“Brilliant. After being let down by four different plumbers, I found Handy Chris. Their work was second to none. They did everything that I asked and more. They kept me informed along the way and explained why any changes were needed. They always cleaned up after themselves, and I am so glad I found them. If you want proper old-school professionalism and work carried out, I recommend Chris and Adrian all day long. They are also coming back to carry out some kitchen work as well.”
Public evidence profile
Handy Chris
Trust Score
41out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 36 reviews
- Reviewed 10 months ago
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume36
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say33.5 of 60
Independent checks2.9 of 30
Track record5 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 of 10.3
- Ways to reach them2.9 of 3.4
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 5.1
- Registered company details0 of 5.1
- Photos of their work0 of 4.3
- Industry recognition0 of 1.7
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From customer reviews
What customers consistently say
What this trader's customers report about their jobs, in their own words.
Respectful and tidy in your home: “They also made sure to tidy up after finishing their work each day” · Checkatrade
Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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5.0out of 5
How Checkatrade customers rate them (out of 5)
Reliability5.0
Communication5.0
Quality of work5.0
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade36 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Handy Chris, including the highlights above. The 36 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Brilliant. After being let down by four different plumbers, I found Handy Chris. Their work was second to none. They did everything that I asked and more. They kept me informed along the way and explained why any changes were needed. They always cleaned up after themselves, and I am so glad I found them. If you want proper old-school professionalism and work carried out, I recommend Chris and Adrian all day long. They are also coming back to carry out some kitchen work as well.
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for builders in Corby
Across 7 builders in Corby, the typical rating is 5.0 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Sources
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About
Bathrooms in Corby, Northamptonshire.
Services they list
Bath ResurfacingBathroom CladdingBathroom DesignerBathroom FitterBathroom Mastic SealantBathroom SupplierBathroom Supply & FitDisabled Bathrooms / ShowersWet Rooms
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Areas served
CorbyNorthamptonshire
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Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
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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.
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Common questions about Handy Chris
Is Handy Chris a legitimate business?
Handy Chris has 36 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 Handy Chris?
Handy Chris has 36 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How is Handy Chris rated on reliability and quality?
On Checkatrade, customers rate Handy Chris by category: Reliability 5.0 out of 5, Communication 5.0 out of 5, Quality of work 5.0 out of 5. These are per-category scores from real published reviews. They show where Handy Chris is strongest, not just the overall average.
How do I know Handy Chris' reviews are genuine?
Handy Chris' 36 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 Handy Chris specialise in?
Handy Chris lists specialist services including Bath Resurfacing, Bathroom Cladding, Bathroom Designer, Bathroom Fitter, Bathroom Mastic Sealant, Bathroom Supplier. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.