# 1st Rate Roofing Ltd

1st Rate Roofing Ltd is a roofer in Ringwood. Rated 5.0/5 from 3 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: 44 out of 100, with a caution: only 3 reviews held yet. A small public record keeps the evidence thin, and the score reflects that.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkatrade | 5.0/5 | 3 |

Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for roofers in Ringwood. Across 12 roofers in Ringwood, 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: 1 year ago.

## What customers consistently praise
_Themes mentioned across this trader's own public reviews:_
- Professional (mentioned in 80% of reviews we've read)
- Careful & respectful (mentioned in 40% of reviews we've read)
- Friendly & polite (mentioned in 40% of reviews we've read)
- Punctual (mentioned in 40% of reviews we've read)

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "Ben has recently completed a significant roofing project on my home, which involved removing all the slates, replacing the felt with a breathable one, and then refitting the slates. His work stands out due to its excellence, skill, and neatness. Ben is the tradesman we all seek: meticulous, skilled, and reliable. His craftsmanship is of the highest quality, and he demonstrates great attention to detail in every aspect of his work. In addition to his technical abilities, Ben is an exceptional communicator. He is always willing to discuss any questions or concerns, ensuring that all aspects of t"
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "We called on Ben again for flat roof work as he had previously replaced our flat roof extension on the house. He was as always, absolutely excellent! He is punctual, very careful in his work, always unfailingly pleasant and professional and his costs are absolutely upfront and completely reasonable. He works very hard which we particularly appreciated, given the wintery weather of late. The finished result is simply first class and we would expect nothing less from Ben - he really is the real deal and simply the best roofing expert that you could ever need."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Ben was absolutely first class from the moment I requested a quote right through to finishing the repair. Quick and clear responses to any correspondence and very good quality workmanship with an explanation and pictures of the end product. Couldnt be happier."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

## Trades
Roofer

## What we checked, and when
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 3 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)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- Companies House status: Unknown
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade, Companies House Officers
- Check dates vary by source. Where we hold a date, the check shows it.

## Before you hire a roofer
_What to check when choosing this kind of trade (general guidance, not a claim about this business):_
- Never agree to roof work from a cold-caller at your door or an unsolicited 'we noticed your roof' note. That is the classic roofing scam.
- Get a written quote that itemises access (scaffolding or a tower), the exact materials, and the workmanship guarantee, not a vague day rate.
- Be wary of demands for a large cash deposit; agree staged payments against work you can actually see completed.
- A major re-roof must meet building regulations. Prefer a roofer on the NFRC Competent Person Scheme (CompetentRoofer), who can self-certify the work and is vetted and inspected at least twice a year. Check they're listed at nfrccps.com before you commit.
- Ask to see a portfolio of completed work like yours, plus recent references you can contact.

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