Blakely Contracts Ltd.
116 Mountstewart Road
Carrowdore
Newtownards
County Down
Northern Ireland
BT22 2ES
e: brian@blakelycontracts.co.uk
t: 028 91
861736
m:
07836290234
BLAKELY CONTRACTS LTD
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL TARMAC CONTRACTORS
DRIVEWAYS, STEPS, BRICK PAVING, PATHS, WALLS, FENCES, GATES, ETC.
Please have a read through some of the testimonials about our work supplied by our clients.
Our clients are very important to us and we appreciate the comments we have
received about work
we have carried our for them.
We moved home last December and began a series of improvements to our bungalow. The last job to be done
was the resurfacing of our tarmac driveway. Brian came out, surveyed the driveway, made a number of
suggestions for improvement and quoted a price. Not the cheapest quote received, but Brian was attentive and
knowledgeable about what needed to be done. A date to commence work was agreed and his team arrived
promptly to begin the work - such a cheerful sociable band of men who personified team work. Everything was
explained to us and checked with us each day. The job was completed on time and looks fantastic. Our outside
paths and driveway are transformed. We have already had admiring comments from passersby. Thank you to
Brian and his team for a job well done.
Sheila Currie
Newtownards July 2015
My wife and I have seen Blakely Contracts teams at work on driveways in the neighborhood, and the approval
rating from customers has been uniformly high. We had been hesitating about having our driveway done because
we knew that it was likely to be a difficult job. We live in an old house. The driveway was thick concrete, ages old
and cracking in places. As well as having that removed and a new driveway laid, we wanted the small front garden
to be re-modelled, some bushes removed and a new curving garden path laid with a decorative edging. Brian
Blakely came, listened, made suggestions from his long experience and was frank about the possible difficulties
his team might face. We talked it through and he quoted a price and date for commencement.We agreed on
the terms.
The job has just been finished and I am astonished at the difference it has made to the appearance of the
house frontage. It is fully in keeping with the style of the area, yet clean and modern. The workmanship appears
excellent.
From beginning to end the work has been carried out seamlessly, without delays, with one procedure after
another explained as the job progressed. The men who worked in the group seemed to get along very well and
worked so quickly. I have to say that their lunch breaks were very short! Amazing energy!
The job has been completed on time and at the agreed price. Nothing has been left unfinished. The team added
little finishing touches - for example, some topsoil on the new, smaller, front lawn - because it looked as if it
needed it. No additional charge; they said that they like to leave a job “looking right”. How rare is that these
days!
I read a comment from a satisfied customer - “You get what you pay for.” If customers are looking for a cut-price
job, forget Blakely Contracts. If they are looking for a job done properly, by an experienced company with a good
track record, at what seemed to me to be a very fair price, I would have no hesitation in recommending Brian
Blakely.
Robin Hewitt
Belfast.
We moved back to Northern Ireland after living overseas for 28 years, and after buying a house and a car, the next
single expenditure was to have the driveways redone. I got three quotations from well established tarmac
contractors. Brian Blakely was not the cheapest, but we decided to go with him for the following reasons:
1/ The first thing he did was to drive me round the area and show me work he had done.
2/ He did not try to run down his competitors.
3/ Was up front as to when the job could be done.
4/ Listened to what I wanted and explained what he thought was better and would be more cost efficient
5/ Agreed to a price.
The work was started and finished within the time frame agreed, and there was a minimum of disruption to us.
The guys who did the job could not have been better,they did not hang about, and in the week they were at the
house not once did I hear any "bad" language, and they were most pleasant in answering any questions asked. As
to the job itself, we are very pleased, It has transformed the appearance of the house. We have no reservations in
recommending Brian Blakely and his workforce to anyone.
Jim Kirkwood, Bangor
Our drive was in need of an overhaul and I also wanted it widened; I received four quotes and Brian’s was joint
middle when it came to price but I decided to go with him because I had seen examples of his work, liked the fact
that he had a well established company with all his own heavy plant equipment and he provided sound advice
and was realistic with regard to the expected start date. In addition, he only charged a very small deposit with no
further payment expected until completion; this compared to a close competitor who required a full 30% up front
and was going to sub-contract the Bitmac laying part of the job. Brian scheduled the job to take advantage of my
retired neighbours prolonged absence, thus preventing them from having to endure the inevitable noise of
diggers and pneumatic drills. The old drive was completely removed together with several tons of soil, so that a
good solid layer of hardcore (sub-base) could be laid prior to the Bitmac. Having been present for the initial
stages of the work, I was happy to go off on holiday, confident that the job would be completed as per my brief,
during my absence. I found all of Brian’s workmen to be friendly, cooperative and polite and the Foreman
communicated with me to ensure that the block paving, drainage and kerbstones were set to my liking. The drive
has turned out exactly as I had in mind and I am very pleased with it and highly recommend Brian Blakely
Contractors
Kev Belam
I recently had my driveway tarmaced by Brian Blakely and his team and would have no hesitation in
recommending them. One reason I selected Brian instead of other contractors was because his business was
established in 1993 and I felt confident that this was a reputable company. The standard of workmanship was
excellent and quality materials were used throughout. Brian and his team worked hard, He fiinished the job on
time and left the site tidy. Brian has left me with a quality driveway and I felt the cost was fair considering it was
finished to a high standard. I have found Brian and his team to be honest, efficient and professional and would
certainly use them again.
Thanks,
David Blair
We recently moved back to Newtownards, and included in our shopping list of renovations to our new home was a
replacement driveway. I was aware of Brian’s team from word of mouth in the town, all of which was very positive.
Brian came out to see the job right away; I was impressed that he gave us an honest appraisal of the work to be
done, made a number of suggestions and gave us a (very reasonable) price there and then – which was the price
we eventually paid. There was no pressure or sales talk from Brian and he left it with us. Once we were ready to
proceed Brian gave us a firm date to commence the job, which was honoured.
When the boys came on site I was immediately impressed by the way they went about their work – very friendly
yet professional, considerate for client and neighbours alike, and very hard working. The camaraderie in the team
was tremendous – it was clear that this is a solid team who enjoy their work and doing a great job for the client.
Throughout the week they checked on various details to ensure the job was done to our satisfaction, and dealt
with a few extra unexpected obstacles without complaint. The boys did a fantastic job. This was a major tarmacing
job and I was worried about the possible disruption and the effect it might have had on the neighbourhood – I
needn’t have worried. And what a great driveway. I would recommend Brian and his team in a heartbeat, they
were a pleasure to do business with. Thanks lads.
Chris Haggan
Dear Brian,
Just a little note to let you know that my daughter and I are delighted with the refurbishment work to her
driveway, garden and paths around her house, which your company carried out recently.
Your squad of workmen were very conscientious, pleasant and courteous. Of course, all this was possible, thanks
to your energetic foreman, Jimmy. It was a pleasure to do business with you and I would have no hesitation in
recommending you to any of my friends.
Best wishes
Jim Getty
Hello Brian,
A huge thank you to you and your team for the superb job that you have done on our driveway.
From the day the work started your team have worked harder than we thought possible ! Every day when we
came home from work we could not believe the amount of work which had been done and the place was always
left neat and tidy for us to come home to. Watching the transformation of the front of our house has been
incredible - and the attention to detail has amazed us. The brickwork finish around the drive and bin store sets the
job off superbly. Can't believe such a transformation could be accomplished in only 5 days.
We have to confess that neither of us actually met the guys doing the work, as we were at work too - but your
'invisible army' have done you proud, and we would not hesitate in recommending you to others. Please pass on
our thanks to all the guys. Many thanks again Brian.
David & Lesley Gillespie
I moved back to Bangor after 46 years working in England. I needed a new drive and front lawn and Brian Blakely
came highly recommended by other builders and tradesmen I was using in the refurbishment of my bungalow. I
had no hesitation therefore in using him having obtained only one other similar quote for the job. He gave me a
realistic start date and his team arrived in a fleet of pristine lorries and vans. The lawn unexpectedly needed 20
tons of topsoil and his men duly delivered it at my front gate (which is on a main road). It was installed without
fuss in a very efficient manner and topped off with top quality turf. The men were all very friendly and worked as
a close knit team of experts who knew exactly what they were doing. The quality of the workmanship on the
tarmac, supporting brickwork and complimentary landscaping is second to none and I am well pleased with the
overall result. Brian Blakely may not be the cheapest but you know what they say "You pays your money.......""
Very best regards and many thanks for a great job.
Campbell McLearnon.
Brian
Tommy and I would like to thank you very much for the work done on our driveway. It has made such a difference
to the front of our house which is now very bright and spacious. Your employees were fantastic and kept the
place really clean and tidy throughout the time they were here. We have already had lovely comments from the
neighbours about how well it looks.
Thank you once again.
Tracey and Tommy
Blakely Contractors were engaged to replace our front garden and driveway. The work started on the given date
with the workers arriving on time. The work was completed to our complete satisfaction within three days.
Throughout this time the workers were always punctual, hardworking and sought to minimise the inconvenience
that such major work brings. The place was always tidy at the completion of their work day. Their attitude over the
three days was always polite and courteous. The professionalism of the contractor and workers was always
evident. We have no hesitation in recommending Blakely Contractors not only for the quality of their work but also
for the professional way in which they approached this contract.
Thank you for a job well done!
Brian & Rosemary O’Reilly
Call us today on 028 91861736 or 07836290234
Very impressed with the standard of work and it's execution, work was done professionally and I was surprised how swiftly
the job was progressed. I have a larger driveway area than the average size and while the job was not cheap you get what
you pay for. I have no hesitation in recommending this company, you will be assured of a first class job, with no shortcuts.
Roger Beattie
Just completed our commercial car park in Bangor. Finished to a very high standard, all communication was superb. Would
highly recommend these guys for your next job whether it's a driveway or a car park like ours. Regards McCully Furnishings,
Bangor.
Johnny Mccully
Brian and the team completed our driveway yesterday, and we couldn't be more pleased with the result. All of the workers
were extremely pleasant to deal with. Couldn't recommend more highly!
Patrick Thompson
Excellent work. We were wanting our driveway tarmaced and patio upgraded. I was recommended to Brian Blakely
contracts. I rang Brian and he came out to the house and had a look around he was able to give us some good ideas how
we could plan the garden out and gave us a quote. We then decided to go ahead with the work . The men arrived on
Tuesday afternoon as planned finished on Friday morning. They started early every morning to late afternoon non stop.All
the men were very hard working helpful and friendly nothing was a problem to them. I would highly recommend Brian and
his team to any one wanting driveway or patios done. I have had neighbours commenting how good a job they have done
plus one has already rang Brian for a quote. Thanks again Brian and the team.
Angela McBride
First class service from Brian and his team from start to finish. Couldn't recommend them enough. Brian quoted for job on
Friday afternoon, guys arrived Tuesday afternoon to dig old driveway up and when I came home on Wednesday afternoon I
thought I had arrived at wrong house. Total make over. I'm absolutely delighted. Excellent job. 100%. Thanks Brian and
guys....one happy lady.
Liz Cherry