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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the excellent service and high quality of work, often noting meticulous attention to detail and tidy results. Many consumers highlight the professionalism and friendly demeanor of the staff, who are described as knowledgeable, efficient, and pleasant. People also appreciate the reasonable and competitive pricing, finding the costs to be fair and transparent for the outstanding service received. However, some people mentioned occasional difficulties when trying to find tradespeople. A few reviewers reported disappointment with builders found through the service, and others noted issues like not receiving replies to quote requests or tradesmen not showing up as promised.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dylan changed my back garden from a jungle to a place to enjoy sitting in. This consisted off painting fences/stone wall, weeded and laid down weed control fabric then covered the area with bark wood... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pat did two big jobs for us as we’re renovating an old building. First job was relocating a small main bathroom to a much bigger room on the opposite side of the house. Not only was he and Marianne po... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dean has done a superb job of installing our wet-room - every detail is perfect. He is very professional - courteous, and attentive to every request. By arrangement, the work was carried out whilst... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

“Elite Plastics have replaced our porch roof today and you only know because the roofs changed. Driveway left clean and tidy. James’s communication was excellent when quoting for job provided full e... See more

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Welcome to Checkatrade, the UK's premier online directory and leading destination for finding top-quality tradespeople. Our platform is expertly designed to bridge the gap between consumers and trusted, skilled professionals in the trade industry. Embark on a seamless journey to elevate your home or business with our extensive range of services. Checkatrade is your one-stop hub for discovering local tradespeople, enriched with authentic, verified customer reviews to inform and guide your choices. Whether you're in the market for a comprehensive home renovation, a bespoke building project, or a simple repair, our platform caters to every need, ensuring you find the ideal professional with ease. Our reputation is built on a foundation of trust and excellence. We rigorously vet each tradesperson, guaranteeing that only those meeting our high standards are listed. This meticulous approach means peace of mind for you, knowing that your project is in the hands of a reliable, highly-rated professional. With a spectrum of services including Home Improvement, Home Services, Construction, Contractors, Professional Services, and Local Services, we are dedicated to meeting your every requirement. Our commitment to outstanding Customer Service stands us apart, making Checkatrade the definitive choice for quality, reliability, and satisfaction in the UK trade industry. Turn to Checkatrade for a straightforward, secure, and successful project completion. We're not just a directory; we're your trusted partner in making your project dreams a reality. Join the multitude of satisfied customers who found their perfect tradesperson through Checkatrade – where excellence meets reliability and every review counts.

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When you contact or pay a trade through Checkatrade, you’re covered by the Checkatrade 12-month guarantee of up to £1,000*. How the Checkatrade Guarantee works: 1. Contact a tradesperson through Checkatrade to register your job. OR 2. Pay securely via Checkatrade Pay-no matter where you found your tradesperson**. *Other eligibility criteria and T&Cs apply. **For customers in Scotland, payment for the work must be made via Checkatrade Pay. https://www.checkatrade.com/guarantee-terms

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Garden waste clearance

I had previously been let down by another company, so I found viking on line, I was very impressed with responding timeand very clear communication, nothing was too much trouble, they arrived on time and cleared the garden within half a hour, there prices are very competitive, all in all very professional and very impressed.

July 16, 2026
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Reply from Checkatrade.com

We're so pleased to hear about your positive experience! It's wonderful that you were impressed with the response time and clear communication, and that nothing was too much trouble. We're delighted that the team arrived on time and cleared your garden efficiently.

Checkatrade Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unreliable.

Do find the website useful however I had 1 electrician complete work to a high standard booked him to come back he never turned up. Contacted him said he'd call back with another date as there'd been an issue with his calendar. Never contacted me. Arranged another electrician contacted me with a price, confirmed date and time. Again never turned up and didn't even bother to contact me. Think it's just pot luck to be honest if you get a reliable tradespeople on here.

July 16, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Best of British ( Suffolk)

The company as a whole is very professional from start to finish which gives you confidence in making your decision which company to use. The produce is excellent quality and the fitting so good you wouldn’t know you’ve changed windows. We also had a front door fitted which is of equal quality and very impressive. Very pleased with everyone at the company. Superb effort at competitive prices. Thirteen windows and a door with an internal security systems. Thank you.

July 15, 2026
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Reply from Checkatrade.com

We're delighted to hear about your excellent experience and that the company was professional from start to finish. It's wonderful that the produce is excellent quality and the fitting so good. We appreciate your positive feedback!

Checkatrade Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service at competitive prices.

We have used Gary's services for years and always with great results at competitive prices. Always courteous and friendly, with great advice, we would have absolutely no hesitation in highly recommending him.

July 15, 2026
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Reply from Checkatrade.com

We're delighted to hear that you've consistently had great results at competitive prices over the years. It's wonderful to know that the service is always courteous, friendly, and that you received great advice. We truly appreciate your high recommendation!

Checkatrade Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant service

Jason was friendly, punctual and did a great job. Would definitely recommend!

July 10, 2026
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Reply from Checkatrade.com

We appreciate your 5-star rating! We're so pleased to hear about the friendly, punctual service and great work.

Checkatrade Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Keeping COOL with my newly installed Ceiling Fans

Joel arrived on time, having given me notice of his arrival by text.

On arrival he did an inspection of the job and gave me a brief on his plan before setting to work.

Despite the intense heat, Joel continued non-stop, keeping me informed of his progress. My new Ceiling Fans with Lights were installed and working inn very good time.

I have no hesitation in recommending Joel. In fact I have engaged him for further work. Thanks to his very professional advice I will be seeing him again soon.

July 15, 2026
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Reply from Checkatrade.com

We're delighted to hear about your excellent experience! It's wonderful that the service was professional, informative, and that the job was completed with such precision and efficiency, even in intense heat. We appreciate your high recommendation.

Checkatrade Team

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Work carried out was satisfactory…

Work carried out was satisfactory though still having problems. Very overpriced for the work carried out. Both parties were very friendly and helpful to a degree. They arrived earlier than scheduled and I was charged for 2 hours work which was carried out just over an hour.

July 11, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Appointment quick job completed and…

Appointment quick job completed and left very pleased with outcome

July 8, 2026
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Reply from Checkatrade.com

We appreciate your 5-star rating! We're so pleased to hear that your appointment was quick, the job was completed, and you were very happy with the outcome.

Checkatrade Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I got an enquiry straight away

I got an enquiry straight away, very reasonable and accepted.The company came the next day. Would recommend

July 8, 2026
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Reply from Checkatrade.com

We appreciate your wonderful feedback and 5-star rating! We're delighted to hear about the quick response, reasonable quote, and prompt service.

Checkatrade Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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We're so pleased to hear that you were able to easily find exactly what you were looking for! Thank you for your positive feedback and 5-star rating.

Checkatrade Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic experience with DSBUK

Fantastic experience with DSBUK. One of few companies I contacted that could install within the next few weeks. Communication was great, price was excellent and even offered me a different unit in order to get it fitted sooner. The work was completed professionally and within 4 hours and I am more than happy with the result.

July 15, 2026
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Reply from Checkatrade.com

We're so pleased to hear about your fantastic experience! It's wonderful that our member could install your unit quickly and that their communication and pricing were excellent. We're delighted that the work was completed professionally and that you're happy with the result.

Checkatrade Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Cowboy plumbers

Used checkatrade for plumbers who simply ripped me off. Shoddy work. Cash job even gave so called tradesmen a bit extra. Will now req plumbers to put right there work. Will never use checkatrade again. Be warned.

July 6, 2026
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Reply from Checkatrade.com

We're sorry to hear about your experience and understand how disappointing this must have been.

We'd like the opportunity to look into your concerns. Please get in touch with us through our website or by phone so our team can review what happened and discuss the options available to you.

Checkatrade Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service and good quality work

I would like to express my appreciation for the excellent service I received from Tom of 352 Electrical Ltd. when he visited to remove and install our new kitchen hood extractor. He was professional, courteous, and attentive throughout my experience. Tom took the time to answer my questions clearly and ensured that all my needs were met promptly. He even made time to fix my electric lawn mower without an extra charge. It shows that he really cares about his customers.

The quality of service exceeded my expectations, and I was particularly impressed by Tom's friendly attitude and commitment to customer satisfaction. It is clear that he takes pride in delivering a high standard of care and service.

Overall, I had a very positive experience and would not hesitate to recommend this service to others. Thank you for your dedication and excellent customer care.

Dennis Ong

July 15, 2026
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Reply from Checkatrade.com

We are so pleased to hear about your positive experience with the service provided for your kitchen hood extractor installation. It's wonderful to know that the professionalism and helpfulness exceeded your expectations, and that the extra assistance with your lawnmower made such a difference. We truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation.

Checkatrade Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Efficient, experienced, reasonable charge

John was friendly and efficient, helpful and experienced, and the charge was very reasonable. Great job! I would definitely hire him again.

July 15, 2026
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Reply from Checkatrade.com

We appreciate your wonderful feedback and 5-star rating! We're so pleased to hear about the friendly, efficient, helpful, and experienced service, and that the charge was very reasonable.

Checkatrade Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ken’s Removals at very short notice…

Ken’s Removals at very short notice arranged to move items to three separate addresses. Ken and his colleague were very courteous, friendly and efficient. They even moved an old washing machine onto the path outside to allow room for the one they were transferring for me. I would definitely recommend them. Very reasonable price too

July 13, 2026
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Reply from Checkatrade.com

We're so pleased to hear about your positive experience with the team's courteous, friendly, and efficient service, especially arranging moves at short notice to multiple addresses. It's great that the pricing was very reasonable, and we appreciate your recommendation!

Checkatrade Team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good responses from trades people

Good responses from trades people, however feel the website needs more AI introduced to be able to pick up the specific job request as the headings are quite general and trades people have to ask further questions regarding the job requested.

July 8, 2026
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Reply from Checkatrade.com

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're pleased to hear you received good responses from tradespeople.

We also appreciate your feedback about the job posting process. Making it easier for homeowners to describe their jobs accurately is important, and we'll share your suggestion with the relevant team as we continue to improve the experience.

Checkatrade Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

These guys are great and very thorough…

These guys are great and very thorough and efficient . They did an excellent job 👏

July 15, 2026
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Reply from Checkatrade.com

We appreciate your 5-star rating! We're so pleased to hear that the team was thorough and efficient, and did an excellent job.

Checkatrade Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Used LMB Electrics and Testing through…

Used LMB Electrics and Testing through Checkatrade - Fast and efficient service, job completed in time quoted and kept informed about the process all of the way through. No complaints, would use again.

July 15, 2026
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Reply from Checkatrade.com

We're so pleased to hear that you experienced fast and efficient service! It's great that the job was completed on time and that you were kept informed throughout the process. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to assisting you again.

Checkatrade Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ease of use and ability to find a…

Ease of use and ability to find a reputable tradesman

July 8, 2026
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Reply from Checkatrade.com

We're glad you found our service easy to use and helpful for finding reputable tradesmen. We appreciate your feedback!

Checkatrade Team

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