- Licence class
- upper-tier
- Valid through
- Jun 2028
Public evidence profile
Forest Oak Builders Ltd
Review quality
No reviews in 12 months
Credentials & registries
Waste carrier (Environment Agency)
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Trust Score
54out of 100
54 out of 100, with a caution: newest review we found is from April 2023. Weigh that age against the score.
- Rated 4.9 from 83 reviews
- 1 credential shown
Newest review April 2023
How this score is worked out
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume83
Independent sources2 independent public sources
Credentials1 credential shown
How this score is made up
What customers say37.9 of 60
Independent checks9.3 of 30
Track record6.3 of 10
See the independent checks
- Licences and credentials1.2 of 10.3
- Ways to reach them2.9 of 3.4
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 5.1
- Registered company details5.1 of 5.1
- Photos of their work0 of 4.3
- Industry recognition0 of 1.7
Missing evidence lowers the score because we can't check it. It doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Claiming a profile never changes the score. Evidence context, not a guarantee of workmanship.
Trust at a glance
3 checksWhat we can verify about Forest Oak Builders Ltd
Each card sums up one thing we can check from public sources. Open it for the full detail and the named source. This is evidence context, not a guarantee.
Review qualityNo reviews in 12 monthsSee detail →Credentials & registriesWaste carrier (Environment Agency)See detail →Companies HouseActive incorporated businessSee detail →
See the full verification checklist for Forest Oak Builders Ltd →Credentials and associations
1Credentials and memberships
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Companies House registration
ActiveActive incorporated business
Forest Oak Builders Ltd is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
Legal nameForest Oak Builders Ltd
Company number08461683
Incorporated
Registered activityBuilding completion & finishing
Official checkOn the public register
Why this helps you judge trust: this trader is linked to a registered company with named people who are legally accountable for it, on an official register anyone can check, a layer of accountability an unregistered trader doesn't offer. Around 13 years on the register also points to an established business rather than a brand-new one.
Review quality check
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How recently this business's reviews were left, kept separate from the star rating and the number of reviews.
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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
These reviews are published independently on the named public source below, not testimonials this business chose to show. We bring them together and link each one back to where it appeared, so you can open the source and read it yourself.
4.9out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade83 reviews · 4.9 avg
Highlights
“We spent over a year with Rob and his entire team. They are all excellent craftsmen and very good at what they do. We are delighted with all the work and excellent finish. The team were very accommodating and helpful with suggestions and last minute changes. All neighbours up and down the road were very complimentary not only with our build but with Forest Oak themselves. We have no hesitation in recommending Forest Oak.”
“The Forest Oak team did an amazing job. They were flexible, stuck to budget and the quality of finish was excellent. All the guys that worked on site were good to get along with and accommodated any changes to scope quickly and efficiently. Every day they left the site as tidy as it could have been. I would strongly recommend Forest Oak.”
“We had a side extension bedroom with en-suite, a conversion of conservatory to habitable room, external render, new windows and a large front porch. We were impressed with the workmanship and decided to also have the timbers of the roof replaced. All Rob and Rays team are professional, trustworthy and do an excellent job, and importantly for us, do not cut corners. We are delighted with the results. We have had lots of comments from passers by about the improvement to our home as it now has kerb appeal. I wouldn’t hesitate to use these guys again and would thoroughly recommend.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Forest Oak Builders Ltd, including the highlights above. The 83 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
We spent over a year with Rob and his entire team. They are all excellent craftsmen and very good at what they do. We are delighted with all the work and excellent finish. The team were very accommodating and helpful with suggestions and last minute changes. All neighbours up and down the road were very complimentary not only with our build but with Forest Oak themselves. We have no hesitation in recommending Forest Oak.
The Forest Oak team did an amazing job. They were flexible, stuck to budget and the quality of finish was excellent. All the guys that worked on site were good to get along with and accommodated any changes to scope quickly and efficiently. Every day they left the site as tidy as it could have been. I would strongly recommend Forest Oak.
We had a side extension bedroom with en-suite, a conversion of conservatory to habitable room, external render, new windows and a large front porch. We were impressed with the workmanship and decided to also have the timbers of the roof replaced. All Rob and Rays team are professional, trustworthy and do an excellent job, and importantly for us, do not cut corners. We are delighted with the results. We have had lots of comments from passers by about the improvement to our home as it now has kerb appeal. I wouldn’t hesitate to use these guys again and would thoroughly recommend.
Local context
Rated 4.9, in line with the local average for builders in New Milton
Across 11 builders in New Milton, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Sources
3 named public sourcesWhere this information comes from
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About
Builder in New Milton, Hampshire.
Services they list
Brick / Concrete Structural RepairsCar PortsCladdingConcretingDemolitionExtensions / ConversionsFire and Flood RenovationGeneral BuildingLoft ConversionsMastic SealantNew BuildsPartition Walls
Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book.
Areas served
HampshireNew Milton
The areas they list covering on a public directory; confirm they cover your address before you book.
Independent checks
About this business
How long they've really been tradingIndependent sources agree they've been operating since at least 2013. That's 13 years, confirmed across 2 separate sources.
Company registered2013First public review2022
A real, registered businessWe cross-checked Companies House: this business is officially registered for work that matches the builder services it advertises - independent confirmation it's a genuine business set up to do this kind of work, not just a directory entry.
Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
Always confirm credentials and quotes with the business directly before hiring.
Verify at the sourceCheck them yourself
This trade isn't licensed in the UK, so anyone can set up. TrustMark is the only Government-endorsed quality scheme for work in and around the home - check whether they're registered, or find a TrustMark-registered business.
Check the TrustMark registerNever 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.
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Common questions about Forest Oak Builders Ltd
Is Forest Oak Builders Ltd a legitimate business?
Forest Oak Builders Ltd has 83 independent public reviews, rated 4.9 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 Forest Oak Builders Ltd?
Forest Oak Builders Ltd has 83 public reviews, averaging 4.9 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know Forest Oak Builders Ltd's reviews are genuine?
Forest Oak Builders Ltd's 83 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 Forest Oak Builders Ltd qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for Forest Oak Builders Ltd, including Waste carrier (Environment Agency). Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, Waste carrier (Environment Agency) is the Environment Agency: the regulator a trader must register with to carry waste or hold an environmental permit in England.
Is Forest Oak Builders Ltd a registered business?
Forest Oak Builders Ltd is a registered business on Companies House (company number 08461683), incorporated 26 Mar 2013, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does Forest Oak Builders Ltd specialise in?
Forest Oak Builders Ltd lists specialist services including Brick / Concrete Structural Repairs, Car Ports, Cladding, Concreting, Demolition, Extensions / Conversions. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
How long has Forest Oak Builders Ltd been trading?
Forest Oak Builders Ltd has been reviewed on public sources since 2022.