# R J Holden R J Holden is a bricklayer / mason in Poole. Rated 5.0/5 from 44 public reviews across 2 review sources. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile — independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, with no ads and no paid placement. Trust score: 68/100 3 reviews in the last year, in line with their long-term review pace of about 4 a year. Independent sources agree they've been operating since at least 2014 — that's 12 years, confirmed across 2 separate sources. ## About Bricklayer in Poole, Dorset. ## Public review evidence (by source) | Source | Average rating | Reviews | | --- | --- | --- | | Checkatrade | 5.0/5 | 34 | | Rated People | 4.8/5 | 10 | _Per-source review counts may overlap — they need not sum to the 44 cross-checked total above._ Independently rated 4.8–5.0 out of 5 across 2 separate review sources — ratings that agree across independent sources are far harder to fake than a single glowing profile. 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★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally. Most recent review: 8 months ago. ## What customers consistently praise _Themes mentioned across this trader's own public reviews:_ - Friendly & polite (mentioned in 63% of reviews we've read) - Punctual (mentioned in 50% of reviews we've read) - Fast & efficient (mentioned in 38% of reviews we've read) - Tidy & clean (mentioned in 38% of reviews we've read) ## In customers' own words _Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_ > "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." > — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade) > "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" > — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade) > "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." > — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade) ## Trades Bricklayer / mason ## Independent verification _What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_ - Review volume: MTT is showing 44 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Public listing spread: MTT is showing 3 public listings for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Business identity: MTT is showing public business identity data with operating status active. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Website: MTT is showing a public website for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) Full verification checklist: https://mytrustedtraders.com/traders/r-j-holden/checks ## Credentials & sources - Credentials shown: 0 - Companies House status: active - Website online since 2014 (verified via public domain registry) - Evidence held from: Checkatrade, MyBuilder, Rated People - Public evidence last checked May 2026 ## What this business says about itself _Self-declared on the trader's own website, not independently verified:_ - Good to know: Family-run ## Before you hire a bricklayer / mason _What to check when choosing this kind of trade — general guidance, not a claim about this business:_ - Look for consistent reviews across several named sources, not one polished profile. - Check any credential evidence, and that the business details independently check out. - Get a written quote and keep guarantee, insurance and payment terms in writing. - Run the Cowboy Checker before you commit to anyone. ## Contact - Website: https://www.rjholden.co.uk --- Source: MyTrustedTraders — https://mytrustedtraders.com/traders/r-j-holden Real public evidence only: every figure traces to a named source and is cross-checked. 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