and completed work on time and to a good standard. Would recommend and use again "
Building — Seaton · December 2020
Refelt shed roof
"Very professional,prompt,helpful and friendly. Highly recommended"
Building — Plymouth · November 2020
Shed roof repair
"Quick, efficient, professional and friendly! Quality work in fair price. "
Building — Plymouth · October 2020
Replace felt on shed 7ft 6 sq
"Friendly, informative, helpful and did a great job in a short period of time to save further damage to the shed. Would recommend."
Carpentry & Joinery — Plymouth · October 2020
Fixing a wooden gate in drive
"I hired SB Builders to fix my wooden gate in drive. He did an excellent job at a very reasonable price and arrived as promised. Very trustworthy and would definitely use him again. I was more than happy with his workmanship. "
Carpets, Lino & Flooring — Paignton · September 2020
To lay click together laminate flooring with separate underl
"A very knowledgeable and honest tradesman who gave v good advise."
Handywork — Crediton · August 2020
Approx days work for various jobs unable to do
"Friendly & professional person, arrived when he said he would, very reasonable quote for work to be done. Cleaned up after each type of job (we had several) no mess & took pride in doing a great job which he did! Very reliable & would highly recommend"
Handywork — Ivybridge · August 2017
Placing bath panels
"Prompt service. Explained how the job was going to be completed. Arrived when stated. Able to list and complete the job quickly once price agreed. Would use again."
Building — Launceston · April 2017
Replace shed roof.
"Steve replaced my shed roof, and did a very nice job, he is prompt and friendly. Also cleared some debri from my bungalow roof. I would definitely use Steve again. Job well done."
Carpentry & Joinery — Taunton · April 2017
Hanging 5 doors and changing fittings on 3
"Hired Steve to fit some doors and handles etc in our house...did such a good job we asked him to do the rest of the doors;12 in all. Always turned up when he said he would, was professional, great at his trade and traditional tradesman values such as taking pride in his work. Steve was very flexible and able to resolve some difficulties such as me ordering handles too wide for the doors. Would definitely recommend and will use again. He is also great value for money and sticks to his quote"