# Design and Building Services Ltd

Design and Building Services Ltd is a builder in Cheltenham. Rated 5.0/5 from 16 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile for this trader, with independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, no ads, and no paid placement.

Trust Score: 42 out of 100 (building a public record). The score rests on rated 5.0 from 16 reviews.

We cross-checked Companies House: this business is officially registered for work that matches the builder services it advertises - independent confirmation it's a genuine business set up to do this kind of work, not just a directory entry.

## About
In Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkatrade | 5.0/5 | 16 |

Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for builders in Cheltenham. Across 35 builders in Cheltenham, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

Most recent review: 1 year ago.

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "Owen has completed several projects for me over the summer, and I am really delighted by the results. These included paneling, bespoke shelving, picture rails, and flooring in a Georgian flat. There was good communication throughout and he helped ensure all the elements I wanted in my vision were included. His background in design is a great bonus and he always takes into account structural and electrical components. I had a very clear idea of what I wanted, and he helped bring that all to life!"
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "lovely guy, very knowledgeable, hard working and friendly"
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Job was talked about beforehand, but details also confirmed before actual work started. A really hard worker, who built and installed the structure from scratch. Need was to provide a protective cover for security and to keep the elements away from the electrical components."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

## Trades
Builder

## Areas covered
_Towns and areas this trader lists serving. This is their own stated coverage, so confirm they cover your exact address before you book:_
- Cheltenham
- Gloucestershire

## What we checked, and when
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 16 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 2 public listings for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MyTrustedTraders shows public business identity data for company number 15256962 with operating status active. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Contact phone: MyTrustedTraders shows a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- Companies House status: Active
- Run by 1 director; the longest-serving current director was appointed in 2023 (Companies House officers)
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade, Companies House
- Check dates vary by source. Where we hold a date, the check shows it.

## 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: 07727 276841

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