- Source reference
- CBDU330472
- Licence class
- Upper-tier
- Valid through
- Mar 2029
- Source checked
- 2 Aug 2026
Public evidence profile
The Ugly Duckling Building Company LTD
Credentials & registries
Waste carrier (Environment Agency)
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Trust Score
34out of 100
34 out of 100, with a caution: only 1 review held yet. A small public record keeps the evidence thin, and the score reflects that.
- Rated 5.0 from 1 review
- 1 credential shown
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 1
Independent sources2 independent public sources
Credentials1 credential shown
How this score is made up
What customers say17.2 of 60
Independent checks9.3 of 30
Track record7.5 of 10
See the independent checks
- Licences and credentials1.2 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
Missing evidence lowers the score because we can't check it. It doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Claiming a profile never changes the score. Evidence context, not a guarantee of workmanship.
Credentials and associations
1Credentials and memberships
These credentials and memberships are attributed to named public sources. Check the source before relying on them.
Companies House registration
ActiveActive incorporated business
The Ugly Duckling Building Company LTD is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
Legal nameThe Ugly Duckling Building Company LTD
Company number09406017
Incorporated
Registered activityBuilding completion & finishing
Run by1 director (longest-serving director appointed in 2015)
Official checkOn the public register
Why this helps you judge trust: this trader is linked to a registered company with named people who are legally accountable for it, on an official register anyone can check, a layer of accountability an unregistered trader doesn't offer. Around 11 years on the register also points to an established business rather than a brand-new one.
Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
These reviews are published independently on the named public source below, not testimonials this business chose to show. We bring them together and link each one back to where it appeared, so you can open the source and read it yourself.
5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade1 review · 5.0 avg
Detailed reviews
Ollie and his team did a great job on our house in Bath. We knocked through our kitchen / dining room and did some other renovations throughout. Good communication and we were really happy with the finish. Thanks!
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for builders in Bath
Across 103 builders in Bath, the typical rating is 4.8 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Sources
3 named public sourcesWhere this information comes from
Everything on this page is drawn from named public sources. Where a source provides a public link, you can open the original and dig deeper.
Review sources
Registers and membership directories
Business and public registers
Check dates vary by source. Where we hold a date, the check shows it.
Services they list
Basement / Cellar ConversionsFoundationsGarage ConversionsGarden StudiosGeneral BuildingHeritage Property SpecialistPartition WallsPeriod Property RestorationProject ManagementRefurbishmentsRepair and Listed Building SpecialistSteel Fabrication
Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book.
Areas served
BathSomerset
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
Only a few public reviews are shown. Ask for recent references you can contact.
Verify at the sourceCheck them yourself
This trade isn't licensed in the UK, so anyone can set up. TrustMark is the only Government-endorsed quality scheme for work in and around the home - check whether they're registered, or find a TrustMark-registered business.
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 Ugly Duckling Building Company LTD
Is The Ugly Duckling Building Company LTD a legitimate business?
The Ugly Duckling Building Company LTD has 1 independent public review, 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 Ugly Duckling Building Company LTD?
The Ugly Duckling Building Company LTD has 1 public review, 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 Ugly Duckling Building Company LTD's reviews are genuine?
The Ugly Duckling Building Company LTD's 1 public review comes 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 Ugly Duckling Building Company LTD qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for The Ugly Duckling Building Company LTD, including Waste carrier (Environment Agency). Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, Waste carrier (Environment Agency) is the Environment Agency: the regulator a trader must register with to carry waste or hold an environmental permit in England.
Is The Ugly Duckling Building Company LTD a registered business?
The Ugly Duckling Building Company LTD is a registered business on Companies House (company number 09406017), incorporated 26 Jan 2015, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does The Ugly Duckling Building Company LTD specialise in?
The Ugly Duckling Building Company LTD lists specialist services including Basement / Cellar Conversions, Foundations, Garage Conversions, Garden Studios, General Building, Heritage Property Specialist. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.