# Richards Building Services South East

Richards Building Services South East is a builder in Gillingham. Rated 5.0/5 from 47 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: 52 out of 100 (good record, gaps to check). The score rests on rated 5.0 from 47 reviews.

We cross-checked Companies House: this business is officially registered for work that matches the builder services it advertises - independent confirmation it's a genuine business set up to do this kind of work, not just a directory entry.

## About
In Gillingham, Kent.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkatrade | 5.0/5 | 47 |

Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for builders in Gillingham. Across 43 builders in Gillingham, 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: 1 year 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

## What customers consistently say
_Recurring strength themes from this trader's own reviews, each with a verbatim quote:_
- **Quality of the work** (Quoted from 2 reviews): "Lorne is a skilled bricklayer producing neat accurate work." · Checkatrade, 9 Jun 2025

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "Lorne is a skilled bricklayer producing neat accurate work. He built a single storey extension to front of house to extend former integral garage. He built all the internal clockwork walls to form the granny annex."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "The Quality of their Workmanship was truly Outstanding in every respect. From the complex groundwork to the dedicated care and consideration of the Site, it was Excellent in every respect. Lorne and his team went above and beyond expectation, in achieving a Brilliant Building Project and Outcome for Us. Our Property position has a Long Road Frontage and therefore acts as a Shop Window of his Workmanship, which has long been admired and referred to. I Can Totally Recommend Lorne Richard’s and his Building Services who will Undoubtedly Surpass all Expectations."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "I recently hired Richard’s building services through Checkatrade for some brickwork at my home, and I couldn't be more impressed with the service provided. From start to finish, the experience was smooth, professional, and hassle-free. The bricklaying job was completed to a high standard, and the finish was flawless. The bricklayer paid attention to every detail, ensuring that the mortar joints were neat and tidy. Lorne was polite, punctual, and communicative throughout the entire project. They took the time to understand exactly what I wanted and offered helpful suggestions where needed."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

## Trades
Builder

## 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:_
- Gillingham
- Kent

## What we checked, and when
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 47 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 1 public listing for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MyTrustedTraders shows public business identity data for company number 11862067 with operating status active. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Contact phone: MyTrustedTraders shows a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- Companies House status: Active
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade
- 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: 07458 169232

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