Paling & May repaired the rear quarter of my VW van. The work affected several panels, including replacement of a sliding door. The team were fantastic, really helpful advice, they stuck to their initial estimated cost, the workmanship is first class and they were able to accommodate some challenging timescales. I couldn't recommend them more highly.
Public evidence profile
Paling and May Ltd
Trust Score
58out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 368 reviews
- Reviewed 12 months ago
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume368
Independent sources2 independent public sources
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say50.3 of 60
Independent checks2.9 of 30
Track record5 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 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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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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5.0out of 5
How Checkatrade customers rate them (out of 5)
Reliability5.0
Communication5.0
Quality of work5.0
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade368 reviews · 5.0 avg
Detailed reviews
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Andy and team fixed my car. Second time using Paling and May, excellent service as always, kept updated and vehicle fix was completed efficiently and to the agreed timeline. Would be happy to use the service again.
These people were truly professional and helpful throughout the process from assessing work to be done, giving a quote and work undertaken. Such nice people to deal with. Can't fault them in any way 10/10. Would highly recommend them.
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for builders in Southampton
Across 294 builders in Southampton, 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
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About
Garage / vehicle services in Southampton, Hampshire.
Services they list
Accident RepairAlloy Wheel RefurbishmentAlloy Wheels RepairsCar RepairClassic Car RestorationDent RepairScratch RepairSmart RepairsVehicle / Car Body RepairVehicle Paint SprayingWheel Refurbishments
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Areas served
HampshireSouthampton
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Your own checks
What to check before you hire
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Common questions about Paling and May Ltd
Is Paling and May Ltd a legitimate business?
Paling and May Ltd has 368 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 Paling and May Ltd?
Paling and May Ltd has 368 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How is Paling and May Ltd rated on reliability and quality?
On Checkatrade, customers rate Paling and May Ltd by category: Reliability 5.0 out of 5, Communication 5.0 out of 5, Quality of work 5.0 out of 5. These are per-category scores from real published reviews. They show where Paling and May Ltd is strongest, not just the overall average.
How do I know Paling and May Ltd's reviews are genuine?
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What does Paling and May Ltd specialise in?
Paling and May Ltd lists specialist services including Accident Repair, Alloy Wheel Refurbishment, Alloy Wheels Repairs, Car Repair, Classic Car Restoration, Dent Repair. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.