“Prompt response after initial contact. Agreed price and timescale given. Well pleased with the work.”
Public evidence profile
G Shailes Roofing
Trust Score
26out of 100
26 out of 100, with a caution: newest review we found is from February 2020. Weigh that age against the score.
- Rated 4.8 from 6 reviews
Newest review February 2020
Worth checking: NFRC Competent Person Scheme (CompetentRoofer)
How this score is worked out
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volumeLow · 6
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say21.4 of 60
Independent checks0 of 30
Track record4.3 of 10
See the independent checks
- Licences and credentials0 of 8.3
- Ways to reach them0 of 8.3
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 6.2
- Registered company details0 of 4.1
- Photos of their work0 of 2.1
- Industry recognition0 of 1
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.
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.
4.8out of 5
Based on the 3 reviews with a star rating
5 stars3
4 stars0
3 stars0
2 stars0
1 star0
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade6 reviews · 4.8 avg
Highlights
“Came out at short notice, gave quote and did works same day as job was so small not worth going away and coming back. Very professional and would use again”
Detailed reviews
Quick and patient .
Local context
Rated 4.8, in line with the local average for roofers in Colchester
Across 59 roofers in Colchester, the typical rating is 4.8 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Sources
1 named public sourceWhere this information comes from
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Review sources
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Services they list
Roofer
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Areas served
ColchesterEssex
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Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
Only a few public reviews are shown. Ask for recent references you can contact.
Their public evidence comes from a single source. Look them up on another site before deciding.
No credentials are shown here and the business has not claimed this profile. Ask to see certificates and insurance directly.
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.
Want an extra legitimacy check? Run the Cowboy Checker on G Shailes Roofing before you contact them.
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Common questions about G Shailes Roofing
Is G Shailes Roofing a legitimate business?
G Shailes Roofing has 6 independent public reviews, rated 4.8 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 G Shailes Roofing?
G Shailes Roofing has 6 public reviews, averaging 4.8 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know G Shailes Roofing's reviews are genuine?
G Shailes Roofing's 6 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.
What does G Shailes Roofing specialise in?
G Shailes Roofing lists specialist services including Roofer. 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 G Shailes Roofing been trading?
G Shailes Roofing has been reviewed on public sources since 2020.