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Totus
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Trust Score
38out of 100
- Rated 4.9 from 38 reviews
How this score is worked out
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume38
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say32.6 of 60
Independent checks4.3 of 30
Track record1.3 of 10
See the independent checks
- Licences and credentials0 of 10.3
- Ways to reach them3.4 of 3.4
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 5.1
- Registered company details0 of 5.1
- Photos of their work0 of 4.3
- Industry recognition0.9 of 1.7
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Trust at a glance
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Awards & recognition
These are independent third-party awards: recognition earned from review communities and trade bodies, never paid placement.
Source-listed gallery
1 photoPhotos listed on Houzz
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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
These review totals are published independently on the named public source below, not testimonials this business chose to show. We show the aggregate rating, review volume, and source attribution we hold so you can weigh the evidence yourself.
4.9out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Houzz38 reviews · 4.9 avg
Local context
Rated 4.9, in line with the local average for builders in Walton on Thames
Across 28 builders in Walton on Thames, 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
2 named public sourcesWhere this information comes from
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Review sources
Business and public registers
Public evidence last checked July 2026
About
Totus is a family-run construction company that has built its unrivalled reputation for high-quality projects over the last decade. We understand that one of the most important investments people make today is their home. Therefore every project undertaken by us is carefully researched and considered in order to exceed our client's expectations. Our aim is to provide You with a high-quality efficient service to make the process of the building works a pleasant experience. Totus is fully insured for all our work. We provide a defect and structural guarantee on all new installations. And we’ll also sort the paperwork – you’ll get full Building Control approval and other necessary completion certificates. We use only industry-standard contracts, with no hidden surprises. We do make sure that you have clarity and confidence in what you will receive from Totus. Totus is run by brothers, Andrew and Terry, who have a joint passion for building, design and architecture. They share 20 years’ experience in the building industry, bachelor and masters degrees, construction management and trade qualifications. Over the years they have gained significant experience working for leading construction and blue-chip companies.
Services they list
Basement ConversionHome RenovationHouse ExtensionsLoft ConversionProject ManagementNew Home ConstructionLoft ConversionsDesign and Build
Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book.
What this business says about itself
From their own website
What this business says about itself
Accreditations it displays. Confirm each is current on the official register before you hire:
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Independent checks
About this business
How long they've really been tradingOperating since at least 2016 (10 years), according to an independent source, not just their own word.
Website online since2014Award-winning since2016
Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
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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 Totus
Is Totus a legitimate business?
Totus has 38 independent public reviews, rated 4.9 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 Totus?
Totus has 38 public reviews, averaging 4.9 out of 5. The reviews section shows the aggregate rating, review volume, and review source information we hold.
How do I know Totus' reviews are genuine?
Totus' 38 public reviews come from a named public review source. MyTrustedTraders brings this public evidence together with no ads and no paid placement: we show the review source information and aggregate rating we hold rather than selling rankings, so you can weigh the evidence for yourself.
Has Totus won any awards?
Totus holds 1 independent award, including 11× Best of Houzz winner: 2016–2026 (Design & Service). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
What does Totus specialise in?
Totus lists specialist services including Basement Conversion, Home Renovation, House Extensions, Loft Conversion, Project Management, New Home Construction. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
When was Totus' website registered?
Totus' website has been online since 2014, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.
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