The Honest Builder
Winchester, Hampshire
Checkatrade member since January 201115
Services
- Brickwork
- Flint / Stonework
- Dry Stone Walling
- Repointing
- Emergency Bricklayer Service
- Brick / Concrete Structural Repairs
- Concrete Garages
- Concreting
- Demolition
- Emergency Builder Service
- Extensions / Conversions
- Fire and Flood Renovation
- Foundations
- Garage Conversions
- General Building
- Structural Steels
- Wall Tie Replacements
- Heritage Property Specialist
- Block Paving
- Patios / Paving
- Driveway Cleaning / Sealing
- Concrete Driveways
- Tarmac Driveways
- Gravel / Shingle Driveways
- Permeable Paving
- Soakaways
- Driveway Repair
- Driveway / Patio Design
- Gritting
- Emergency Driveways / Patios / Paths Service
Customer Reviews
Write a review10 /10
Based on 9 reviews over the past 12 months
Quality of work
10
Reliability
10
Communication
10
Reviews (344)
10 New Patio
Posted 1 week ago
Darren replaced our existing patio adding an oak sleeper retaining wall and moving the steps that run down to the lawn. Darren was reliable, communicative and meticulous in his work. The result looks fantastic and has transformed the area. Darren is everything you want in a tradesmen: he was quick to respond to my initial enquiry, gave a clear and itemised quote (which tallied with the final cost) and kept me informed about each step of the process. The garden, once the work was completed, was left extremely tidy. I would not hesitate to recommend him.Verified reviewerJob location: SO2210 Cut opening in back wall and installation of access gate
Posted 13 January
Job location: PO16Darren arrived on time, kept me informed, kept the area tidy and at a very competitive price. He has done a great job and i will definitely be using him for future work. A very happy customer.10 Brick damage repair
Posted 13 January
Can definitely recommend this company, Great communication, came out and looked at the work to be done, I am very satisfied with the finished work and also left the site clean and tidy, thanks Darren!Verified reviewerJob location: SO5010 Superb bricklayer
Posted 23 October 2025
Absolutely brilliant brickwork done Highly recommended Nothing to much trouble Prices good and a pleasure to do business withVerified reviewerJob location: SO17Response from The Honest Builder
Thank you very much for your kind review. It is much appreciated
10 Fantastic Work
Posted 26 September 2025
Repair to Flint wall that was coming away from the other parts of the wall. Bad water damage and was beginning to crumble away. The honest builder took part of the wall down and rebuilt adding helibars and specialist lime. Very impressive work.Verified reviewerJob location: SO32Response from The Honest Builder
Thank you for your business and kind review.
10 Wall repair
Posted 10 September 2025
Job location: SO22Very good work, highly recommended.
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Company Info
Owner
Mr Darren Hitchins
Sole Trader
15 years on Checkatrade
VAT Registered
No
The Honest Builder has been trading for over 15 years and Darren, the owner, has worked in the building trade for over 30 years. We have a reputation for being reliable and conscientious completing work to an excellent standard whilst being competitively priced.
Over recent years, The Honest Builder, has been in great demand for repointing work to houses in Winchester and the surrounding areas.
All work guaranteed - WE WILL MATCH OR BEAT ANY GENUINE LIKE FOR LIKE QUOTATION.
We have built a good relationship with the local Lime Centre and can professionally repoint your property to English Heritage approved standards in either a lime mix or sand and cement dependant on requirements. Scaffolding is arranged as necessary and everything is left clean and tidy.
Over 2,000 conservatory bases built for happy customers. You supply the conservatory and we can build a base to specifications provided.
Price per day for flexible jobs.Other types of work we are happy to provide as a service are:-
- Flint wall repairs and rebuilds.
- Repointing
- Chimney Repointing
- Natural stone patios, Garden walls, landscaping and shed bases.
- All types of brickwork and knock throughs (Interior wall removal)
- Door widenings with placement of lintels etc.
- Remedial works including drainage with clay pipes.
- Conservatory Bases and surrounding landscaping..
- Damproofing
- Steps and ramps built or repaired
- Loftspace fire walls
- Disabled access
- All insurance work undertaken
References can be supplied:www.facebook.com/thehonestbuilder
www.thehonestbuilder.co.uk
Or please email: quotes@thehonestbuilder.co.uk
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Member since January 2011
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