- Source reference
- CBDU557228
- Licence class
- upper-tier
- Valid through
- Oct 2027
- Source checked
- 30 Jun 2026
Public evidence profile
James Larkin Landscapes Ltd
Credentials & registries
Waste carrier (Environment Agency)
Companies House
Active incorporated business
No Trust Score yet
- Rated 4.9 from 109 reviews
- 1 credential shown
Based on rating, review volume, independent sources and credential evidence. Evidence context, not a guarantee of workmanship.
Credentials and associations
1Credentials and memberships
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Companies House registration
ActiveActive incorporated business
James Larkin Landscapes Ltd is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
Legal nameJames Larkin Landscapes Ltd
Company number09460314
Incorporated
Registered activityLandscaping & gardening
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 11 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.
4.9out of 5
How Checkatrade customers rate them (out of 5)
Reliability5.0
Communication5.0
Quality of work5.0
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade109 reviews · 4.9 avg
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for James Larkin Landscapes Ltd, including the highlights above. The 109 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
I employed James Larkin Landscapes Ltd to supply and construct hit & miss trellis and to supply and erect a pergola. I cannot fault James and his team. He kept me up to date on the work and overcame an unforeseen difficulty that arose and dealt with it efficiently. James and his team took a pride in their work and I am very pleased with the result.
A new patio was created across the entire back of the house with porcelain tile paving and low face brick walling. A new lawn was established, and new fencing and rear entrance gate installed. The workmanship and tidiness were excellent and attention to detail by the lead landscaper, Storm, was outstanding. The work progressed almost painlessly, and we were extremely pleased with the final result. We would highly recommend this company.
Had a job done by James and his team. He came recommended. Really pleased with the work carried out. Great end result. Found it very easy to work with James throughout.
Local context
Rated 4.9, in line with the local average for landscapers in Ashford
Across 74 landscapers in Ashford, the typical rating is 4.8 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
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Review sources
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About
In Ashford, Surrey.
Areas served
AshfordSurrey
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
Always confirm credentials and quotes with the business directly before hiring.
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 James Larkin Landscapes Ltd
Is James Larkin Landscapes Ltd a legitimate business?
James Larkin Landscapes Ltd has 109 independent public reviews, rated 4.9 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 James Larkin Landscapes Ltd?
James Larkin Landscapes Ltd has 109 public reviews, averaging 4.9 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How is James Larkin Landscapes Ltd rated on reliability and quality?
On Checkatrade, customers rate James Larkin Landscapes Ltd by category: Reliability 5.0 out of 5, Communication 5.0 out of 5, Quality of work 5.0 out of 5. These are per-category scores from real published reviews. They show where James Larkin Landscapes Ltd is strongest, not just the overall average.
How do I know James Larkin Landscapes Ltd's reviews are genuine?
James Larkin Landscapes Ltd's 109 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.
Is James Larkin Landscapes Ltd qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for James Larkin Landscapes 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 James Larkin Landscapes Ltd a registered business?
James Larkin Landscapes Ltd is a registered business on Companies House (company number 09460314), incorporated 26 Feb 2015, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.