“EF Contractors did a brilliant job and completely transformed my garden. They replaced the old garden fences, which was no mean feat as they had to clear brambles, ivy, holly, weeds etc before they could even get to the fences! I highly recommend them and you certainly won’t be disappointed if you use this firm. In fact my neighbour was so impressed he is having his done today!”
Public evidence profile
EF Contractors Ltd
Review quality
No reviews in 12 months
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Trust Score
57out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 86 reviews
Newest review June 2025
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume86
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say39.9 of 60
Independent checks11.2 of 30
Track record5.7 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 of 8.3
- Ways to reach them7 of 8.3
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 6.2
- Registered company details4.1 of 4.1
- Photos of their work0 of 2.1
- Industry recognition0 of 1
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EF CONTRACTORS LTD is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
Legal nameEF CONTRACTORS LTD
Company number15928632
Incorporated
Registered activityCivil engineering construction
Official checkOn the public register
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What customers say
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5.0out of 5
How Checkatrade customers rate them (out of 5)
Reliability5.0
Communication5.0
Quality of work5.0
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade86 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“Andrew and his team installed a new 6 bay fence along my drive way, The job was completed to a high standard and completed quickly! I found them competitively priced and nothing was too much for them, When they was here I mentioned a slab had come loose in my back garden which they kindly fixed while here. It is clear they are experts within the fencing industry and I would have no hesitations in recommending them to anyone who is looking for an experienced and reliable fencing company.”
“Andrew & his team replaced all our garden fencing, we are so happy with the result. Thank you for being so accommodating, couldn’t recommend enough!”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for EF Contractors Ltd, including the highlights above. The 86 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
EF Contractors did a brilliant job and completely transformed my garden. They replaced the old garden fences, which was no mean feat as they had to clear brambles, ivy, holly, weeds etc before they could even get to the fences! I highly recommend them and you certainly won’t be disappointed if you use this firm. In fact my neighbour was so impressed he is having his done today!
Andrew and his team installed a new 6 bay fence along my drive way, The job was completed to a high standard and completed quickly! I found them competitively priced and nothing was too much for them, When they was here I mentioned a slab had come loose in my back garden which they kindly fixed while here. It is clear they are experts within the fencing industry and I would have no hesitations in recommending them to anyone who is looking for an experienced and reliable fencing company.
Andrew & his team replaced all our garden fencing, we are so happy with the result. Thank you for being so accommodating, couldn’t recommend enough!
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for carpenters / joiners in Basildon
Across 24 carpenters / joiners in Basildon, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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About
Fencing / gates in Basildon, Essex.
Services they list
Close Board FencingFencing / Gates SupplierFencing ContractorFencing Repair / ReplacementGarden FencingMetal GatesPanel FencingPicket FencingTrellisWooden Gates
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Areas served
BasildonEssex
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Common questions about EF Contractors Ltd
Is EF Contractors Ltd a legitimate business?
EF Contractors Ltd has 86 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5. It is a registered business on Companies House, listed as active, and the public register shows no adverse status (no dissolution, insolvency or strike-off) against it. 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 EF Contractors Ltd?
EF Contractors Ltd has 86 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How is EF Contractors Ltd rated on reliability and quality?
On Checkatrade, customers rate EF Contractors Ltd by category: Reliability 5.0 out of 5, Communication 5.0 out of 5, Quality of work 5.0 out of 5. These are per-category scores from real published reviews. They show where EF Contractors Ltd is strongest, not just the overall average.
How do I know EF Contractors Ltd's reviews are genuine?
EF Contractors Ltd's 86 public reviews come from a named public review source, and MyTrustedTraders links every one back to where it was published, so you can open the source and read them yourself rather than trusting a single curated page. MyTrustedTraders brings this public evidence together with no ads and no paid placement: we show where every review came from rather than selling rankings, so you can weigh the evidence for yourself.
Is EF Contractors Ltd a registered business?
EF CONTRACTORS LTD is a registered business on Companies House (company number 15928632), incorporated 2 Sept 2024, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does EF Contractors Ltd specialise in?
EF Contractors Ltd lists specialist services including Close Board Fencing, Fencing / Gates Supplier, Fencing Contractor, Fencing Repair / Replacement, Garden Fencing, Metal Gates. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.