# The Hawkinge Handyman

The Hawkinge Handyman is a builder in Folkestone. Rated 5.0/5 from 8 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: 37 out of 100 (building a public record). The score rests on rated 5.0 from 8 reviews.

We cross-checked Companies House: this business is officially registered for work that matches the builder services it advertises - independent confirmation it's a genuine business set up to do this kind of work, not just a directory entry.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkatrade | 5.0/5 | 8 |

Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for builders in Folkestone. Across 19 builders in Folkestone, the typical rating is 5.0 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

Most recent review: 12 months ago.

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "We had to cancel Andy as a friend came over and built the shed for us. Andy gave us a very good quote and was by far better than any of the others we'd received but our friend could build the shed that day."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "All round great service .. highly recommended"
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "We had been let down by so many tradesmen and Andy stepped in to save the day. I think he enjoyed sitting on digger on a huge pile of earth! No bodies or treasure found :) Thanks so much Andy"
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

## Trades
Builder, Carpenter, Painter / decorator, Handyman

## Services they list
_Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book:_
- Anti Vandal Coatings
- Door Stripping
- Exterior Painting
- Paint Sprayer
- Painting / Decorating
- Property Maintenance / Repair
- Refurbishments
- Specialist Paint Effects
- Timber Resin Repairs
- Timber Restoration
- Wall Murals
- Wallpapering

## 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:_
- Folkestone
- Kent

## What we checked, and when
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 8 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 for company number 17189007 with operating status active. (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: Active
- Run by 1 director; the longest-serving current director was appointed in 2026 (Companies House officers)
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade
- 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 251520

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Source: MyTrustedTraders, https://mytrustedtraders.com/traders/the-hawkinge-handyman
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