“Dean was great to deal with. It cost what he said it would cost and he finished the job on time. Communication was good during the work and Dean added lots of details we would not have thought of or known about to make sure we'd be delighted with the end result. We've since recommended Dovetail to family and friends”
Public evidence profile · Checked March 2026
Dovetail
Review quality
No reviews in 12 months
Trust Score
36out of 100
36 out of 100, with a caution: newest review we found is from June 2020. Weigh that age against the score.
- Rated 5.0 from 20 reviews
Newest review June 2020
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 20
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say29.3 of 60
Independent checks0 of 30
Track record6.3 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 of 8.3
- Ways to reach them0 of 8.3
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 6.2
- Registered company details0 of 4.1
- Photos of their work0 of 2.1
- Industry recognition0 of 1
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What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Based on the 3 reviews with a star rating
5 stars3
4 stars0
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Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade20 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“The property is an 1860's stone Clock house which required to be gutted and structurally changed. The renovation was completed within budget and sympathetically to the style of property. The team managed to not compromise on quality throughout. Dovetail were extremely professional and helped us understand the process from day one. This involved discussing any issues when they arose and creating new plans where needed. The site was left clean and the workers were understanding of our neighbours close proximity throughout. We are delighted with our new home. Thank you Dovetail for your help.”
“Dovetail offered a very high quality, very reliable build service. I was highly confident throughout that I would get the outcome I wanted.”
Detailed reviews
Dean was great to deal with. It cost what he said it would cost and he finished the job on time. Communication was good during the work and Dean added lots of details we would not have thought of or known about to make sure we'd be delighted with the end result. We've since recommended Dovetail to family and friends
The property is an 1860's stone Clock house which required to be gutted and structurally changed. The renovation was completed within budget and sympathetically to the style of property. The team managed to not compromise on quality throughout. Dovetail were extremely professional and helped us understand the process from day one. This involved discussing any issues when they arose and creating new plans where needed. The site was left clean and the workers were understanding of our neighbours close proximity throughout. We are delighted with our new home. Thank you Dovetail for your help.
Dovetail offered a very high quality, very reliable build service. I was highly confident throughout that I would get the outcome I wanted.
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for builders in Edinburgh
Across 147 builders in Edinburgh, the typical rating is 4.8 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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Public evidence last checked March 2026
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Builder in Edinburgh, Midlothian.
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Common questions about Dovetail
Is Dovetail a legitimate business?
Dovetail has 20 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5. This is independent public evidence gathered from named public sources (no ads, no paid placement), not a guarantee of workmanship. If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.
What do customers say about Dovetail?
Dovetail has 20 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
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What does Dovetail specialise in?
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How long has Dovetail been trading?
Dovetail has been reviewed on public sources since 2016.
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