# Essex Masonry Services Ltd

Essex Masonry Services Ltd is a builder in Colchester. Rated 5.0/5 from 36 public reviews across 1 named source. 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.

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## About
Verified bricklayer in COLCHESTER, Essex.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkatrade | 5.0/5 | 36 |

_Per-source review counts may overlap — they need not sum to the 36 cross-checked total above._

Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for builders in COLCHESTER. Across 59 rated builders in COLCHESTER, 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:_
> "We were very worried about cracks in the wall of my Victorian house. Chris came to look and advise. He immediately impressed me with his knowledge, so we asked for a quote, which was excellent, and proceeded with the work. He and his team arrived on the exact day agreed and got on with the job brilliantly Now it's done I have a much better wall than I could have dreamed of due to some extra work Chris did to finish off the job. He impressed us with his knowledge, advice, timekeeping and craftsmanship. I strongly recommend Essex Masonary Services"
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "We’re very thankful to Chris and his team for the recent brick clean and repointing of our Victorian house. He was very knowledgeable, addressed all our concerns and did a great job. We wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Essex Masonry Services Ltd."
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Chris saved our works progress by coming back after our pointing was finished to rebuild the crumbling chimney. He was incredibly competitive on price, and although it set us back a week, looking at them now we are so glad he came and did them. We can’t thank and rate Chris enough, he is one of the hardest working tradesmen we’ve had round, he’s always happy, and most importantly the finish of his work, and his diligence is second to none. He has perfectly matched the corbels and brick work, he was brilliant. No doubt, he’ll have first refusal for any of our future brickwork/lime pointing."
> — Alex L (5.0, via Checkatrade)

## Trades
Builder

## Independent verification
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MTT is showing 36 public reviews on this profile. (via Checkatrade)
- Source profile spread: MTT is showing 1 source profile for this trader. (via Checkatrade)
- Business identity: MTT is showing public business identity data for company number 14031123 with operating status active. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Contact phone: MTT is showing a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Accreditations shown: MTT is showing 1 credential or accreditation on this profile. (via Public credential evidence)

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## Credentials & sources
- Verified credentials on file: 1
  - Waste carrier (Environment Agency)
- Companies House status: active
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade

## 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: 07476 546692

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