# IC Builders

IC Builders is a builder in St. Albans. Rated 4.9/5 from 5 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.

Trust Score: 34 out of 100, with a caution: newest review we found is from March 2021. Weigh that age against the score.

Operating since at least 2020 (6 years), according to an independent source, not just their own word.

## About
Builder in St. Albans, Hertfordshire.

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

Rated 4.9, in line with the local average for builders in St. Albans. Across 24 builders in St. Albans, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

Most recent review: 5 years ago.

## What customers consistently praise
_Themes mentioned across this trader's own public reviews:_
- Friendly & polite (mentioned in 40% of reviews we've read)
- Helpful (mentioned in 40% of reviews we've read)
- Quality of work (mentioned in 40% of reviews we've read)
- Thorough (mentioned in 40% of reviews we've read)

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "I was very impressed with how much they managed to complete in just one day. It was all finished to a high standard and they were lovely guys."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Ian, Colin and their team created a downstairs wet room that other builders said couldn’t be done. Their quality of work and attention to detail was exemplary. They went out of their way to discuss and accommodate our needs, helping us source high quality tiles, paint and sanitary ware at very reasonable cost. After work started their structural engineer advised additional RSJs were needed but still managed to build the original design. They also undertook other small jobs, decoration and alterations. Their professionalism represented excellent VFM. We will recommend and use them again!"
> Source: Anonymous (4.9, via Checkatrade)

> "Had supporting wall between living room and dining room removed, along with wall between Kitchen and dining room."
> Source: Anonymous (4.8, via Checkatrade)

## Trades
Builder

## What we checked, and when
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 5 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 1 public listing 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)
- Website: MyTrustedTraders shows a public website for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

Full verification checklist: https://mytrustedtraders.com/traders/ic-builders-2/checks

## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- Companies House status: Unknown
- Website online since 2024 (verified via public domain registry)
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade
- Check dates vary by source. Where we hold a date, the check shows it.

## What this business says about itself
_Self-declared on the trader's own website, not independently verified:_
- Established: 2024 (2 years in business)

## 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: 0118 469 3528
- Website: https://ic-builders.co.uk

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Source: MyTrustedTraders, https://mytrustedtraders.com/traders/ic-builders-2
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