- Source reference
- CBDU442521
- Licence class
- upper-tier
- Valid through
- Jun 2028
- Source checked
- 30 Jun 2026
Public evidence profile
Hippo Designs & Construction Ltd
Credentials & registries
Waste carrier (Environment Agency)
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Trust Score
64out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 168 reviews
- 1 credential shown
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume168
Independent sources1 independent public source
Credentials1 credential shown
How this score is made up
What customers say44.8 of 60
Independent checks9.6 of 30
Track record10 of 10
See the independent checks
- Licences and credentials1.5 of 10.3
- Ways to reach them2.9 of 3.4
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 5.1
- Registered company details5.1 of 5.1
- Photos of their work0 of 4.3
- Industry recognition0 of 1.7
Missing evidence lowers the score because we can't check it. It doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Claiming a profile never changes the score. Evidence context, not a guarantee of workmanship.
Credentials and associations
1Credentials and memberships
These credentials and memberships are attributed to named public sources. Check the source before relying on them.
Companies House registration
ActiveActive incorporated business
Hippo Designs & Construction Ltd is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
Legal nameHippo Designs & Construction Ltd
Company number04667453
Incorporated
Registered activityLandscaping & gardening
Run by2 directors (longest-serving director appointed in 2003)
Official checkOn the public register
Why this helps you judge trust: this trader is linked to a registered company with named people who are legally accountable for it, on an official register anyone can check, a layer of accountability an unregistered trader doesn't offer. Around 23 years on the register also points to an established business rather than a brand-new one.
Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
These reviews are published independently on the named public source below, not testimonials this business chose to show. We bring them together and link each one back to where it appeared, so you can open the source and read it yourself.
5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade168 reviews
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Hippo Designs & Construction Ltd, including the highlights above. The 168 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Excellent service. Very pleasant team, efficient and accommodating. We are delighted with our replacement driveway. Highly recommend.
Oliver was very clear in his suggestions for the job advertised & also provided guidance on the sort of plants to plant & location of these Work was carried out to a high standard
The company provided us with excellent advice about choosing appropriate slabs to renew our patio. Provided us with a quote within a few days, started work promptly on an agreed date and let us know how long the job would take. The work was completed to a high standard and everything was left neat and tidy. They were happy to move and return very heavy garden pots that we were unable to manage ourselves. We would recommend this company.
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for landscapers in Woking
Across 135 landscapers in Woking, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Sources
2 named public sourcesWhere this information comes from
Everything on this page is drawn from named public sources. Where a source provides a public link, you can open the original and dig deeper.
Review sources
Registers and membership directories
Check dates vary by source. Where we hold a date, the check shows it.
Services they list
Artificial GrassBrickwork in the GardenComposite DeckingDeckingGarden DesignGarden StructuresHard LandscapingLandscape ContractorPlay AreasPond ConstructionSensory GardensShed Bases
Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book.
Areas served
SurreyWoking
The areas they list covering on a public directory; confirm they cover your address before you book.
Independent checks
About this business
A real, registered businessWe cross-checked Companies House: this business is officially registered for work that matches the landscaper services it advertises - independent confirmation it's a genuine business set up to do this kind of work, not just a directory entry.
Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
Their public evidence comes from a single source. Look them up on another site before deciding.
Get an itemised quote that separates plants and materials, any machinery or skip hire, and labour. A vague 'garden makeover' lump sum hides where the money goes and makes extra charges easy to add later.
Be wary of paying a large sum up front 'for materials'. Agree staged payments against work you can see completed, especially for hard landscaping like patios, decking, paving or driveways.
Tree work and anything near a boundary can be regulated. Protected trees and conservation areas often need permission, and removing a protected tree can be an offence. Confirm what is allowed, and that they carry public-liability insurance, before work starts.
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Common questions about Hippo Designs & Construction Ltd
Is Hippo Designs & Construction Ltd a legitimate business?
Hippo Designs & Construction Ltd has 168 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5. It is a registered business on Companies House, listed as active, and the public register shows no adverse status (no dissolution, insolvency or strike-off) against it. This is independent public evidence gathered from named public sources (no ads, no paid placement), not a guarantee of workmanship. If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.
What do customers say about Hippo Designs & Construction Ltd?
Hippo Designs & Construction Ltd has 168 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know Hippo Designs & Construction Ltd's reviews are genuine?
Hippo Designs & Construction Ltd's 168 public reviews come from a named public review source, and MyTrustedTraders links every one back to where it was published, so you can open the source and read them yourself rather than trusting a single curated page. MyTrustedTraders brings this public evidence together with no ads and no paid placement: we show where every review came from rather than selling rankings, so you can weigh the evidence for yourself.
Has Hippo Designs & Construction Ltd had recent public reviews?
Hippo Designs & Construction Ltd has 3 public reviews dated within the last 12 months. That shows their review history includes recent feedback; it does not prove current availability, so confirm capacity before hiring.
Is Hippo Designs & Construction Ltd qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for Hippo Designs & Construction Ltd, including Waste carrier (Environment Agency). Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, Waste carrier (Environment Agency) is the Environment Agency: the regulator a trader must register with to carry waste or hold an environmental permit in England.
Is Hippo Designs & Construction Ltd a registered business?
Hippo Designs & Construction Ltd is a registered business on Companies House (company number 04667453), incorporated 17 Feb 2003, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does Hippo Designs & Construction Ltd specialise in?
Hippo Designs & Construction Ltd lists specialist services including Artificial Grass, Brickwork in the Garden, Composite Decking, Decking, Garden Design, Garden Structures. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.