# The Hawkinge Handyman

The Hawkinge Handyman is a builder in Folkestone. Rated 5.0/5 from 8 public reviews across 1 named source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile — independent reviews, credentials and registry data cross-checked across named sources, with no ads and no paid placement.

We 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.

## About
Verified builder in Folkestone, Kent.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkatrade | 5.0/5 | 8 |

_Per-source review counts may overlap — they need not sum to the 8 cross-checked total above._

Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for builders in Folkestone. Across 11 rated builders in Folkestone, the typical rating is 4.9★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "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."
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "All round great service .. highly recommended"
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "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"
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

## Trades
Builder, Carpenter, Decorator

## Independent verification
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MTT is showing 8 public reviews on this profile. (via Checkatrade)
- Source profile spread: MTT is showing 1 source profile for this trader. (via Checkatrade)
- Business identity: MTT is showing public business identity data for company number 17189007 with operating status active. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Contact phone: MTT is showing a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Verified credentials on file: 0
- Companies House status: active
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade

## 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.

## Contact
- Phone: 07401 251520

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