- Source checked
- 26 Jun 2026
Public evidence profile
Build- Excel Ltd
Credentials & registries
TrustATrader Approved
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Trust Score
42out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 9 reviews
- 1 credential shown
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 9
Independent sources1 independent public source
Credentials1 credential shown
How this score is made up
What customers say24.3 of 60
Independent checks13 of 30
Track record5 of 10
See the independent checks
- Licences and credentials0.7 of 10.3
- Ways to reach them2.9 of 3.4
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 5.1
- Registered company details5.1 of 5.1
- Photos of their work4.3 of 4.3
- Industry recognition0 of 1.7
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Completed work
12 photosPhotos listed as completed work
These photos were listed as completed work by the business or a public source. They do not verify workmanship.
Credentials and checks
Credentials, licences and vetting
Credentials and associations
1Credentials and memberships
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From TrustATrader
TrustATrader checks
No missed appointments in the past 6 months. TrustATrader logs when a member misses an agreed appointment, so a clean run is a sign they turn up when they say they will.
TrustATrader lists these checks:
- Identification checked
- Company address verified
- Customer references checked
- Agreed to TrustATrader's high standards
- Agreed to complaints procedure
Insurance listed on TrustATrader:
- Source-listed cover: Simply Business Insurance; verified 13 Feb 2026
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Companies House registration
ActiveActive incorporated business
Build- Excel Ltd is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
Legal nameBuild- Excel Ltd
Company number16990884
IncorporatedNot listed
Run by2 directors (longest-serving director appointed in 2026)
Previously traded asBUILDEXEL LTD (until 2026)
Official checkOn the public register
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From customer reviews
What customers consistently say
Recurring themes from 9 customer reviews on TrustATrader.
Respectful and tidy in your home: “the site was left clean and tidy at the end of the day” · TrustATrader
“All work completed to a very high standard and the communication throughout” · TrustATrader, 28 Mar 2026
“Finished the build in good time and did a quality job.” · TrustATrader, 19 Jan 2026
“More importantly, we now have an extra bedroom and en-suite all finished to the high standard we wanted.” · TrustATrader
“the communication throughout, from initial meeting to the handover after completion, was always clear, honest and transparent.” · TrustATrader, 28 Mar 2026
“Very clean working and good communication.” · TrustATrader, 19 Feb 2026
“They were very friendly, kept us updated throughout, and answered any questions we had.” · TrustATrader
Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
These reviews are published independently on the named public source below, not testimonials this business chose to show. We bring them together and link each one back to where it appeared, so you can open the source and read it yourself.
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Where these reviews are published
- TrustATrader9 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“John and his team have done a fantastic job on our full renovation including remodeling internal rooms and a full width single storey extension. All work completed to a very high standard and the communication throughout, from initial meeting to the handover after completion, was always clear, honest and transparent. I would not hesitate to recommend this company to others seeking a reputable builder.”
“Only needed a small-ish job doing but the team sorted it for a elderly family member. Very clean working and good communication. I have got a quote from them for an extension project later in the year.”
“Excellent service- listened to my requirements and even suggested some improvements that I hadn’t thought of . I ended up with a much better job a for less money than I’d intended to spend - it’s nice to find good honest tradespeople”
Detailed reviews
Friendly and reliable, great at sticking to timescales, and quick to help resolve any issues I had. Overall very happy, would definitely recommend.
John and the team recently completed a garage conversion for me in Ashton in Makerfield. From initial visit through to completion I found John to be friendly, approachable and very knowledgeable about all aspects of the conversion. More importantly, we now have an extra bedroom and en-suite all finished to the high standard we wanted. During the build, disruption was kept to a minimum, the site was left clean and tidy at the end of the day, John and the lads working on site were polite and helpful at all times. Highly recommended and I will certainly be using John again on our next project in the summer for a planned garden makeover. Keith Jones Ashton in Makerfield.
They were very helpful, always willing to work around budget. They are a nice, trustworthy bunch.
Friendly and approachable, very knowledgeable, and answered all my queries. Polite throughout.
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for builders in Chorley Lancashire
Across 12 builders in Chorley Lancashire, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Sources
1 named public sourceWhere this information comes from
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About
Build-Excel Ltd is a UK-based residential building contractor specialising in high-quality building services for homeowners. We focus on workmanship,...
Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
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Common questions about Build- Excel Ltd
Is Build- Excel Ltd a legitimate business?
Build- Excel Ltd has 9 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5. It is a registered business on Companies House, listed as active, and the public register shows no adverse status (no dissolution, insolvency or strike-off) against it. This is independent public evidence gathered from named public sources (no ads, no paid placement), not a guarantee of workmanship. If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.
What do customers say about Build- Excel Ltd?
Build- Excel Ltd has 9 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know Build- Excel Ltd's reviews are genuine?
Build- Excel Ltd's 9 public reviews come from a named public review source, and MyTrustedTraders links every one back to where it was published, so you can open the source and read them yourself rather than trusting a single curated 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.
Has Build- Excel Ltd had recent public reviews?
Build- Excel Ltd has 4 public reviews dated within the last 12 months. That shows their review history includes recent feedback; it does not prove current availability, so confirm capacity before hiring.
Does Build- Excel Ltd turn up to appointments?
TrustATrader's logs show no missed appointments for Build- Excel Ltd in the past 6 months. TrustATrader logs whenever a member misses an agreed appointment, so a clean run is a sign they turn up when they say they will. This is TrustATrader's reliability signal over that period, not a guarantee.
Is Build- Excel Ltd qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for Build- Excel Ltd, including TrustATrader Approved. Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, TrustATrader Approved is TrustATrader's approved badge: awarded after it vets the trader's identity and background.
Is Build- Excel Ltd a registered business?
Build- Excel Ltd is a registered business on Companies House (company number 16990884), listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.