“John is professional, tidy, reliable & works to a very high standard.” · Checkatrade, 30 Jan 2026
“He arrived on time, worked efficiently, and left the area spotless.” · Checkatrade, 7 Jan 2026
Public evidence profile
J L Bradbrook Ltd
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Trust Score
64out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 221 reviews
- 3 reviews in the last 12 months
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume221
Independent sources2 independent public sources
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say45.9 of 60
Independent checks8.1 of 30
Track record10 of 10
See the independent checks
- Licences and credentials0 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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Companies House registration
ActiveActive incorporated business
J L Bradbrook Ltd is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
Legal nameJ L Bradbrook Ltd
Company number05153075
Incorporated
Registered activitySpecialised construction
Run by2 directors (longest-serving director appointed in 2004)
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 22 years on the register also points to an established business rather than a brand-new one.
From customer reviews
What customers consistently say
Recurring themes from 3 customer reviews on Checkatrade. Analysis updated 17 Aug 2026.
Customers who keep coming back: “John has completed work for us three times now” · Checkatrade, 7 Jan 2026
Respectful and tidy in your home: “John is professional, tidy, reliable & works to a very high standard.” · Checkatrade, 30 Jan 2026
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.
5.0out of 5
Customers often mention
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade221 reviews
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for J L Bradbrook Ltd, including the highlights above. The 221 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
This is our 2nd time using John, he fitted our en-suite 4 years ago & its still as good as new. We engaged with him again for our small downstairs loo, & again he was excellent from start to finish. We thought we knew what we wanted, but with his guidance & first class workmanship the smallest room in the house has exceeded expectations. John is professional, tidy, reliable & works to a very high standard. He’s friendly, respectful & easy to have in the house. His attention to detail really shows, we chose small rectangular tiles & wanted ‘brick bond’ & are very pleased with the outcome.
John has completed work for us three times now, most recently re‑fitting our downstairs cloakroom. As always, the quality of his workmanship and materials was excellent. We made a few changes to the original plan, and John made sure we were happy with everything before continuing. He arrived on time, worked efficiently, and left the area spotless. I recommend John without hesitation.
John recently refurbished my ensuite bathroom with new sanitaryware, vanity unit, wall cabinets and quadrant shower cubicle etc and was tiled throughout. The finished product is to a very high standard and carried out in the agreed timescale and price. John could not have been more helpful with his input so, thank you John.
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for builders in Reading
Across 379 builders in Reading, 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
2 named public sourcesWhere this information comes from
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Review sources
Business and public registers
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About
Bathrooms in Reading, Berkshire.
Services they list
Bathroom DesignerBathroom FitterBathroom SupplierBathroom Supply & Fit
Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book.
Areas served
BerkshireReading
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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
No credentials are shown here and the business has not claimed this profile. Ask to see certificates and insurance directly.
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Common questions about J L Bradbrook Ltd
Is J L Bradbrook Ltd a legitimate business?
J L Bradbrook Ltd has 221 independent public reviews, rated 5.0 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 J L Bradbrook Ltd?
J L Bradbrook Ltd has 221 public reviews, averaging 5.0 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know J L Bradbrook Ltd's reviews are genuine?
J L Bradbrook Ltd's 221 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 J L Bradbrook Ltd had recent public reviews?
J L Bradbrook Ltd 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 J L Bradbrook Ltd a registered business?
J L Bradbrook Ltd is a registered business on Companies House (company number 05153075), incorporated 14 Jun 2004, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does J L Bradbrook Ltd specialise in?
J L Bradbrook Ltd lists specialist services including Bathroom Designer, Bathroom Fitter, Bathroom Supplier, Bathroom Supply & Fit. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.