# Paling and May Ltd

Paling and May Ltd is a builder in Southampton. Rated 5.0/5 from 368 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: 58 out of 100 (good record, gaps to check). The score rests on rated 5.0 from 368 reviews.

## About
Garage / vehicle services in Southampton, Hampshire.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkatrade | 5.0/5 | 368 |

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.

Most recent review: 12 months ago.

## Customer rating breakdown
_Per-category customer ratings from Checkatrade:_
- Reliability: 5.0 out of 5
- Communication: 5.0 out of 5
- Quality of work: 5.0 out of 5

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "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."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "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."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "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."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

## Trades
Builder, Painter / decorator

## Services they list
_Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book:_
- Accident Repair
- Alloy Wheel Refurbishment
- Alloy Wheels Repairs
- Car Repair
- Classic Car Restoration
- Dent Repair
- Scratch Repair
- Smart Repairs
- Vehicle / Car Body Repair
- Vehicle Paint Spraying
- Wheel Refurbishments

## Areas covered
_Towns and areas this trader lists serving. This is their own stated coverage, so confirm they cover your exact address before you book:_
- Hampshire
- Southampton

## What we checked, and when
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 368 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 2 public listings 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)

Full verification checklist: https://mytrustedtraders.com/traders/paling-may-limited/checks

## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- Companies House status: Unknown
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade, Companies House
- Check dates vary by source. Where we hold a date, the check shows it.

## Before you hire a builder
_What to check when choosing this kind of trade (general guidance, not a claim about this business):_
- Never 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.
- Ask to see a portfolio of completed work like yours, plus recent references you can contact.
- Check the credentials and registrations that matter for this work, and that they are current.

## Contact
- Phone: 07735 829524

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