Public evidence profile
Horton Oak Builders Ltd
Review quality
No reviews in 12 months
Credentials & registries
2 credentials shown
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Trust Score
42out of 100
How this score is worked out
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volumeLow · 12
Independent sources2 independent public sources
Credentials2 credentials shown
How this score is made up
What customers say25.3 of 60
Independent checks10.5 of 30
Track record5.8 of 10
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- Licences and credentials2.4 of 10.3
- Ways to reach them2.9 of 3.4
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 5.1
- Registered company details5.1 of 5.1
- Photos of their work0 of 4.3
- Industry recognition0 of 1.7
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Trust at a glance
3 checksWhat we can verify about Horton Oak Builders Ltd
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2Credentials and memberships
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Companies House registration
ActiveActive incorporated business
Horton Oak Builders Ltd is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
Legal nameHorton Oak Builders Ltd
Company number15965492
Incorporated
Registered activityBuilding development
Official checkOn the public register
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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.
4.9out of 5
How Checkatrade customers rate them (out of 5)
Reliability4.9
Communication4.9
Quality of work4.8
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade12 reviews · 4.9 avg
Highlights
“High quality work carried out by very pleasant people. Everything left very tidy. We strongly recommend this firm.”
“From the very detailed quote to the finished job I cannot fault them. Barry and his team really care about their work and do an excellent job. They make sure you are happy with everything and nothing was too much trouble. This is a company that takes pride in what they do. They have transformed my entrance and I couldn't be happier. Well done Barry and team.”
“A very reliable and friendly family run business. This is the second time I have used Horton Oak Builders to carry out work in my property. Their professionalism and attention to detail is second to none.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Horton Oak Builders Ltd, including the highlights above. The 12 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
From the very detailed quote to the finished job I cannot fault them. Barry and his team really care about their work and do an excellent job. They make sure you are happy with everything and nothing was too much trouble. This is a company that takes pride in what they do. They have transformed my entrance and I couldn't be happier. Well done Barry and team.
High quality work carried out by very pleasant people. Everything left very tidy. We strongly recommend this firm.
A very reliable and friendly family run business. This is the second time I have used Horton Oak Builders to carry out work in my property. Their professionalism and attention to detail is second to none.
Local context
Rated 4.9, in line with the local average for builders in Christchurch
Across 48 builders in Christchurch, 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
4 named public sourcesWhere this information comes from
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About
Builder in Christchurch, Dorset.
Services they list
Agricultural BuildingBasement / Cellar ConversionsBrick / Concrete Structural RepairsCar PortsCladdingConcrete GaragesConcretingCore DrillingDemolitionEquestrian StableExtensions / ConversionsFire and Flood Renovation
Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book.
Areas served
ChristchurchDorset
The areas they list covering on a public directory; confirm they cover your address before you book.
Independent checks
About this business
A real, registered businessWe cross-checked Companies House: this business is officially registered for work that matches the builder services it advertises - independent confirmation it's a genuine business set up to do this kind of work, not just a directory entry.
Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
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Common questions about Horton Oak Builders Ltd
Is Horton Oak Builders Ltd a legitimate business?
Horton Oak Builders Ltd has 12 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 Horton Oak Builders Ltd?
Horton Oak Builders Ltd has 12 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 Horton Oak Builders Ltd rated on reliability and quality?
On Checkatrade, customers rate Horton Oak Builders Ltd by category: Reliability 4.9 out of 5, Communication 4.9 out of 5, Quality of work 4.8 out of 5. These are per-category scores from real published reviews. They show where Horton Oak Builders Ltd is strongest, not just the overall average.
How do I know Horton Oak Builders Ltd's reviews are genuine?
Horton Oak Builders Ltd's 12 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 Horton Oak Builders Ltd qualified and accredited?
We hold 2 independently sourced credentials for Horton Oak Builders Ltd, including CITB, CSCS. Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, CITB is the Construction Industry Training Board: the UK body for construction skills, training and the CSCS card scheme.
Is Horton Oak Builders Ltd a registered business?
Horton Oak Builders Ltd is a registered business on Companies House (company number 15965492), incorporated 18 Sept 2024, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does Horton Oak Builders Ltd specialise in?
Horton Oak Builders Ltd lists specialist services including Agricultural Building, Basement / Cellar Conversions, Brick / Concrete Structural Repairs, Car Ports, Cladding, Concrete Garages. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.