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General Builders
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Public liability insurance (verified by TrustATrader)
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No missed appointments in the past 6 months. TrustATrader logs when a member misses an agreed appointment, so a clean run is a sign they turn up when they say they will.
Insurance listed on TrustATrader:
- Source-listed cover: AXA Insurance; verified 18 Jun 2025
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What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- TrustATrader61 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“Dennis is incredibly friendly and helpful. He is honest about what can be achieved and offers great value for money. I had plastering done on multiple walls and ceilings, I also had a new loft hatch fitted.”
“Dennis came to see what was required and we agreed a plan to repair a crack in a bedroom ceiling by securing the plasterboard, completely re-plastering the ceiling and fully paint to a properly finished standard. He sent me a priced specification for the works and a start date was agreed. On the day, Dennis arrived to begin the works within 10 minutes of the agreed time and once again explained exactly what he would be doing. At all times, during the works, he kept me informed as to what stage he'd reached and what he had planned. I was asked, at these times to check and comment on what had been done. Only the best quality materials were used and because Dennis has been doing this kind of work for many years, his experience shone through. The quality of workmanship was excellent and was as good as I could wish for. He even gave the walls a base coat of primer, ready for me to repaint them. I have no problems in thoroughly recommending General Builders to prospective customers.”
“Dennis and Jack have been excellent all round. They’re honest, straightforward and found the most efficient way to get the job done. We were very fortunate to find them. Finished on time to high standard with no fuss.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for General Builders, including the highlights above. The 61 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Dennis is incredibly friendly and helpful. He is honest about what can be achieved and offers great value for money. I had plastering done on multiple walls and ceilings, I also had a new loft hatch fitted.
Dennis came to see what was required and we agreed a plan to repair a crack in a bedroom ceiling by securing the plasterboard, completely re-plastering the ceiling and fully paint to a properly finished standard. He sent me a priced specification for the works and a start date was agreed. On the day, Dennis arrived to begin the works within 10 minutes of the agreed time and once again explained exactly what he would be doing. At all times, during the works, he kept me informed as to what stage he'd reached and what he had planned. I was asked, at these times to check and comment on what had been done. Only the best quality materials were used and because Dennis has been doing this kind of work for many years, his experience shone through. The quality of workmanship was excellent and was as good as I could wish for. He even gave the walls a base coat of primer, ready for me to repaint them. I have no problems in thoroughly recommending General Builders to prospective customers.
Total gentleman and great work and trustworthy
Dennis and Jack have been excellent all round. They’re honest, straightforward and found the most efficient way to get the job done. We were very fortunate to find them. Finished on time to high standard with no fuss.
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for builders in Ashford Surrey
Across 15 builders in Ashford Surrey, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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Public evidence last checked May 2026
About
Welcome to General Builders We are a well established business with over many years of experience in the trade. We are based in Ashford but we cover...
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Recently reviewed4 reviews in the last 12 months.
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Common questions about General Builders
Is General Builders a legitimate business?
General Builders has 61 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 General Builders?
General Builders has 61 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 General Builders' reviews are genuine?
General Builders' 61 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.
Has General Builders had recent public reviews?
General Builders has 4 public reviews dated within the last 12 months. That shows their review history includes recent feedback; it does not prove current availability, so confirm capacity before hiring.
Does General Builders turn up to appointments?
TrustATrader's logs show no missed appointments for General Builders in the past 6 months. TrustATrader logs whenever a member misses an agreed appointment, so a clean run is a sign they turn up when they say they will. This is TrustATrader's reliability signal over that period, not a guarantee.
Is General Builders qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for General Builders, including Public liability insurance (verified by TrustATrader). Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, Public liability insurance (verified by TrustATrader) is TrustATrader's approved badge: awarded after it vets the trader's identity and background.
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