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First Class Groundworks - Driveway, Patios, & Paths Experts
Trust score
79out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volume354
Source diversity1 source
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Verified driveways / patios / paths in St. Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex.
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What customers say
5.0out of 5
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"Les and his team were very efficient. Did what he said he’d do, was quick and hard working leaving the site tidy. Highly recommended."
"We recently had Les and his team complete a driveway access for us, and the experience was outstanding from start to finish. Communication was clear and prompt right from our first enquiry, and everything ran exactly as promised. The team worked efficiently, kept things organised, and delivered a high-quality finish that we’re really pleased with. Les was reliable, easy to get hold of, and great to deal with throughout the project. We’re genuinely impressed and would highly recommend them to anyone considering similar work."
"The cross driveway from the road to my drive was completed expertly"
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Les and his team were very efficient. Did what he said he’d do, was quick and hard working leaving the site tidy. Highly recommended.
We recently had Les and his team complete a driveway access for us, and the experience was outstanding from start to finish. Communication was clear and prompt right from our first enquiry, and everything ran exactly as promised. The team worked efficiently, kept things organised, and delivered a high-quality finish that we’re really pleased with. Les was reliable, easy to get hold of, and great to deal with throughout the project. We’re genuinely impressed and would highly recommend them to anyone considering similar work.
The cross driveway from the road to my drive was completed expertly
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Local context
Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for builders in St. Leonards-on-Sea
Across 10 rated builders in St. Leonards-on-Sea, 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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✓Review volume: 354
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