“Excellent workmanship, kept us informed, very friendly worked around any issues”
Public evidence profile
Martin Smith Roofing Services Ltd
Review quality
No reviews in 12 months
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Trust Score
29out of 100
29 out of 100, with a caution: newest review we found is from May 2024. Weigh that age against the score.
- Rated 4.9 from 4 reviews
Newest review May 2024
Worth checking: NFRC Competent Person Scheme (CompetentRoofer)
How this score is worked out
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volumeLow · 4
Independent sources2 independent public sources
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say20.2 of 60
Independent checks4.1 of 30
Track record4.4 of 10
See the independent checks
- Licences and credentials0 of 8.3
- Ways to reach them0 of 8.3
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 6.2
- Registered company details4.1 of 4.1
- Photos of their work0 of 2.1
- Industry recognition0 of 1
Missing evidence lowers the score because we can't check it. It doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Claiming a profile never changes the score. Evidence context, not a guarantee of workmanship.
Trust at a glance
2 checksWhat we can verify about Martin Smith Roofing Services Ltd
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Review qualityNo reviews in 12 monthsSee detail →Companies HouseActive incorporated businessSee detail →
See the full verification checklist for Martin Smith Roofing Services Ltd →Companies House registration
ActiveActive incorporated business
Martin Smith Roofing Services Ltd is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
Legal nameMartin Smith Roofing Services Ltd
Company number14331703
Incorporated
Registered activityRoofing
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 4 years on the register also points to an established business rather than a brand-new one.
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How recently this business's reviews were left, kept separate from the star rating and the number of reviews.
No reviews from the last 12 months are shown.
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.
4.9out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade4 reviews · 4.9 avg
Highlights
“Martin came to look at the job and explained the work clearly, giving me confidence in his knowledge and skills. He provided a competitive quote and kept me informed about when he would be able to complete the job. Despite awful weather I didn’t have to wait long and he completed the work, and some extras. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him and will definitely use again.”
“A really professional and friendly service. On time and good work. Tidy and courteous, fully recommend this company.”
Detailed reviews
Excellent workmanship, kept us informed, very friendly worked around any issues
Martin came to look at the job and explained the work clearly, giving me confidence in his knowledge and skills. He provided a competitive quote and kept me informed about when he would be able to complete the job. Despite awful weather I didn’t have to wait long and he completed the work, and some extras. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him and will definitely use again.
A really professional and friendly service. On time and good work. Tidy and courteous, fully recommend this company.
Local context
Rated 4.9, in line with the local average for roofers in Dorchester
Across 25 roofers in Dorchester, 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
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About
Roofer in Dorchester, Dorset.
Services they list
Roofer
Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book.
Areas served
DorchesterDorset
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 2022. That's 4 years, confirmed across 2 separate sources.
Company registered2022First public review2023
A real, registered businessWe cross-checked Companies House: this business is officially registered for work that matches the roofer 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
Only a few public reviews are shown. Ask for recent references you can contact.
No credentials are shown here and the business has not claimed this profile. Ask to see certificates and insurance directly.
Verify at the sourceCheck them yourself
Roofing isn't licensed, so anyone can set up - and it's a trade with more than its share of cowboys. A big re-roof must meet building regulations; CompetentRoofer (the Government-authorised NFRC scheme) registers roofers who can self-certify that, and vets and inspects them at least twice a year. Check they're on it before you hire.
Check the CompetentRoofer registerNever agree to roof work from a cold-caller at your door or an unsolicited 'we noticed your roof' note. That is the classic roofing scam.
Get a written quote that itemises access (scaffolding or a tower), the exact materials, and the workmanship guarantee, not a vague day rate.
Be wary of demands for a large cash deposit; agree staged payments against work you can actually see completed.
Want an extra legitimacy check? Run the Cowboy Checker on Martin Smith Roofing Services Ltd before you contact them.
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Common questions about Martin Smith Roofing Services Ltd
Is Martin Smith Roofing Services Ltd a legitimate business?
Martin Smith Roofing Services Ltd has 4 independent public reviews, rated 4.9 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 Martin Smith Roofing Services Ltd?
Martin Smith Roofing Services Ltd has 4 public reviews, averaging 4.9 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know Martin Smith Roofing Services Ltd's reviews are genuine?
Martin Smith Roofing Services Ltd's 4 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 Martin Smith Roofing Services Ltd a registered business?
Martin Smith Roofing Services Ltd is a registered business on Companies House (company number 14331703), incorporated 2 Sept 2022, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does Martin Smith Roofing Services Ltd specialise in?
Martin Smith Roofing Services Ltd lists specialist services including Roofer. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
How long has Martin Smith Roofing Services Ltd been trading?
Martin Smith Roofing Services Ltd has been reviewed on public sources since 2023.
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