# Elite Shapers

Elite Shapers is a builder in Durban. Rated 4.9/5 from 11 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: 42 out of 100, with a caution: newest review we found is from April 2022. Weigh that age against the score.

## About
Youu name it we do ittt... Quality guaranteed. We provide bespoke custom made furniture and fittings to both residential and commercial markets. We have worked extensively with wood and metal and have designed and made everything from kitchen

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Snupit | 4.9/5 | 11 |

Rated 4.9, in line with the local average for builders in Durban. Across 14 builders in Durban, the typical rating is 4.8 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

Most recent review: 4 years ago.

## Trades
Builder, Carpenter / joiner, Handyman, Pest control, Plumber, Tiler

## What we checked, and when
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 11 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 active. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

Full verification checklist: https://za.mytrustedtraders.com/traders/mtt261666-elite-shapers-snupit-durban/checks

## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- CIPC status: Active
- Evidence held from: Snupit
- 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 South Africa, electrical work must be signed off with a Certificate of Compliance (CoC) issued by a registered person. Insist on the CoC, and for plumbing look for PIRB or IOPSA registration, because without a valid CoC a future home-insurance claim can be refused.
- For a new home or major structural build, the builder must be registered with the NHBRC (National Home Builders Registration Council) and the home enrolled before construction. Check this before you pay a deposit.

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Source: MyTrustedTraders, https://za.mytrustedtraders.com/traders/mtt261666-elite-shapers-snupit-durban
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