Builder
JGR Improvements
Trust score
73out of 100
Rating4.9★
Review volume40
Source diversity1 source
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Verified landscaper in Rochdale, Greater Manchester.
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What customers say
4.9out of 5
Highlights
"Jamie completely transformed our unusable garden, it’s better than we imagined and our little boy now has a great space outside to play in"
"Jamie has been excellent throughout the process. We have a new build property so as you can see our garden was less then useful and just a lot of clay and mud. He fit us in at short notice to get the job done before summer which was really appreciated, explained all the work he was doing well so we knew how things were progressing and accommodated a last minute (honestly past that point!!) change to extend the patio. We couldn't be happier with the job, the price was good and we couldn't recommend Jamie any higher!"
"James, arrived on time, and completed the job as he estimated. There were a few unforeseen problems along the way, but they sorted without any drama. Excellent job and would highly recommend."
Detailed reviews
Jamie completely transformed our unusable garden, it’s better than we imagined and our little boy now has a great space outside to play in
Jamie has been excellent throughout the process. We have a new build property so as you can see our garden was less then useful and just a lot of clay and mud. He fit us in at short notice to get the job done before summer which was really appreciated, explained all the work he was doing well so we knew how things were progressing and accommodated a last minute (honestly past that point!!) change to extend the patio. We couldn't be happier with the job, the price was good and we couldn't recommend Jamie any higher!
James, arrived on time, and completed the job as he estimated. There were a few unforeseen problems along the way, but they sorted without any drama. Excellent job and would highly recommend.
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Local context
Rated 4.9★ — in line with the local average for builders in Rochdale
Across 11 rated builders in Rochdale, 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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