“He communicates very quickly” · Checkatrade, 5 Jan 2026
“great communication” · Checkatrade, 10 Jul 2025
Public evidence profile
A O'Connor Building Services Ltd
Trust Score
44out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 25 reviews
- Reviewed 7 months ago
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume25
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say30.8 of 60
Independent checks8.1 of 30
Track record5 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 of 10.3
- Ways to reach them2.9 of 3.4
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 5.1
- Registered company details5.1 of 5.1
- Photos of their work0 of 4.3
- Industry recognition0 of 1.7
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What customers consistently say
Recurring themes from 3 customer reviews on Checkatrade.
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What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade25 reviews
Highlights
“Alistair and team did a big project on our new house plus a garage conversion near Hythe (redesigning & refitting all bathrooms, laying new floors, removing wall & remodelling room, fitting a new staircase and window, new electrics & lighting, repointing chimney, complete redecorating throughout). His team is large & skilled, and they were consistently considerate and often entertaining (we were resident for much of the work). He communicates very quickly, and is always accommodating to requests and suggestions. They worked reliably and efficiently. He completed on a highly competitive budget.”
“After talking about it for over 2 years we finally decided to move a wall to make a home gym. We used A O’Connor as we had seen that they had done some work for a neighbour - one of our best decisions! Timeframes were stuck too, minimal mess, great communication and the guys cleared up after each day. I felt confident leaving them in the house. The finished room looks like it’s always been like that. Beyond happy. Highly recommend! No hidden costs or surprise’s. Absolute pleasure to deal with.”
“Ali Oconnor & his team spent 3.5 months at our house doing all the building work & fitting out a new kitchen .we also had a ensuite refurbished. They were very professional & had complements from our neighbours saying they are doing a great job. We are very pleased with the final result. We would certainly recomend Ali & his team for any building work .”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for A O'Connor Building Services Ltd, including the highlights above. The 25 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Alistair and team did a big project on our new house plus a garage conversion near Hythe (redesigning & refitting all bathrooms, laying new floors, removing wall & remodelling room, fitting a new staircase and window, new electrics & lighting, repointing chimney, complete redecorating throughout). His team is large & skilled, and they were consistently considerate and often entertaining (we were resident for much of the work). He communicates very quickly, and is always accommodating to requests and suggestions. They worked reliably and efficiently. He completed on a highly competitive budget.
After talking about it for over 2 years we finally decided to move a wall to make a home gym. We used A O’Connor as we had seen that they had done some work for a neighbour - one of our best decisions! Timeframes were stuck too, minimal mess, great communication and the guys cleared up after each day. I felt confident leaving them in the house. The finished room looks like it’s always been like that. Beyond happy. Highly recommend! No hidden costs or surprise’s. Absolute pleasure to deal with.
Ali Oconnor & his team spent 3.5 months at our house doing all the building work & fitting out a new kitchen .we also had a ensuite refurbished. They were very professional & had complements from our neighbours saying they are doing a great job. We are very pleased with the final result. We would certainly recomend Ali & his team for any building work .
Local context
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.
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Is A O'Connor Building Services Ltd a legitimate business?
A O'Connor Building Services Ltd has 25 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5. This is independent public evidence gathered from named public sources (no ads, no paid placement), not a guarantee of workmanship. If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.
What do customers say about A O'Connor Building Services Ltd?
A O'Connor Building Services Ltd has 25 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
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What does A O'Connor Building Services Ltd specialise in?
A O'Connor Building Services Ltd lists specialist services including Agricultural Building, Basement / Cellar Conversions, Brick / Concrete Structural Repairs, Building Merchants, Car Ports, Cladding. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.