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Reviewed by j on 4/1/2011

I have already arranged some future work for the spring for some garden alterations.

I am Grigore Marian Morar, I am serious when it comes to a task or a job and at the same time to be on time.I mostly like to paint and i am really cautious of every little detail and the same with joinery, tiling and everything links to house maintanance. If you need help from a serious, skillful and perfectionist, call me!

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Reviewed by Gloria on 16/12/2018

Grigore was very good with the task at hand. He was punctual and reliable.i have discuss other jobs with him.

At CLG Projects we offer a range of services and specialise in Construction, Hard/Soft Landscaping and Groundwork. We take pride in combining our experience and passion for our work with our client communication to help achieve their vision and make the duration of their project as affordable and stress free as possible. We keep customer satisfaction as one of our top priorities as we believe that good working relationships are key to a successful project. Based in Essex, serving Essex and the Surrounding areas. Services we provide Construction Landscaping Groundwork Refurbishment Garden Rooms/summerhouses Conversions Driveways Fencing Pergolas  Drainage Why work with us - Professional workmanship - Friendly service  - 10+ years experience  - Complete building and landscaping package - Fully insured  - Free, no obligation quotations  

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Reviewed by Alex on 5/6/2020

Not the cheapest but also not the most expensive. Very friendly. Sent a detailed quote ahead of time. Turned up when he said he would and everything was very well organised and efficient. Very happy with the quality of the work and the job as a whole. Highly recommended.

we are a full grounds maintenances and landscaping company! Please check out our website!

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Reviewed by John on 11/3/2009

Very pleased with the service - good value, very reliable, very polite and service with a smile. Thanks for a job well done.

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Reviewed by Richard on 18/11/2012

A good job, by a pleasant guy. Will use him again in the future

I have 19 years of experience and have a great team of trusted traders working alongside me for larger jobs & those that require additional skills outside of my knowledge. I pride myself in quality of work. References are available as are photos.

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Reviewed by Jon on 27/2/2013

Quick action done well.

BSH Builders are a company thriving to succeed, achieving impeccable quality of works. Our excellent ratings prove our commitment to customers. BSH Builders are friendly, trustworthy and knowledgeable for your every need. Perfection a phone call away!

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Reviewed by Kevin on 22/10/2013

Brad built 3 brick pillars for us among other things but he was prompt on original attendance, prompt on quote, and what a top finish. We are very happy to have found brad who has a fantastic work ethic. I would recommend brad to everyone as he will not let you down. Thank you Brad, the pillars look fantastic.

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Reviewed by Gary on 13/10/2018

very pleased with out come.

Hi my name is desmond this is my first year of trading just a lad trying to give people a fast cheap and reliable service at a price that won't be beaten

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Reviewed by Kalisha on 11/5/2014

I had initial doubts about using this website to find good tradesmen. But DIR Solutions have changed my mind. communication was excellent and they were able to complete the task and exceed my expectations. This was a very difficult task and will be calling on them regularly to do other jobs in the future. It is a pity that i am unable to post before and after photos of this job on this website. Thanks to this company, I can now access a portion of my garden that was totally swamped by errant thorn bushes..

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Reviewed by chrissy on 3/3/2014

Very happy with the service

Hello it’s Herta Construction Ltd, we area builders in the London area. We specialise in extension, loft conversion, bathroom renovation, kitchen renovation, all types of roofs, carpentry and much more. Me and our team will put together high spec finishes at fairly low cost. My cost will be broken down and clear for the client to see. More than happy to do quotes for large or small jobs. We have a number of references in the area and I am more than happy to share them with you. I believe our work speaks for itself so please get in touch. Thanks.

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Reviewed by Nicolaus on 14/3/2025

A1 garden & pressure washing services We are a family business with 10 years experience in the garden trade from new patios and driveways, garden structures, decking, grass cutting&hedge trimming, gutter cleaning and pressure washing. Anything you need done in the garden I’m sure we can help

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Reviewed by Gary on 31/1/2025

I specialize in garden clearance work, hedge cutting, tree pruning & loping, the felling of small trees & garden waste chipping and shredding.

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Reviewed by Louise on 17/4/2015

Pleased we found pete! He came around and quoted for the job quickly, reasonable price and he did the job well and professionally. Would recommend him and we will be using him again for future jobs needed.

CHL Landscapes have been covering all aspects of Hard and Soft Landscaping for 20 years . My name is Chris Little , I am the owner of the business. I believe in giving the customer exactly what is required , on time and on budget , so please get in touch

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Reviewed by Paul on 13/6/2015

Chris's response was very quick and job completed on time. The team were very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Would use again.

New Dawn - New Garden - New Life

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Reviewed by Jo on 31/5/2025

Carl and his team were exceptional and I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a knowledgable and high quality service. They had to do a repair on some poor quality work I’d had done previously and the difference in their approach couldn’t have been more different. They had all aspects fixed up and complete within just a few days and were meticulous and tidy in their delivery. An A+ delivery, thank you

We are a family run business for over 25 years now we cover all aspects of landscaping including outside bars decking and out buildings in addition we cover all aspects of general property maintenance

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Reviewed by Kathleen on 1/4/2025

Very good gang did a good job cleared up left my garden clean and and tidy

I have been in the building trade for 42 years , we are a kind friendly family run business , who pride their self in customer satisfaction from start to completion .

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Reviewed by Elliot on 10/11/2016

David removed a chimney stack and supported with gallow brackets in the loft. He was always on time, tidied up after himself and communicated during the process. The job was signed off by the council who David liaised with to ensure the work was carried out as required. Won't hesitate to use David again for future work.

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Reviewed by MANDY on 16/9/2011

A brilliant job was done on my garden, even after the hicup that was had. It was worth waiting for, a very polite and quiet mannered person. I would use again and would recommend.

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Reviewed by Michael on 12/8/2011

Excellent work, very clean and tidy and a truly proffesional finish.i have dealt with quite a few builders over the years and have had none better than Eldex. I will definately use again in the future.

Hi, My name is Jon and I am a RHS qualified gardener for over 10 years, I deal with all types of gardening, from regular maintenance, full garden tidyups to garden design.

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Reviewed by D on 30/4/2018

Jon was very professional, friendly and reliable. He was flexible with our requirements. Arrived and completed the work as agreed and did so with a pleasant manner and cheerful smile. I’d recommend him unreservedly and wish there were more tradesmen like him!

With over 20 years experience in the landscaping and construction industry, we can offer a wide range of services to suit any budget. We have full public liability insurance and are happy to provide a free, no obligation quote. View our recent work on Facebook - just search for Solum Landscapes.

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Reviewed by Jason on 28/1/2013

Solum have done a great job on our patio and on the artificial grass. Some extra finishing touches were added without change to the original quote. Overall we are very happy with our new garden and hope it will serve us for years to come. Would not hesitate to recommend this company for quality and efficient work.

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Reviewed by Merrilyn on 1/8/2011

Fantastic job. Could not have found a better tradesman. Quick, reliable, efficient and over all very patient.

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Reviewed by Paula on 23/2/2012

This guy is brilliant. Very friendly, arrived on time and produced quality work. Hardworking and had the job completed in one day. Very good value for money, its affordable and the quality is brilliant. I would definately recommend this guy. :)

Here at classic landscape services we deliver the highest standard of work at reasonable and competitive prices with no hidden costs. We have over 20 years experience and take pride in our amazing customer services and strive to help achieve the best results within your budget. We cover all aspects of landscaping and are very experienced in what we do. We are always clean and tidy and considerate to neighbours! When we take on a job it becomes our project and we love nothing more than a happy customer that is always our number 1 priority All our work is guaranteed for 10 years and we have full public liability insurance for that added peace of mind and I used to be a locksmith as well on this site but I am now using it for my landscaping business as well

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Reviewed by Jonathan on 23/9/2022

We provide a very professional service,we cover a very large range of jobs.Please check our previous ratings as we are a 5 STAR company

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Reviewed by Andrew on 13/11/2023

Did a great job. Great communication and flexibility beforehand. Punctual and did the work quickly and effectively. No mess afterwards. No complaints.

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Reviewed by Stacey on 27/4/2012

Our previous gardeners work was awful and they left our garden in a very poor state. We found Paul from Horti-Cultured, I spoke to him on the phone and he was very polite and helpful. He posted me a quote and a booklet with photos of his previous work, the quote was very reasonable and the photos showed the quality of his work. I am pleased to say Paul is now our new gardener and I would highly recommend him as after only 2 visits so far my garden is looking great.

We are a tightly run maintenance and building firm who take great pride in what we do. We take on jobs as small as fitting a tap to big jobs like building a house

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Reviewed by Dave on 21/4/2013

Shaun was great. work was agreed apon and done quickly. Have recommended Im to family and will be using him again.

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Reviewed by john on 15/10/2015

Mark has completed my work to a very high standard. He left the site clean and tidy. He and his team have a friendly approach. Mark was very reliable and flexible in his work schedule and kept us informed of progress at all times.

Hello, I'm a gardener-landscaper.I've got 7 years of experience in landscape industry and I decided to provide gardening and garden fence installation services for private persons who have no time or abilities to take care of their gardens.

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Reviewed by Katy on 30/6/2014

I was very pleased with the service. The fence looks great and seems well built. It was a tricky job but Renne was very helpful and suggested practical and cost effective solutions. He was flexible and reliable and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend or use him again for future jobs.

With experienced quality craftmanship we can supply and install fencing, decking,paving, gates or pergolas. also real and synthetic grass installation , grass cutting and garden clearance services available

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Reviewed by Mark on 3/6/2013

We had 25 fence panels including concrete posts and gravel boards fitted.The work was completed within the timescale indicated on the quotation and started on time. Andy communicated well via emails and telephone calls during the quotation period and was happy to re-quote on two occasions when we changed our specification of fence. We will be recommending them to our neighbours and friends . Very pleased with the quality and service. Excellent value for money.

Domestic/office cleaning. R H S trained. weeding,pruning,clipping,propogation,pest and disease control, lawn treatments, regular maintenance and one offs. garage/shed tidy ups Shrub and plant knowledge.Qualified foothealth practitioner.CRB checked

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Reviewed by Liz on 15/11/2013

Great service!

Committed to quality. Qualified tradesmen providing a friendly and reliable service. Specializing in brickwork, plastering and landscaping. For a free estimate or just some friendly advice please call Graeme.

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Reviewed by Nicky on 26/4/2014

Graeme came round and quoted for the job. £180.00 including materials, which he carried out on friday. He made a lovely job and left the place nice and tidy. I had a kitchen blind I was going to put, I asked Graeme if he wouldn't mind doing it, which he did at no extra cost. Extremely grateful and will definitely use again.

Fully qualified and insured tree surgeons. We have over 100 recommendations. All waste is chipped and taken away. No payment payment taken until the job is complete. You are welcome to free woodchipping and logs. We cover all areas. 10% discount for senior citizens.

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Reviewed by MICHELLE on 9/2/2023

We cover all aspects of requirements for gardens, small and large scale fencing,paving,decking,turfing,re- design,jet washing and clearing etc.... You wont find a more genuine hard working team and you can be assured we wont leave until both you and we are happy with the job once complete.

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Reviewed by Matthew on 25/7/2024

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Reviewed by kerry on 12/7/2016

very good service.

We are a husband & wife team with years of experience in the horticulture industry. We are formally trained in horticulture, former garden staff of the RHS, fully insured & specialists in developing & maintaining medium to large ornamental gardens.

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Reviewed by Lynette on 25/9/2015

Excellent service,contacted promptly and arrive on time. Glad to hear from them when weather is against them and keeping the customer informed.

Hi, I'm Rickie petchey. I've been working with a general builder for 2 years and am now trying to put myself out there. I have previous experience in 1st and second fix carpentry, bespoke furniture and built in and fitted storage.decking, dry lining, suspended ceilings, industrial metal roofs which can be applied to domestic out buildings.

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Reviewed by Jayita on 30/12/2018

Good carpenter and helpful. Happy for my job of study room.

Offering a wealth of property maintenance knowledge ranging from roofing to silicone installation. Fully trained in bricklaying/painting & decorating/project management among other things. All certification and insurance documents available if requested. I’m a fully established builder with a methodical attention to detail. I have a good imagination when it comes to designing landscapes or renovating inside of a property. I am literate in reading and running builds from architects drawings and can lay any type of drainage from engineers instructions.

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Reviewed by David on 28/4/2025

A trustworthy and reliable gentleman, and a highly experienced builder who has also helped me with house repairs

'B Putney and sons Property services is a family run business offering high quality and friendly service to clients on their projects whether large or small. Honest, reliable, clean, and trustworthy, B Putney and sons Property Services takes pride in all of our works, giving a high level of attention to detail on every job we do B Putney and sons Property Services aims to make all projects as efficient and cost effective to our clients as possible, and we consult with clients every step of the way to ensure there are no hidden extras We pride ourselves on the fact that we get a great deal of repeat business from satisfied customers who also pass their recommendations on to others. We are happy to supply references on the quality of our work

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Reviewed by Phil on 16/1/2025

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Reviewed by ALAN on 23/6/2008

Early days yet, as this is an on going contract, first inpressions good.

Builder with excellent attention to detail. All building services catered for. Specialize in finishing trades, however can bring a project from initial plan to completion. Based in Barnet and serving London and surrounding counties. Fast efficient, timely and competitive. Customer comes first always. Will strive to meet the requirements and vision you are trying to achieve..

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Reviewed by Reg on 21/3/2022

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Reviewed by Jon on 15/3/2012

Kitchen install with a v good result and at a very reasonable price. Responded rapidly to subsequent issue with one of the units.

From design to completion Award Winning Meo Landscapes can transform garden ideas into reality. We design and construct gardens and supply you with exceptional service, style and craftsmanship at affordable rates.

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Reviewed by Geoffrey on 22/12/2023

What an excellent company to deal with very professional, knowledgeable, and delivered exactly what was required on time and on budget. Plus Greg is a really good guy to deal with. I have no hesitation recommending Meo Landscapes for all your landscaping, drainage or pond installations. 5 star performance from a 5 star company.

Welcome to Dalmore Roofing a family run business providing services for domestic and commercial customers. From a leaking gutter to a new roof we cover it all. We are a family owned and operated business that have been in the industry for many years. We pride ourselves on offering support and advice that you can rely on so you can be assured you are working with a experienced and dedicated team. We will undertake a full inspection of your roof and supply a competitive quote with no hidden extras. We offer 24 hour emergency call-out or a timed visit that suits you including evenings and weekends. All work carried out is guaranteed, so you can be assured you are working with a business you can trust.

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Reviewed by Liam on 8/2/2025

Prompt response and not only solved the issue with my tiles but also did a far better job than whoever had done the work in the first place!

Good quality work for affordable prices RCB Building Services will always put the customer first and will try help with the price so it suits you.

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Reviewed by Paul on 31/7/2018

Really pleased with the entire service from first contact to leaving my home! Will most certainly use Ryane again; he was friendly, helpful, flexible, adaptable and fair!

Tracy & Alan along with Stuart are a family run business. Our aim is to give customers a service that enhances your ideas and thoughts about your outside space. Delivering a space that you will want to enjoy looking at what ever the weather.

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Reviewed by Charlotte on 14/6/2013

Alan and Stuart did a good job on cutting down an aggressive rose bush that had got tangled in a tree, pruning the tree back, and tidying the front garden. It was a freezing cold day in supposed spring time, but they just got on and powered through the job. We'd recommend them.

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Reviewed by Alex on 30/11/2012

Excellent Work

Have peace in knowing the company you are using is CRB checked and has over 12 years experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping and sports/fine turf management. NPTC certified staff

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Reviewed by Jaime on 13/5/2013

Chris and Gavin are very hardworking, experienced and knowledgeable gardeners which is demonstrated by their excellent results. We hired them to re-landscape our garden and have continued to employ them to maintain our garden on a fortnightly basis. I would highly recommend them both to others, they certainly go the extra mile to ensure all of their work is completed to a very high standard.

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Reviewed by Peter on 26/3/2014

Very knowledgeable and experienced chap of amicable disposition. Keen to impart his experience. Felt comfortable in accepting his views and ideas. Trees looked very good after and consequently called him back to prune some roses. Would love to be able to afford him as our full time gardener.

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Reviewed by Jayn on 1/7/2014

Very good service. Punctual and reliable. Would use again.

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