- Source reference
- CBDU545287
- Licence class
- upper-tier
- Valid through
- Jul 2027
- Source checked
- 30 Jun 2026
Public evidence profile
M L Builders & Sons Ltd
Credentials & registries
Waste carrier (Environment Agency)
Trust Score
50out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 93 reviews
- 1 credential shown
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume93
Independent sources1 independent public source
Credentials1 credential shown
How this score is made up
What customers say40.5 of 60
Independent checks4.1 of 30
Track record5 of 10
See the independent checks
- Licences and credentials1.2 of 10.3
- Ways to reach them2.9 of 3.4
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 5.1
- Registered company details0 of 5.1
- Photos of their work0 of 4.3
- Industry recognition0 of 1.7
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Credentials and associations
1Credentials and memberships
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From customer reviews
What customers consistently say
Recurring themes from 3 customer reviews on Checkatrade.
“Communication has been exceptional” · Checkatrade, 1 Nov 2025
“The communication throughout the entire process was clear and transparent” · Checkatrade, 1 Dec 2024
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
- Checkatrade93 reviews · 5.0 avg
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for M L Builders & Sons Ltd, including the highlights above. The 93 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
ML Builders have completely stripped out & renovated our Edwardian Semi. We have so enjoyed our experience of working with Malcolm (a kinder man you couldn't wish to meet) and his incredibly able team. He quickly understood what we were wanting & has co-ordinated the build such that barely a day has gone by without action. Communication has been exceptional, we've had onsite chats with him several times a week & any message or call is very quickly responded to. The result - a very efficient build as per our remit. Quotes and invoices have been very detailed too - very transparent and fair.
There is a reason why you booka master builders. Malcolm and his team did an outstanding job. They are highly professional, reliable, courteous. They are approachable, and extremely helpful, coming up with ideas in budget. Nothing is too much trouble and they tidy up at the end of each day. They have a great network of other trades to ensure smoothly transition of the project. The bill is in detail and they keep to budget If you want a stress free build, with hardworking, honest individuals that take pride in their work, then I would highly recommend Malcolm and his team.
It’s rare to find such a reliable builder, I am beyond pleased with the exceptional work Malcolm and his team did on the renovation of my home. From the very first meeting to the final touches, their professionalism and attention to detail have been outstanding. The team was always respectful of my space and maintained a safe environment throughout the project. The communication throughout the entire process was clear and transparent, and I always felt informed and involved in every decision. I strongly recommend ML Builders & Sons Ltd to anyone in need of quality construction work.
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for builders in Tonbridge
Across 243 builders in Tonbridge, the typical rating is 4.9 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
Registers and membership directories
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Services they list
DemolitionExtensions / ConversionsFoundationsGarage ConversionsGeneral BuildingLoft ConversionsNew BuildsProject ManagementRefurbishments
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Areas served
KentTonbridge
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Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
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Verify at the sourceCheck them yourself
This trade isn't licensed in the UK, so anyone can set up. TrustMark is the only Government-endorsed quality scheme for work in and around the home - check whether they're registered, or find a TrustMark-registered business.
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 M L Builders & Sons Ltd
Is M L Builders & Sons Ltd a legitimate business?
M L Builders & Sons Ltd has 93 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5. 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 M L Builders & Sons Ltd?
M L Builders & Sons Ltd has 93 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 M L Builders & Sons Ltd's reviews are genuine?
M L Builders & Sons Ltd's 93 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 M L Builders & Sons Ltd qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for M L Builders & Sons Ltd, including Waste carrier (Environment Agency). Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, Waste carrier (Environment Agency) is the Environment Agency: the regulator a trader must register with to carry waste or hold an environmental permit in England.
What does M L Builders & Sons Ltd specialise in?
M L Builders & Sons Ltd lists specialist services including Demolition, Extensions / Conversions, Foundations, Garage Conversions, General Building, Loft Conversions. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.