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MS Skinner Fencing Patios & Driveways

Ingatestone5.0· 64 reviews · 1 source
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79out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volume64
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5.0out of 5
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TrustATrader64 reviews · 5.0 avg

Highlights

"Mark and his team were great they did an amazing job transforming our garden patio and front. They worked to our budget but we're projectionists and put a lot of attention to detail. They guys were reliable, considerate and kind working around our schedule with a young baby. Would 100% higher again for future jobs and recommend them to friends and family."

SarahTrustATrader5.0 rating

"We cannot praise Mark and his team highly enough on the work they carried out in our garden. They replaced the old uneven paving area and carried out repairs to the garden cabin. They came up with a design that was far better than we imagined and was implemented quickly and efficiently. Mark and his team were punctual, polite and very tidy. All the rubbish was taken away. We will definitely use them again. If you choose Mark, you will not be disappointed!"

JaneTrustATrader5.0 rating

"Mark and his team done an amazing job from start to finish. Very impressed with their customer service. They were very polite, clean & tidy and very professional. They are a lovely bunch of lads."

BellaTrustATrader5.0 rating

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Sarah5.0 / 5

Mark and his team were great they did an amazing job transforming our garden patio and front. They worked to our budget but we're projectionists and put a lot of attention to detail. They guys were reliable, considerate and kind working around our schedule with a young baby. Would 100% higher again for future jobs and recommend them to friends and family.

Reply from the business

"Hi sarah Thank you so much for the feedback, it was a pleasure doing your job, an thank you for looking after the skinner team Many thanks mark 👍"

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Jane5.0 / 5

We cannot praise Mark and his team highly enough on the work they carried out in our garden. They replaced the old uneven paving area and carried out repairs to the garden cabin. They came up with a design that was far better than we imagined and was implemented quickly and efficiently. Mark and his team were punctual, polite and very tidy. All the rubbish was taken away. We will definitely use them again. If you choose Mark, you will not be disappointed!

Reply from the business

"Hi jane Thank you for the feedback an thank you for looking after the skinner team it was a pleasure doing your job Many thanks mark 👍"

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Bella5.0 / 5

Mark and his team done an amazing job from start to finish. Very impressed with their customer service. They were very polite, clean & tidy and very professional. They are a lovely bunch of lads.

Reply from the business

"Hi bella Thank you for the feedback an for looking after the team Many thanks mark 👍"

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Jackie5.0 / 5

Mark was very professional and hard working. He was polite and courteous, he turned up when he said he would - very happy.

Reply from the business

"Hi jackie Thank you for the feedback an for looking after the team Many thanks mark 👍"

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Kevin Brewer5.0 / 5

I am a fellow trader myself, I've known Mark for many years, Mark has done numerous jobs and tasks for my customers over the years, all have been very happy with his high standard of work, I have no problem recommending Mark and his team to anyone, he is very meticulous in what he does and he takes great pride and attention to detail, he and his team are very thorough workers, very polite and conscientious in their manner, a very professional team indeed who always work very efficiently and effectively, a quality tradesman for sure.

Reply from the business

"Hi kevin Thank you for your feedback an thank you for looking after the skinner team it was a pleasure doing your jobs Many thanks mark 👍"

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Sonehal Kooner5.0 / 5

Mark and his team are honestly sensational. It seems quite rare these days to find someone who is true to their word and an absolute master of their craft - Mark is both. If you want a job done properly with your fencing or drive, Mark is your man. I have and will continue to recommend him to everyone I know.

Reply from the business

"Hi sonny It was a pleasure doing your job, an thank you for your feedback, an thank you for looking after the skinner team 👍"

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Henry5.0 / 5

Mark is really honest and loyal - will stick to the price he quoted and will go the extra mile. Have recommend to friends and family.

Reply from the business

"Hi henry Thank you for the feedback an for looking after the team, Many thanks mark 👍"

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Dexter5.0 / 5

Mark Skinner has done several jobs for me in the past, including driveway repair & renovation as well as the latest excellent patio refurbishment. He is a skilful tradesman and works with a small, professional team to get the job done on time and on budget. He is reliable and friendly & thoroughly dependable. I recommend him highly for all your hard landscaping & garden work.

Reply from the business

"Hi dexter thank you for doing the feedback it was a pleasure doing your job an thank you for looking after the skinner team Many thanks mark 👍"

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Darren Buckley5.0 / 5

Mark and his team fitted my electric gate also my side gate and built a ramp under the gates. Workmanship exceptional and all the team were very polite. Cleaned up every night and cleared the debris. Professional service with a great price. Highly recommended and will be the team I use in the future for my patio extension.

Reply from the business

"Hi darren Thank you for the feedback, an thank you for looking after the skinner team, it was a pleasure doing your job Many thanks mark 👍"

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Jennie Saxon5.0 / 5

One of the most genuine people I have ever come across. The communication before the job started and all the way through was absolutely brilliant. Mark & his team were always on time, courteous and extremely hard working. The job was done to perfection and exactly how I wanted. Mark was happy to discuss every detail with me. At the end of every day, there was no mess. The whole area was cleaned throughout the day and at the end of the day, every day. I’m so happy that Mark completed this job for us. We did not have to worry or have any concerns about his workmanship. I would highly recommend Mark. Everything Mark said that he would do, he done and more. Absolutely amazing!

Reply from the business

"Hi jennie thank you so much for this feedback it was a pleasure doing your job an thank you for looking after the skinner team Many thanks mark 👍"

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Suneeta Kaur5.0 / 5

Another fantastic job carried out by Mark and the team! We wanted to get some decking done in the garden and Mark had a fantastic idea of putting up some wood panelling on the garden walls too. The whole team were very professional, on time and most importantly they delivered above and beyond what they said they could. We have had so many compliments on our new garden - would highly recommend!

Reply from the business

"Hi suneeta Thank you so much for your feedback it was a pleasure as usual doing your job, an thank you for looking after the skinner team Many thanks mark 👍"

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Kathryn5.0 / 5

I wished I’d known about this company sooner. I could have saved a lot of money over the years. Their craftsmanship is amazing 100% highly recommended. Friendly team, honest and very reliable and give expert advice. Respect your property and are very precise I their work. Very tidy workers. Great sense of humour. You will not get a better builder than these guys. Price was very good. Top of my list for next summer! My property feels safe now. Thanks to these guys.

Reply from the business

"Hi kathy thank you so much for this feedback it was my pleasure doing your job an thank you for looking after the skinner team Many thanks mark 👍"

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Summer5.0 / 5

Mark and his team were extremely professional from the get go. They were immaculate, punctual, polite, hard working and extremely talented. I am over the moon with my garden make over. We would only ever recommend Mark and would only ever use him and his team going forward. Can not thank you enough! Best of wishes

Reply from the business

"Hi summer Thank you for the feedback, it was a pleasure doing your job an thank you for looking after the skinner team Many thanks mark 👍"

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Ena5.0 / 5

The work was completed in an excellent and professional manner. I felt I was in the hands of an experienced expert. I would recommend him unhesitatingly.

Reply from the business

"Hi Ena Thank you so much for the feedback an thank you for looking after the skinner team it was a pleasure doing your job Many thanks mark 👍"

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Margaret5.0 / 5

Mark and his team carried out the work quickly and made a lovely job of installing a new garden gate for me. There were 3 of them. They were all polite and tidied up after themselves. Great job

Reply from the business

"Hi Margaret Thank you for the feedback, it was a pleasure doing your job, an thank you for looking after the skinner team Many thanks mark 👍"

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Margaret Liehen5.0 / 5

What a excellent job Mark and his team have done in remodelling my back garden, they completely replaced the back fence and extend it to give me privacy, they have dug up the crazy paving covering the whole garden and landscaped the area to give me a wonderful lawn, they are very tidy workers and leave everything tidy at the end of the day, I would thoroughly recommend them to anyone who needs their garden redesigned

Reply from the business

"Hi Margaret Thank you for the feedback an it was a pleasure doing your job an thank you for looking after the skinner team Many thanks mark 👍"

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Jag5.0 / 5

Fantastic work by Mark and his team. We needed an old wall removed and a new bespoke fence panel installed along with the drainage for the kerb extension. Mark is very knowledgable and the job was carried out to a very high standard. Thanks again

Reply from the business

"Hi jag Thank you for the feedback it was a pleasure doing your job, an thank you for looking after the team Many thanks mark 👍"

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Chris5.0 / 5

Very professional company, work is completed to a high standard. Mark and his team are friendly and committed to doing an excellent job - keep to their word. I have use the before and would highly recommend them!

Reply from the business

"Hi chris Thank you for the feedback an for looking after us Many thanks mark 👍"

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Samir5.0 / 5

Mark and his team were very professional, they turned up on time. The tidied up everyday - cleaned everything left no mess!

Reply from the business

"Hi samir Thank you for the feedback an for looking after the team, it was a pleasure doing your job Many thanks mark 👍"

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Imtiaz5.0 / 5

All the work done by Mark was exemplary. I’m completely satisfied with all the work he has done. From beginning to end he and his crew did a fantastic job with Mark making sure right through the jog that it was done correctly and properly. He himself was also proactive in doing the work. Nothing is too hard to too small for Mark and he will make sure that everything is done to your complete satisfaction. I would recommend Mark for doing any work that needs doing. Thank you Mark.

Reply from the business

"Hi Imtiaz Thank you so much for the feedback, it was a pleasure doing your job, an thank you for looking after the team, you take care Many thanks mark 👍"

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Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for landscapers in Ingatestone

Across 6 rated landscapers in Ingatestone, 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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