# SDS Carpentry & Building Services

SDS Carpentry & Building Services is a builder in Stowmarket. Rated 5.0/5 from 65 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: 46 out of 100 (building a public record). The score rests on rated 5.0 from 65 reviews.

## About
In Stowmarket, Suffolk.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkatrade | 5.0/5 | 65 |

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.

Most recent review: 8 months 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): "The standard of work is high and Shaun is very skilled" · Checkatrade, 10 Jun 2025

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "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."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "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"
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "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."
> 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:_
- Stowmarket
- Suffolk

## What we checked, and when
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 65 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 with operating status unknown. (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: Unknown
- 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: 07367 081649

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