- Source reference
- CBDU467620
- Licence class
- upper-tier
- Valid through
- Jan 2029
- Source checked
- 30 Jun 2026
Public evidence profile
Winston James Construction Ltd
Credentials & registries
Waste carrier (Environment Agency)
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Trust Score
51out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 42 reviews
- 1 credential shown
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume42
Independent sources2 independent public sources
Credentials1 credential shown
How this score is made up
What customers say34.6 of 60
Independent checks9.3 of 30
Track record7.2 of 10
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- 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
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Trust at a glance
2 checksWhat we can verify about Winston James Construction Ltd
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Credentials & registriesWaste carrier (Environment Agency)See detail →Companies HouseActive incorporated businessSee detail →
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1Credentials and memberships
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Companies House registration
ActiveActive incorporated business
Winston James Construction Ltd is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
Legal nameWinston James Construction Ltd
Company number13989163
Incorporated
Registered activityBuilding development
Run by1 director (longest-serving director appointed in 2022)
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 4 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
Customers often mention
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade42 reviews
Highlights
“Had our ceiling skimmed great job really tidy - both guys were very friendly and professional- would definitely use again and recommend”
“We are really pleased with the work provided by Winston and his team. They have been helping us renovate our Victorian flat and have done a number of projects for us including plastering and electrics. Their quality of work is excellent and we’ve been really pleased with how well they communicate, problem solve and keep us in the loop as the work goes on. Highly recommended”
“We had a kitchen/ diner conversion with Winston's company and were so relieved at how helpful he was. He accommodated any changes with experienced suggestions. His boys were very professional whilst super friendly, checking with me when decisions were needed. They always left the site as tidy as possible each day and informed me of the next tasks. His associated electrician and plumber were very efficient and understanding when I was unsure of best way forward, giving advice. and options. Winston was very reasonable with final invoice. too. We would highly recommend Winston's company.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Winston James Construction Ltd, including the highlights above. The 42 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Had our ceiling skimmed great job really tidy - both guys were very friendly and professional- would definitely use again and recommend
We are really pleased with the work provided by Winston and his team. They have been helping us renovate our Victorian flat and have done a number of projects for us including plastering and electrics. Their quality of work is excellent and we’ve been really pleased with how well they communicate, problem solve and keep us in the loop as the work goes on. Highly recommended
We had a kitchen/ diner conversion with Winston's company and were so relieved at how helpful he was. He accommodated any changes with experienced suggestions. His boys were very professional whilst super friendly, checking with me when decisions were needed. They always left the site as tidy as possible each day and informed me of the next tasks. His associated electrician and plumber were very efficient and understanding when I was unsure of best way forward, giving advice. and options. Winston was very reasonable with final invoice. too. We would highly recommend Winston's company.
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for builders in Barnstaple
Across 6 builders in Barnstaple, the typical rating is 4.9 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
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About
Builder in BARNSTAPLE, Devon.
Services they list
Agricultural BuildingBasement / Cellar ConversionsBrick / Concrete Structural RepairsBuilding MerchantsCar PortsCladdingConcrete GaragesConcretingDemolitionEquestrian StableExtensions / ConversionsFire and Flood Renovation
Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book.
Areas served
BarnstapleDevon
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.
Recently reviewed3 reviews in the last 12 months.
Your own checks
What to check before you hire
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Common questions about Winston James Construction Ltd
Is Winston James Construction Ltd a legitimate business?
Winston James Construction Ltd has 42 independent public reviews, 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 Winston James Construction Ltd?
Winston James Construction Ltd has 42 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 Winston James Construction Ltd's reviews are genuine?
Winston James Construction Ltd's 42 public reviews come 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.
Has Winston James Construction Ltd had recent public reviews?
Winston James Construction Ltd 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.
Is Winston James Construction Ltd qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for Winston James Construction 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 Winston James Construction Ltd a registered business?
Winston James Construction Ltd is a registered business on Companies House (company number 13989163), incorporated 19 Mar 2022, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does Winston James Construction Ltd specialise in?
Winston James Construction Ltd lists specialist services including Agricultural Building, Basement / Cellar Conversions, Brick / Concrete Structural Repairs, Building Merchants, Car Ports, Cladding. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.