“I used RJ Holden for my garden renovation and was delighted with the result. The team were punctual, polite & professional. I was given a plan before the work started so I knew what was happening and the work was completed in the agreed timescale. At the end of each working day, my property was left clean and tidy too. Highly recommend.”
Public evidence profile
R J Holden
Trust Score
53out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 44 reviews across 2 review sources
- 3 reviews in the last 12 months
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume44
Independent sources3 independent public sources
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say36.9 of 60
Independent checks6.4 of 30
Track record10 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 of 8.3
- Ways to reach them3.3 of 8.3
- Reviewed on more than one site3.1 of 6.2
- Registered company details0 of 4.1
- Photos of their work0 of 2.1
- Industry recognition0 of 1
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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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5.0out of 5
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Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade34 reviews · 5.0 avg
- Rated People10 reviews · 4.8 avg
Highlights
“This is the 3rd time of engaging Ryan for outside work * Replace an existing polycarbonate roof with new polycarbonate roofing on my side passage * Remove a brick built BBQ and an area of grass and replace with AstroTurf * Install sleepers to separate my veg patch, remove and reinstate the existing fence. Astro turf the remaining garden including a resize to an existing raised bed (with all waste materials removed) All of these jobs were completed to a very high standard, and with a very friendly manner I'm very pleased with all Ryan and Matts work and would not hesitate in recommending them”
“Sure! Here’s a polished version of your review: --- ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We hired Ryan to fit a 4 x 5 metre concrete base for a summer house, at the bottom of our garden, and he did an absolutely outstanding job. Despite the limited access to the site, he completed the work exactly within the timeframe he promised, which was impressive given the logistical challenges. The finish is excellent, and his professionalism throughout was second to none. We’ll definitely be using his services again, and honestly, we can’t recommend him highly enough.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for R J Holden, including the highlights above. The 44 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
I am very pleased that I made contact with Ryan through Rated People. He is smart, friendly, efficient & an ultimate professional. Ryan is an excellent communicator: as well as being easy & great fun to talk to, he gets back to you when he says & keeps you updated (often lacking with many professional traders). I hope to use Ryan's services again & would have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone. The only reason not to rate Ryan 5* is if you dont believe in perfection and never rate 5! Thanks Ryan
Very quick response to my request. Polite, efficient, very clean and tidy
Turned up on time, completed the job to a good standard and good value for money - a nice guy too. What more do you need.
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for bricklayers / masons in Poole
Across 5 bricklayers / masons in Poole, the typical rating is 5.0 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
From customer reviews
What customers consistently say
Recurring themes from 8 customer reviews across 2 review sources. Analysis updated 18 Aug 2026.
Customers mention transparent pricing: “Pricing very reasonable.” · Rated People, 31 Jan 2024
Respectful and tidy in your home: “Very quick response to my request. Polite, efficient, very clean and tidy” · Rated People, 8 Sept 2014
“The team were punctual, polite & professional.” · Checkatrade, 30 Oct 2025
“Great workmanship. On time.” · Rated People, 31 Jan 2024
“Turned up on time, completed the job to a good standard and good value for money” · Rated People, 3 Sept 2014
“All of these jobs were completed to a very high standard, and with a very friendly manner” · Checkatrade, 29 Oct 2025
“The finish is excellent, and his professionalism throughout was second to none.” · Checkatrade, 27 Oct 2025
“Great workmanship.” · Rated People, 31 Jan 2024
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About this business
Steadily reviewed3 reviews in the last 12 months, in line with their long-term review pace of about 4 a year.
How long they've really been tradingOperating since at least 2014 (12 years), according to an independent source, not just their own word.
First public review2014Website online since2014
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Is R J Holden a legitimate business?
R J Holden has 44 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5, gathered and cross-checked across 2 review sources. 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 R J Holden?
R J Holden has 44 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5, gathered across 2 review sources. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
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Has R J Holden had recent public reviews?
R J Holden 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 R J Holden's website registered?
R J Holden's website has been online since 2014, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.