# Direct Maintenance Contractors

Direct Maintenance Contractors is a builder in Cardiff. Rated 5.0/5 from 75 public reviews across 2 named sources. 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
Direct Maintenance Contractors is a Cardiff based family business established in 1999 servicing Cardiff and the Vale. We aim to provide customers experience, quality and value for money for all projects. We can provide customers with testimonials and referrals for works completed . We are also endorsed by the Federation of Master Builders nr 47200.Our extensive experience allows us to provide our customers with a wide range of works to include;- Alterations Refurbishments Extensions Bathrooms Tiling , wall and floor Roofing Windows and Doors UPVC fascias and gutters Rendering and plastering Internal and external decoration Conservatories Easy living adaptations to include grab rails, ramps , walk-in showers. Try us we aim to complete your project on time and within budget.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Which? Trusted Traders | 5.0/5 | 75 |
| Checkatrade | 5.0/5 | 28 |

_Per-source review counts may overlap — they need not sum to the 75 cross-checked total above._

Independently rated 5.0 out of 5 across 2 separate review sources — ratings that agree across independent sources are far harder to fake than a single glowing profile.

Rated 5.0★ — above the local average for builders in Cardiff. Across 63 rated builders in Cardiff, 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:_
> "Excellent work fitting a new bathroom, kitchen and various other house refurbishments — professional, friendly, and excellent quality. From the very first meeting Martin and his team were professional, punctual and answered our queries quickly. They listened carefully to what we wanted, offered helpful suggestions, and kept us informed every step of the way. We are very pleased with the results. Highly recommend!"
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Martin was able to supply and fit a new bathroom in timely fashion. Any questions I had were answered immediately. I was also very impressed with his team, who were professional, especially Joe, who managed the team like a true leader. Well done boys xx"
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "I contacted Martin a few months ago regarding having the attic boarded out. He came, assessed the job and issued an estimate of the cost. I was then contacted at a later date with a commencement date. This started on 3rd Jan 2024. Tom and Michael ( aka "Tom and Jerry") were the tradesmen, accompanied at a later date by their female apprentice Millie. What can you say? Their workmanship exemplary, very friendly, worked full days, tidied up after themselves, and the result a marvellous boarded out attic along with a fitted wooden step ladder. I would thoroughly recommend this company. I'm sure that I will be calling upon this company for any future work at my property Total A TEAM!!"
> — Customer in Vale of Glamorgan (5.0, via Which? Trusted Traders)

## Trades
Builder, Carpenter, Decorator, Painter, Plumber, Roofer, Tiler

## Independent verification
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MTT is showing 75 public reviews on this profile. (via Checkatrade)
- Source profile spread: MTT is showing 3 source profiles 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)
- Website: MTT is showing a public website for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Verified credentials on file: 0
- Companies House status: unknown
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade, Which? Trusted Traders
- 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.

## Contact
- Phone: 07880742297
- Website: https://www.directmaintenancecontractors.co.uk/

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