I’m absolutely thrilled with my new solid oak flooring. The craftsmanship and professionalism shown by Darren and Carl were second to none. I chose Forrestal specifically because they offer a fitting service that doesn’t require removing skirting boards, and they delivered exactly as promised. The installation was flawless, with no disruption to my home and no need for redecorating. From start to finish, the service was superb. I would 100% recommend Forrestal to anyone looking for exceptional quality and a stress-free experience. Outstanding work!
Public evidence profile
Forrestal Flooring
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Trust Score
64out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 177 reviews
- Reviewed 10 months ago
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume177
Independent sources2 independent public sources
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say45.2 of 60
Independent checks12.4 of 30
Track record6.8 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 of 8.3
- Ways to reach them8.3 of 8.3
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 6.2
- Registered company details4.1 of 4.1
- Photos of their work0 of 2.1
- Industry recognition0 of 1
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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.
5.0out of 5
How Checkatrade customers rate them (out of 5)
Reliability5.0
Communication5.0
Quality of work5.0
Customers often mention
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade177 reviews
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Forrestal Flooring, including the highlights above. The 177 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Our smoked oak flooring is amazing, Darren and his team have done a fabulous job. Very polite and everything was cleaned when finished to a very good standard
First class job . Estimate agreed and timing fixed. Job finished - excellent. Very tidy and no visible dust from sanding. Polite friendly and reliable. Recommended!!
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for flooring contractors in Bognor Regis
Across 18 flooring contractors in Bognor Regis, the typical rating is 5.0 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Companies House registration
ActiveActive incorporated business
Forrestal Flooring is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
Legal nameForrestal Flooring
Company number14532635
Incorporated
Registered activityFlooring & wall covering
Official checkOn the public register
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Sources
2 named public sourcesWhere this information comes from
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Review sources
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About
Carpets / flooring in Bognor Regis, West Sussex.
What this business says about itself
From their own website
What this business says about itself
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- Emergency availability: out-of-hours
- Established: 1997 (29 years in business)
- Areas served: Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire
- Good to know: Free quotes · Family-run
Accreditations it displays. Confirm each is current on the official register before you hire:
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Independent checks
About this business
A real, registered businessWe cross-checked Companies House: this business is officially registered for work that matches the flooring contractor services it advertises - independent confirmation it's a genuine business set up to do this kind of work, not just a directory entry.
How long they've really been tradingThey state they've been established since 1997, but the earliest independent source we can find is 2019. Worth asking them about the gap.
They say, established1997Website online since2007First public review2019Company registered2022
Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
No credentials are shown here and the business has not claimed this profile. Ask to see certificates and insurance directly.
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Common questions about Forrestal Flooring
Is Forrestal Flooring a legitimate business?
Forrestal Flooring has 177 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 Forrestal Flooring?
Forrestal Flooring has 177 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How is Forrestal Flooring rated on reliability and quality?
On Checkatrade, customers rate Forrestal Flooring by category: Reliability 5.0 out of 5, Communication 5.0 out of 5, Quality of work 5.0 out of 5. These are per-category scores from real published reviews. They show where Forrestal Flooring is strongest, not just the overall average.
How do I know Forrestal Flooring's reviews are genuine?
Forrestal Flooring's 177 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.
Is Forrestal Flooring a registered business?
Forrestal Flooring is a registered business on Companies House (company number 14532635), incorporated 9 Dec 2022, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What areas does Forrestal Flooring cover?
They state on their own website that they cover Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire. This is the business's own statement on their website, not something we have independently checked. Confirm they cover your postcode before booking.
When was Forrestal Flooring's website registered?
Forrestal Flooring's website has been online since 2007, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.