Landscaper
J P Donovan Ltd
Trust score
79out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volume82
Source diversity1 source
VerificationListed
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About
Verified driveways / patios / paths in Brierley Hill, West Midlands.
Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
5.0out of 5
Highlights
"James, Jim and Reagan did a great job block paving our drive. James was recommended to us by our builder, and we are very happy that we had him do our job for us. They were punctual, friendly, polite and knew exactly what they were doing. James even suggested a laying pattern for our blocks which looks amazing. Everything went smoothly and we would definitely recommend James to anyone."
"James and his team did an excellent job of our new driveway. They were reliable, punctual, friendly, efficient and professional. We're really pleased with the work carried out and would recommend them wholeheartedly."
"James and his team were exceptional. Had to wait a while for the work to be completed - but good tradespeople are busy! The wait was well worth it. James was in contact with us from the time he made the quote until the first day of work. He and his team were very courteous and professional and the standard of work is outstanding. I highly recommend this company and will have no hesitation in using them again if I need landscaping work doing in the future. The work was completed efficiently and at a competitive price."
Detailed reviews
James, Jim and Reagan did a great job block paving our drive. James was recommended to us by our builder, and we are very happy that we had him do our job for us. They were punctual, friendly, polite and knew exactly what they were doing. James even suggested a laying pattern for our blocks which looks amazing. Everything went smoothly and we would definitely recommend James to anyone.
James and his team did an excellent job of our new driveway. They were reliable, punctual, friendly, efficient and professional. We're really pleased with the work carried out and would recommend them wholeheartedly.
James and his team were exceptional. Had to wait a while for the work to be completed - but good tradespeople are busy! The wait was well worth it. James was in contact with us from the time he made the quote until the first day of work. He and his team were very courteous and professional and the standard of work is outstanding. I highly recommend this company and will have no hesitation in using them again if I need landscaping work doing in the future. The work was completed efficiently and at a competitive price.
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Local context
Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for landscapers in Brierley Hill
Across 8 rated landscapers in Brierley Hill, the typical rating is 5.0★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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What's strong, and what to check yourself
✓Strong signals
✓Rating: 5.0★
✓Review volume: 82
!Worth checking yourself
!Source diversity: 1 source
!Verification: Listed
Smart checks
Before you hire a landscaper
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.
Ask to see a portfolio of completed work like yours, plus recent references you can contact.
Check the credentials and registrations that matter for this work — and that they are current.
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