# First Step Builders

First Step Builders is a builder in Smethwick. Rated 5.0/5 from 178 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile for this trader, with independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, no ads, and no paid placement.

No Trust Score yet: not enough public evidence held to score this business.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkatrade | 5.0/5 | 178 |

Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for builders in Smethwick. Across 6 builders in Smethwick, the typical rating is 5.0 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

## Customer rating breakdown
_Per-category customer ratings from Checkatrade:_
- Reliability: 5.0 out of 5
- Communication: 5.0 out of 5
- Quality of work: 5.0 out of 5

## What customers consistently say
_Recurring strength themes from this trader's own reviews, each with a verbatim quote:_
- **Reliable and punctual** (Quoted from 2 reviews): "they got here when the said they would" · Checkatrade

## Trades
Builder, Carpenter, Window / door fitter, Roofer

## Services they list
_Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book:_
- Architraves
- Barn Conversions
- Bespoke Windows / Doors
- Boat Building / Repairs
- Built In Furniture
- Cabinet Makers / Handmade Furniture
- Cupboards
- Door Fitting / Hanging
- General Carpentry
- Joinery
- Log Cabins
- Skirting

## Areas covered
_Towns and areas this trader lists serving. This is their own stated coverage, so confirm they cover your exact address before you book:_
- Smethwick
- West Midlands

## What we checked, and when
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 178 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 1 public listing for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MyTrustedTraders shows public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Contact phone: MyTrustedTraders shows a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 1 (none currently verifiable)
- Companies House status: Unknown
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade, 2025 Checkatrade Awards - Regional Finalist
- Public evidence last checked March 2026

## Before you hire a builder
_What to check when choosing this kind of trade (general guidance, not a claim about this business):_
- Never pay a large deposit up front. Agree a staged payment schedule tied to completed milestones, and hold a small retention until snagging is done.
- Get it in writing: an itemised quote with scope, materials, start and finish dates, and how any changes (variations) will be priced.
- Be wary of a cash-only price or pressure to start tomorrow. Both are red flags for an unaccountable job.
- Ask to see a portfolio of completed work like yours, plus recent references you can contact.
- Check the credentials and registrations that matter for this work, and that they are current.

## Contact
- Phone: 07360 275962

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