# The Village Blacksmith

The Village Blacksmith is a carpenter / joiner in Chichester. Rated 5.0/5 from 52 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.

## About
Verified metalwork / blacksmith in Chichester, West Sussex.

Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for carpenters in Chichester. Across 40 rated carpenters in Chichester, the typical rating is 5.0★. 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 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!"
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

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

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

## Trades
Carpenter

## Independent verification
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MTT is showing 52 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 with operating status unknown. (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: unknown
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade

## Before you hire a carpenter / joiner
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- Look for consistent reviews across several named sources, not one polished profile.
- Check any verified credentials, and that the business details independently check out.
- Get a written quote and keep guarantee, insurance and payment terms in writing.
- Run the Cowboy Checker before you commit to anyone.

## Contact
- Phone: 07383 163775

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