“We contacted this supplier and asked for a quote for a simple handrail. Ian responded quickly and after requesting photos, gave us an extremely reasonable quote. He was able to fit us in within our preferred timescale, turned up as promised with rail and fitted it quickly and expertly. The finished piece of work looks attractive and is exactly what we were looking for. A very professional service!”
Public evidence profile
The Village Blacksmith
Trust Score
48out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 52 reviews
- 3 reviews in the last 12 months
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume52
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say36.2 of 60
Independent checks7 of 30
Track record5 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 of 8.3
- Ways to reach them7 of 8.3
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 6.2
- Registered company details0 of 4.1
- Photos of their work0 of 2.1
- Industry recognition0 of 1
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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade52 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“The gate to our business premises was hanging off. Ian came out the next day and fixed the gate for us. He was polite, prompt and great value for money. Would definitely recommend.”
“The contractor turned up promptly when asked to estimate for the job. When we agreed a price and timescale. He also turned up and completed the job in good time and left the site tidy.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for The Village Blacksmith, including the highlights above. The 52 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
We contacted this supplier and asked for a quote for a simple handrail. Ian responded quickly and after requesting photos, gave us an extremely reasonable quote. He was able to fit us in within our preferred timescale, turned up as promised with rail and fitted it quickly and expertly. The finished piece of work looks attractive and is exactly what we were looking for. A very professional service!
The gate to our business premises was hanging off. Ian came out the next day and fixed the gate for us. He was polite, prompt and great value for money. Would definitely recommend.
The contractor turned up promptly when asked to estimate for the job. When we agreed a price and timescale. He also turned up and completed the job in good time and left the site tidy.
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for carpenters / joiners in Chichester
Across 33 carpenters / joiners in Chichester, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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About
Metalwork / blacksmith in Chichester, West Sussex.
Services they list
BalustradesGatesHandrailsMetal StaircasesMetal WorksRailingsSteel FabricatorsWelding
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Areas served
ChichesterWest Sussex
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Is The Village Blacksmith a legitimate business?
The Village Blacksmith has 52 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 Village Blacksmith?
The Village Blacksmith has 52 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 Village Blacksmith's reviews are genuine?
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Has The Village Blacksmith had recent public reviews?
The Village Blacksmith 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 Village Blacksmith specialise in?
The Village Blacksmith lists specialist services including Balustrades, Gates, Handrails, Metal Staircases, Metal Works, Railings. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.