# Dovetail

Dovetail is a builder in Edinburgh. Rated 5.0/5 from 20 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: 36 out of 100, with a caution: newest review we found is from June 2020. Weigh that age against the score.

## About
Builder in Edinburgh, Midlothian.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkatrade | 5.0/5 | 20 |

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.

Most recent review: 6 years ago.

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "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"
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "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."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Dovetail offered a very high quality, very reliable build service. I was highly confident throughout that I would get the outcome I wanted."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

## Trades
Builder

## Services they list
_Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book:_
- 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:_
- Edinburgh
- Midlothian

## What we checked, and when
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 20 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 1 public listing for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MyTrustedTraders shows public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

Full verification checklist: https://mytrustedtraders.com/traders/dovetail/checks

## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- Companies House status: Unknown
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade
- Public evidence last checked March 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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