“I highly recommend Matthew he is a professional and expert in his field. He does exactly what he says he'll do and also gives you ideas if you a little bit stuck! He recently completed a project in our house and I couldn't be happier with the work hes done. He keeps you informed of everything along the way, explains everything from A to Z and leaves the place nice and clean once hes finished ✅️ Nothing else but best of luck in the future Matthew, and hopefully will see you soon for other projects 👍”
Public evidence profile
Smart & Simple Home Improvements
Identity & vetting
3 Checkatrade checks verified
Trust Score
44out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 30 reviews
- 3 reviews in the last 12 months
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume30
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say31.7 of 60
Independent checks7 of 30
Track record5 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 of 8.3
- Ways to reach them7 of 8.3
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 6.2
- Registered company details0 of 4.1
- Photos of their work0 of 2.1
- Industry recognition0 of 1
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What customers say
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5.0out of 5
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Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade30 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“Very happy with the work done on my wardrobe doors. Matthew was polite and punctual and completed the job for a fair price. Would recommend.”
“Matthew fitted mirrored sliding wardrobe doors at my home and I’m extremely happy with the results. The doors look great and the finish is excellent. He was very good at communicating throughout the process and kept me informed at every stage. Matthew worked incredibly hard, respected my home while carrying out the work, and made sure everything was cleaned up afterwards. I wouldn’t hesitate to use him again in the future and would happily recommend him to others.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Smart & Simple Home Improvements, including the highlights above. The 30 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
I highly recommend Matthew he is a professional and expert in his field. He does exactly what he says he'll do and also gives you ideas if you a little bit stuck! He recently completed a project in our house and I couldn't be happier with the work hes done. He keeps you informed of everything along the way, explains everything from A to Z and leaves the place nice and clean once hes finished ✅️ Nothing else but best of luck in the future Matthew, and hopefully will see you soon for other projects 👍
Very happy with the work done on my wardrobe doors. Matthew was polite and punctual and completed the job for a fair price. Would recommend.
Matthew fitted mirrored sliding wardrobe doors at my home and I’m extremely happy with the results. The doors look great and the finish is excellent. He was very good at communicating throughout the process and kept me informed at every stage. Matthew worked incredibly hard, respected my home while carrying out the work, and made sure everything was cleaned up afterwards. I wouldn’t hesitate to use him again in the future and would happily recommend him to others.
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for carpenters / joiners in Southend on Sea
Across 67 carpenters / joiners in Southend on Sea, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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What customers consistently say
What this trader's customers report about their jobs, in their own words.
Respectful and tidy in your home: “made sure everything was cleaned up afterwards” · Checkatrade, 2 Feb 2026
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Approved Checkatrade member since 2024.
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- Company type: Ltd Company
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About
Bedrooms in Southend on Sea, Essex.
Services they list
Bedroom Planner / DesignerBedroom Supplier / InstallerFitted WardrobesHome OfficesWardrobe Sliding Doors
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Areas served
EssexSouthend on Sea
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Common questions about Smart & Simple Home Improvements
Is Smart & Simple Home Improvements a legitimate business?
Smart & Simple Home Improvements has 30 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 Smart & Simple Home Improvements?
Smart & Simple Home Improvements has 30 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know Smart & Simple Home Improvements' reviews are genuine?
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Has Smart & Simple Home Improvements had recent public reviews?
Smart & Simple Home Improvements has 3 public reviews dated within the last 12 months. That shows their review history includes recent feedback; it does not prove current availability, so confirm capacity before hiring.
What does Smart & Simple Home Improvements specialise in?
Smart & Simple Home Improvements lists specialist services including Bedroom Planner / Designer, Bedroom Supplier / Installer, Fitted Wardrobes, Home Offices, Wardrobe Sliding Doors. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.