# James Cloake

James Cloake is a carpenter / joiner in Lewisham. Rated 5.0/5 from 3 public reviews across 1 named source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile — independent reviews, credentials and registry data cross-checked across named sources, with no ads and no paid placement.

## About
Verified painter / decorator in London, London.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkatrade | 5.0/5 | 3 |

_Per-source review counts may overlap — they need not sum to the 3 cross-checked total above._

Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for carpenters in Lewisham. Across 11 rated carpenters in Lewisham, the typical rating is 5.0★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "I would recommend Jim to anyone, he’s absolutely first rate as a guy and as a decorator. Really efficient, lots of skills and we’re always happy with the result. Have used him many times."
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Excellent work, attention to detail, neat and tidy and finished to a very high standard. James was always reliable and friendly and really went the extra mile, taking great pride in his work. Highly recommended."
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "I got the paint that I wanted for both rooms he advised me on what finishes I would need. He was prompt, clean and tidy he had help on one of the days with a nice young chap. Felt like he was in and out I did ask him on some advice on other rooms he was very helpful all in all I would definitely use him again."
> — Anonymous (4.9, via Checkatrade)

## Trades
Carpenter, Decorator

## Independent verification
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MTT is showing 3 public reviews on this profile. (via Checkatrade)
- Source profile spread: MTT is showing 1 source profile for this trader. (via Checkatrade)
- Business identity: MTT is showing public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Contact phone: MTT is showing a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Verified credentials on file: 0
- Companies House status: unknown
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade

## Before you hire a carpenter / joiner
_What to check when choosing this kind of trade — general guidance, not a claim about this business:_
- Look for consistent reviews across several named sources, not one polished profile.
- Check any verified credentials, and that the business details independently check out.
- Get a written quote and keep guarantee, insurance and payment terms in writing.
- Run the Cowboy Checker before you commit to anyone.

## Contact
- Phone: 07428 323937

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