“We had to cancel Andy as a friend came over and built the shed for us. Andy gave us a very good quote and was by far better than any of the others we'd received but our friend could build the shed that day.”
Public evidence profile
The Hawkinge Handyman
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Trust Score
37out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 8 reviews
- Reviewed 11 months ago
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 8
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say23.6 of 60
Independent checks8.1 of 30
Track record5.1 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 of 10.3
- Ways to reach them2.9 of 3.4
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 5.1
- Registered company details5.1 of 5.1
- Photos of their work0 of 4.3
- Industry recognition0 of 1.7
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ActiveActive incorporated business
The Hawkinge Handyman is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
Legal nameThe Hawkinge Handyman
Company number17189007
Incorporated
Registered activityBuilding completion & finishing
Run by1 director (longest-serving director appointed in 2026)
Official checkOn the public register
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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Based on the 3 reviews with a star rating
5 stars3
4 stars0
3 stars0
2 stars0
1 star0
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade8 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“All round great service .. highly recommended”
“We had been let down by so many tradesmen and Andy stepped in to save the day. I think he enjoyed sitting on digger on a huge pile of earth! No bodies or treasure found :) Thanks so much Andy”
Detailed reviews
We had to cancel Andy as a friend came over and built the shed for us. Andy gave us a very good quote and was by far better than any of the others we'd received but our friend could build the shed that day.
All round great service .. highly recommended
We had been let down by so many tradesmen and Andy stepped in to save the day. I think he enjoyed sitting on digger on a huge pile of earth! No bodies or treasure found :) Thanks so much Andy
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for builders in Folkestone
Across 19 builders in Folkestone, the typical rating is 5.0 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Sources
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About
Builder in Folkestone, Kent.
Services they list
Anti Vandal CoatingsDoor StrippingExterior PaintingPaint SprayerPainting / DecoratingProperty Maintenance / RepairRefurbishmentsSpecialist Paint EffectsTimber Resin RepairsTimber RestorationWall MuralsWallpapering
Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book.
Areas served
FolkestoneKent
The areas they list covering on a public directory; confirm they cover your address before you book.
Independent checks
About this business
A real, registered businessWe cross-checked Companies House: this business is officially registered for work that matches the builder services it advertises - independent confirmation it's a genuine business set up to do this kind of work, not just a directory entry.
Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
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Check the TrustMark registerNever 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.
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Common questions about The Hawkinge Handyman
Is The Hawkinge Handyman a legitimate business?
The Hawkinge Handyman has 8 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5. It is a registered business on Companies House, listed as active, and the public register shows no adverse status (no dissolution, insolvency or strike-off) against it. 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 Hawkinge Handyman?
The Hawkinge Handyman has 8 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 The Hawkinge Handyman's reviews are genuine?
The Hawkinge Handyman's 8 public reviews come from a named public review source, and MyTrustedTraders links every one back to where it was published, so you can open the source and read them yourself rather than trusting a single curated page. MyTrustedTraders brings this public evidence together with no ads and no paid placement: we show where every review came from rather than selling rankings, so you can weigh the evidence for yourself.
Is The Hawkinge Handyman a registered business?
The Hawkinge Handyman is a registered business on Companies House (company number 17189007), incorporated 29 Apr 2026, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does The Hawkinge Handyman specialise in?
The Hawkinge Handyman lists specialist services including Anti Vandal Coatings, Door Stripping, Exterior Painting, Paint Sprayer, Painting / Decorating, Property Maintenance / Repair. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.