“When problems were encountered Gary and Graham solved them cleverly and effectively.” · Checkatrade, 1 Feb 2025
“When problems were encountered Gary and Graham solved them cleverly and effectively.” · Checkatrade, 1 Feb 2025
Public evidence profile
GDS Construction Limited
Companies House
Active incorporated business
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Companies House registration
ActiveActive incorporated business
GDS CONSTRUCTION LIMITED is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
Legal nameGDS CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
Company number08503773
Incorporated
Registered activityBuilding development
Official checkOn the public register
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What customers consistently say
Recurring themes from 4 customer reviews on Checkatrade.
Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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4.9out of 5
How Checkatrade customers rate them (out of 5)
Reliability4.8
Communication4.8
Quality of work5.0
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade24 reviews · 4.9 avg
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for GDS Construction Limited, including the highlights above. The 24 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Reliable, good value and easy to communicate with. Good quality work.
The building work was very efficient and quick with the only delays caused by sub zero weather. When problems were encountered Gary and Graham solved them cleverly and effectively. Really appreciated the team’s flexibility, quality and care throughout. We were kept up to date at each stage of the process. We couldn’t recommend GDS Constuction more highly. We had four builders quoting for the work. Narrowed it to two … and were delighted that we chose Gary/GDS. Special and public thanks to Gary (hero), Graham (superstar), Jordan, Dave, Stuart, Fred, Phil and Andy.
The GDS team completed a large single-storey extension on my detached house. They were helpful and completed the work to a high standard. The extension included plumbing, flooring, kitchen fitting, and all structural work. Gary, the manager, was available by phone to support and manage the project. Even after the work was finished, Gary continued to assist with the snagging list to ensure everything was completed properly.
Local context
Rated 4.9, in line with the local average for builders in Oxford
Across 194 builders in Oxford, 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
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Services they list
Car PortsCladdingConcrete GaragesConcretingDemolitionExtensions / ConversionsFire and Flood RenovationFoundationsGarage ConversionsGarden StudiosGeneral BuildingGreen Oak Framing
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Areas served
OxfordOxfordshire
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Independent checks
About this business
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What to check before you hire
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Common questions about GDS Construction Limited
Is GDS Construction Limited a legitimate business?
GDS Construction Limited has 24 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 GDS Construction Limited?
GDS Construction Limited has 24 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 is GDS Construction Limited rated on reliability and quality?
On Checkatrade, customers rate GDS Construction Limited by category: Reliability 4.8 out of 5, Communication 4.8 out of 5, Quality of work 5.0 out of 5. These are per-category scores from real published reviews. They show where GDS Construction Limited is strongest, not just the overall average.
How do I know GDS Construction Limited's reviews are genuine?
GDS Construction Limited's 24 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 GDS Construction Limited a registered business?
GDS CONSTRUCTION LIMITED is a registered business on Companies House (company number 08503773), incorporated 25 Apr 2013, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does GDS Construction Limited specialise in?
GDS Construction Limited lists specialist services including Car Ports, Cladding, Concrete Garages, 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.
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