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L.W.Watson Civils
102 reviews • 99% positive ratingGroundworker working in ScotlandTrade Member since 2019Hello, my name is Leonard Watson, I run L.W.Watson Civils . We have a broad range of skills and experience in designing and installing driveways and civils projects throughout the central belt and beyond in both public and private sector. We are quality conscious therefore read more
Latest Groundwork & Foundations feedback review:
Install drain in back garden and connect to sewer
Leonard did a great job and he was really good at keeping intouch from start to finish he was very professional.
By robert12945 on 27th Jan, 2023
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HDS Drainage
47 reviews • 100% positive ratingGroundworker working in ScotlandTrade Member since 2016I have worked in drainage and groundworks since 2002, for some of the big names in construction. My experience covers small to large scale projects across the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. I have now settled in Edinburgh with my young family. My aim: a reliable, read more
Latest Groundwork & Foundations feedback review:
Drain inspection cover replacement
Would throughly recommend Dave. Job was completed quickly and efficiently and all was left neat and tidy. Thanks Dave.
By andrew11301 on 27th Jun, 2022
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Candid Projects Ltd
21 reviews • 100% positive ratingGroundworker working in ScotlandTrade Member since 2017We are a well established mulitrade company with over 16 years experience who take real pride in the work we do . We run full home extension and large refurbishment jobs from the get go at very competitive prices to save the customer headache of organising different trades read more
Latest Groundwork & Foundations feedback review:
Foundations for Extension
Brilliant. Good guys that knew what they were doing. Came in on time and to the agreed fee. I would use again.
By abby_41 on 18th Aug, 2020
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Richie landscape and ground maintenance
102 reviews • 100% positive ratingGroundworker working in ScotlandTrade Member since 2018I have gained 18 years experience in groundworks working with a company, and have now started on my own due to high demand from customers, references available from previous customers upon request fully insured and accredited. read more
Latest Decking feedback review:
New decking area
Great job from Craig and his team. Very happy with the decking and fencing job they have done for us. Quick, efficient and tidy job done. Turned up when they said they would and good communication throughout. Removed all rubbish to...
By mike30351 on 30th Oct, 2022
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JPC GROUNDWORKS
14 reviews • 93% positive ratingGroundworker working in ScotlandTrade Member since 2019My Business is about groundwork, I have over 25 years experience in this field all types which include, driveways, patios, paths , walling. Fencing and decking, new lawns laid also artificial grass laid , drainage My business also undertakes foundations and drainage for read more
Latest Groundwork & Foundations feedback review:
Trial Pits Dug Out
Cannot thank Joe enough for a fantastic job done. He liaised with the engineer for inspection of the trial pits and put everything back as he found it. Very neat and tidy workmanship and I will definitely be using him again in the future....
By alison_craig on 13th Jul, 2022
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D.T Developments
33 reviews • 88% positive ratingGroundworker working in ScotlandTrade Member since 2019D.T Developments have collectively been in the construction/landscaping business for 30 years. We will undertake almost all aspects of joinery, driveways, landscaping and ground works. read more
Latest Landscaping feedback review:
Whole garden landscaping patio, deck, artificial grass
Thanks Derek - The job was done quickly and to a high standard. The price quoted was reasonable too. I would highly recommend Derek :)
By alana0911 on 13th Jun, 2022
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N.toye plant hire and contractor
7 reviews • 100% positive ratingGroundworker working in ScotlandTrade Member since 2018We do foundations,concrete work,drainage,hard landscaping,monoblocking, bulk earthworks,tar, land and agricultural drainage, surface water management, underground duct installation, site clearance, and general ground works we also have hiab trucks for hire excavators with read more
Latest Groundwork & Foundations feedback review:
Foundation for log cabin
Job done to a high standard
By nat_54 on 12th Jul, 2020
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M Hannah ground works
13 reviews • 100% positive ratingGroundworker working in ScotlandTrade Member since 2018I have been doing ground works from the day I finish school . I have worked my way up to site manager with firms like Crummock . And Malcolms My business offers loads of experience in all aspects of ground works From excavations , drainage , foundations , plot works read more
Latest Groundwork & Foundations feedback review:
Garden drain
Employed this company on behalf of my mum to fix her driveway drainage issues and she highly recommends the service. The guys were friendly and hardworking, they ensured the job was complete to a high standard and went above and beyond,...
By pamela58575 on 22nd Dec, 2020
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Daniel Chapman Building
27 reviews • 100% positive ratingGroundworker working in ScotlandTrade Member since 2017Bricklayer qualified to advanced craft level. Management experience. Experienced and knowledgeable in many aspects of the building trade. (Listed below) Particular expertise in decorative brickwork, concrete flatwork and structural alterations. Happy to give free read more
Latest Conversions - General feedback review:
Remodelling work to be completed.
Daniel's company arrived on time, were clean and tidy workers who were very professional and courteous. I would recommend them to complete more work in the future.
By mike31145 on 27th Jun, 2022
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Peter Mitchell Plant Hire
5 reviews • 100% positive ratingGroundworker working in ScotlandTrade Member since 2018We are a new ground works / plant hire company. I am a fully qualified civil engineer with experience is large wind farm projects. I am now concentrating on smaller landscaping projects with a lot of my work being ground preparation for designers and builders read more
Latest Groundwork & Foundations feedback review:
Strip of vegetation needs replaced with soak away
Peter was able to advise on why our garden always gets soggy during the winter months and provided a solution and very reasonable quote to fix it. Peter was very reliable and turned up perfectly on time. Unfortunately Peter was not able to...
By ngiorgi on 20th Aug, 2019
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maccallum builders
17 reviews • 100% positive ratingGroundworker working in ScotlandTrade Member since 201535 yrs experience in building trade bricklayer to trade but for last 10 yrs been project manager and site agent with different firms going back to working for myself with my sons ,iam also fair trades registered.also registered with homepro and trustmark with government read more
Latest Groundwork & Foundations feedback review:
Underpinning wall on part of house and putting drain in
I needed some work done outside my home and was pleased when Kenny called the same day I posted the job. I was assured by his knowledge that the work could be done efficiently and at a sensible price. The job was fitted into his schedule a...
By sabre1_37 on 27th Nov, 2020
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IMC Building Maintenance Services Ltd
9 reviews • 100% positive ratingGroundworker working in ScotlandTrade Member since 2015Hi my Buisness has been going now for about 3 months aye used to work along side my brother as a sole trader but a decided to go a head and open a ltd company we have 6 skilled men on the books and myself and brother are master craftsmen we only work to a high standard and read more
Latest Groundwork & Foundations feedback review:
Ground predation for a Shed
Iain was quick to respond to my query and quick to come out and quote. He had a full team who worked hard efficiently and completed the task in time. They happily and easily adapted to any changes I made. His team are all polite and...
By claire63954 on 9th Dec, 2020
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Crofts civil engineering LTD
7 reviews • 100% positive ratingGroundworker working in ScotlandTrade Member since 2020Small groundworks firm with exceptional experience through out our team. From foundations to slabbing and monoblocking we can do it all. We can also carry out a variety of fencing jobs through our highly trained staff. read more
Latest Landscaping feedback review:
New patio
A class act and tradesman right from the beginning. Open and communicative. Shares continuous updates of the work in progress via text and photos and takes the time, care, and effort to do the job properly. Extremely pleased with the...
By martyngruneberg on 6th Oct, 2020
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A Walker Groundworks
38 reviews • 100% positive ratingGroundworker working in ScotlandTrade Member since 2016I have 30 years experience of all aspects of building and maintenance from foundation to drainage concrete finishing mono blocking timber fencing brick and block work roofing slating and tiles aswell as flat roofs felting will also do gutters and down pipes have vast read more
Latest Fencing feedback review:
small fence and gate required
Great job with no hassle
By jessie_56 on 28th Apr, 2021
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Fencing & landscaping
10 reviews • 100% positive ratingGroundworker working in ScotlandTrade Member since 2019I have worked on construction for the past 35 years and started my own fencing and landscaping business in 2002 , I do all kinds of work, Fencing & landscaping , gates , driveways, monoblock, slabs , and all types of drainage ,demolition, slap outs stone walls, Turfing read more
Latest Fencing feedback review:
Fence post and panels repair
Michael responded very quickly to me posting this job. He came out the following day and gave me a quote that evening. He then completed the job to a very high standard (and at a fair price) the following day. Couldn't have been more...
By peter_jennow on 26th Feb, 2020
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Malone Building Services
19 reviews • 100% positive ratingGroundworker working in ScotlandTrade Member since 2009we are a small local building company based in the west side of edinburgh established since 1998.Our core buisness has been in building extensions,alterartions and conservatories however,we will endeavour to meet our clients needs with whatever,werever we can. read more
Latest Insulation feedback review:
Underfloor insulation
Brian and team did an excellent job installing underfloor insulation.Punctual, efficient and friendly. Would recommend.
By alison64579 on 15th Jul, 2020
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Blair Fencing and Landscaping
51 reviews • 98% positive ratingGroundworker working in ScotlandTrade Member since 2014All aspects of hard landscaping- Patios, Driveways, Walling, Steps, Paths, Turfing and general garden maintenance. All types of fencing- Garden, Security, Stock, Equestrian and Deer fencing all carried out. All Groundwork’s carried out. Tree work, Stump removal and we read more
Latest Landscaping feedback review:
New path
Mark and his team did a great job. We are extremely satisfied with the work he did for us. Highly recommend him
By maggie93123 on 28th Feb, 2022
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East Coast Contracts
14 reviews • 100% positive ratingGroundworker working in ScotlandTrade Member since 2020With over 10 years experience working in the construction industry we take on a wide range of work. Specialising in jobs such as patios, driveways, landscaping, fencing, decking, all aspects of groundwork's and general garden maintenance. read more
Latest Groundwork & Foundations feedback review:
Dig trench to connect down pipe to drains
Very happy wi and th work done.The work was carried out quickly and entirely to my satisfaction.John and his workmate were very pleasant and cheerful.Also when finished the site was cleaned up and left tidy,all in all I would not hesitate...
By euan51465 on 11th Mar, 2022
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Caro Contracts ltd
5 reviews • 100% positive ratingGroundworker working in ScotlandTrade Member since 2016Caro contracts have been in the groundwork/ civil engineering for 30 years collectively. We work on new residential houses from foundations, drainage, concrete floors and slabbing, mono blocking and tar work. Over the last 5 years we have focused on domestic driveways and read more
Latest Groundwork & Foundations feedback review:
Garage foundation/base
First class, came when he said, explained what would be done when and did exactly what was agreed. No hesitation in recommending Ryan. Thank you
By duncan53538 on 5th Aug, 2019
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Domco Groundworks Ltd
8 reviews • 88% positive ratingGroundworker working in ScotlandTrade Member since 2015Domco Groundworks Ltd is a small family run business big on sustainability and innovation. As Marshalls Approved Driveway installers we have built our portfolio from reputation and pride ourselves with excellent customer service and after care. We are CHAS registered and read more
Latest Driveways (Paved & Loose Surface) feedback review:
Driveway work
I was very disappointed when, after I had chased Dominic by text and email to confirm that he would start work as agreed on 30 May 2015, Dominic advised that due to a family bereavement he would be unable to do the work then. He agreed a...
By anon-210617013002361461 on 13th Jun, 2015
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