# a1bespoke

a1bespoke is a painter / decorator in Manchester. Rated 5.0/5 from 70 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: 53 out of 100, with a caution: newest review we found is from March 2020. Weigh that age against the score.

Operating since at least 2016 (10 years), according to an independent source, not just their own word.

## About
A1 Bespoke Ltd – Roofing & Property Specialists A1 Bespoke Ltd was founded by Mike Hall in 2010 with a simple goal: to deliver professional roofing service

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rated People | 5.0/5 | 70 |

Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for painters / decorators in Manchester. Across 120 painters / decorators in Manchester, 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: 6 years ago.

_Respectful and tidy in your home (2 reviewers describe them being respectful of the home and leaving it clean):_ "They'd left the house so clean and tidy after the job was finished I hardly knew they'd been there" · Rated People, 19 Feb 2019

## What customers consistently praise
_Themes mentioned across this trader's own public reviews:_
- Friendly & polite (mentioned in 60% of reviews we've read)
- Professional (mentioned in 60% of reviews we've read)
- Fast & efficient (mentioned in 40% of reviews we've read)
- Quality of work (mentioned in 40% of reviews we've read)

## Often reviewed for
_Job types repeatedly named in this trader's own public reviews:_
- Roofing (4 reviews)

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "Exceptional service in exceptional times. Possible lost tile, turns out that the roof was intact. Mike was efficient and changed a slightly damaged tile (which I already had). Free of charge. Thank you for giving me piece of mind. Highly recommend this company. Thank you. Looking forward to a quote for a new roof."
> Source: Wendy (5.0, via Rated People)

> "A1 Bespoke fitted a loft hatch and ladder for me in a lath and plaster ceiling. After months of chasing different tradesman, Mike was great at getting in touch and turning up as arranged to quote. The price was very fair, and work completed within my desired timescale. They'd left the house so clean and tidy after the job was finished I hardly knew they'd been there, which far exceeded my expectations on what would've been a very messy job. Highly recommended."
> Source: Kiera (5.0, via Rated People)

> "Just had 3 flat roofs refurbed with EPDM Rubber Roofing system by A1 Bespoke LTD,and what a fantastic job they have done! Mike came to price up the job, took photos and was back to me with a price next day. very happy with the price quoted and gave the go ahead. The work took 2 days to complete by the workmen and was a very professional job. The lads were polite, courteous and respectful of my property. All rubbish and waste was cleared away when they had finished. Very impressed indeed with this company"
> Source: clifford (5.0, via Rated People)

## Trades
Painter / decorator, Electrician, Gas Engineer

## What we checked, and when
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 70 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 with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Contact phone: MyTrustedTraders shows a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Website: MyTrustedTraders shows a public website for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- Companies House status: Unknown
- Website online since 2012 (verified via public domain registry)
- Evidence held from: Rated People
- Public evidence last checked May 2026

## What this business says about itself
_Self-declared on the trader's own website, not independently verified:_
- VAT number they state: GB 186419771 (check on the HMRC VAT checker: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-vat-number)

## Before you hire a painter / decorator
_What to check when choosing this kind of trade (general guidance, not a claim about this business):_
- Confirm they cover your area and can actually come out in your timeframe before anything else.
- Read recent reviews for reliability and turning up on time, not only the quality of the work.
- Agree the call-out fee up front, and be wary of large upfront deposits for an emergency job.
- Run the Cowboy Checker to confirm the business is real before you let anyone in.

## Contact
- Phone: 0161 883 0845
- Website: https://www.a1bespoke.co.uk

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