“I felt in safe hands from the itemised quote from Katie to the outstanding work of Henry and Pacey. What a team! From the beginning I received great advice regarding significant damp in my kitchen wall. A portion of rendering was removed from the bottom of the external wall, which was then damp proofed, and a tile overhang was installed on the roof. A three-tonged approach! The work was completed to a high standard and I couldn't be happier. These guys are professional, friendly and informative. They are an absolute pleasure to have around and I have no concerns recommending them.”
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H.J.Swann Build Contractors Ltd
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Legal nameH.J.Swann Build Contractors Ltd
Company number14348169
Incorporated
Registered activityHome building & construction
Run by2 directors (longest-serving director appointed in 2022)
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5.0out of 5
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- Checkatrade26 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“Excellent communication from Katie on what was needed from us, the home owners at each stage of the project. Harry and Pacey were polite and friendly, working efficiently to get the job done within the week's time frame that was given. Harry was quick to find solutions to all the unexpected problems throughout the job to keep things on track without compromising the integrity of the work.”
“Harry, Katie, and Pacey did an outstanding job on our kitchen extension. The work was completed on time, on budget, and to an excellent standard. They are genuinely nice people who go out of their way to help, and we completely trusted them with our home and keys. Reliable, professional, and trustworthy — we couldn’t recommend them more.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for H.J.Swann Build Contractors Ltd, including the highlights above. The 26 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
I felt in safe hands from the itemised quote from Katie to the outstanding work of Henry and Pacey. What a team! From the beginning I received great advice regarding significant damp in my kitchen wall. A portion of rendering was removed from the bottom of the external wall, which was then damp proofed, and a tile overhang was installed on the roof. A three-tonged approach! The work was completed to a high standard and I couldn't be happier. These guys are professional, friendly and informative. They are an absolute pleasure to have around and I have no concerns recommending them.
Excellent communication from Katie on what was needed from us, the home owners at each stage of the project. Harry and Pacey were polite and friendly, working efficiently to get the job done within the week's time frame that was given. Harry was quick to find solutions to all the unexpected problems throughout the job to keep things on track without compromising the integrity of the work.
Harry, Katie, and Pacey did an outstanding job on our kitchen extension. The work was completed on time, on budget, and to an excellent standard. They are genuinely nice people who go out of their way to help, and we completely trusted them with our home and keys. Reliable, professional, and trustworthy — we couldn’t recommend them more.
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for builders in Ilkeston
Across 10 builders in Ilkeston, the typical rating is 4.8 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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About
Builder in Ilkeston, Derbyshire.
Services they list
Brick / Concrete Structural RepairsCar PortsConcretingCore DrillingDemolitionExtensions / ConversionsFoundationsGarage ConversionsGarden StudiosGeneral BuildingLoft ConversionsNew Builds
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DerbyshireIlkeston
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Recently reviewed3 reviews in the last 12 months.
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Common questions about H.J.Swann Build Contractors Ltd
Is H.J.Swann Build Contractors Ltd a legitimate business?
H.J.Swann Build Contractors Ltd has 26 independent public reviews, rated 5 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 H.J.Swann Build Contractors Ltd?
H.J.Swann Build Contractors Ltd has 26 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 H.J.Swann Build Contractors Ltd's reviews are genuine?
H.J.Swann Build Contractors Ltd's 26 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 H.J.Swann Build Contractors Ltd had recent public reviews?
H.J.Swann Build Contractors Ltd has 3 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.
Is H.J.Swann Build Contractors Ltd a registered business?
H.J.Swann Build Contractors Ltd is a registered business on Companies House (company number 14348169), incorporated 9 Sept 2022, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does H.J.Swann Build Contractors Ltd specialise in?
H.J.Swann Build Contractors Ltd lists specialist services including Brick / Concrete Structural Repairs, Car Ports, Concreting, Core Drilling, 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.