Cornerstone Building Services
121 HEANOR ROAD
SMALLEY
ILKESTON
DE7 6DY
Other services by this trader:
Bathroom Installation, Builders, Building Maintenance, Doors, Extensions, Flat Roofing, Garage Conversions, Plasterers, Property Maintenance and Repairs, Windows,
About Cornerstone Building Services
With over 30 years of hands-on experience, I offer a trusted, local building and home improvement service you can rely on.
I take pride in delivering high-quality workmanship with a friendly, straightforward approach. Every job, big or small, is completed with care, attention to detail, and a commitment to doing things properly.
Fully insured and City & Guilds qualified, I can manage your project from start to finish, keeping the process simple, clear, and stress-free.
All work is carried out to the correct standards, with any required certification provided for your peace of mind.
A dependable, personal service built on experience, honesty, and a reputation for getting the job done right.
Services Offered
-General Building Work -From small repairs to full renovations
-Property Maintenance & Repairs -Keeping your home in excellent condition
-Garage Conversions -Turn unused space into practical, comfortable living areas
-Home Extensions -Add space and value, tailored to your needs
-Groundworks & Foundations -Mini digger work and all types of groundwork projects
-uPVC Windows & Doors -Supply and professional installation
-Bathrooms -Complete design, installation, and refurbishment
-Plastering -Smooth, high-quality finishes
-Flat Roofing -Durable, reliable roofing solutions
-Joinery -Bespoke woodwork and fitted solutions
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Customer reviews for this trader
Paul previously installed a window in my bathroom and this time soundproof walls in a few rooms for me. Paul is friendly, flexible and versatile, tidy during and after each day, and works to a high standard.
Paul did an amazing job repairing and replacing rendering, replacing guttering, and broken roof tiles. He left everything neat and tidy each evening, and did a thorough clean on completion. The job turned out to be more complicated than at first thought
This was the 4th and biggest job Paul has done for me and it
certainly won't be the last. All done on time, to budget and in a professional manner. I don't bother talking with anyone else.
Paul completed some further work for us, boarding a large living room ceiling and plastering a chimney breast. Prompt, reliable and makes sure everywhere is clean and tidy on completion. We'll definitely get Paul in for any further work and would recomme
Used Paul for a big kitchen/diner conversion project.
Competitive, friendly, methodical and very tidy. Highly recommend.
I have used Paul for previous building work, on this occasion he gave me a quote for a large concrete slab to be laid where sheds had
previously been, prior to a prefab garage being placed on top. I also obtained 2 other quotes. Paul's price was competiti
Great work and very friendly and trustworthy. Paul not only completed the work but advised on better options. He'll be doing some further work for us soon. Would definitely recommend
The first time I have used Paul and am very pleased to have found him. An excellent and very thorough job of installing a new exterior door. Will definitely use him again.
Paul has completed many tasks for me mostly related to building work on my bungalow. Now he has shown another string to his bow; garden
clearance. He cleared my garden, which was very overgrown, so he could install a new boundary fence in a proper profess
This is the third job Paul has done for us, and the quality of his work is consistently high. This time he replaced an outside tap for us, only a small job but, never the less, it was carried out
excellently at the time arranged and with no mess. We woul
Work was carried out promptly - installing a window in previously
windowless room - and I am very pleased with the result as is one of the cats who now has another way in and out of the house.
We needed our flat roof on our kitchen extension replacing and EA Home Improvement Solutions was the first one to come up on Derbyshire Trusted Traders. Paul came round to give us a quote which we thought was very reasonable. After the go ahead Paul arriv
We've just had a variety of work done by Paul, including clearing an old conservatory, design and build of a bespoke pergola, laying a patio, fixing and replacing guttering. Great attention to detail,
discussed everything with us clearly, came up with sol
Paul came as a recommendation through a family member. He completed a removal of my old fireplace and a bathroom job that we were finding difficulty getting a tradesman to take on. From the outset he showed great attention to detail when discussing the
Very pleased with the plastering work that Paul did. Left everything clean once the job was done. Would definitely recommend.
If you're looking for a quality, reliable builder, then Paul is your man. Paul has just finished a batch of work for us including a garage conversion, smartening up the utility room and sorting out some
outside wall issues. From quoting through to cleanin
Paul fitted a internal lintel and concrete shed base for me.
Communication was good before, during and after including progress photos whilst I was at work. Quick and efficient taking less time than expected and left tidy afterwards. Happy with the result
I had a number of quotes for a significant building project that I
needed doing at my house. Paul's quote was priced very fairly and he also came up with a number of solutions to issues which would arise that other builders hadn't spotted. The work took a
Paul is committed to providing an excellent service at a fair price. He is highly skilled and experienced, honest and conscientious and shows a genuine interest in the job in hand. He is also a delightful person who is pleasant to have around when work is
Very happy with the speed of service, fair price and photos and explanation of work undertaken.
A great service all round from quotation to final product.
Paul and his colleague have just successfully completed another task for me. As usual he was conscientious, professional and pro active with ideas to improve things. First class, I wouldn't consider any one else.
We called Paul again as he had recently done some excellent work for us improving our loft conversion. He has become our 'go to' builder: skilled, reliable, helpful and friendly. Our very old house 1893 still has its original staircase which has always b
I chose Paul carefully based on the Trusted Trader reviews and I am pleased to say he did not disappoint. Right from the first meeting he gave me confidence that he was the right choice. His price was
competitive and his approach was very professional. T
Paul couldn't have been more helpful or more interested in the job of updating our loft conversion by improving the insulation and the
ceiling, replacing and repositioning a Velux window, transforming our storage space in the eaves and replacing the floor
Paul was very efficient at replacing a cast iron waste pipe and has since replaced a leaking toilet for me, and again I was very pleased with the work he has done. I would definitely recommend.
Following the successful previous job, I re-engaged Paul to install a new stud timber frame wall, including insulation in the framework. The frame was plaster boarded and plaster on both sides with skirting boards on both sides. Happy with the result and
New bathroom installed by EA Home Improvement Solutions. Everything managed from start to finish and Paul did a fantastic job fitting the bathroom - quality workmanship. Would definitely recommend.
I found Paul helpful and clear on the work required and even though the job turned out to be much larger than either of us expected,
through no fault of Paul, I was very happy with the outcome. What
started as a wall removal and RSJ installation, ended up
A good job, well done. Paul was reasonably priced, did a good job and left everything clean and tidy. I would recommend 100%
Just getting builders to turn up and quote can be a nightmare, let alone actually turning up to start. We put our livelihoods, homes and trust in people and skills we know nothing about. We found Paul on Trusted Trader and wanted to use a local tradespe
Paul has been a Godsend. We were really struggling to find a builder at the start of the year after we had taken on a full house
renovation project. Paul came along and completed all jobs quickly, efficiently and at a fair price. These jobs included some
Paul did an excellent job moving a wall back and making good in our front bedroom. Can't fault his work at all and he kept everything
clean and tidy at all times. A very friendly, informative and
knowledgeable chap we wouldn't hesitate to use again.
Solutions by name, solutions in practice. Paul did a great job for a tricky compact loo and utility. He can achieve a good quality finish.
Paul has done an excellent job removing our old stone fireplace and building a new one from scratch to house a multi fuel stove. Very
professional and every effort is made to keep dust and disturbance to a minimum. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Paul fo
Lovely man, very clean, would highly recommend him.
Today Paul completed a small but important internal task discussed when he did an external job he did for me in December. He approached this with the same diligence and professionalism as then. No mess, fair price and good work. Thanks Paul.
Tip top bloke doing a tip top job. Full of good advice with a
professional approach. The solution to my classic car port problem is first class. Totally recommended.
Paul has practically lived with us over the last year and has done a whole raft of work including installation of a new bathroom, rebuild and finishing of our kitchen, building our porch, installation of
steelwork to make our lounge open plan and various
Paul did a great job relaying my bathroom floor. When a problem arose, Paul was able to suggest and provide a solution. Professional and sociable, no mess. Would recommend to anyone.
I use Paul for all my building requirements, either maintenance of the old or construction of the new. Always professional, always
proactive and easy to have a working relationship with. Thanks for your latest work and will no doubt be seeing you again.
Paul Shaw was polite. very sociable. and very professional. Paul did a good job without any fuss. And did what I asked of him. Will have Paul again if and when I need any more work I need doing.
We are very pleased with Pauls work. His attention to detail is
fantastic. Details such as sympathetic brickwork and positioning mean we are very happy with the end product. We have used Paul multiple times and shall continue to do so in the future.
Excellent work, communication, and tidiness on site from Paul and Paul. COVID secure and always polite working, despite it not being the best weather for undertaking our flat roof replacement. Well
done!
Paul worked in a professional manner observing social distancing and mask wearing in light of covid. We are happy with the work that was done and it was in line with the requirements of our quote.
Paul installed a steel lintel for us, great job no
complaints. Reliable, Punctual, professional and tidy what more could you ask for, excellent choice.
Paul and his team did a great job and it was exactly what we wanted. They were polite, on time, cleaned up after themselves and did a very good job. I would definitely recommend to others and for future work for us.
Constructing the lower terrace was not the first job Paul has done for me and it will not be the last. Professional, proactive, hard working and friendly.
The 1st job Paul did for us was to open up a fire place for a log
burner. The fire place he built was 1st class. We decided to
refurbish the kitchen. Paul did an excellent job installing patio doors, and plastering all the walls. The work was completed on
Paul Archers Construction has done several jobs for me - indoors
and outdoors, large and small. Earlier this year he has designed and constructed an ensuite to a first floor bedroom, which I am very
pleased with. This was quite a large job, but recently h
When looking for a builder Paul was the only one who pointed out that I could not have the washing machine in the place I proposed. His estimate was clearly detailed and I knew exactly what I was paying for. I think the estimate from the other builders wo
Paul came and looked at the job to discuss what plans we needed.
Didn't have to wait long for the job to start after the quote, did an excellent job arriving on time and leaving house nice and tidy on completion. Paul's communication throughout the job wa