“I needed a very small repair on an outside window sill and had been finding it impossible to get someone to fix it. John replied quickly to my request and came out to have a look. He brought back his brickie a day or so later and repaired it within 15 minutes. John is friendly and practical and I wouldn't hesitate to ring him again if I ever needed work done again.”
Public evidence profile · Checked April 2026
Old Town Building Services
Trust Score
34out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 12 reviews
- 3 reviews in the last 12 months
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 12
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say25.9 of 60
Independent checks3.4 of 30
Track record5 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 of 10.3
- Ways to reach them3.4 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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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Based on the 3 reviews with a star rating
5 stars3
4 stars0
3 stars0
2 stars0
1 star0
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade12 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“I had a brilliant experience with Old Town Building Services. Various drain clearing companies and Scottish Water hadn’t been able to understand and fix the problem. John and his team got it sorted in one day. Great communication, tidy work, so pleased! See photos for during and after.”
“From our first meeting with John, to discuss the building of our front porch, we were really impressed by his project management skills and his attention to detail. We were able to reach out to him, at any time and he was always good at providing us with suggestions, to enhance the look of our design. The expertise of his team was obvious and not a day went by without someone carrying out their job. The whole project was completed within 5 weeks and we are absolutely delighted with the end result. We highly recommend John and Old Town Building Services and would definitely use them again.”
Detailed reviews
I needed a very small repair on an outside window sill and had been finding it impossible to get someone to fix it. John replied quickly to my request and came out to have a look. He brought back his brickie a day or so later and repaired it within 15 minutes. John is friendly and practical and I wouldn't hesitate to ring him again if I ever needed work done again.
I had a brilliant experience with Old Town Building Services. Various drain clearing companies and Scottish Water hadn’t been able to understand and fix the problem. John and his team got it sorted in one day. Great communication, tidy work, so pleased! See photos for during and after.
From our first meeting with John, to discuss the building of our front porch, we were really impressed by his project management skills and his attention to detail. We were able to reach out to him, at any time and he was always good at providing us with suggestions, to enhance the look of our design. The expertise of his team was obvious and not a day went by without someone carrying out their job. The whole project was completed within 5 weeks and we are absolutely delighted with the end result. We highly recommend John and Old Town Building Services and would definitely use them again.
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for builders in Edinburgh
Across 147 builders in Edinburgh, the typical rating is 4.8 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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Public evidence last checked April 2026
About
Builder in Edinburgh, Midlothian.
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About this business
Recently reviewed3 reviews in the last 12 months.
Website online sinceTheir website domain has been registered since 2022, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily the business.
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Is Old Town Building Services a legitimate business?
Old Town Building Services has 12 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 Old Town Building Services?
Old Town Building Services has 12 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
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Has Old Town Building Services had recent public reviews?
Old Town Building Services has 3 public reviews dated within the last 12 months. That shows their review history includes recent feedback; it does not prove current availability, so confirm capacity before hiring.
When was Old Town Building Services' website registered?
Old Town Building Services' website has been online since 2022, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.
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