“The standard of work is high and Shaun is very skilled” · Checkatrade, 10 Jun 2025
“SDS (Shaun) did an amazing job converting our very old leaking garage” · Checkatrade, 9 Jan 2025
Public evidence profile
SDS Carpentry & Building Services
Trust Score
46out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 65 reviews
- Reviewed 7 months ago
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume65
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say37.9 of 60
Independent checks2.9 of 30
Track record5 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 details0 of 5.1
- Photos of their work0 of 4.3
- Industry recognition0 of 1.7
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What customers consistently say
Recurring themes from 3 customer reviews on Checkatrade.
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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
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade65 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“We can not fault the work carried out by SDS during the build of our extension. From their initial visit to look at the job to the final job of fitting the skirting boards they have been great. Shaun advised us on any issues and accommodated all the little changes we made along the way. I would recommend SDS for any building work.”
“Shaun converted our garage into a stylish office with acoustic panel feature wall and a loft to utilise storage space. He also fitted a heavy duty, side hinged garage door & took care in ensuring this was fitted safely & securely. He worked with plasterers & an electrician to ensure the conversion met our needs practically & design wise. Shaun took on additional work during the job digging a trench for an Ethernet cable & remained flexible & helpful throughout the project. Shaun is friendly & approachable. The standard of work is high and Shaun is very skilled and made our vision come to life”
“SDS (Shaun) did an amazing job converting our very old leaking garage into a a brand new space for us to use and enjoy. This included removing and replacing the roof, structural repairs, electrical work, installing new interior walls, insulation, flooring etc. Shaun was really easy to work with and a really top guy. Highly recommend.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for SDS Carpentry & Building Services, including the highlights above. The 65 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
We can not fault the work carried out by SDS during the build of our extension. From their initial visit to look at the job to the final job of fitting the skirting boards they have been great. Shaun advised us on any issues and accommodated all the little changes we made along the way. I would recommend SDS for any building work.
Shaun converted our garage into a stylish office with acoustic panel feature wall and a loft to utilise storage space. He also fitted a heavy duty, side hinged garage door & took care in ensuring this was fitted safely & securely. He worked with plasterers & an electrician to ensure the conversion met our needs practically & design wise. Shaun took on additional work during the job digging a trench for an Ethernet cable & remained flexible & helpful throughout the project. Shaun is friendly & approachable. The standard of work is high and Shaun is very skilled and made our vision come to life
SDS (Shaun) did an amazing job converting our very old leaking garage into a a brand new space for us to use and enjoy. This included removing and replacing the roof, structural repairs, electrical work, installing new interior walls, insulation, flooring etc. Shaun was really easy to work with and a really top guy. Highly recommend.
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for builders in Stowmarket
Across 14 builders in Stowmarket, the typical rating is 4.8 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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In Stowmarket, Suffolk.
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Common questions about SDS Carpentry & Building Services
Is SDS Carpentry & Building Services a legitimate business?
SDS Carpentry & Building Services has 65 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5. 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 SDS Carpentry & Building Services?
SDS Carpentry & Building Services has 65 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 SDS Carpentry & Building Services rated on reliability and quality?
On Checkatrade, customers rate SDS Carpentry & Building Services 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 SDS Carpentry & Building Services is strongest, not just the overall average.
How do I know SDS Carpentry & Building Services' reviews are genuine?
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