“We got some painting done in the kitchen, living room and corridor as well as flooring/skirting boards and new doors fitted! The house needed re doing for our daughter’s wedding and it looked amazing! We were very pleased with the finished result, great communication all throughout the job. Many compliments from family and friends when they saw the house. Thanks again!”
Public evidence profile
REA Contractors Ltd
Review quality
No reviews in 12 months
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Trust Score
36out of 100
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 6
Independent sources2 independent public sources
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say22.2 of 60
Independent checks8.1 of 30
Track record5.6 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 details5.1 of 5.1
- Photos of their work0 of 4.3
- Industry recognition0 of 1.7
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ActiveActive incorporated business
REA Contractors Ltd is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
Legal nameREA Contractors Ltd
Company number15933497
Incorporated
Registered activityHome building & construction
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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
Based on the 3 reviews with a star rating
5 stars3
4 stars0
3 stars0
2 stars0
1 star0
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade6 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“REA construction were very professional from the start, easy to communicate with and provided solutions to problems which I came across during the renovations, always updated me on the phases of work and clean through the house”
“Rea contractors best choice .We recently had our house on simmons way barnet fully refurbished and extended, and we are absolutely delighted with the results. The team was exceptional from start to finish. The workers were always polite, punctual, and extremely helpful. They provided valuable advice throughout the project, ensuring that everything met our expectations. Their professionalism and attention to detail were evident in the high quality of their work. We couldn't be happier with all the work and would highly recommend their services to anyone looking for a reliable and skilled team.”
Detailed reviews
We got some painting done in the kitchen, living room and corridor as well as flooring/skirting boards and new doors fitted! The house needed re doing for our daughter’s wedding and it looked amazing! We were very pleased with the finished result, great communication all throughout the job. Many compliments from family and friends when they saw the house. Thanks again!
REA construction were very professional from the start, easy to communicate with and provided solutions to problems which I came across during the renovations, always updated me on the phases of work and clean through the house
Rea contractors best choice .We recently had our house on simmons way barnet fully refurbished and extended, and we are absolutely delighted with the results. The team was exceptional from start to finish. The workers were always polite, punctual, and extremely helpful. They provided valuable advice throughout the project, ensuring that everything met our expectations. Their professionalism and attention to detail were evident in the high quality of their work. We couldn't be happier with all the work and would highly recommend their services to anyone looking for a reliable and skilled team.
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About
Builder in East Barnet Barnet, Hertfordshire.
Services they list
Basement / Cellar ConversionsBrick / Concrete Structural RepairsCar PortsConcrete GaragesConcretingCore DrillingDemolitionExtensions / ConversionsFire and Flood RenovationFoundationsGarage ConversionsGarden Studios
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Areas served
East Barnet BarnetHertfordshire
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Common questions about REA Contractors Ltd
Is REA Contractors Ltd a legitimate business?
REA Contractors Ltd has 6 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5. It is a registered business on Companies House, listed as active, and the public register shows no adverse status (no dissolution, insolvency or strike-off) against it. 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 REA Contractors Ltd?
REA Contractors Ltd has 6 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 REA Contractors Ltd rated on reliability and quality?
On Checkatrade, customers rate REA Contractors 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 REA Contractors Ltd is strongest, not just the overall average.
How do I know REA Contractors Ltd's reviews are genuine?
REA Contractors Ltd's 6 public reviews come from a named public review source, and MyTrustedTraders links every one back to where it was published, so you can open the source and read them yourself rather than trusting a single curated page. MyTrustedTraders brings this public evidence together with no ads and no paid placement: we show where every review came from rather than selling rankings, so you can weigh the evidence for yourself.
Is REA Contractors Ltd a registered business?
REA Contractors Ltd is a registered business on Companies House (company number 15933497), incorporated 3 Sept 2024, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does REA Contractors Ltd specialise in?
REA Contractors Ltd lists specialist services including Basement / Cellar Conversions, Brick / Concrete Structural Repairs, Car Ports, Concrete Garages, Concreting, Core Drilling. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.