Builder
Forster Construction
Credentials & registries
1 named source
Trust score
73out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volume31
Source diversity1 source
VerificationVerified
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Verified bricklayer in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear.
Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
5.0out of 5
Highlights
"I had extension built by Forster construction it was no hassle and everything done professionally and at a very good price highly recommend Forster construction"
"Really pleased with the work carried out. They installed an ACO drain and repointed our kitchen wall to a high standard, all at a very reasonable price. What stood out most was their honest assessment — unlike another trader, they only recommended the work that was genuinely needed. Professional, tidy, and reliable throughout. Would definitely use again and highly recommend."
"arrived on time clean tidy good job"
Detailed reviews
arrived on time clean tidy good job
I had extension built by Forster construction it was no hassle and everything done professionally and at a very good price highly recommend Forster construction
Really pleased with the work carried out. They installed an ACO drain and repointed our kitchen wall to a high standard, all at a very reasonable price. What stood out most was their honest assessment — unlike another trader, they only recommended the work that was genuinely needed. Professional, tidy, and reliable throughout. Would definitely use again and highly recommend.
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Local context
Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for builders in Sunderland
Across 20 rated builders in Sunderland, the typical rating is 5.0★. 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 evidence5.0★ from 31 public reviewsCheckatradeWaste carrier (Environment Agency)
Sources
1 named sourcesEvery signal, traced to its origin
Review sources
Checkatrade
Public evidence checks
What's strong, and what to check yourself
✓Strong signals
✓Rating: 5.0★
✓Review volume: 31
✓Verification: Verified
✓1 verified credential
!Worth checking yourself
!Source diversity: 1 source
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Common questions about Forster Construction
What do customers say about Forster Construction?
Forster Construction has 31 public reviews, averaging 5.0 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
Is Forster Construction qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for Forster Construction, including Waste carrier (Environment Agency). Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section.
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