Named changed recently. I know there are some very knowledgeable people on here so posting this latest conundrum.... after so much bad luck with our property renovation so far we had finally got to the point where we could have a builder start v soon. We haven't committed to anything yet but last night agreed that we have to just crack on with it now and although costs a lot more than we originally thought/hoped this guys price is similar to all the others and he's local/ just finishing a build nearby etc.
Apparently had some cancellations due to cost of living etc hence being able to start soon.
Main issue is - I did a massive Google last night and all looks fine until I spot that he was expelled from the fmb (see title!) a few years ago. Now I've looked for other builders that we know and they're not even on the main list (ie not part of the fmb at all) but the fact that this guy was and was expelled obviously rings massive alarm bells. I know that without knowing why this was no-one can say how big a deal it is but keen for anyone close to this sort of business to give their view. (Obviously we will ask him what it's all about!)