Builder
REF Ltd
Credentials & registries
1 named source
Trust score
67out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volumeLow · 19
Source diversity1 source
VerificationVerified
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Trust at a glance
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About
Verified groundworks in Barnsley, South Yorkshire.
Reviews · public evidence
What the public record says
5.0out of 5
Highlights
"I'm always worried about having tradesmen doing very large jobs of a high quality but there was no need to worry when accepting the quote from REF. They are not the cheapest but you get what you pay for and I received excellent workmanship and good communication. The bathrooms were done to an extremely high quality."
"Right from quotation stage, Richard was friendly, informative and knowledgeable which put us right at ease. We received multiple quotes which were cheaper but we felt Richard was worth the extra money. He helped us with decisions regarding the bathroom and lead us to making the correct decisions for our bathroom whilst ultimately working to our vision. I would also like to mention that Marc, one of the other plumbers on the job, was super friendly and an absolute joy to be around whilst they were doing work. The speed and quality of their work means I would recommend again and again. 10/10"
"From start to finish everything went like clockwork. Richard & his team are professionals & honestly care about the work they do. No snagging required perfect fit. Richard has OCD when it comes to keeping things clean & tidy. Job well done. Thanks. I would definitely recommend REF LTD"
Detailed reviews
Showing the 3 reviews we hold full text for. The 19 headline total is the review volume reported across REF Ltd’s public review sources.
I'm always worried about having tradesmen doing very large jobs of a high quality but there was no need to worry when accepting the quote from REF. They are not the cheapest but you get what you pay for and I received excellent workmanship and good communication. The bathrooms were done to an extremely high quality.
Right from quotation stage, Richard was friendly, informative and knowledgeable which put us right at ease. We received multiple quotes which were cheaper but we felt Richard was worth the extra money. He helped us with decisions regarding the bathroom and lead us to making the correct decisions for our bathroom whilst ultimately working to our vision. I would also like to mention that Marc, one of the other plumbers on the job, was super friendly and an absolute joy to be around whilst they were doing work. The speed and quality of their work means I would recommend again and again. 10/10
From start to finish everything went like clockwork. Richard & his team are professionals & honestly care about the work they do. No snagging required perfect fit. Richard has OCD when it comes to keeping things clean & tidy. Job well done. Thanks. I would definitely recommend REF LTD
Local context
Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for builders in Barnsley
Across 42 rated builders in Barnsley, the typical rating is 4.9★. 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 19 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★
✓Verification: Verified
✓1 verified credential
!Worth checking yourself
!Review volume: Low · 19
!Source diversity: 1 source
Smart checks
Before you hire a builder
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.
Good to know
Common questions about REF Ltd
What do customers say about REF Ltd?
REF Ltd has 19 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
Is REF Ltd qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for REF Ltd, including Waste carrier (Environment Agency). Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section.
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