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Southdowns Builders Ltd
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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
- Checkatrade156 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“Mitch and his team carried out an integral garage conversion for us. We went with South Downs based on a recommendation and we were not disappointed. From the start his experience, and also familiarity with the houses on our estate, gave us real confidence. A couple of issues cropped up and Mitch was able to quickly provide a solution on each occasion . We would certainly use South Downs again.”
“Really great working with Mitch. A nice person to work with, very experienced and well connected with a range of subcontractors to carry out other parts of the project. He has a lot of builders working for him which meant the work could be done quickly and they can handle larger projects easily with the manpower capabilities. The job was done to a high standard, and the build control inspector very happy to sign it all off. Will be going straight to Mitch in future for any further building needs!”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Southdowns Builders Ltd, including the highlights above. The 156 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Mitch and his team carried out an integral garage conversion for us. We went with South Downs based on a recommendation and we were not disappointed. From the start his experience, and also familiarity with the houses on our estate, gave us real confidence. A couple of issues cropped up and Mitch was able to quickly provide a solution on each occasion . We would certainly use South Downs again.
Really great working with Mitch. A nice person to work with, very experienced and well connected with a range of subcontractors to carry out other parts of the project. He has a lot of builders working for him which meant the work could be done quickly and they can handle larger projects easily with the manpower capabilities. The job was done to a high standard, and the build control inspector very happy to sign it all off. Will be going straight to Mitch in future for any further building needs!
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for builders in Petersfield
Across 29 builders in Petersfield, 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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Public evidence last checked March 2026
About
Builder in Petersfield, Hampshire.
Services they list
CladdingConcretingDemolitionExtensions / ConversionsGeneral BuildingNew BuildsRefurbishmentsWorkshop Design / Construction
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Areas served
HampshirePetersfield
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Common questions about Southdowns Builders Ltd
Is Southdowns Builders Ltd a legitimate business?
Southdowns Builders Ltd has 156 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 Southdowns Builders Ltd?
Southdowns Builders Ltd has 156 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 Southdowns Builders Ltd rated on reliability and quality?
On Checkatrade, customers rate Southdowns Builders 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 Southdowns Builders Ltd is strongest, not just the overall average.
How do I know Southdowns Builders Ltd's reviews are genuine?
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Is Southdowns Builders Ltd qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for Southdowns Builders Ltd, including Buy With Confidence. Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, Buy With Confidence is a scheme run by UK Trading Standards that vets and approves local traders, checking they trade fairly and within the law.
What does Southdowns Builders Ltd specialise in?
Southdowns Builders Ltd lists specialist services including Cladding, Concreting, Demolition, Extensions / Conversions, General Building, New Builds. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.