Roofer
D L Bowring
Trust score
47out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volumeLow · 3
Evidence breadth1 independent public source
Profile statusListed
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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
These reviews are published independently on the named public source below — not testimonials this trader 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
Highlights
"Work completed to a high standard. Extremely clean and tidy and very professional. Would definitely use again in the future."
"The job entailed installation of Victorian tiles to a long hallway with recesses at each end. This was a complex job involving a border, internal pattern, corners and infill around the edge and into doorways. Brilliant job done efficiently all whilst managing to follow Covid 19 guidelines. We would definitely recommend and use again."
"All work carried out to very high standard - quick and efficient. Would highly recommend."
Detailed reviews
Work completed to a high standard. Extremely clean and tidy and very professional. Would definitely use again in the future.
The job entailed installation of Victorian tiles to a long hallway with recesses at each end. This was a complex job involving a border, internal pattern, corners and infill around the edge and into doorways. Brilliant job done efficiently all whilst managing to follow Covid 19 guidelines. We would definitely recommend and use again.
All work carried out to very high standard - quick and efficient. Would highly recommend.
Local context
Rated 5.0★ — above the local average for roofers in Portsmouth
Across 217 rated roofers in Portsmouth, the typical rating is 4.9★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Sources
1 named public sourceEvery signal, traced to its origin
Review sources
Public evidence last checked May 2026
About
Tiler - tiling in Portsmouth, Hampshire.
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What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
Review volume: Low · 3
Evidence breadth: 1 independent public source
Profile status: Listed
Verify at the sourceCheck them yourself
Roofing isn't licensed, so anyone can set up - and it's a trade with more than its share of cowboys. A big re-roof must meet building regulations; CompetentRoofer (the Government-authorised NFRC scheme) registers roofers who can self-certify that, and vets and inspects them at least twice a year. Check they're on it before you hire.
Check the CompetentRoofer registerNever agree to roof work from a cold-caller at your door or an unsolicited 'we noticed your roof' note — that is the classic roofing scam.
Get a written quote that itemises access (scaffolding or a tower), the exact materials, and the workmanship guarantee — not a vague day rate.
Be wary of demands for a large cash deposit; agree staged payments against work you can actually see completed.
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Common questions about D L Bowring
What do customers say about D L Bowring?
D L Bowring has 3 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 D L Bowring's reviews are genuine?
D L Bowring's 3 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.
How long has D L Bowring been trading?
D L Bowring has been reviewed on public sources since 2020.