# Swains Building Services

Swains Building Services is a builder in Birmingham. Rated 5.0/5 from 3 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile — independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, with no ads and no paid placement.

Trust score: 47/100

## About
Builder in Birmingham, West Midlands.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkatrade | 5.0/5 | 3 |

_Per-source review counts may overlap — they need not sum to the 3 cross-checked total above._

Rated 5.0★ — above the local average for builders in Birmingham. Across 321 builders in Birmingham, the typical rating is 4.9★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

Most recent review: 2 years ago.

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "From start to finish Richard was amazing. We needed the work completely quickly so we could carry on with the house renovations. He managed to fit us in the same week, was very response, completed the job in the given timeframe, and as others have said he offered to do extra things like help my grandad fit light switches. Would highly recommend Swain Building services and will definitely utilise them again for further projects."
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Richard identified the source of water damage to the porch which was a badly blocked drain. He then carried out work on the drainage system to prevent future re-occurrences. I was pleased with his conscientiousness and the quality of his work. He turned when he said he would and was polite and helpful. I would use him again."
> — NUALA W (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Richard and his team done a very good job of removing garage and making the area look presentable again. We are really pleased with work. Richard and his team were a lovely friendly team, they were a polite, courteous and respectful. I would not hesitate to use them again."
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

## Trades
Builder, Concrete contractor, Demolition contractor

## Independent verification
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MTT is showing 3 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MTT is showing 1 public listing for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MTT is showing public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- Companies House status: unknown
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade
- Public evidence last checked May 2026

## 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.

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