“The gents were on time and only stopped once for lunch, they worked hard to get the job done in one go even after seeing the mess underneath the roof, despite the extra mess they stuck to their quote and didn't charge me anymore. They where very polite and professional, stuck to their quote which was affordable for myself, not once did I feel like they tried to take the mick unlike other tradesman have tried in the past, if I need any more work doing I WILL be coming to these guys!”
Public evidence profile
First-Rate Roofing
Review quality
No reviews in 12 months
Trust Score
39out of 100
39 out of 100, with a caution: newest review we found is from April 2024. Weigh that age against the score.
- Rated 5.0 from 28 reviews
Newest review April 2024
Worth checking: NFRC Competent Person Scheme (CompetentRoofer)
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume28
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say31.7 of 60
Independent checks2.9 of 30
Track record4.4 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 of 10.3
- Ways to reach them2.9 of 3.4
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 5.1
- Registered company details0 of 5.1
- Photos of their work0 of 4.3
- Industry recognition0 of 1.7
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What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade28 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“A thoroughly professional team who have been an absolute delight to have work on our home. The quality of the work is excellent, their clear and informative approach is a breath of fresh air. They even contended with two massive storms! Craig and Zak know their stuff and put you at ease throughout the process and their team are friendly and polite. We will use again for some further planned work this year.”
“Excellent service - thank you. Repairs carried out promptly and efficiently and sound advice given on roof care. Will definitely use this company again. Many thanks.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for First-Rate Roofing, including the highlights above. The 28 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
The gents were on time and only stopped once for lunch, they worked hard to get the job done in one go even after seeing the mess underneath the roof, despite the extra mess they stuck to their quote and didn't charge me anymore. They where very polite and professional, stuck to their quote which was affordable for myself, not once did I feel like they tried to take the mick unlike other tradesman have tried in the past, if I need any more work doing I WILL be coming to these guys!
A thoroughly professional team who have been an absolute delight to have work on our home. The quality of the work is excellent, their clear and informative approach is a breath of fresh air. They even contended with two massive storms! Craig and Zak know their stuff and put you at ease throughout the process and their team are friendly and polite. We will use again for some further planned work this year.
Excellent service - thank you. Repairs carried out promptly and efficiently and sound advice given on roof care. Will definitely use this company again. Many thanks.
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for roofers in Ellesmere Port
Across 11 roofers in Ellesmere Port, the typical rating is 4.6 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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About
In Ellesmere Port, Merseyside.
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Ellesmere PortMerseyside
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Worth checking yourself
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Verify at the sourceCheck them yourself
Roofing isn't licensed, so anyone can set up - and it's a trade with more than its share of cowboys. A big re-roof must meet building regulations; CompetentRoofer (the Government-authorised NFRC scheme) registers roofers who can self-certify that, and vets and inspects them at least twice a year. Check they're on it before you hire.
Check the CompetentRoofer registerNever agree to roof work from a cold-caller at your door or an unsolicited 'we noticed your roof' note. That is the classic roofing scam.
Get a written quote that itemises access (scaffolding or a tower), the exact materials, and the workmanship guarantee, not a vague day rate.
Be wary of demands for a large cash deposit; agree staged payments against work you can actually see completed.
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Common questions about First-Rate Roofing
Is First-Rate Roofing a legitimate business?
First-Rate Roofing has 28 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 First-Rate Roofing?
First-Rate Roofing has 28 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know First-Rate Roofing's reviews are genuine?
First-Rate Roofing's 28 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.
How long has First-Rate Roofing been trading?
First-Rate Roofing has been reviewed on public sources since 2023.
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