“Jamie was fantastic, and completed the job to a high standard which exceeded our expectations”
Public evidence profile · Checked March 2026
Abode
Trust Score
48out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 82 reviews
- Reviewed 10 months ago
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume82
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say39.6 of 60
Independent checks2.9 of 30
Track record5 of 10
See the independent checks
- 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 details0 of 5.1
- Photos of their work0 of 4.3
- Industry recognition0 of 1.7
Missing evidence lowers the score because we can't check it. It doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Claiming a profile never changes the score. Evidence context, not a guarantee of workmanship.
Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
These reviews are published independently on the named public source below, not testimonials this business chose to show. We bring them together and link each one back to where it appeared, so you can open the source and read it yourself.
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
- Checkatrade82 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“We feel very lucky to have found Jamie when we did as we had been let down by two builders prior to meeting him. It just so happened he had availability and we have not looked back since. We were knocking through to make open plan kitchen diner with bifold doors and bifold windows at the back. Jamie brings the perfect mindset and demeanour to these types of jobs, he doesn’t get stressed or flustered and is able to think creatively and proactively to make your ideas a reality. He is a real pro and you won’t go wrong hiring him.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Abode, including the highlights above. The 82 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Jamie was fantastic, and completed the job to a high standard which exceeded our expectations
We feel very lucky to have found Jamie when we did as we had been let down by two builders prior to meeting him. It just so happened he had availability and we have not looked back since. We were knocking through to make open plan kitchen diner with bifold doors and bifold windows at the back. Jamie brings the perfect mindset and demeanour to these types of jobs, he doesn’t get stressed or flustered and is able to think creatively and proactively to make your ideas a reality. He is a real pro and you won’t go wrong hiring him.
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for builders in Lewes
Across 15 builders in Lewes, the typical rating is 5.0 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Sources
1 named public sourceWhere this information comes from
Everything on this page is drawn from named public sources. Where a source provides a public link, you can open the original and dig deeper.
Review sources
Public evidence last checked March 2026
About
Builder in Lewes, East Sussex.
Services they list
Agricultural BuildingBasement / Cellar ConversionsBrick / Concrete Structural RepairsCar PortsCladdingConcrete GaragesConcretingDemolitionEquestrian StableExtensions / ConversionsFire and Flood RenovationFoundations
Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book.
Areas served
East SussexLewes
The areas they list covering on a public directory; confirm they cover your address before you book.
Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
Their public evidence comes from a single source. Look them up on another site before deciding.
No credentials are shown here and the business has not claimed this profile. Ask to see certificates and insurance directly.
Verify at the sourceCheck them yourself
This trade isn't licensed in the UK, so anyone can set up. TrustMark is the only Government-endorsed quality scheme for work in and around the home - check whether they're registered, or find a TrustMark-registered business.
Check the TrustMark registerNever 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.
Want an extra legitimacy check? Run the Cowboy Checker on Abode before you contact them.
Run Cowboy Checker →Good to know
Common questions about Abode
Is Abode a legitimate business?
Abode has 82 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 Abode?
Abode has 82 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 Abode rated on reliability and quality?
On Checkatrade, customers rate Abode 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 Abode is strongest, not just the overall average.
How do I know Abode's reviews are genuine?
Abode's 82 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.
What does Abode specialise in?
Abode lists specialist services including Agricultural Building, Basement / Cellar Conversions, Brick / Concrete Structural Repairs, Car Ports, Cladding, Concrete Garages. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
SA Contractors
57Trust ScoreGood record, gaps to checkout of 100
180 reviews (3 in the last 12 months)
Hemsley Property Services Ltd
46Trust ScoreBuilding a public recordout of 100
69 reviews · Reviewed 10 months ago
J Matthews Brickwork & Building Services
45Trust ScoreBuilding a public recordout of 100
61 reviews
Alistair Fleming Design
40Trust ScoreBuilding a public recordout of 100
21 reviews
Creation Construction & Carpentry Ltd
36Trust ScoreBuilding a public recordout of 100
19 reviews