# D J Building Contractors

D J Building Contractors is a builder in Durham. Rated 5.0/5 from 41 public reviews across 1 named source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile — independent reviews, credentials and registry data cross-checked across named sources, with no ads and no paid placement.

## About
Verified landscaper in Durham, County Durham.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkatrade | 5.0/5 | 41 |

_Per-source review counts may overlap — they need not sum to the 41 cross-checked total above._

Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for builders in Durham. Across 24 rated builders in Durham, the typical rating is 4.9★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "David, Jimmy and the team were absolutely brilliant. They installed a porcelain flag path in our front garden, re-turfed and gravelled and we couldn’t be happier with the outcome. They kept us involved in all decision-making and offered guidance so we could make informed decisions, and were prompt and tidy throughout. The finished look is exactly what we were hoping for and would definitely recommend!"
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Jimmy, Dave and Lewis did a fantastic job of renovating what was previously an embarrassing part of our garden into something that now looks incredible. They came up with great ideas at the design stage, turned up on time and grafted every day, and worked with us through any unforeseen complications to deliver something we are now extremely proud of. We've already recommended them to our family and friends, and have the next job booked in ourselves, highly recommended!"
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Jimmy and the team were fantastic from start to finish. Quote was competitive, work was superb and at the end of each day the area was clean and tidy. Communication was really good too, which often lacks, but not with these guys! Can’t recommend enough. Great job 👌"
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

## Trades
Builder, Landscaper, Plumber

## Independent verification
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MTT is showing 41 public reviews on this profile. (via Checkatrade)
- Source profile spread: MTT is showing 1 source profile for this trader. (via Checkatrade)
- Business identity: MTT is showing public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Contact phone: MTT is showing a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Verified credentials on file: 0
- Companies House status: unknown
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade

## 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: 07446 969029

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