“James came round to fit a drying frame and a kitchen unit door. He really knew what he was doing and his work was excellent. He realised some of the parts I had were not fit for purpose and sourced better parts at a good price. He was excellent value for money and very punctual and tidy. I will use him for all of my jobs in the future and highly recommend him.”
Public evidence profile
Abel hands Ltd
Credentials & registries
Painting & Decorating Association
Companies House
Active incorporated business
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- Rated 5.0 from 40 reviews
- Reviewed 9 months ago
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What customers say
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5.0out of 5
How Checkatrade customers rate them (out of 5)
Reliability5.0
Communication5.0
Quality of work5.0
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade40 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
Detailed reviews
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James came round to fit a drying frame and a kitchen unit door. He really knew what he was doing and his work was excellent. He realised some of the parts I had were not fit for purpose and sourced better parts at a good price. He was excellent value for money and very punctual and tidy. I will use him for all of my jobs in the future and highly recommend him.
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for handymen in Norwich
Across 28 handymen in Norwich, the typical rating is 4.8 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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What customers consistently say
What this trader's customers report about their jobs, in their own words.
Respectful and tidy in your home: “James cleaned up, took away the rubbish.” · Checkatrade
Credentials and associations
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- 26 Jun 2026
Companies House registration
ActiveActive incorporated business
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Legal nameAbel hands Ltd
Company number16143032
Incorporated
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About
Handyman in Norwich, Norfolk.
Services they list
Flat PacksShelving
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Areas served
NorfolkNorwich
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Common questions about Abel hands Ltd
Is Abel hands Ltd a legitimate business?
Abel hands Ltd has 40 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5. It is a registered business on Companies House, listed as active, and the public register shows no adverse status (no dissolution, insolvency or strike-off) against it. 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 Abel hands Ltd?
Abel hands Ltd has 40 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How is Abel hands Ltd rated on reliability and quality?
On Checkatrade, customers rate Abel hands Ltd by category: Reliability 5.0 out of 5, Communication 5.0 out of 5, Quality of work 5.0 out of 5. These are per-category scores from real published reviews. They show where Abel hands Ltd is strongest, not just the overall average.
How do I know Abel hands Ltd's reviews are genuine?
Abel hands Ltd's 40 public reviews come from a named public review source, and MyTrustedTraders links every one back to where it was published, so you can open the source and read them yourself rather than trusting a single curated page. MyTrustedTraders brings this public evidence together with no ads and no paid placement: we show where every review came from rather than selling rankings, so you can weigh the evidence for yourself.
Is Abel hands Ltd qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for Abel hands Ltd, including Painting & Decorating Association. Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section.
Is Abel hands Ltd a registered business?
Abel hands Ltd is a registered business on Companies House (company number 16143032), incorporated 18 Dec 2024, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does Abel hands Ltd specialise in?
Abel hands Ltd lists specialist services including Flat Packs, Shelving. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
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