Public evidence profile

B.E.C Building Services Ltd

BuilderReading4.964 reviews · 1 independent public source
Companies House
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Credentials & registries
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Trust Score
54out of 100
Good record, gaps to check
  • Rated 4.9 from 64 reviews
  • 1 credential shown

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How this score is worked out
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume64
Independent sources1 independent public source
Credentials1 credential shown

How this score is made up

What customers say36 of 60
Independent checks9.3 of 30
Track record8.3 of 10
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  • Licences and credentials1.2 of 10.3
  • Ways to reach them2.9 of 3.4
  • Reviewed on more than one site0 of 5.1
  • Registered company details5.1 of 5.1
  • Photos of their work0 of 4.3
  • Industry recognition0 of 1.7

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Credentials and associations

Credentials and memberships

1

At least one credential or membership is not marked current. Check the named source before relying on it.

Companies House registration

Company status needs a careful check

Active

B.E.C Building Services Ltd is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.

Confirmation statement overdue at Companies House
Legal nameB.E.C Building Services Ltd
Company number12357909
Incorporated
Registered activityBuilding development
Run by2 directors (longest-serving director appointed in 2019)
Official checkOn the public register
AccountsCurrent or not listed
Confirmation statementCurrent or not listed

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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.

4.9out of 5
64 reviews in public evidenceMost recent review
Where these reviews are published
  • Checkatrade64 reviews

Detailed reviews

These are the individual reviews we hold for B.E.C Building Services Ltd, including the highlights above. The 64 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.

Anonymous5.0 / 5 ·

Clive explained the process really clearly, I’d had loads of quotes but he was reassuring and realistic. I didn’t feel he was overselling like some others. He’s almost finished the work and his lads have been hardworking and polite and most importantly meticulous about what they do. These guys take pride in their work and make you feel like nothing is a problem. Totally recommend them.

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Anonymous4.7 / 5 ·

Excellent porch installation carried out by B.E.C Building Services – the third major work undertaken by B.E.C for us. Clive provided a clear written quote, explained all the options available, and kept me updated throughout the build. His team were professional & the workmanship is excellent – any changes to the original spec were accommodated with no fuss at all. Since the porch was completed, it has made a huge difference to the appearance of the house, and we’re extremely happy with the final result and would confidently recommend B.E.C Building Services to anyone looking for quality porch

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Anonymous4.7 / 5 ·

This is an interim report since the project - held up by planning delays in the spring and summer - is not yet complete. Because of the late start, Clive's men have had to contend with often atrocious conditions i.e. bitter cold and frequent rain. The important thing is that the roof is on, the doors and windows are in, and the extension is weather-proof. Internal fitting-out can now proceed at a more leisurely pace. I know Clive and his sub-contractors will deal with any teething problems that arise. I take my hat off to Tom and Curt, who have done the bulk of this very heavy physical work.

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Local context

Rated 4.9, in line with the local average for builders in Reading

Across 372 builders in Reading, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

Sources

Where this information comes from

2 named public sources

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Review sources

Registers and membership directories

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Services they list

Agricultural BuildingBasement / Cellar ConversionsBrick / Concrete Structural RepairsConcretingDemolitionEquestrian StableExtensions / ConversionsFire and Flood RenovationFoundationsGarage ConversionsGarden StudiosGeneral Building

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Areas served

BerkshireReading

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Independent checks

About this business

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What to check before you hire

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Common questions about B.E.C Building Services Ltd

Is B.E.C Building Services Ltd a legitimate business?

B.E.C Building Services Ltd has 64 independent public reviews, rated 4.9 out of 5. Its registration on Companies House currently needs a careful check (Confirmation statement overdue at Companies House), so weigh the reviews alongside that. 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 B.E.C Building Services Ltd?

B.E.C Building Services Ltd has 64 public reviews, averaging 4.9 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.

How do I know B.E.C Building Services Ltd's reviews are genuine?

B.E.C Building Services Ltd's 64 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 B.E.C Building Services Ltd qualified and accredited?

We hold 1 independently sourced credential for B.E.C Building Services Ltd, including Waste carrier (Environment Agency). Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, Waste carrier (Environment Agency) is the Environment Agency: the regulator a trader must register with to carry waste or hold an environmental permit in England.

Is B.E.C Building Services Ltd a registered business?

B.E.C Building Services Ltd appears on Companies House (company number 12357909), but its registration status needs a careful check. Worth checking: Confirmation statement overdue at Companies House. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.

What does B.E.C Building Services Ltd specialise in?

B.E.C Building Services Ltd lists specialist services including Agricultural Building, Basement / Cellar Conversions, Brick / Concrete Structural Repairs, Concreting, Demolition, Equestrian Stable. 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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