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Island Builders Ltd
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Trust Score
36out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 14 reviews
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 14
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say27.2 of 60.7
Independent checks7.1 of 28.6
Track record1.3 of 10.7
See the independent checks
- Licences and credentials0 of 7.1
- Ways to reach them4.8 of 4.8
- Photos of their work0 of 11.9
- Industry recognition2.4 of 4.8
Missing evidence lowers the score because we can't check it. It doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Claiming a profile never changes the score. Evidence context, not a guarantee of workmanship.
Independent recognition
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
These sources do not label every image as completed work. The gallery may include projects, people, logos or certificates, so it does not count as completed-work evidence.
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.
5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Houzz14 reviews · 5.0 avg
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for general contractors in Victoria
Across 7 general contractors in Victoria, 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
1 named public sourceWhere this information comes from
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Review sources
Public evidence last checked May 2026
About
Design Build Renovation Company -New construction and Stunning renovations Victoria's most trusted renovation contractor We live here, know the climate and have years of experience to guarantee our client's the gold standard in renovations. Backed by the best warranties in the business.
Services they list
Attic ConversionBasement RemodelingBasement WaterproofingBathroom RemodelingCarport InstallationDemolitionGarage BuildingGuesthouse Design & ConstructionHome AdditionsHome ExtensionsHome RemodelingHome Restoration
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
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- Insurance: third party liability insurance
- Guarantee: industry leading warranties
- Established: 1981 (45 years in business)
- Experience they state: over 40 years
- Areas served: Victoria
- Good to know: Design service
These are statements the business makes on its own website, worth confirming in writing (and on the official registers) before you hire, not independently verified by us.
Independent checks
About this business
How long they've really been tradingThey state they've been established since 1981, but the earliest independent source we can find is 2019. Worth asking them about the gap.
They say, established1981Award-winning since2019
Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
Only a few public reviews are shown. Ask for recent references you can contact.
Their public evidence comes from a single source. Look them up on another site before deciding.
No credentials are shown here and the business has not claimed this profile. Ask to see certificates and insurance directly.
Trade licensing in Canada is set by each province or territory. Electrical, gas and plumbing are licensed trades almost everywhere (for example ESA for electrical and TSSA for gas in Ontario), so check your provincial regulator that the contractor is certified for the work before you hire.
A construction lien is a real risk: in every province an unpaid subcontractor or supplier can register a lien against your home even if you already paid the main contractor. Hold back the statutory amount (commonly around 10%) and get signed lien waivers as you pay.
Ask to see a portfolio of completed work like yours, plus recent references you can contact.
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Common questions about Island Builders Ltd
Is Island Builders Ltd a legitimate business?
Island Builders Ltd has 14 independent public reviews, rated 5 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 Island Builders Ltd?
Island Builders Ltd has 14 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. The reviews section shows the aggregate rating, review volume, and review source information we hold.
How do I know Island Builders Ltd's reviews are genuine?
Island Builders Ltd's 14 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 Island Builders Ltd won any awards?
Island Builders Ltd holds 1 independent award, including 7× Best of Houzz winner (2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
Is Island Builders Ltd insured?
They state on their own website that third party liability insurance. This is the business's own statement on their website, not something we have independently checked. Ask to see a current certificate before work starts.
Does Island Builders Ltd guarantee their work?
They state on their own website that industry leading warranties. This is the business's own statement on their website, not something we have independently checked. Get the terms in writing before you agree to the job.
What does Island Builders Ltd specialise in?
Island Builders Ltd lists specialist services including Attic Conversion, Basement Remodeling, Basement Waterproofing, Bathroom Remodeling, Carport Installation, Demolition. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
What areas does Island Builders Ltd cover?
They state on their own website that they cover Victoria. This is the business's own statement on their website, not something we have independently checked. Confirm they cover your postcode before booking.
How long has Island Builders Ltd been trading?
They state on their own website that the business was established in 1981 (45 years in business). This is the business's own statement on their website, not something we have independently checked.
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