# REF Ltd

REF Ltd is a landscaper in Barnsley. Rated 5.0/5 from 19 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile for this trader, with independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, no ads, and no paid placement.

Trust Score: 38 out of 100 (building a public record). The score rests on rated 5.0 from 19 reviews.

## About
Groundworks in Barnsley, South Yorkshire.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkatrade | 5.0/5 | 19 |

Rated 5.0, above the local average for landscapers in Barnsley. Across 23 landscapers in Barnsley, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

Most recent review: 1 year ago.

## What customers consistently say
_Recurring strength themes from this trader's own reviews, each with a verbatim quote:_
- **Clear communication** (Quoted from 2 reviews): "They are not the cheapest but you get what you pay for and I received excellent workmanship and good communication." · Checkatrade, 24 Jun 2025

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "I'm always worried about having tradesmen doing very large jobs of a high quality but there was no need to worry when accepting the quote from REF. They are not the cheapest but you get what you pay for and I received excellent workmanship and good communication. The bathrooms were done to an extremely high quality."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Right from quotation stage, Richard was friendly, informative and knowledgeable which put us right at ease. We received multiple quotes which were cheaper but we felt Richard was worth the extra money. He helped us with decisions regarding the bathroom and lead us to making the correct decisions for our bathroom whilst ultimately working to our vision. I would also like to mention that Marc, one of the other plumbers on the job, was super friendly and an absolute joy to be around whilst they were doing work. The speed and quality of their work means I would recommend again and again. 10/10"
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "From start to finish everything went like clockwork. Richard & his team are professionals & honestly care about the work they do. No snagging required perfect fit. Richard has OCD when it comes to keeping things clean & tidy. Job well done. Thanks. I would definitely recommend REF LTD"
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

## Trades
Landscaper, Builder, Plumber

## Services they list
_Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book:_
- Artificial Grass
- Aviaries
- Brickwork in the Garden
- Composite Decking
- Decking
- Garden Design
- Garden Structures
- Golf / Bowls Greens
- Grounds Maintenance
- Hard Landscaping
- Irrigation Systems
- Landscape Contractor

## Areas covered
_Towns and areas this trader lists serving. This is their own stated coverage, so confirm they cover your exact address before you book:_
- Barnsley
- South Yorkshire

## What we checked, and when
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 19 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 1 public listing for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MyTrustedTraders shows public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Contact phone: MyTrustedTraders shows a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 1 (none currently verifiable)
- Companies House status: Unknown
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade, Waste carrier (Environment Agency)
- Check dates vary by source. Where we hold a date, the check shows it.

## Before you hire a landscaper
_What to check when choosing this kind of trade (general guidance, not a claim about this business):_
- 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.
- Ask to see a portfolio of completed work like yours, plus recent references you can contact.
- Check the credentials and registrations that matter for this work, and that they are current.

## Contact
- Phone: 07427 885506

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