Public evidence profile · Checked March 2026

Buildworks

BuilderEly5.06 reviews · 1 independent public source
Credentials & registries
Federation of Master Builders
Trust Score
34out of 100
Building a public record
  • Rated 5.0 from 6 reviews
  • 1 credential shown

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How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 6
Independent sources1 independent public source
Credentials1 credential shown

How this score is made up

What customers say22.2 of 60
Independent checks6.3 of 30
Track record5 of 10
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  • Licences and credentials3.4 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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What we can verify about Buildworks

1 check

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Credentials and associations

Credentials and memberships

1

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Federation of Master BuildersCurrent: Passed
Source reference
buildworks
Source checked
11 Jul 2026

What this protects you with: As a member of the Federation of Master Builders, you get independent vetting of the builder, the option of an insurance-backed warranty on the work and access to a dispute resolution service.

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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.

5.0out of 5
6 reviews in public evidenceMost recent review

Based on the 3 reviews with a star rating

5 stars3
4 stars0
3 stars0
2 stars0
1 star0
Where these reviews are published
  • Checkatrade6 reviews · 5.0 avg

Highlights

Chris and the Build Works team did a fantastic job on my kitchen and garage. Wall removed. Ceiling removal and replacement in garage. Complete replacement of kitchen etc… All work done to a high standard. I was kept informed of all aspects of the work. Chris brought samples of wall tiles and flooring to ensure of what I wanted. I thoroughly recommend Chris and his team.

AnonymousCheckatrade5.0 rating

Great work from Chris and his team. Arrived on time and cleared up afterwards. Throughly recommend them and would happily use them again in the future

AnonymousCheckatrade5.0 rating

Chris and his team have done fantastic work on our house. After purchasing a property that needed quite a bit of work on the house and land, Chris has helped us from the start. Everything has been finished to a high standard and we couldn’t be happier with all the work that has been completed. We’ve had fencing and a new gate installed, I was especially pleased with how the extension to the house was finished. It perfectly matches the rest of the house. We have more work to do and we’ll be using Chris in the future for the work. Would 100% recommend

AnonymousCheckatrade5.0 rating

Detailed reviews

Anonymous5.0 / 5 ·

Chris and the Build Works team did a fantastic job on my kitchen and garage. Wall removed. Ceiling removal and replacement in garage. Complete replacement of kitchen etc… All work done to a high standard. I was kept informed of all aspects of the work. Chris brought samples of wall tiles and flooring to ensure of what I wanted. I thoroughly recommend Chris and his team.

Checkatrade
Anonymous5.0 / 5 ·

Great work from Chris and his team. Arrived on time and cleared up afterwards. Throughly recommend them and would happily use them again in the future

Checkatrade
Anonymous5.0 / 5

Chris and his team have done fantastic work on our house. After purchasing a property that needed quite a bit of work on the house and land, Chris has helped us from the start. Everything has been finished to a high standard and we couldn’t be happier with all the work that has been completed. We’ve had fencing and a new gate installed, I was especially pleased with how the extension to the house was finished. It perfectly matches the rest of the house. We have more work to do and we’ll be using Chris in the future for the work. Would 100% recommend

Checkatrade
Local context

Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for builders in Ely

Across 11 builders in Ely, 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

Where this information comes from

2 named public sources

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Public evidence last checked March 2026

About

Builder in ELY.

Services they list

Brick / Concrete Structural RepairsCar PortsCladdingConcretingExtensions / ConversionsFoundationsGarage ConversionsGarden StudiosGeneral BuildingNew BuildsProject ManagementRefurbishments

Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book.

Areas served

Ely

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

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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.
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Be wary of a cash-only price or pressure to start tomorrow. Both are red flags for an unaccountable job.

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Common questions about Buildworks

Is Buildworks a legitimate business?

Buildworks has 6 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 Buildworks?

Buildworks has 6 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 Buildworks' reviews are genuine?

Buildworks' 6 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 Buildworks qualified and accredited?

We hold 1 independently sourced credential for Buildworks, including Federation of Master Builders. Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, Federation of Master Builders is the Federation of Master Builders: members are independently inspected and can offer an insurance-backed warranty.

What does Buildworks specialise in?

Buildworks lists specialist services including Brick / Concrete Structural Repairs, Car Ports, Cladding, Concreting, Extensions / Conversions, Foundations. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.