Builder
D Lealman Trees & Landscaping Services
Trust score
79out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volume122
Source diversity1 source
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Verified fencing / gates in Basildon, Essex.
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What customers say
5.0out of 5
Highlights
"Darren was the only tradesman who had the manners to return my elderly mum’s requests for a quote from several called. He promptly visited to view the job and give a quote which I consider good value. The work was scheduled for within a week. On the day Darren & his colleague arrived promptly and worked solidly through to its completion, tidying as they worked. The work was of high quality and both guys were very polite to Mum. Can’t fault them, highly recommended 5*****"
"Good communication. Quick response to my initial enquiry. Checked the appointment the day before. Arrived on time and completed the work efficiently and left the garden clear and tidy."
"My garden has just been thoroughly turned around with trees felled, fences replaced and dead bushes uprooted. All done quickly, efficiently and with a helpful and friendly approach. Not a scrap of rubbish left and everything swept and cleaned Cannot praise the work highly enough and thank you Darren every time I look out the window"
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Darren was the only tradesman who had the manners to return my elderly mum’s requests for a quote from several called. He promptly visited to view the job and give a quote which I consider good value. The work was scheduled for within a week. On the day Darren & his colleague arrived promptly and worked solidly through to its completion, tidying as they worked. The work was of high quality and both guys were very polite to Mum. Can’t fault them, highly recommended 5*****
Good communication. Quick response to my initial enquiry. Checked the appointment the day before. Arrived on time and completed the work efficiently and left the garden clear and tidy.
My garden has just been thoroughly turned around with trees felled, fences replaced and dead bushes uprooted. All done quickly, efficiently and with a helpful and friendly approach. Not a scrap of rubbish left and everything swept and cleaned Cannot praise the work highly enough and thank you Darren every time I look out the window
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Local context
Rated 5.0★ — above the local average for builders in Basildon
Across 22 rated builders in Basildon, the typical rating is 4.9★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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