# J Preston Builders Ltd J Preston Builders Ltd is a builder in St. Albans. Rated 5.0/5 from 106 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: 49 out of 100 (building a public record). The score rests on rated 5.0 from 106 reviews. 3 reviews in the last 12 months. ## About Builder in St. Albans, Hertfordshire. ## Public review evidence (by source) | Source | Average rating | Reviews | | --- | --- | --- | | Checkatrade | No rating shown | 106 | Rated 5.0, 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 months ago. ## What customers consistently praise _Themes mentioned across this trader's own public reviews:_ - Professional (mentioned in 60% of reviews we've read) - Tidy & clean (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:_ > "We had a loft conversion done and the work undertaken was done to a high standard and always left clean and tidy we are so happy with the finished article we had couple set backs with times of items being delivered but jef went above and beyond to make it work so thanks Jef" > Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade) > "We went with Jeff to do some ground floor structural alterations including removing a chimney stack, two load bearing walls and putting in some steels. He also fitted a kitchen. He was competitively priced but what set him apart was his knowledge and suggestions giving us ideas we hadn't thought of. His team were professional and hardworking and he managed the entire process including electrician / plumber / painter. He was also able to recommend a structural engineer. I couls not fault him or his team. It's clear he's been in the trade for many years and knows his stuff!" > Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade) > "Jeff and his colleagues stripped the pebbledash from the front of our house, repaired some brickwork and then redid the pebbledash, also restoring and painting woodwork. Despite a lot of bad weather that delayed similar jobs in the area, it was all done quickly and to a very high standard. Jeff informed us what was going on and when, and all the workmen were highly professional and polite. A very satisfactory experience all round." > Source: Simon R (4.7, via Checkatrade) ## Trades Builder, Concrete contractor, Demolition 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 - Concreting - Demolition - Extensions / Conversions - Fire and Flood Renovation - Foundations - Garage Conversions - Garden Studios - General Building - Loft Conversions - Partition Walls - Refurbishments ## 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:_ - Hertfordshire - St. Albans ## What we checked, and when _What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_ - Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 106 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) Full verification checklist: https://mytrustedtraders.com/traders/j-preston-builders-ltd/checks ## Credentials & sources - Credentials shown: 0 - Companies House status: Unknown - Evidence held from: Checkatrade - Check dates vary by source. Where we hold a date, the check shows it. ## 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: 07473 330754 --- Source: MyTrustedTraders, https://mytrustedtraders.com/traders/j-preston-builders-ltd Real public evidence only: every figure traces to its named source. The evidence for this business comes from a single public source, so it is not yet cross-checked against a second. If a source does not carry a field, it is not shown.