# Howard Foster Building Services

Howard Foster Building Services is a builder in Exeter. Rated 4.9/5 from 40 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile for this trader, with independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, no ads, and no paid placement.

No Trust Score yet: not enough public evidence held to score this business.

3 reviews in the last 12 months.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkatrade | 4.9/5 | 40 |

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.

Most recent review: 9 months ago.

## Customer rating breakdown
_Per-category customer ratings from Checkatrade:_
- Reliability: 5.0 out of 5
- Communication: 5.0 out of 5
- Quality of work: 4.8 out of 5

## What customers consistently say
_Recurring strength themes from this trader's own reviews, each with a verbatim quote:_
- **Clear communication** (Quoted from 2 reviews): "Communication throughout the build was great" · Checkatrade, 13 Nov 2025

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "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"
> Source: Carlos P (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "From start to finish Howard Foster Building Services have been superb. Extremely professional. I would have no hesitation in recommending them."
> Source: Kate S (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "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."
> Source: Anonymous (4.7, via Checkatrade)

## Trades
Builder, Concrete contractor, Landscaper

## Services they list
_Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book:_
- Brick / Concrete Structural Repairs
- Car Ports
- Concrete Garages
- Concreting
- Extensions / Conversions
- Fire and Flood Renovation
- Foundations
- Garage Conversions
- Garden Studios
- General Building
- Insurance Claim Specialist
- Loft Conversions

## Areas covered
_Towns and areas this trader lists serving. This is their own stated coverage, so confirm they cover your exact address before you book:_
- Devon
- Exeter

## What we checked, and when
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 40 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 2 public listings for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MyTrustedTraders shows public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Contact phone: MyTrustedTraders shows a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 1 (none currently verifiable)
- Companies House status: Unknown
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade, CSCS, Companies House
- Public evidence last checked March 2026

## Before you hire a builder
_What to check when choosing this kind of trade (general guidance, not a claim about this business):_
- Never pay a large deposit up front. Agree a staged payment schedule tied to completed milestones, and hold a small retention until snagging is done.
- Get it in writing: an itemised quote with scope, materials, start and finish dates, and how any changes (variations) will be priced.
- Be wary of a cash-only price or pressure to start tomorrow. Both are red flags for an unaccountable job.
- Ask to see a portfolio of completed work like yours, plus recent references you can contact.
- Check the credentials and registrations that matter for this work, and that they are current.

## Contact
- Phone: 07383 205341

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