DP Building & Carpentry Ltd

David Thompson from DP Building is a master builder and we are so grateful to him for completing our extension to such a high standard in May 2023. The build comprised of a 1930s house renovation and a spacious 90 square metre extension. Right from the start David was a pleasure to work with, he was very professional, approachable and responsive at all times. Immediately, we felt we could trust him and we can honestly say that the build was seamless. He engaged so well with our neighbours to make sure everything went smoothly during the 10 month build. David was all over every detail of the job and took pride in delivering a high-quality extension with excellent craftsmanship. We are over the moon with how the work turned out, the final product has blown us away. For any issue that arose along the way, David was out in front of it and always had good solutions ready to discuss. Nothing was ever too much of a problem and we looked to him for a lot of advice. It really helped that he worked in great partnership with the architect. If we were ever to build again, David would be our first call and we would not hesitate to recommend David and his team of professionals for a building project. Rory & Jen

David & the DP crew delivered our kitchen extension and other refurbishment works to an excellent standard. David was on time, a good communicator, a skilled professional, provided good advice, and steered us to the right decisions. Overall, we were very pleased with the finished project and felt that David was personally invested in our project for the entire duration.

Dave and his team worked on a renovation in 2022 that involved reconfiguring a basement level kitchen / living area and adding an attic room office. We were delighted with the work they did and would definitely recommend them. They take pride in their work and it shows - they were meticulous and have an attitude of 'do it right the first time'. They were a pleasure to have in the house and were so accommodating in making sure we had a camp kitchen each night even though the basement area was stripped back to bare concrete for a while. They arrived on time and Dave was very responsive to any queries or issues that came up. I would use them again in a heartbeat. All the lads and tradies who worked on-site were great.

Dave and his team were diligent and professional with great attention to detail. Our kitchen refurbishment involved knocking two small rooms into a family kitchen-diner including replacing an old flat roof with a new pitched roof with skylights, as well as adding an under stairs WC. Dave had sound advice before and during the build and we are very happy with the building work and the quality of the finishes. I would be happy to use Dave for any future jobs.

This was my second time working with Dave and his team. Six years ago he restored a fixer upper in town for me and he did such a first rate job that this year I approached him to extend it by adding another bedroom, a roof terrace and a reconfigured layout of the downstairs. I have found Dave to be a clear communicator at every stage and a very creative and efficient partner on the project. He kept me appraised of cost variations as they arose so that they could be agreed and approved and delivered very high quality work on schedule and within my budget and contingency. I would hire him again in a heartbeat and recommend him to anyone contemplating similar domestic scale projects.

Dave recently carried out extensive roof alterations and a garage conversions for us, and the end result is way beyond our expectations. We had to stay in the house for the duration of the project, and we were completely unaffected by the work going on around us, which is testament to how tidy and efficient the guys were. Dave has very high standards, which is also reflected in the work of the guys around him. He has great attention to detail, is full of ideas, and all communication was seamless throughout, which was a huge bonus for us. We can’t recommend Dave highly enough and we are already looking forward to getting him back for future work!

David Thompson of DP Building recently did a full renovation of an apartment for me on Rathgar Road. Dave was a pleasure to deal with as were his crew particularly the Turk who basically could do anything. Job was carried out to a very high standard and bang on time & in budget. Dave & his crew were also very clean & kept their workspace swept & clean at all times minimizing disruption to my neighbors. All in all an excellent experience. I could not recommend DP Building more highly. Paul Property Owner Rathgar

Dave is a professional guy with a very good team who got in and out on schedule and came back to fix snags for me without hassle. He worked well with the other professional who were on the job. He has a good team including painters and electrical and plumbing who were likewise professional and tidy.

Dave carried out a full renovation of our period house, including a kitchen extension. He has a very talented team working with him, electricians, carpenters, builders and painters all fantastic. They understand the eccentricities of old houses and could provide expert advice and recommendations throughout the project. Dave was flexible to any changes we needed along the way and delivered everything on time and on budget. Couldn't have been happier with the service and finish, thanks guys!

We used DP Building and Carpentry for our home renovation and extension project in 2017 and would recommend Dave and his team to anyone. We lived in the house during the works and Dave made sure we had access to all the necessary facilities - he even set up a temporary kitchen and moved it around depending on where the works were taking place. The team he used were always respectful of it still being our home, despite the fact it was also a building site. We found him to be very responsive to calls/messages and he virtually made himself available to us 24/7 throughout the project. They provided a highly professional service and delivered a top quality finish - we absolutely love our “new” home and couldn’t be happier with the end result.

In the end Dave did not do the job I requested as my house sale fell trough. What I am reviewing is his attitude and professionalism in planning the job for/ with me... nothing short of outstanding. What also shone through was he always answered the phone! Despite being very busy and even on a Sunday. His quote was in line with what I expected and more to the point, he helped me adjust things to my customization and to save money where I wanted to. He always listened and gave excellent tips. I’m more sorry that I won’t get to see his finished product, than losing out on the sale. He was surprisingly gracious also when he realized essentially I wasted his time. Execellent company his aides by Dave

Dave carried out a major renovation of a period house for us, and we couldn’t be happier with his work. The job was completed on time and within budget. More importantly, the quality of the workmanship was faultless. Dave was meticulous in uncovering all of the issues that lurk beneath the surface of an old house and went to great lengths to ensure that all of the fundamentals were sound before he went about covering it up again. All of the tradesmen he brought in were top quality, from the plasterers to the painters. He produced beautiful carpentry from drawings that we provided, delivering precisely what we wanted. Snags were addressed instantly, often without us even pointing them out, and the whole project was executed with great courtesy and good humour. Dave and his team were a pleasure to work with and I couldn’t recommend them more highly.

A very high end service. We have used this company twice over the last 3 years for a kitchen extension and an attic bedroom conversion which also included a brand new roof and insulation. We had our attic staircase spindles replicated from the original staircase. Extremely happy with both projects. From start to finish Dave Thompson and his team have provided us with an elite service, a high level of finish and attention to detail. Great communicator and had finished both jobs on time. His sympathetic approach to period home restoration allowed us to create an attic space that looked like it was always part of the original house layout.

Very professional service and delivered on every aspect of the project. Excellent communication and advice and all delivered on schedule. I'd highly recommend Dave and his Team.

Dave's work is absolutely top class. Not only does he listen carefully to what the client wants but he delivers on that with really top quality building standards and a high class finish. He's a true gent who will go the extra mile without charging for it. I cannot recommend him highly enough.

Dave and his team have just completed our extension in Glasnevin and we are absolutely delighted with the job they have done. The work required was a c.30m2 flat roof extension to the rear of our house and the removal of an internal wall to create a large open plan space. We also had a refurbishment of the adjoining utility area and added a new wet room and new patio area and steps in the garden. We felt that architects plans weren't necessary as we had a very clear idea of what we wanted and Dave and his team were able to achieve the exact result we were hoping for without any issues. A lot of excavation work was also required to prepare the site as our back garden was raised and higher than the house but this didn't present any difficulty. Dave was great to work with, highly efficient and very well organised in terms of co-ordinating the project and keeping to deadlines. His knowledge and experience proved very helpful to us as he offered plenty of guidance and gave helpful tips based on ideas that worked well on previous jobs. He was always available to discuss open items and the whole project ran like clockwork. We can thoroughly recommend Dave and his team. Donal & Jane Martin

We hired DP Building to create an open plan area for an old 1970's house that had multiple ad-hoc extensions. They did a fantastic job on the new roof for the extension and incorporated a stunning patent glazing roof-light which every visitor to the house has since commented on. A real stand out feature. DP also built us a lovely patio for our garden, created a real flow from the garden to the house. The kids now spend all their time outside. Inside the house DP rewired, re-plumbed and re-insulated the house with all new plastered walls. Our BER rating went from E2 to B2. The plastering working was second to none. Overall the finish to the house was 5 stars. DP really take pride in their work and it shows in the final finish. Other than the excellent work and attention to detail and ability, one of the best comments I can make about DP is the personal. Every single one of them were professional and courteous. A genuinely nice bunch of people who made me feel very comfortable through all stages of the build. The build was completed on time, there were no hidden costs, no surprises. DP kept me updated through-out the build and did not rush off before the house was finished. They stuck with it till the job was completely finished and I have no qualms in giving them a 5 star rating. Highly recommended from a very happy customer!