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Public evidence profile
James Brown Refurbishment Ltd
Credentials & registries
Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists
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- Rated 5.0 from 206 reviews across 2 review sources
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From customer reviews
What customers consistently say
Recurring themes from 8 customer reviews across 2 review sources. Analysis updated 17 Aug 2026.
Respectful and tidy in your home: “His work was tidy and thorough, and the finished result looks great.” · Checkatrade, 26 Oct 2025
“He was friendly, punctual, and highly professional throughout the job.” · Checkatrade, 26 Oct 2025
“James was great - he came out really quickly to quote, did a great job and was really responsive” · Rated People, 8 Jun 2025
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What customers say
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- Checkatrade201 reviews · 5.0 avg
- Rated People5 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“We got James to do the external wall insulation on our house in September. He and his team were very professional and finished the job to a very high standard. Unlike other builders, James stays on the job until it's finished and doesn't jump around from one work site to another. They worked from first light until it got dark. Whilst working on the house he found other problems that previous builders had done and rectified them at no extra cost. I would definitely recommend him.”
“James did a very professional job plastering a room after I had installed insulated plasterboard. The work was done to a great standard including a tricky sloped ceiling section. Excellent and friendly service, highly recommended.”
“James was fantastic from start to finish. He was friendly, punctual, and highly professional throughout the job. He took the time to fully explore the problem with our damaged flooring caused by damp, clearly explaining what needed to be done and keeping us informed at every stage. His work was tidy and thorough, and the finished result looks great. You’d never know there had been an issue in the first place! We really appreciated his attention to detail and the care he put into getting everything just right. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend James to anyone looking for a reliable and skille”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for James Brown Refurbishment Ltd, including the highlights above. The 206 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Wooden Decking
James was great - he came out really quickly to quote, did a great job and was really responsive and kept me updated on any decisions required as he was doing the job. We were really happy and I would not hesitate to recommend him.
Garden Wall
I engaged James Brown Refurbishments Ltd to carry out the removal of a brick wall together with some internal plastering. I am delighted with the works that were carried out, both in the promised time frame and budget. James is a knowledgeable and diligent contractor (and a very nice chap!) and I have no hesitation in recommending his company. Looking forward to working with his team on the next phase of works.
Built-In Furniture
James did a good job ,was careful and considerate. He protected the space and cleaned up well. if needed I would certainly have him back NO blareing music either !
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for builders in Sutton
Across 206 builders in Sutton, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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About
JBRL are Sutton based company with over 20 years of experience trading in London and Surrey, we have established a trustworthy team known for reliability .Our strong reputation and close partnerships with leading material stockists allows us to offer outstanding service for an affordable price. Please find us on other platforms
Services they list
Fire and Flood RenovationFlat CeilingsGarden StudiosHeritage Property SpecialistInsulated RenderingK RendLime PlasteringMonocouche RenderingPeriod Property RestorationPlasteringRefurbishmentsRendering
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Areas served
Sutton
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Common questions about James Brown Refurbishment Ltd
Is James Brown Refurbishment Ltd a legitimate business?
James Brown Refurbishment Ltd has 206 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5, gathered and cross-checked across 2 review sources. 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 James Brown Refurbishment Ltd?
James Brown Refurbishment Ltd has 206 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5, gathered across 2 review sources. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know James Brown Refurbishment Ltd's reviews are genuine?
James Brown Refurbishment Ltd's 206 public reviews are gathered and cross-checked across 2 review sources. Reviews spread across several review sources are harder to fake than a single polished 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 James Brown Refurbishment Ltd had recent public reviews?
James Brown Refurbishment Ltd has 4 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 James Brown Refurbishment Ltd qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for James Brown Refurbishment Ltd, including Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists. Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists is the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT): the professional body for architectural technologists, who design and manage building projects.
What does James Brown Refurbishment Ltd specialise in?
James Brown Refurbishment Ltd lists specialist services including Fire and Flood Renovation, Flat Ceilings, Garden Studios, Heritage Property Specialist, Insulated Rendering, K Rend. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.