Suffolk Trusted Trader Case Studies
Below are case studies from members of the Suffolk Trusted Trader Scheme.
If you would like to learn more about the scheme, then follow the about us link or have a look at the schemes code of practice or vetting process. Alternatively you can apply for membership or contact us if you have any questions.
If you are a Trusted Trader and would like to leave a case study either as text or as a video, please get in touch.
Marshall Gas Ltd was founded in 2011 by Steve and Jo Marshall, a husband and wife who had both come out of the armed forces. Fifteen years on the company works on gas, oil and air conditioning for domestic and commercial customers from its own premises in Ipswich. Trust has always been the foundation of the business, so joining the Trusted Trader scheme felt like a natural fit. read more
We loved the idea of a trustworthy scheme, backed by the council, and being Trading Standards Approved has done exactly what we hoped. We have found the scheme has made us more visible to customers, promoting Lumberjacks as a trustworthy business that provides quality materials and a proper service. read more
Our growth since then has been significant. We now run five vans, work alongside a number of trusted specialist subcontractors and have a full time office team of four supporting our customers. What appealed to us about Trusted Trader was that the reviews are independently checked and verified. In a world of fake reviews, independent vetting gives customers genuine reassurance they can trust. read more
The motivation behind Merlins has been to offer a genuine range of services under one roof, so customers do not have to bring in different trades for different parts of the same job. Joining Suffolk Trusted Trader was one of the best decisions we have made. It has increased our customer base and provides reassurance to our customers. read more
For 14 years I worked as a flight attendant. When I was made redundant during Covid, it turned out to be the push I needed. The Ipswich Dog Trainer is a Trading Standards Approved Suffolk Trusted Trader, offering force free, reward based dog training for owners across Ipswich and the wider Suffolk area. read more
I first started out in this industry straight after leaving school, learning the trade from the ground up. In February 2021 I took the step of forming Olive Air Ltd as a limited company, and the business has grown steadily ever since. Being a Trusted Trader proves to customers that we have been rigorously vetted. read more
If you would like to learn more about the scheme, then follow the about us link or have a look at the schemes code of practice or vetting process. Alternatively you can apply for membership or contact us if you have any questions.
If you are a Trusted Trader and would like to leave a case study either as text or as a video, please get in touch.
Case Study - Marshall Gas Ltd
Wednesday 29 July 2026Marshall Gas Ltd was founded in 2011 by Steve and Jo Marshall, a husband and wife who had both come out of the armed forces. Fifteen years on the company works on gas, oil and air conditioning for domestic and commercial customers from its own premises in Ipswich. Trust has always been the foundation of the business, so joining the Trusted Trader scheme felt like a natural fit. read more
Case Study - Lumberjacks
Tuesday 14 July 2026We loved the idea of a trustworthy scheme, backed by the council, and being Trading Standards Approved has done exactly what we hoped. We have found the scheme has made us more visible to customers, promoting Lumberjacks as a trustworthy business that provides quality materials and a proper service. read more
Case Study - Energie Solutions Ltd
Monday 29 June 2026Our growth since then has been significant. We now run five vans, work alongside a number of trusted specialist subcontractors and have a full time office team of four supporting our customers. What appealed to us about Trusted Trader was that the reviews are independently checked and verified. In a world of fake reviews, independent vetting gives customers genuine reassurance they can trust. read more
Case Study - Merlins Property Services
Wednesday 10 June 2026The motivation behind Merlins has been to offer a genuine range of services under one roof, so customers do not have to bring in different trades for different parts of the same job. Joining Suffolk Trusted Trader was one of the best decisions we have made. It has increased our customer base and provides reassurance to our customers. read more
Case Study - The Ipswich Dog Trainer
Friday 05 June 2026For 14 years I worked as a flight attendant. When I was made redundant during Covid, it turned out to be the push I needed. The Ipswich Dog Trainer is a Trading Standards Approved Suffolk Trusted Trader, offering force free, reward based dog training for owners across Ipswich and the wider Suffolk area. read more
Case Study - Olive Air Ltd
Tuesday 02 June 2026I first started out in this industry straight after leaving school, learning the trade from the ground up. In February 2021 I took the step of forming Olive Air Ltd as a limited company, and the business has grown steadily ever since. Being a Trusted Trader proves to customers that we have been rigorously vetted. read more




