Builder
APPLETHORPE DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED
Credentials & registries
1 named source
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Trust score
67out of 100
Rating4.9★
Review volumeLow · 5
Source diversity3 sources
VerificationVerified
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1Named registry and membership evidence
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Companies House registration
ActiveActive incorporated business
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Legal nameAPPLETHORPE DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED
Company number10086339
Incorporated
Registered activityBuilding development
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Planning evidence
Nearby projects
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About
Verified builder in Didcot, Oxfordshire.
Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
4.9out of 5
Highlights
"We chose Applethorpe through a personal recommendation. They have managed our major renovation. They have been efficient and responsive throughout the works, offering excellent advice and guidance. From the start of the project, with structural drawings including all areas of the building work, up to final finishing. The trades men on site have been polite and conscientious completing work to a high standard. Contractors have arrived in a timely manner to complete all the required work. Our experience of working with them has been really positive. I would recommend them without hesitation."
"Applethorpe Developments carried out an extension to our property, comprising of a utility room and a one bedroom annexe, with kitchen/lounge/diner and bathroom. Prior to commencement we received a detailed cost and time plan. The whole team were great, we were updated weekly on what would be happening and who would be on site. All works were completed in a timely manner and all trades including electricians/plumbers/painters/carpenters/kitchen fitters were very tidy, respectful and helpful. The end result is fabulous, great workmanship. Would highly recommend!"
"I found the company very reliable. Communication was terrific during the whole process - prices were discussed and all options were talked through. This made the process transparent and avoided any major surprises. Neil is very knowledgeable which increased my trust in the solutions and potential final outcomes. The workmanship was of a very high standard whether it was the employees of the company or the contractors managed by Neil."
Detailed reviews
Showing the 3 reviews we hold full text for. The 5 headline total is the review volume reported across APPLETHORPE DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED’s public review sources.
We chose Applethorpe through a personal recommendation. They have managed our major renovation. They have been efficient and responsive throughout the works, offering excellent advice and guidance. From the start of the project, with structural drawings including all areas of the building work, up to final finishing. The trades men on site have been polite and conscientious completing work to a high standard. Contractors have arrived in a timely manner to complete all the required work. Our experience of working with them has been really positive. I would recommend them without hesitation.
I found the company very reliable. Communication was terrific during the whole process - prices were discussed and all options were talked through. This made the process transparent and avoided any major surprises. Neil is very knowledgeable which increased my trust in the solutions and potential final outcomes. The workmanship was of a very high standard whether it was the employees of the company or the contractors managed by Neil.
Applethorpe Developments carried out an extension to our property, comprising of a utility room and a one bedroom annexe, with kitchen/lounge/diner and bathroom. Prior to commencement we received a detailed cost and time plan. The whole team were great, we were updated weekly on what would be happening and who would be on site. All works were completed in a timely manner and all trades including electricians/plumbers/painters/carpenters/kitchen fitters were very tidy, respectful and helpful. The end result is fabulous, great workmanship. Would highly recommend!
Local context
Rated 4.9★ — in line with the local average for builders in Didcot
Across 7 rated builders in Didcot, the typical rating is 4.8★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Public evidence checks
Public evidence shownTrust checks and red flags
Public review evidence4.9★ from 5 public reviewsAcross CheckatradeCheckatradeCompanies HouseCompanies House OfficersWaste carrier (Environment Agency)
Sources
3 named sourcesEvery signal, traced to its origin
Review sources
Official sources
Independent checks
About this business
A real, registered businessWe cross-checked Companies House: this business is officially registered for work that matches the builder services it advertises - independent confirmation it's a genuine business set up to do this kind of work, not just a directory entry.
Public evidence checks
What's strong, and what to check yourself
✓Strong signals
✓Rating: 4.9★
✓Source diversity: 3 sources
✓Verification: Verified
✓1 verified credential
!Worth checking yourself
!Review volume: Low · 5
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Common questions about APPLETHORPE DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED
What do customers say about APPLETHORPE DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED?
APPLETHORPE DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED has 5 public reviews, averaging 4.9 out of 5, gathered across 3 independent sources. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know APPLETHORPE DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED's reviews are genuine?
APPLETHORPE DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED's 5 public reviews are gathered and cross-checked across 3 independent public sources. Reviews spread across several named sources are harder to fake than a single polished page. MyTrustedTraders brings this public evidence together with no ads and no paid placement: we show where every review came from rather than selling rankings, so you can weigh the evidence for yourself.
Is APPLETHORPE DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for APPLETHORPE DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED, including Waste carrier (Environment Agency). Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section.
Is APPLETHORPE DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED a registered business?
APPLETHORPE DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED is a registered business on Companies House (company number 10086339), incorporated 29 Mar 2016, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business — not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
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