DB Roberts review
Ranked 3 of 10 in Land and estate agents in Telford
Best for: landlords wanting a dedicated management office
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Trading as D B Roberts & Partners Limited · 6 Oxford Street, Oakengates, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 6AA · Service area: Telford, Oakengates, Shrewsbury, Wellington, Stafford, Wolverhampton
DB Roberts in short
DB Roberts Oakengates is the Oxford Street office the firm presents as the home of its lettings and property management department. The company behind it, D B Roberts and Partners Limited, has been on the company record since 2004, and the branch page carries opening hours, the team and an area guide. RICS client money protection is set out on the compliance page with an Ombudsman complaints route. Branch contact details sit on the page with valuation booking.
On services, the Oxford Street office is the firm's stated home for lettings and property management, with sales running beside them and valuation booking on the branch page. The record lists commercial property and management work across the branch network, and the compliance page sets out RICS client money protection. Coverage runs from Oakengates across Telford to Shrewsbury, Wellington, Stafford and Wolverhampton.
The customer evidence is excellent, at 4.9 from 354 Google reviews. That pairing of score and volume sits near the top of the round, and it fits an office that leads with management rather than sales patter. Our view is that the book backs the third-place billing, with fee openness the gap reviewers cannot fill in.
Customer reviews are excellent, at 4.9 from 354 Google reviews. Redress sits on the Ombudsman register. Our view is that DB Roberts Oakengates suits landlords who want a management specialist office with long company roots — though no fee scale is published. Free valuations are offered from the branch.
Our verdict
Our view is that DB Roberts Oakengates suits landlords who want a management specialist office backed by a company record going back to 2004 and register-listed redress [1] [4]. Reviews stand at 4.9 from 354 Google reviews [5]. No fee scale is published, and insurance cover is not stated [1] [2].
Score summary
Scored on the home trades rubric v2.0. Insufficient evidence takes the neutral value and is not shown as a low mark.
- Composite score
- 69.0 / 100
Qualifications and accreditations C2 · weight 25%
85 out of 100
First-hand responsiveness C3 · weight 15%
Insufficient evidence
Insufficient evidence
Insurance and safeguards C5 · weight 10%
Insufficient evidence
Insufficient evidence
Pricing transparency C6 · weight 5%
40 out of 100
Free valuations are offered [1]; no fee scale, rates or VAT position is published on the pages checked.
Evidence
| Fact | Value | Source | Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited company since | 2004 | Source companies-house |
Industry qualifications
Sourced from the issuing registers, the business's own website and platforms such as Checkatrade and Which? Trusted Traders, on the date shown.
Strengths
You can check the company behind the name: D B ROBERTS & PARTNERS LIMITED has been active since 7 December 2004 as a real estate agency [4].
The Oakengates office is presented as the home of the lettings and property management department, with opening hours, the team and an area guide on the branch page [1].
Redress sits on the public register [3], and the site sets out RICS client money protection with an Ombudsman complaints route [2].
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Questions about DB Roberts
Is DB Roberts Oakengates any good?
On the evidence, yes for landlords who want a management specialist office. It ranks third in our Telford land and estate agents table, holds 4.9 from 354 Google reviews, and pairs register-listed redress with RICS client money protection. No fee scale is published. Read the full review, then book a valuation to test the service.
Is DB Roberts Oakengates registered with a trade scheme?
Its Property Ombudsman registration sits on the issuing register, and RICS client money protection is set out on its own compliance page. Check the branch name on the Ombudsman business search to confirm the listing before you instruct. Ask for the details in writing. The compliance page states the cover in its own words.
What does DB Roberts Oakengates charge?
Free valuations are offered, but no fee scale, rates or VAT position is published on the pages checked. Ask for the full landlord schedule and the sales commission with the VAT position and tie-in in writing before you instruct. Keep the full schedule with your paperwork. Management-first offices should shine brightest in that schedule.
Where does DB Roberts Oakengates work?
The office sits at 6 Oxford Street in Oakengates, and covers Telford, Oakengates, Shrewsbury, Wellington, Stafford and Wolverhampton. The branch page carries opening hours and the team, so you can see who you would deal with. Send your property postcode with the enquiry to confirm you sit inside its patch.
How is DB Roberts Oakengates ranked?
It ranks third of the ten land and estate agents in our September round, chosen for landlords who want a dedicated management office. Read the full review alongside the score summary, and compare its written quote against others before you decide. Its management billing sets it apart in the round.
How do I get a quote from DB Roberts Oakengates?
Book a free valuation through the branch page, which gives opening hours and the team you would deal with. No fee scale is published, so use the visit to pin down the full landlord schedule or the sales commission with the VAT position and tie-in. Send your postcode with the enquiry, then compare the written schedule against other branches.
What do customers say about DB Roberts Oakengates?
Google reviewers rate the office 4.9 from 354 reviews, one of the strongest pairings of score and volume in the round. That evidence helped carry it to third place, though reviews sit beside standing, history and pricing clarity in the scorecard. Read a spread of recent reviews yourself, and weigh what they describe against the written quote.
How does DB Roberts Oakengates compare with the other agents?
It ranks third, our pick for landlords who want a dedicated management office. Its Telford sibling sits one place below with a wider shopfront, while Belvoir answers with published charges the Oakengates office does not match. The trade is management focus against fee openness, so compare written quotes before deciding.
Others assessed for this trade
- Belvoir69.7 / 100Ranked 1. Best for one branch for sales, lettings and mortgages with published charges.
- Coleman Estates69.2 / 100Ranked 2. Best for Wellington sellers and landlords wanting one local office.
- DB Roberts69.0 / 100Ranked 4. Best for sellers and landlords visiting Telford Shopping Centre.
- Newton Fallowell68.6 / 100Ranked 5. Best for Wellington sellers and landlords wanting a franchise branch.
Sources
- DB Roberts Oakengates branch page — lettings, management and valuation booking Retrieved 4 September 2026.
- DB Roberts compliance page — complaints route and client money protection Retrieved 4 September 2026.
- The Property Ombudsman register — D B Roberts & Partners, Oakengates Retrieved 4 September 2026.
- Companies House — D B ROBERTS & PARTNERS LIMITED overview (05306981) Retrieved 4 September 2026.
- Google Maps listing — DB Roberts, Oakengates Retrieved 4 September 2026.
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