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- 18 Mar 2026
Public evidence profile · Checked March 2026
Howard Foster Building Services
Credentials & registries
CSCS
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Credentials and associations
1Credentials and memberships
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From customer reviews
What customers consistently say
Recurring themes from 3 customer reviews on Checkatrade.
“Communication throughout the build was great” · Checkatrade, 13 Nov 2025
“Communication was excellent throughout.” · Checkatrade, 14 Oct 2025
Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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4.9out of 5
How Checkatrade customers rate them (out of 5)
Reliability5.0
Communication5.0
Quality of work4.8
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade40 reviews · 4.9 avg
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Howard Foster Building Services, including the highlights above. The 40 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
We used Howard Foster Building Services for our integral garage conversion and were really happy with all the work. Communication throughout the build was great and all trades working on site were also friendly, professional and did a great finish. The one or two issues that came up were all resolved quickly and we wouldn’t hesitate to use them for future building work. If you want non-pushy, hard-working builders who know what they’re doing and turn up when they say they will you won’t be disappointed.
We had our chimney removed by Ben and Ryan and were thoroughly impressed from start to finish. The work was completed quickly and to a high standard. Communication was excellent throughout. They were prompt in replying, started the job without delay, and were incredibly patient and responsive to all our questions and any issues that came up. Very professional and hard working, we would definitely recommend them
From start to finish Howard Foster Building Services have been superb. Extremely professional. I would have no hesitation in recommending them.
Local context
Rated 4.9, above the local average for builders in Exeter
Across 59 builders in Exeter, the typical rating is 4.8 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Sources
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Public evidence last checked March 2026
Services they list
Brick / Concrete Structural RepairsCar PortsConcrete GaragesConcretingExtensions / ConversionsFire and Flood RenovationFoundationsGarage ConversionsGarden StudiosGeneral BuildingInsurance Claim SpecialistLoft Conversions
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Areas served
DevonExeter
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Your own checks
What to check before you hire
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Common questions about Howard Foster Building Services
Is Howard Foster Building Services a legitimate business?
Howard Foster Building Services has 40 independent public reviews, rated 4.9 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 Howard Foster Building Services?
Howard Foster Building Services has 40 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 Howard Foster Building Services rated on reliability and quality?
On Checkatrade, customers rate Howard Foster Building Services by category: Reliability 5.0 out of 5, Communication 5.0 out of 5, Quality of work 4.8 out of 5. These are per-category scores from real published reviews. They show where Howard Foster Building Services is strongest, not just the overall average.
How do I know Howard Foster Building Services' reviews are genuine?
Howard Foster Building Services' 40 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 Howard Foster Building Services had recent public reviews?
Howard Foster Building Services 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 Howard Foster Building Services qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for Howard Foster Building Services, including CSCS. Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, CSCS is the Construction Skills Certification Scheme: the card scheme that proves a worker's health-and-safety awareness and qualifications for UK building sites.
What does Howard Foster Building Services specialise in?
Howard Foster Building Services lists specialist services including Brick / Concrete Structural Repairs, Car Ports, Concrete Garages, Concreting, Extensions / Conversions, Fire and Flood Renovation. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.