“Ryan and his team carried out building works at my house and overall I’m very pleased with the result. The project involved internal alterations and Ryan was professional, transparent and easy to deal with from start to finish. Comms were good, Ryan was always available to discuss options, explain the process and provide practical suggestions where needed. The team were reliable, turned up when expected and kept the house tidy with minimum disruption. Overall, it was a positive experience and I would happily recommend Ryan and his team to anyone looking for a reliable builder.”
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The Elite Builders
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Respectful and tidy in your home: “A very clean and quick job” · Checkatrade, 17 Dec 2025
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5.0out of 5
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- Checkatrade80 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“Brilliant work completed at light speed. Very grateful for their flexibility with the change of date I needed”
“We had a leak that had caused a lot of damage, and they were excellent at letting us know exactly what did and didn’t need to be done to fix it all. Once the work began, it was completed very efficiently well within the original time frame of the job, and we are extremely happy with the results. A very clean and quick job by a friendly team”
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Ryan and his team carried out building works at my house and overall I’m very pleased with the result. The project involved internal alterations and Ryan was professional, transparent and easy to deal with from start to finish. Comms were good, Ryan was always available to discuss options, explain the process and provide practical suggestions where needed. The team were reliable, turned up when expected and kept the house tidy with minimum disruption. Overall, it was a positive experience and I would happily recommend Ryan and his team to anyone looking for a reliable builder.
We had a leak that had caused a lot of damage, and they were excellent at letting us know exactly what did and didn’t need to be done to fix it all. Once the work began, it was completed very efficiently well within the original time frame of the job, and we are extremely happy with the results. A very clean and quick job by a friendly team
Brilliant work completed at light speed. Very grateful for their flexibility with the change of date I needed
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for builders in Braintree
Across 16 builders in Braintree, the typical rating is 5.0 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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Builder in Braintree.
Services they list
Basement / Cellar ConversionsBrick / Concrete Structural RepairsCar PortsCladdingConcrete GaragesConcretingDemolitionDiamond DrillingEquestrian StableExtensions / ConversionsFire and Flood RenovationFoundations
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Braintree
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Is The Elite Builders a legitimate business?
The Elite Builders has 80 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 The Elite Builders?
The Elite Builders has 80 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
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Has The Elite Builders had recent public reviews?
The Elite Builders 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 The Elite Builders specialise in?
The Elite Builders lists specialist services including Basement / Cellar Conversions, Brick / Concrete Structural Repairs, Car Ports, Cladding, Concrete Garages, Concreting. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.