“James and his team cleared the moss from our roof. This revealed a major problem with a section of broken tiles, rotten rafters, fascia boards and soffits, which were replaced. He also painted our garden room and carried out other minor repairs. All work was carried out to his usual high standard and everything was left clean and tidy.”
Public evidence profile
James Knott & Son Ltd
Identity & vetting
3 Checkatrade checks verified
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Trust Score
68out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 368 reviews
- Reviewed 9 months ago
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume368
Independent sources2 independent public sources
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say50.3 of 60
Independent checks8.1 of 30
Track record10 of 10
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- 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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Trust at a glance
2 checksWhat we can verify about James Knott & Son Ltd
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Checkatrade checks
Approved Checkatrade member since 2013.
Checkatrade has carried out these checks:
- Trading address verified
- Identity checked
- Meets Checkatrade Standards
Business details Checkatrade lists:
- VAT registered: 178839444
- Company type: Ltd Company
Public liability insurance: Self-certified by the business on 12/03/2026.
These checks come from Checkatrade. Anything shown as “self-certified” was declared by the business and not independently verified. Ask to see current documents before you hire.
Companies House registration
ActiveActive incorporated business
James Knott & Son Ltd is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
Legal nameJames Knott & Son Ltd
Company number09518512
Incorporated
Registered activityBuilding completion & finishing
Run by1 director (longest-serving director appointed in 2015)
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 11 years on the register also points to an established business rather than a brand-new one.
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
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade368 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“James and his team replaced our roof and roofline, arranged the installation of new windows and painted the exterior of the house. We were very pleased with the work and would wholeheartedly recommend James Knott and Sons to others.”
“Attention to detail is outstanding”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for James Knott & Son Ltd, including the highlights above. The 368 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
James and his team cleared the moss from our roof. This revealed a major problem with a section of broken tiles, rotten rafters, fascia boards and soffits, which were replaced. He also painted our garden room and carried out other minor repairs. All work was carried out to his usual high standard and everything was left clean and tidy.
James and his team replaced our roof and roofline, arranged the installation of new windows and painted the exterior of the house. We were very pleased with the work and would wholeheartedly recommend James Knott and Sons to others.
Attention to detail is outstanding
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for builders in East Grinstead
Across 26 builders in East Grinstead, the typical rating is 5.0 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
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About
Builder in East Grinstead, West Sussex.
Services they list
Brick / Concrete Structural RepairsChimney Cowlings InstallationChimney Cowlings RepairChimneys InstallationChimneys RepairCladdingDormer / Roof WindowsDry Ridge InstallationDry Ridge RepairDry Verge InstallationDry Verge RepairExtensions / Conversions
Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book.
Areas served
East GrinsteadWest Sussex
The areas they list covering on a public directory; confirm they cover your address before you book.
Independent checks
About this business
How long they've really been tradingIndependent sources agree they've been operating since at least 2013. That's 13 years, confirmed across 2 separate sources.
Checkatrade member since2013Company registered2015
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
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Check the TrustMark registerNever 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.
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Common questions about James Knott & Son Ltd
Is James Knott & Son Ltd a legitimate business?
James Knott & Son Ltd has 368 independent public reviews, rated 5 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 James Knott & Son Ltd?
James Knott & Son Ltd has 368 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know James Knott & Son Ltd's reviews are genuine?
James Knott & Son Ltd's 368 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.
Is James Knott & Son Ltd a registered business?
James Knott & Son Ltd is a registered business on Companies House (company number 09518512), incorporated 31 Mar 2015, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does James Knott & Son Ltd specialise in?
James Knott & Son Ltd lists specialist services including Brick / Concrete Structural Repairs, Chimney Cowlings Installation, Chimney Cowlings Repair, Chimneys Installation, Chimneys Repair, Cladding. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.