Landscaper
Vanguard Driveways
Trust score
68out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volume30
Source diversity1 source
VerificationListed
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About
Verified driveways / patios / paths in Chesterfield, Derbyshire.
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What customers say
5.0out of 5
Highlights
"From the initial visit from Thomas at Vanguard driveways we were impressed. We’d had a number of other quotes for the works and Vanguard driveways was the most competitive and also had some great ideas for the space. They commenced the work and in all took 5 days to complete, despite the terrible weather the team worked professionally. We are really happy with the finished result and it is of a very high standard. Would highly recommend."
"From the initial appointment when Tom went through everything with us, we have been impressed by the professionalism and communication of Vanguard Driveways. The work was carried out week commencing 1st December 2025, and completed early on Thursday. The team working inside were extremely hard working, friendly, helpful, and respectful. As work progressed, steps were confirmed with us. At all times we felt we were in safe hands. We are delighted with the quality of work and the appearance of our new driveway and side pathway."
"Vanguard Driveways did a fantastic job installing our new tarmac driveway. They were professional, friendly, and a pleasure to have around. The finish is excellent, and they even finished a day earlier than planned, leaving everything clean and tidy. We’re really impressed with the whole experience and would highly recommend them!"
Detailed reviews
Vanguard Driveways did a fantastic job installing our new tarmac driveway. They were professional, friendly, and a pleasure to have around. The finish is excellent, and they even finished a day earlier than planned, leaving everything clean and tidy. We’re really impressed with the whole experience and would highly recommend them!
From the initial visit from Thomas at Vanguard driveways we were impressed. We’d had a number of other quotes for the works and Vanguard driveways was the most competitive and also had some great ideas for the space. They commenced the work and in all took 5 days to complete, despite the terrible weather the team worked professionally. We are really happy with the finished result and it is of a very high standard. Would highly recommend.
From the initial appointment when Tom went through everything with us, we have been impressed by the professionalism and communication of Vanguard Driveways. The work was carried out week commencing 1st December 2025, and completed early on Thursday. The team working inside were extremely hard working, friendly, helpful, and respectful. As work progressed, steps were confirmed with us. At all times we felt we were in safe hands. We are delighted with the quality of work and the appearance of our new driveway and side pathway.
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Local context
Rated 5.0★ — above the local average for landscapers in Chesterfield
Across 18 rated landscapers in Chesterfield, the typical rating is 4.8★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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✓Rating: 5.0★
✓Review volume: 30
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Smart checks
Before you hire a landscaper
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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