# Barry Shaw & Son Building Ltd

Barry Shaw & Son Building Ltd is a builder in Middlesbrough. Rated 5.0/5 from 102 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: 59 out of 100 (good record, gaps to check). The score rests on rated 5.0 from 102 reviews.

We cross-checked Companies House: this business is officially registered for work that matches the builder services it advertises - independent confirmation it's a genuine business set up to do this kind of work, not just a directory entry.

## About
Builder in Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkatrade | 5.0/5 | 102 |

Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for builders in Middlesbrough. Across 18 builders in Middlesbrough, the typical rating is 5.0 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

Most recent review: 11 months ago.

## Customer rating breakdown
_Per-category customer ratings from Checkatrade:_
- Reliability: 5.0 out of 5
- Communication: 5.0 out of 5
- Quality of work: 5.0 out of 5

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "I am delighted with the work Barry and his team have done for me. Barry is very careful, kind & knowledgeable, thinking through all the options for achieving what is needed. He tries to keep costs as low as possible while still ensuring that a good quality job is done. He keeps a close eye on what his team are doing and everything runs very smoothly. Alex, his son in law, does a lot of the hard graft and is very pleasant and uncomplaining. Barry & Alex kindly did some extra bits all for nothing e.g. fixing my neighbour's drain pipe and my guttering, wiring a light, giving me some paint."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

## Trades
Builder, Concrete contractor, Landscaper

## Services they list
_Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book:_
- Agricultural Building
- Basement / Cellar Conversions
- Brick / Concrete Structural Repairs
- Car Ports
- Cladding
- Concrete Garages
- Concreting
- Equestrian Stable
- Extensions / Conversions
- Foundations
- Garage Conversions
- Garden Studios

## Areas covered
_Towns and areas this trader lists serving. This is their own stated coverage, so confirm they cover your exact address before you book:_
- Middlesbrough
- North Yorkshire

## What we checked, and when
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 102 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 for company number 08635966 with operating status active. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Contact phone: MyTrustedTraders shows a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- Companies House status: Active
- Family-run: Shaw family, directors since 2013 (confirmed against Companies House director records)
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade
- Check dates vary by source. Where we hold a date, the check shows it.

## 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: 07576 656272

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