# Michael Cookson Roofing Michael Cookson Roofing is a roofer in Sunderland. Rated 5.0/5 from 24 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: 38 out of 100, with a caution: newest review we found is from May 2024. Weigh that age against the score. Operating since at least 2023 (3 years), according to an independent source, not just their own word. ## About SUNDERLAND / NORTH AND SOUTH TYNESIDE / WASHINGTON / NEWCASTLE/ DURHAM - MICHAEL COOKSON ROOFING - Sunderland ## Public review evidence (by source) | Source | Average rating | Reviews | | --- | --- | --- | | Thomson Local | 5.0/5 | 24 | Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for roofers in Sunderland. Across 39 roofers in Sunderland, the typical rating is 5.0 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally. Most recent review: 2 years ago. ## What customers consistently say _Recurring strength themes from this trader's own reviews, each with a verbatim quote:_ - **Reliable and punctual** (Quoted from 3 reviews): "he was prompt and reliable" · Thomson Local, 3 Nov 2023 _Customers who keep coming back (2 reviewers describe returning):_ "always happy with Michaels work on my little bungalow over the years." · Thomson Local, 25 Jul 2023 _Respectful and tidy in your home (2 reviewers describe them being respectful of the home and leaving it clean):_ "swept out the gardens and the drive every day no mess whatsoever!" · Thomson Local, 9 May 2024 ## What customers consistently praise _Themes mentioned across this trader's own public reviews:_ - Quality of work (mentioned in 25% of reviews we've read) - Tidy & clean (mentioned in 25% of reviews we've read) ## In customers' own words _Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_ > "I am very happy with the new roof that Michael has fitted it looks great. Everything about the work was highly organised and completed within the week. His lads swept out the gardens and the drive every day no mess whatsoever! They even swept out next doors drive every day I also have a written warranty for the work and only paid at the end of the job which I was very happy to do. Easy to recommend to anyone." > Source: Susan and graham (5.0, via Thomson Local) > "I struck lucky with Michael ! I had paid a deposit to another company to do the roof after they had been putting leaflets in the street. but then my daughter recommended getting a second quote from Michael as he had done her roof ten years ago Michael came out and had a look at the roof and did me a written quote that was much cheaper than the other companies quote so he got the job and the new roof has been done now with no mess or fuss and looks great. My daughters roof still looks brand new and its 10 years old !" > Source: Tom (5.0, via Thomson Local) > "Michael has replaced the roof on my rented out house, he was easy to find as he lives a few doors down from it! I received a very detailed and professional written quote which included all the materials and the methods used to install the new roof with the full price and the written 10 year warranty that was available. I had 3 roofers out to quote and Michael was the only roofer who provided a fully written quote and warranty! The job was completed with no fuss and I am very happy with the finished job. Very happy to recommend this roofing company." > Source: Mr Shields (5.0, via Thomson Local) ## Trades Roofer, Guttering specialist ## What we checked, and when _What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_ - Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 24 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) - Contact phone: MyTrustedTraders shows a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Website: MyTrustedTraders shows a public website for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) Full verification checklist: https://mytrustedtraders.com/traders/michael-cookson-roofing-2/checks ## Credentials & sources - Credentials shown: 0 - Companies House status: Unknown - Website online since 2018 (verified via public domain registry) - Evidence held from: Thomson Local - Public evidence last checked May 2026 ## What this business says about itself _Self-declared on the trader's own website, not independently verified:_ - Emergency availability: within minutes - Insurance: Public Liability Insurance ## Before you hire a roofer _What to check when choosing this kind of trade (general guidance, not a claim about this business):_ - Never 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. - A major re-roof must meet building regulations. Prefer a roofer on the NFRC Competent Person Scheme (CompetentRoofer), who can self-certify the work and is vetted and inspected at least twice a year. Check they're listed at nfrccps.com before you commit. - Ask to see a portfolio of completed work like yours, plus recent references you can contact. ## Contact - Phone: 07581 401695 - Website: https://www.goodroofer.co.uk --- Source: MyTrustedTraders, https://mytrustedtraders.com/traders/michael-cookson-roofing-2 Real public evidence only: every figure traces to a named source and is cross-checked. If a source does not carry a field, it is not shown.