# Richard Dodd Builder

Richard Dodd Builder is a builder in North Shore. Rated 5.0/5 from 4 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: 49 out of 100, with a caution: newest review we found is from July 2012. Weigh that age against the score.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NoCowboys | 5.0/5 | 4 |

Rated 5.0, above the local average for builders in North Shore. Across 14 builders in North Shore, the typical rating is 4.7 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

Most recent review: 14 years ago.

## What customers consistently say
_Recurring strength themes from this tradesperson's own reviews, each with a verbatim quote:_
- **Quality of the work** (Quoted from 3 reviews): "His workmanship was second to none;he made really helpful suggestions and cost saving ideas" · NoCowboys, 6 Jul 2012

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this tradesperson's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "Richard was absolutely great. His workmanship was second to none;he made really helpful suggestions and cost saving ideas and it was a relief to leave decisions up to him. I wouldn't hesitate to employ him again; in fact I intend to ."
> Source: Helen (5.0, via NoCowboys)

> "Apart from being a good comunicator, he problem solves, which keeps things moving. Hes gives energy to a job & knows the trade information & contacts required to make sure the new codes are meet."
> Source: Lloyd (5.0, via NoCowboys)

> "Richard has a high standard of mastership in all the work he has done. I have never had to recall Richard to repair anything because of poor workmanship. I have been fully satisfied with the vast amount of renovations that he has done on my home."
> Source: Drina (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 4 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/richard-dodd-builder/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: 027 570 2591

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Source: MyTrustedTraders, https://nz.mytrustedtraders.com/traders/richard-dodd-builder
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