# Back To Basement Back To Basement is a builder in Leeds. Rated 4.8/5 from 36 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. No Trust Score yet: newest review we found is from May 2021. They state they've been established since 1997, but the earliest independent source we can find is 2017. Worth asking them about the gap. ## About Established in 1997, Back To Basement has many years' experience in the basement conversions profession, with the focus on providing full package... ## Public review evidence (by source) | Source | Average rating | Reviews | | --- | --- | --- | | FreeIndex | 4.8/5 | 36 | Rated 4.8, in line with the local average for builders in Leeds. Across 168 builders in Leeds, the typical rating is 4.8 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally. Most recent review: 5 years ago. ## What customers consistently praise _Themes mentioned across this trader's own public reviews:_ - Helpful (mentioned in 40% of reviews we've read) - Professional (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:_ > "We did a lot of research before choosing Back to Basement, and it paid off. Rubi spent time going through how things would work, and presented us with different options, to make sure that we were completely happy and understood the process. We could have gone with other companies who could start the job earlier, because Rubi had a waiting list. However, we discussed that it was worth waiting a few months to get the right people on the job. When the time came, I was expecting lots of mess and disruption. Whilst converting a basement is never going to be tidy, Rubi and his team were very respectful of our home and kept things as ship shape as they could be. Considering we had a cellar which was damp and unusable, we now have a clean, dry room that is really versatile. It was well worth the investment, and has added value to our home." > Source: Leann Wan (5.0, via FreeIndex) > "We did a lot of research before choosing Back to Basement, and it paid off. Rubi spent time going through how things would work, and presented us with different..." > Source: Leann Wan (5.0, via FreeIndex) > "I approached five companies for quotations for my basement conversion. Two never got back to me at all, while two turned up, did some measurements and were gone in five minutes. Rubi came round and spent over an hour talking the process through and getting to know what I wanted. It was a no-brainer who was going to get the job. This tells you all you need to know about Rubi and Back to Basement. In every detail, from the initial quotation to the finished work, they are thorough and professional. They began work the day they said they would and they completed the project on time, too. There were no hidden costs, the price quoted was the price charged. Whilst having people working in your home is never easy, Rubi and his team made the experience as smooth as they could (it helps that they're thoroughly pleasant people, too). Best of all, their work is of the highest quality, turning out even better than I had hoped to imagine. I am thoroughly delighted, and recommend Back to Basement without reservation." > Source: Kevin Vaughan (5.0, via FreeIndex) ## Trades Builder, Basement conversion specialist ## See their work _Portfolio and gallery links this business publishes. Inspect the source to see what each image represents:_ - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/backtobasementltd) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/backtobasement) ## What we checked, and when _What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_ - Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 36 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) - Work photos: MyTrustedTraders shows 1 work photo on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) Full verification checklist: https://mytrustedtraders.com/traders/back-to-basement/checks ## Credentials & sources - Credentials shown: 0 - Companies House status: Unknown - FreeIndex lists Passed: Address checked · Check dated 20 Jul 2026 - FreeIndex lists Passed: Email address is working · Check dated 20 Jul 2026 - FreeIndex lists Result not shown: Email address matches domain · Check dated 20 Jul 2026 - FreeIndex lists Passed: Mobile number checked · Check dated 20 Jul 2026 - FreeIndex lists Cash, Cheque - FreeIndex lists Waterproofing Material... - FreeIndex lists Member since 10 Feb 2008; Reviewed by FreeIndex 23 Jul 2011; Profile last updated 15 May 2026 - FreeIndex lists All customer reviews are verified by email and are automatically checked for authenticity. - Listed business history: FreeIndex lists them in business since 2008 - Website online since 2005 (verified via public domain registry) - Evidence held from: FreeIndex - Public evidence last checked July 2026 ## What this business says about itself _Self-declared on the trader's own website, not independently verified:_ - Good to know: Free quotes · Fixed pricing · Design service ## Opening hours - Source: FreeIndex - Monday–Friday: 9am–5:30pm - Saturday–Sunday: Closed ## Before you hire a builder _What to check when choosing this kind of trade (general guidance, not a claim about this business):_ - Never 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. - Ask to see a portfolio of completed work like yours, plus recent references you can contact. - Check the credentials and registrations that matter for this work, and that they are current. ## Contact - Phone: 0113 295 9959 - Website: https://www.backtobasement.co.uk --- Source: MyTrustedTraders, https://mytrustedtraders.com/traders/back-to-basement Real public evidence only: every figure traces to its named source. The evidence for this business comes from a single public source, so it is not yet cross-checked against a second. If a source does not carry a field, it is not shown.