About Uglyduckbc
Building, renovation and refurbishment specialists in the Bath & Somerset area.
Building, renovation and refurbishment specialists in the Bath & Somerset area.
The Ugly Duckling Building Company, specialising in home renovation and building services in Bath, Somerset.
We are a highly motivated and friendly team of skilled and experienced craftsmen, with a vast experience in period and modern properties across the South West. Whether you are looking to extend your property or for a complete home renovation we can help, we provide kitchen fitting, bathroom fitting and general property refurbishment services, to help you achieve your ideal home.
Our tradesman are here to help you achieve your dream home Our team are highly experienced in the building, renovation and refurbishment trade and have an extensive range of skills that enables us to cover all areas of home or commercial building projects. We have an optimistic approach to our work and will work with you to help you meet your needs and requirements on your building project.
Get in touch to discuss your requirements, we would be happy to work with any designs and plans you already have but can also provide advice if you are stuck for ideas.
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