# Diligent Builders Ltd

Diligent Builders Ltd is a builder in Chelmsford. Rated 5.0/5 from 3 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile — independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, with no ads and no paid placement.

Trust score: 47/100

## About
Builder in Chelmsford.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkatrade | 5.0/5 | 3 |

_Per-source review counts may overlap — they need not sum to the 3 cross-checked total above._

Rated 5.0★ — above the local average for builders in Chelmsford. Across 241 rated builders in Chelmsford, the typical rating is 4.9★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

Most recent review: 3 years ago.

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "I am pleased to provide a review for Diligent Builders. Their removal of our conservatory, construction of a family room/utility extension, and the complete refurbishment of our kitchen were executed with exceptional professionalism. Dave's communication was consistently clear, and the project's high standard reflects the dedication of the team. His coordination with other trades and professionals ensured a stress-free experience. The transformed space has significantly improved our daily lives. Building control also commended the impeccable work and we’d confidently use Dave again."
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Dave built a garden room for us . It turned out better than we could have ever imagined . We also landscaped our garden . It has gone from being a complete eyesore to being a beautiful addition to our home and a great space for our family . He's friendly , professional and extremely good at what he does . Would recommend ."
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "We were recommended to use Dave by a family member and we couldn’t be happier with the work carried out. Everything thing was done to a very high standard. We would 100% use Dave for future worksnand would be confident in recommending him to friends and family."
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

## Trades
Builder, Concrete contractor, Siding / cladding contractor

## Independent verification
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MTT is showing 3 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MTT is showing 1 public listing for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MTT is showing public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- Companies House status: unknown
- Evidence from: Checkatrade
- Public evidence last checked May 2026

## 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.

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