Builder
General Garden Services
Trust score
76out of 100
Rating4.8★
Review volume769
Source diversity1 source
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Verified gardener in Southampton, Hampshire.
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4.8out of 5
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"The work done to Re-Turf my garden and provide a hardstanding for my bins is excellent. They took the time to make sure all root balls from weeds etc were removed before the new turf went down. I would highly recommend this company"
"Martin and his team team did a great job removing a very troublesome bamboo, levelling the garden and laying new shingle with a membrane. Martins communication was spot on and his team were very hard working, knowledgeable and proffessional. Highly recommended."
"Clearing & cutting back rather overgrown garden. Very happy with outcome can move around on mobility scooter. Now planning improved access to house using decking / ramp / hand rails. Very happy with work carried out. Thank You!"
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Clearing & cutting back rather overgrown garden. Very happy with outcome can move around on mobility scooter. Now planning improved access to house using decking / ramp / hand rails. Very happy with work carried out. Thank You!
The work done to Re-Turf my garden and provide a hardstanding for my bins is excellent. They took the time to make sure all root balls from weeds etc were removed before the new turf went down. I would highly recommend this company
Martin and his team team did a great job removing a very troublesome bamboo, levelling the garden and laying new shingle with a membrane. Martins communication was spot on and his team were very hard working, knowledgeable and proffessional. Highly recommended.
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