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U C Em Facilities Ltd
9 reviews • 89% positive ratingGroundworker working in EssexTrade Member since 201910 years experience in drainage industry Deal with most aspects of drainage clearances, installations and repairs including manhole relocation for water board specs and new connections read more
Latest Groundwork & Foundations feedback review:
Unblock drain. construct manhole
This ,in the end was a large job. They knew what they were doing, and searched for various blockages. They cleared up very well, and were very nice people.Very considerate to me and trying not to damage the garden,with all the digging...
By susan29245 on 17th Mar, 2021
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W&E Builders LTD
15 reviews • 100% positive ratingGroundworker working in EssexTrade Member since 2019My name is Paul Webber from W & E Builders Ltd. We are a local family run building company with over 35 years experience in the domestic and commercial building trade. Projects and services we provide: Groundwork & drainage Brickwork & blockwork Plastering & read more
Latest Bricklaying feedback review:
Helibar crack stitching required.
Paul was very professional from quote to completing the job. Fair price and all works were undertaken to a very good standard! Would definitely use again.
By joncs on 10th Nov, 2021
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foley civil engineering ltd
14 reviews • 93% positive ratingGroundworker working in EssexTrade Member since 2015We are a proven and vastly experienced groundwork company with over 20 years experience all our work is completed to a high standard to timescales and to budget .free quotes and advise given on ways to save money and time. All are work is guaranteed .free estimates and read more
Latest Groundwork & Foundations feedback review:
foundations for a single storey rear extension
Reliable , on time , and on budget ,I would recommend his services to anyone of my friends G Thomson .
By gazza_46 on 21st Feb, 2016
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POSH home improvements
42 reviews • 100% positive ratingGroundworker working in EssexTrade Member since 2013POSH offer a full home improvement service inc: Driveways, patio,landscaping, gardening, damp proofing, drainage, turfing, fencing, footings etc. Extending your garden to cater for your family or lifestyle needs, POSH will work with you to exceed your expectations. POSH read more
Latest Damp Proofing feedback review:
Mold in various areas
Tristan came out the same day to have a look, very knowledgeable and had a lot of good suggestions, happy with the work he carried out, would recommend him to family and friends. Michael
By michael66649 on 17th Jan, 2023
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S.R Groundwork & Building Solutions
5 reviews • 100% positive ratingGroundworker working in EssexTrade Member since 2018We are a local Groundwork company that provide all aspects of building and groundwork. With 19 years experience in the building industry. read more
Latest Fencing feedback review:
Garden fence repair
Steve did a great job here with my fencing and associated jobs around the garden, friendly and flexible. Recommend him very highly as a local tradesman.
By sjplep on 6th Sep, 2019
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Domestic Drainage
2 reviews • 100% positive ratingGroundworker working in EssexTrade Member since 2015Hi, I've worked on drainage all my life. If drainage comes out the house then I've have worked on it! It's more personal to work close with the house owner than working on site of which I've been doing for many a year. Anything you need I can do; blocked drains, cesspit read more
Latest Groundwork & Foundations feedback review:
4" Pipe to be installed underground to connect to sewer
Absolutely fantastic from start to finish. Very reliable, very tidy and went above and beyond and fixed my garden gate also! Highly recommend for any drainage work.
By anon-220617003004862719 on 30th Nov, 2015
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SB Groundworks and landscapes
1 review • 100% positive ratingGroundworker working in EssexTrade Member since 2019SB Groundworks & Landscapes Typically paving, patios,concrete and timber sleepers, turfing, topsoiling, play areas, driveways etc all included within the service is Free garden design and quotation. read more
Latest Groundwork & Foundations feedback review:
Put in cocrete shed base 10x8
pleased with the work done would of done it my self but suffering still with a bad back would use again also got a good price
By john92209 on 16th Feb, 2020
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Chris Unsworth
3 reviews • 100% positive ratingGroundworker working in EssexTrade Member since 2021Hi my name is Chris, I have been in the construction industry for over 15 years. I cover all aspects of building work. Please feel free to contact for a free no obligation quotation. read more
Latest Bathroom Fitting feedback review:
Bathroom flooring addition
Great work...will hire again.
By avkurian on 23rd Aug, 2022
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J.g.gardenservices
1 review • 100% positive ratingGroundworker working in EssexTrade Member since 2020I have been in the building trade for 20+ years and my brother 10+ years And now feel to go it alone. We take on most outside projects including patios,turfing, block paving,fencing,landscaping,sheds, read more
Latest Groundwork & Foundations feedback review:
Concrete base
JG garden services are a great set of lads. Arrived early ready for poring the cement. Chris and his brother worked hard and wouldn’t stop until the job was right. Very pleased with my garage base. Would use again.
By ianbonney on 13th Jun, 2020
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Oreste Construction
2 reviews • 100% positive ratingGroundworker working in EssexTrade Member since 2017With over 20 years building experience, SMSTS and First Aider qualify. Main work is carpentry/joinery from structure to bespoke furniture. All operatives fully qualified. read more
Latest Carpentry feedback review:
bifold doors
Absolutely superb job. Cannot recommend enough.
By alex_a_37 on 24th Mar, 2019
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Abbey Building Contracts
No reviews yetGroundworker working in EssexTrade Member since 2019Abbey Building Contractors Ltd are a Chelmsford based building company with over 20 years experience completing new builds, extensions, and loft conversions. We have a large team of skilled, qualified, and time served professionals, all who take pride in completing works to read more
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RedOakes
5 reviews • 100% positive ratingGroundworker working in EssexTrade Member since 2019We are a based in Chelmsford, essex. We have been running since 2012 and have had nothing but success every year we trade. We are mainly and heavily into hard landscaping, drives, patios, brickwork, fencing, turfing and garden timber structures. We are Red Oakes - A fully read more
Latest Landscaping feedback review:
Patio replacement + play area preparation
A fantastic experience from start to finish - Jay and the team kept to the schedule, handled unexpected issues with professionalism, and were willing to work extra days to ensure everything was completed. I look forward to working with them...
By mark_n_60 on 1st Sep, 2020
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Kerrs External Works
4 reviews • 100% positive ratingGroundworker working in EssexTrade Member since 2020A husband and wife team, we specialise in external carpentry and personalising outdoor spaces. We love unique and challenging jobs, so whatever you have in mind, we will be able to turn your vision into reality. Whether you want decking, a pergola, a timber gazebo or other read more
Latest Carpentry feedback review:
Supply of garden shed.
John and Megan Kerr did an exceptional job in supplying and building our back garden shed. Unlike other tradespeople they didn’t ask for up front payment or deposit, but asked for payment when we were satisfied with their work. We would...
By stephen_974 on 2nd Dec, 2021
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J D Groundworks and Landscaping
2 reviews • 100% positive ratingGroundworker working in EssexTrade Member since 2021J D Groundworks & Landscaping are a family run business, we have over 15 years of experience in the services we offer. They range anywhere from a small path to a big garden/driveway make over. We can help you with advice or even help you design a whole new look. All our read more
Latest Landscaping client reference:
Thomas and his team were very attentive to my needs as a customer and listened to my wishes but also discussed other options from their previous experiences. The work was carried out within a good time frame and to a good solid standard....
Reference taken by MyBuilder on 26th Nov, 2021
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Batchelor Property Developers
2 reviews • 100% positive ratingGroundworker working in EssexTrade Member since 2021Multi trade builder, been in the industry over ten years. Got my own company Batchelor Property Developers with a small team. Majority of work is client referrals, will come on here to fill the space between jobs. Groundwork, foundations, brickwork, renovations, read more
Latest Handyman feedback review:
Curtain pole
Fantastic service, very efficient,polite job done to a high standard would definitely recommend to anyone,going to book him again for more work in the future
By sara_130 on 22nd Feb, 2022
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RV Groundworks
No reviews yetGroundworker working in EssexTrade Member since 2023We undertake all aspects of groundworks throughout the Essex area read more
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East Counties Construction Ltd
No reviews yetGroundworker working in EssexTrade Member since 2018East Counties Construction is a general building company, with specialist knowledge in groundworks, new builds and extensions. With over 15 years experience in the construction industry from a commercial and hands on back ground, we are able to offer innovative methods of read more
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Cs construction
No reviews yetGroundworker working in EssexTrade Member since 2020We do all construction work from patios new builds extensions and loft conversions read more
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Remscape
No reviews yetGroundworker working in EssexTrade Member since 2023Remscape are a landscaping/groundwork company in Essex that carry out all work to the highest of standards ,we offer bespoke designs to fit all customers needs and we strive to deliver above clients expectations. Artificial grass All types of read more
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Sjp plastering &building services
No reviews yetGroundworker working in EssexTrade Member since 2023We are a small company looking to get bigger we take on all aspects of building work plastering carpentry work roofing and all ground work driveways patios fencing we are hard working clean and tidy our aim is to make the customers happy read more
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