Did not turn up on day scheduled. Repointed chimney, replaced missing tiles, did not see any lead flashings but was assured by Rickey that this had been done. One can only see cement surrounding chimney/roof. Queried bill as work only took 2/3 days. Asked for breakdown but was told that they did not do this, I had accepted the full price for the work.
Public evidence profile
GK Foster & Son Roofing Ltd
Trust Score
26out of 100
26 out of 100, with a caution: newest review we found is from October 2021. Weigh that age against the score.
- Rated 4.1 from 3 reviews
Newest review October 2021
Worth checking: NFRC Competent Person Scheme (CompetentRoofer)
How this score is worked out
Rating4.1 / 5
Review volumeLow · 3
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say17.7 of 60
Independent checks3.3 of 30
Track record4.8 of 10
See the independent checks
- Licences and credentials0 of 8.3
- Ways to reach them3.3 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.
4.1out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade3 reviews · 4.1 avg
Detailed reviews
It's so refreshing to deal with a real local family firm who do what they say they will do and do it when they said they would. Initial calls returned straight away and inspection with quote almost immediately, despite what must have been a peak demand period after a spate of foul weather. Estimate of work needed was fair and reasonable. All were hard-working, polite and friendly.
Excellent job, the team were all polite, hardworking, reliable, and left our property clean at the end of every day. I would highly recommend them. Hascombe - Surrey
Sources
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Independent checks
About this business
How long they've really been tradingThey state they've been established since 1969, but the earliest independent source we can find is 2019. Worth asking them about the gap.
They say, established1969First public review2019Website online since2022
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.
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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 GK Foster & Son Roofing Ltd
Is GK Foster & Son Roofing Ltd a legitimate business?
GK Foster & Son Roofing Ltd has 3 independent public reviews, rated 4.1 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 GK Foster & Son Roofing Ltd?
GK Foster & Son Roofing Ltd has 3 public reviews, averaging 4.1 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know GK Foster & Son Roofing Ltd's reviews are genuine?
GK Foster & Son Roofing Ltd's 3 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.
When was GK Foster & Son Roofing Ltd's website registered?
GK Foster & Son Roofing Ltd's website has been online since 2022, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.