Builder
Proactive home improvements
Trust score
55out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volumeLow · 3
Source diversity1 source
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Verified landscaper in Lancing, West Sussex.
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What customers say
5.0out of 5
Highlights
"Sam turned up on time and was very polite. He provided a quote and stuck to it. The work was carried out as planned and he did a great job of clearing up afterwards. He is very conscientious ensuring with the decking he was replacing, that extra supports were added where needed. Finished work looks good and we are very happy with his workmanship and service."
"I recently hired Sam for some garden work and driveway repairs, and I couldn't be more pleased with the results! From the moment he arrived, his professionalism and attention to detail were evident. Sam’s work is top-notch. Each task was completed efficiently and with great care. What impressed me the most was his commitment to ensuring everything was perfect Have already booked him for a few more jobs and would not hesitate to recommend."
"Excellent service from start to finish. The team were professional polite and punctual and kept everything tidy, the quality of the patio workmanship was outstanding and completed on schedule, Highly recommend and very competitive"
Detailed reviews
Excellent service from start to finish. The team were professional polite and punctual and kept everything tidy, the quality of the patio workmanship was outstanding and completed on schedule, Highly recommend and very competitive
Sam turned up on time and was very polite. He provided a quote and stuck to it. The work was carried out as planned and he did a great job of clearing up afterwards. He is very conscientious ensuring with the decking he was replacing, that extra supports were added where needed. Finished work looks good and we are very happy with his workmanship and service.
I recently hired Sam for some garden work and driveway repairs, and I couldn't be more pleased with the results! From the moment he arrived, his professionalism and attention to detail were evident. Sam’s work is top-notch. Each task was completed efficiently and with great care. What impressed me the most was his commitment to ensuring everything was perfect Have already booked him for a few more jobs and would not hesitate to recommend.
Local context
Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for builders in Lancing
Across 15 rated builders in Lancing, the typical rating is 4.9★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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!Review volume: Low · 3
!Source diversity: 1 source
!Verification: Listed
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