# R A Builders Ltd R A Builders Ltd is a builder in New Zealand. Rated 4.7/5 from 41 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile for this tradesperson, with independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, no ads, and no paid placement. Trust Score: 64 out of 100 (good record, gaps to check). The score rests on rated 4.7 from 41 reviews. 4 reviews in the last 12 months, in line with their long-term review pace of about 3 a year. ## Public review evidence (by source) | Source | Average rating | Reviews | | --- | --- | --- | | NoCowboys | 4.8/5 | 41 | Most recent review: 6 months ago. ## What customers consistently say _Recurring strength themes from this tradesperson's own reviews, each with a verbatim quote:_ - **Clear communication** (Quoted from 3 reviews): "He was clear in his explanations of the problem and left the job clean and tidy" · NoCowboys, 15 Jan 2026 - **Reliable and punctual** (Quoted from 3 reviews): "Ralph showed up when he said he would, and was able to fix the leak we were worried about" · NoCowboys, 15 Jan 2026 - **Quality of the work** (Quoted from 3 reviews): "The main living area ceiling was plastered and repainted to a high standard" · NoCowboys, 15 Oct 2020 _Customers who keep coming back (2 reviewers describe returning):_ "We ended up hiring him for more projects around our property" · NoCowboys, 27 Mar 2019 _Customers mention transparent pricing:_ "Good value for money. His workmanship is excellent and i highly recommend him" · NoCowboys, 21 May 2014 _Respectful and tidy in your home (3 reviewers describe them being respectful of the home and leaving it clean):_ "Ralph turned up on time as arranged. Left everything clean and tidy and took all the old material away with him" · NoCowboys, 14 Apr 2014 ## In customers' own words _Verbatim quotes from this tradesperson's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_ > "Ralph was easy to deal with, knowledgeable, problem solver and well priced. Would definitely recommend." > Source: Kamaea (5.0, via NoCowboys) > "Ralph showed up when he said he would, and was able to fix the leak we were worried about. He was clear in his explanations of the problem and left the job clean and tidy." > Source: Marie (5.0, via NoCowboys) > "Top service, R A Builders applied knowledge and talked through issues, listening and taking on board alternative view approaches to work required. Work completed to an excellent standard. Happy to do all kinds of repairs /handyman work and property support. Welcome to work again on my property and letting friends know I have found reliable help!" > Source: Gabrielle (5.0, via NoCowboys) ## Trades Builder ## What we checked, and when _What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_ - Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 41 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 1 public listing for this tradesperson. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Business identity: MyTrustedTraders shows public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Contact phone: MyTrustedTraders shows a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) Full verification checklist: https://nz.mytrustedtraders.com/traders/r-a-builders-ltd/checks ## Credentials & sources - Credentials shown: 0 - Companies Office status: Unknown - Evidence held from: NoCowboys - Check dates vary by source. Where we hold a date, the check shows it. ## 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. - In New Zealand, restricted building work must be carried out or supervised by a Licensed Building Practitioner, and all electrical, plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying by a licensed tradesperson (EWRB for electricians, PGDB for plumbers and gasfitters). Check the public register before you hire. - For residential building work of $30,000 or more you are legally entitled to a written contract and a disclosure statement setting out the tradesperson's skills, licences and insurance. Ask for both before work starts. ## Contact - Phone: 021 160 2247 --- Source: MyTrustedTraders, https://nz.mytrustedtraders.com/traders/r-a-builders-ltd Real public evidence only: every figure traces to its named source. The evidence for this business comes from a single public source, so it is not yet cross-checked against a second. If a source does not carry a field, it is not shown.