Builder
PJB Groundworks
Credentials & registries
1 named source
Trust score
83out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volume125
Source diversity1 source
VerificationVerified
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Verified landscaper in Darlington, County Durham.
Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
5.0out of 5
Highlights
"Tried for a few years to get work done at the front of my house, the old garden was unsightly and a few feet higher than the pavement making access difficult. This also meant there was a lot of prep work to be done before a driveway could be put in, which turned a few away from the job. Finally found a contractor willing to take it on. Peter and his team did a great job, kept me informed throughout, advised on some of the decisions that had to be made and I could not be happier with the end result. A great looking driveway and a dropped curb to get onto it. On time and within budget. A+"
"Had my driveway designed and completed by Peter and the team, pleased with the work. Would definitely recommend!"
"Had my garden and drive way completed by Peter and the team, excellent work carried out by him and the team. Very professional and arrived on time each day, would definitely recommend ⭐"
Detailed reviews
Tried for a few years to get work done at the front of my house, the old garden was unsightly and a few feet higher than the pavement making access difficult. This also meant there was a lot of prep work to be done before a driveway could be put in, which turned a few away from the job. Finally found a contractor willing to take it on. Peter and his team did a great job, kept me informed throughout, advised on some of the decisions that had to be made and I could not be happier with the end result. A great looking driveway and a dropped curb to get onto it. On time and within budget. A+
Had my driveway designed and completed by Peter and the team, pleased with the work. Would definitely recommend!
Had my garden and drive way completed by Peter and the team, excellent work carried out by him and the team. Very professional and arrived on time each day, would definitely recommend ⭐
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Local context
Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for builders in Darlington
Across 41 rated builders in Darlington, the typical rating is 4.9★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Public evidence checks
Public evidence shownTrust checks and red flags
Public review evidence5.0★ from 125 public reviewsAcross CheckatradeCheckatradeMarshalls Registered
Sources
1 named sourcesEvery signal, traced to its origin
Review sources
Public evidence checks
What's strong, and what to check yourself
✓Strong signals
✓Rating: 5.0★
✓Review volume: 125
✓Verification: Verified
✓1 verified credential
!Worth checking yourself
!Source diversity: 1 source
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Common questions about PJB Groundworks
What do customers say about PJB Groundworks?
PJB Groundworks has 125 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
Is PJB Groundworks qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for PJB Groundworks, including Marshalls Registered. Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section.
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