# M J Short Roofing Specialist

M J Short Roofing Specialist is a painter / decorator in Bideford. Rated 5.0/5 from 8 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: 29 out of 100, with a caution: newest review we found is from July 2015. Weigh that age against the score.

## About
We are a growing business based in Bideford, North Devon. We provide a personal service and complete work to the highest standards.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rated People | 5.0/5 | 8 |

Most recent review: 11 years ago.

## What customers consistently praise
_Themes mentioned across this trader's own public reviews:_
- Fast & efficient (mentioned in 40% of reviews we've read)
- Friendly & polite (mentioned in 40% of reviews we've read)
- Tidy & clean (mentioned in 40% of reviews we've read)

## Often reviewed for
_Job types repeatedly named in this trader's own public reviews:_
- Roofing (5 reviews)

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "Matt was very good with hes work and he's price was very good ,I would recommend him ."
> Source: Brian (5.0, via Rated People)

> "Although quite young for a tradesman he seems to come from the old school,you remember when you'd get first class job done"for a fair price.! thanks matt" Keep it up.It will pay off in the END... steve.& Karen."
> Source: steve (5.0, via Rated People)

> "Matthew was efficient, polite hard working man. Informed me on a regular basis on the progress of the work."
> Source: jane (5.0, via Rated People)

## Trades
Painter / decorator, Electrician, Gas Engineer

## What we checked, and when
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 8 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)

Full verification checklist: https://mytrustedtraders.com/traders/m-j-short-roofing-specialist/checks

## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- Companies House status: Unknown
- Rated People lists ID checked
- Evidence held from: Rated People
- Public evidence last checked May 2026

## Before you hire a painter / decorator
_What to check when choosing this kind of trade (general guidance, not a claim about this business):_
- Confirm they cover your area and can actually come out in your timeframe before anything else.
- Read recent reviews for reliability and turning up on time, not only the quality of the work.
- Agree the call-out fee up front, and be wary of large upfront deposits for an emergency job.
- Run the Cowboy Checker to confirm the business is real before you let anyone in.

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Source: MyTrustedTraders, https://mytrustedtraders.com/traders/m-j-short-roofing-specialist
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