- Licence class
- upper-tier
- Valid through
- Aug 2027
Public evidence profile
Ian Brookes Building Contractors
Credentials & registries
Waste carrier (Environment Agency)
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Trust Score
46out of 100
- Rated 4.9 from 15 reviews
- 1 credential shown
How this score is worked out
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volumeLow · 15
Independent sources2 independent public sources
Credentials1 credential shown
How this score is made up
What customers say26.6 of 60
Independent checks9.3 of 30
Track record10 of 10
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- Licences and credentials1.2 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
2 checksWhat we can verify about Ian Brookes Building Contractors
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Credentials & registriesWaste carrier (Environment Agency)See detail →Companies HouseActive incorporated businessSee detail →
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1Credentials and memberships
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Companies House registration
ActiveActive incorporated business
Ian Brookes Building Contractors is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
Legal nameIan Brookes Building Contractors
Company number10138012
Incorporated
Registered activitySpecialised construction
Run by2 directors (longest-serving director appointed in 2016)
Official checkOn the public register
Why this helps you judge trust: this trader is linked to a registered company with named people who are legally accountable for it, on an official register anyone can check, a layer of accountability an unregistered trader doesn't offer. Around 10 years on the register also points to an established business rather than a brand-new one.
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
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade15 reviews · 4.9 avg
Highlights
“Ian and team put in our dream kitchen and we're very happy 3 months on. Brilliant bunch of lads who worked hard to move one wall, take out another then put in a completely new kitchen. Whilst here they put down flooring across the whole of our downstairs and sorted out some very dubious plumbing we inherited with the house. Really friendly and came in on budget with all work costed in advance and laid out clearly. Ian made sure we knew what was happening at all times and was able to provide extra trades as and when needed. He also sorted planning and a surveyor to ensure it was all legal.”
“Ian and his team completed our dream outside balcony extension. They were professional and competent throughout the work and kept us informed on each step of the way. Neat and tidy work all the way and I would highly recommend Ian Brookes.”
“Fantastic experience with Ian and his team. We couldn't be more delighted with the finished build. The workmanship is top quality and fits our requirements perfectly. The team are exceptionally considerate and nothing was too much trouble for them. Would highly recommend them and would not hesitate to use them again if we ever needed anything in the future.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Ian Brookes Building Contractors, including the highlights above. The 15 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Ian and team put in our dream kitchen and we're very happy 3 months on. Brilliant bunch of lads who worked hard to move one wall, take out another then put in a completely new kitchen. Whilst here they put down flooring across the whole of our downstairs and sorted out some very dubious plumbing we inherited with the house. Really friendly and came in on budget with all work costed in advance and laid out clearly. Ian made sure we knew what was happening at all times and was able to provide extra trades as and when needed. He also sorted planning and a surveyor to ensure it was all legal.
Ian and his team completed our dream outside balcony extension. They were professional and competent throughout the work and kept us informed on each step of the way. Neat and tidy work all the way and I would highly recommend Ian Brookes.
Fantastic experience with Ian and his team. We couldn't be more delighted with the finished build. The workmanship is top quality and fits our requirements perfectly. The team are exceptionally considerate and nothing was too much trouble for them. Would highly recommend them and would not hesitate to use them again if we ever needed anything in the future.
Local context
Rated 4.9, in line with the local average for builders in Bolton
Across 65 builders in Bolton, 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
3 named public sourcesWhere this information comes from
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About
Builder in Bolton, Lancashire.
Services they list
Extensions / ConversionsGarage ConversionsGeneral BuildingRefurbishments
Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book.
Areas served
BoltonLancashire
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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Verify at the sourceCheck them yourself
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Common questions about Ian Brookes Building Contractors
Is Ian Brookes Building Contractors a legitimate business?
Ian Brookes Building Contractors has 15 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 Ian Brookes Building Contractors?
Ian Brookes Building Contractors has 15 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 do I know Ian Brookes Building Contractors' reviews are genuine?
Ian Brookes Building Contractors' 15 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 Ian Brookes Building Contractors qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for Ian Brookes Building Contractors, including Waste carrier (Environment Agency). Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, Waste carrier (Environment Agency) is the Environment Agency: the regulator a trader must register with to carry waste or hold an environmental permit in England.
Is Ian Brookes Building Contractors a registered business?
Ian Brookes Building Contractors is a registered business on Companies House (company number 10138012), incorporated 21 Apr 2016, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does Ian Brookes Building Contractors specialise in?
Ian Brookes Building Contractors lists specialist services including Extensions / Conversions, Garage Conversions, General Building, Refurbishments. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
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