# Tom Southgate Building and Carpentry

Tom Southgate Building and Carpentry is a builder in Bridport. Rated 5.0/5 from 19 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 builder in Bridport, Dorset.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkatrade | 5.0/5 | 19 |

_Per-source review counts may overlap — they need not sum to the 19 cross-checked total above._

Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for builders in Bridport. Across 5 rated builders in Bridport, 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:_
> "Tom and Kit arrived as agreed were efficient speedy and tidy. They took down the kitchen wall laid a new tiled floor installed two bathrooms and a new kitchen and fitted wardrobes. They were very conscientious and keen to create what we wanted to a high standard. I have no hesitation in recommending Tom for any household works and would be keen to ask him to do any future works that we may want."
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "I was signposted to Tom by Bathroom Inspirations, Dorchester, which I knew would not tarnish its good reputation by recommending anybody other than an excellent bathroom fitter. When Tom first visited we also discussed my larger building aspirations; a complete reconfiguration of the upstairs of my home and installation of a new staircase which is now well underway, with me being very pleased with what has been done so far. Tom has a keen eye for detail, is very good at blending aesthetics and practicality, is very skilled and professional, has high integrity and is very courteous."
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Tom was fantastic, fast, friendly, clean, knowledge and well priced! Highly recommend!"
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

## Trades
Builder, Landscaper

## Independent verification
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MTT is showing 19 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 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: 07455 731852

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