# L.J.S Building & Carpentry

L.J.S Building & Carpentry is a builder in Bracknell. Rated 5.0/5 from 11 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.

Trust Score: 32 out of 100, with a caution: newest review we found is from February 2024. Weigh that age against the score.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkatrade | 5.0/5 | 11 |

Rated 5.0, above the local average for builders in Bracknell. Across 55 builders in Bracknell, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

Most recent review: 3 years ago.

## What customers consistently say
_Recurring strength themes from this trader's own reviews, each with a verbatim quote:_
- **Clear communication** (Quoted from 2 reviews): "Communication was to the upmost and the work completed is fantastic." · Checkatrade, 29 Aug 2023
- **Quality of the work** (Quoted from 2 reviews): "We couldn't be more happy with the result as we now have a new staircase plus extra useable space upstairs" · Checkatrade, 8 Feb 2024

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "Louis and his hardworking professional team completed the job very quickly despite a number of unforeseen issues that arose which they overcame. We couldn't be more happy with the result as we now have a new staircase plus extra useable space upstairs as well as a nursery for our baby. Would definitely recommend to anyone thinking of having a loft conversion done!"
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Absolutely fantastic work carried out. We had a existing wall remover and the kitchen replaced. The work was carried out within the allocated time. Communication was to the upmost and the work completed is fantastic."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Louis, Chris and Ben were working at my neighbours house so I asked them to give me a quote for a new kitchen. I showed them what I liked and they organised everything from there, it was seamless from the start, I knew exactly what was going on and I got to see a full design of my open plan kitchen prior to starting so I could make a couple of changes. Really happy with my new kitchen and the team I chose to complete it. Thanks guys!"
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

## Trades
Builder, Carpenter, Concrete contractor, Demolition contractor, Kitchen designer, Landscaper

## Services they list
_Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book:_
- Accessible Kitchens
- Bespoke Kitchens - Supply & Installation
- Car Ports
- Cladding
- Concrete Garages
- Concreting
- Demolition
- Equestrian Stable
- Extensions / Conversions
- Fire and Flood Renovation
- Foundations
- Garage Conversions

## 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:_
- Bracknell

## What we checked, and when
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 11 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 2 public listings 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: 0
- Companies House status: Unknown
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade, Companies House
- Check dates vary by source. Where we hold a date, the check shows it.

## 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: 07401 233349

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