“left the property tidy.” · Checkatrade, 7 Dec 2025
“polite and clean and tidy.” · Checkatrade, 4 Dec 2025
Public evidence profile
The Outside Life
Trust Score
46out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 78 reviews
- 3 reviews in the last 12 months
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume78
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say38.5 of 60
Independent checks2.9 of 30
Track record5 of 10
See the independent checks
- Licences and credentials0 of 10.3
- Ways to reach them2.9 of 3.4
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 5.1
- Registered company details0 of 5.1
- Photos of their work0 of 4.3
- Industry recognition0 of 1.7
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From customer reviews
What customers consistently say
Recurring themes from 3 customer reviews on Checkatrade.
Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
These reviews are published independently on the named public source below, not testimonials this business chose to show. We bring them together and link each one back to where it appeared, so you can open the source and read it yourself.
5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade78 reviews
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for The Outside Life, including the highlights above. The 78 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
They arrived on the said time. Did the work I had asked them to do, plus a little bit extra. Very polite lads. Would not hesitate to hire them again.
They got back to me promptly and completed the job in good time. They did as I requested and left the property tidy. I would use them again.
The Outside Life were good value, very efficient, polite and clean and tidy. They did exactly what we asked them to (take down an overgrown conifer in the corner of the garden) and made sure I was happy with the job. I would highly recommend Damian and team.
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for landscapers in Ipswich
Across 70 landscapers in Ipswich, the typical rating is 4.8 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Sources
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Review sources
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Services they list
Crown ReductionCrown ThinningStump GrindingTree FellingTree Pruning
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Areas served
IpswichSuffolk
The areas they list covering on a public directory; confirm they cover your address before you book.
Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
Their public evidence comes from a single source. Look them up on another site before deciding.
No credentials are shown here and the business has not claimed this profile. Ask to see certificates and insurance directly.
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.
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Common questions about The Outside Life
Is The Outside Life a legitimate business?
The Outside Life has 78 independent public reviews, rated 5.0 out of 5. This is independent public evidence gathered from named public sources (no ads, no paid placement), not a guarantee of workmanship. If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.
What do customers say about The Outside Life?
The Outside Life has 78 public reviews, averaging 5.0 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know The Outside Life's reviews are genuine?
The Outside Life's 78 public reviews come from a named public review source, and MyTrustedTraders links every one back to where it was published, so you can open the source and read them yourself rather than trusting a single curated page. MyTrustedTraders brings this public evidence together with no ads and no paid placement: we show where every review came from rather than selling rankings, so you can weigh the evidence for yourself.
Has The Outside Life had recent public reviews?
The Outside Life has 3 public reviews dated within the last 12 months. That shows their review history includes recent feedback; it does not prove current availability, so confirm capacity before hiring.
What does The Outside Life specialise in?
The Outside Life lists specialist services including Crown Reduction, Crown Thinning, Stump Grinding, Tree Felling, Tree Pruning. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.