“Andy refurbished our shower room and repaired the downstairs toilet after the shower leaked. Completely rebuilt the shower room and we are very pleased with the result. He is very reliable and tidy with all his work.”
Public evidence profile
Better By Design
Trust Score
48out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 93 reviews
- 3 reviews in the last 12 months
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume93
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say40.5 of 60
Independent checks2.9 of 30
Track record5 of 10
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- 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
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Respectful and tidy in your home: “very reliable and tidy with all his work.” · Checkatrade, 3 Dec 2025
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What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade93 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“Andrew was fitting a new radiator to my garage conversion. His advice on what size, type and means of installation was really appreciated. He managed to extend the piping from an existing radiator upstairs without even lifting a carpet. Seamless.”
“Andrew had to create a new wooden architectural pillar to the outside of my property, matching one that existed opposite. Not only was this a very neat solution to a problem I had but the craftmanship of woodworking was stunning. I have had Andrew do several jobs for me now and can easily say he is the best builder I have ever come across. Fair prices, always on time, very clean and tidy and the end results are just wonderful. Faultless. I will use him again and again.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Better By Design, including the highlights above. The 93 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Andy refurbished our shower room and repaired the downstairs toilet after the shower leaked. Completely rebuilt the shower room and we are very pleased with the result. He is very reliable and tidy with all his work.
Andrew was fitting a new radiator to my garage conversion. His advice on what size, type and means of installation was really appreciated. He managed to extend the piping from an existing radiator upstairs without even lifting a carpet. Seamless.
Andrew had to create a new wooden architectural pillar to the outside of my property, matching one that existed opposite. Not only was this a very neat solution to a problem I had but the craftmanship of woodworking was stunning. I have had Andrew do several jobs for me now and can easily say he is the best builder I have ever come across. Fair prices, always on time, very clean and tidy and the end results are just wonderful. Faultless. I will use him again and again.
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for builders in Bromley
Across 185 builders in Bromley, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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About
Builder in Bromley, Greater London.
Services they list
Agricultural BuildingBasement / Cellar ConversionsBrick / Concrete Structural RepairsCar PortsCladdingConcrete GaragesConcretingCore DrillingDemolitionEquestrian StableExtensions / ConversionsFire and Flood Renovation
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Areas served
BromleyGreater London
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Recently reviewed3 reviews in the last 12 months.
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Is Better By Design a legitimate business?
Better By Design has 93 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 Better By Design?
Better By Design has 93 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know Better By Design's reviews are genuine?
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Has Better By Design had recent public reviews?
Better By Design has 3 public reviews dated within the last 12 months. That shows their review history includes recent feedback; it does not prove current availability, so confirm capacity before hiring.
What does Better By Design specialise in?
Better By Design 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.
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