# D & S Developments (Dorset) Limited

D & S Developments (Dorset) Limited is a builder in Poole. Rated 5.0/5 from 175 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 carpenter in Poole, Dorset.

Rated 5.0★ — above the local average for builders in Poole. Across 46 rated builders in Poole, 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:_
> "We have used this company before, so when we wanted to remove an internal wall and have a new kitchen fitted we had no hesitation in getting them to quote for this work. Price was very competitive, work was carried out very professional, neat and tidy. Would highly recommend."
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Darren was very good at communicating with me and explaining the steps along the way. He sourced the RSJ when I was struggling to know what to order myself. A pleasure to work with and under no supervision as we do not live at the property. Worked well with other tradespeople and local building control too. I haven't yet seen the finished article but the photos he has sent me look amazing. A very reasonable price too. Thank you Darren, highly recommend."
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "We purchase an expensive wardrobe only to fin that the vendor refused to fit flush to the bedroom wall. He stated it was impossible because of the heating pipe running the bottom of the skirting board. Darren took one look at it and said, "No problem." Then he explained exactly how he could cut out part of the wardrobe to accommodate the boxed-in heating pipe. He did the job efficiently and to our great satisfaction. He left the place spotlessly clean. In short, Darren is a marvel: professional, courteous, efficient and timely. Highly recommended!"
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

## Trades
Builder, Carpenter, Plumber

## Independent verification
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MTT is showing 175 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 452909

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