Vanguard Paving

Rating: 4.9 out of 5

Vanguard Paving reviews (77)

  • Review from sam_i, Derby
    Rating: 1 out of 5
    Review left on 21 May 2021
    Complete small garden renovation-patio, paving, border
    Job was initially completed to a poor standard. The border didn't meet the patio / path so there was an ugly gap. The patio held water near the conservatory doors. The turf was laid without any prep work, basically dumped on the ground. They were supposed to remove all plants from the borders, including large roots but later when I went to do my planting I found loads of large roots still remaining hidden under topsoil they'd topped up. They had brought about four samples of bricks for me to choose the patio edging, and then used all of them in the edging ??? Either because of a lack of attention to detail or because they ran out of materials and couldn't be bothered to get more. There was an additional job to fit a steel tension wire to the wall which they attempted to do using the light of their mobile phones as they hadn't left themselves enough time and didn't want to make the journey again. They eventually gave up and knocked a small amount off the final invoice having not completed the job. I had to ask them to come back and fix the drainage issue with the patio, and the border which they did. I didn't have much confidence in them at this point so didn't feel it was worth arguing to get the turf corrected and roots dug out properly. It was a lot of money to spend for an OK job and a lot of stress. Would not use again.
    (Updated on 2 Feb 2024)

    Answer from tradesperson:

    We feel this feedback is a false & inaccurate representation of the job, First of all the patio did not hold water, we stated very clearly that the patio was not to be walked on after just being laid yet you stepped out onto the patio causing some slabs to sink, which we told you once we came back & relaid them, Secondly the natural stone has a riven edge & the brick edging would not Butt together perfectly which we explained beforehand, usually a very minor detail that most people understand, also not sure what you mean about 4 different samples used on the edging, maybe it was because they was the higher quality tegula pavers & they come in 3 different sizes? Also we did remove all of the plants & the stumps from the flower bed as agreed, maybe there was some small dead roots that tore away from the main stumps. Finally the turf & tension wire, which out of all things we find the be the most surprising, We told you beforehand that due to the time of year (winter) the turf wouldn’t look as full & green as usual. (Anyone who knows anything about turf understands this) we also said that if you wasn’t 100% happy with it after a few weeks once it begun to take & grow that we would replace in the summer (also it was laid on a screened bed of topsoil as we do standard) The steel tension wire was not included in the quote & was later brought out at the end of the day asking if we could quickly fit it, when we couldn’t we even offered a discount.

    Reply created 2 Feb 2024
  • Review from s28676, Banbury
    Rating: 5 out of 5
    Review left on 3 May 2021
    2 Porcelain patios, paths, granite pond renovation
    Good communication, efficient polite team. Very hard working. Commitment to getting the job right. Would not hesitate to recommend
  • Review from charlotte87471, Daventry
    Rating: 5 out of 5
    Review left on 12 Apr 2021
    New Patio & Landscaping - blank canvas new build garden
    Elijah and his team exceeded all expectations. Elijah came and quoted for the landscaping in our garden and we managed to book him in to start work within 4 weeks. Him and his team arrived on the first day as promised and put in 5 solid days of work with the end result being a beautiful patio and landscaped garden that we can’t wait to use this summer. Tom did an incredible job at laying our porcelain tiles, it’s beautifully neat and couldn’t have asked for anything more! Top tip - make sure you have lots of coffee, biscuits and kilos of sugar in stock as these guys run on sugar! But seriously, highly recommend and will be passing their name out to anyone who asks, couldn’t be more pleased!
  • Review from doreen46575, Derby
    Rating: 5 out of 5
    Review left on 29 Mar 2021
    Replace driveway
    Great job. Old driveway removed, new base installed and bricks laid beautifully. Elijah brought samples of the bricks and edgings to make sure everything was acceptable. The team worked hard to make sure everything was done properly and we are delighted with the results.. I'd recommend them.
  • Review from sachin75964, Loughborough
    Rating: 5 out of 5
    Review left on 29 Mar 2021
    New Garden
    Hired these guys and did a great job on my back garden. Was a horrible grass and slab area and now a beautiful natural stone full paved area. The lads were a joy and worked so hard. Thanks all.
  • Review from merrilon, Loughborough
    Rating: 5 out of 5
    Review left on 1 Mar 2021
    Replacement Deck
    The work was done to a high standard and on time. The patio was well done and the raised beds were exactly what I wanted. What I particularly liked was that he gave me good advice. He understood what I was trying to achieve and came up with a solution. His team was pleasant and very helpful.
  • Review from steve25063, Birmingham
    Rating: 5 out of 5
    Review left on 7 Feb 2021
    New patio
    Given the sloping lawn it was not an easy job to create a level patio but Elijah’s team managed it. They worked hard and were committed to doing a good job. Thank you!
  • Review from philip15784, Leicester
    Rating: 5 out of 5
    Review left on 7 Dec 2020
    Replacement of paving in yard of terraced house
    Good professional job. Elijah was cooperative throughout and willing to come back and adjust adjust some minor finishing touches.
  • Review from trader_hugh, Leamington Spa
    Rating: 5 out of 5
    Review left on 6 Dec 2020
    Block pave driveway
    Job appears to be going ok so far. Sanding and blocks to be laid this week. Good communications and willingness to accommodate a very fussy customer!
  • Review from cheeseaddict77, Stafford
    Rating: 5 out of 5
    Review left on 30 Nov 2020
    Garden flooding - URGENT work required
    We waited a while before reviewing, so that we could judge how our garden is now dealing with the wet autumn weather, and we are happy to say that the work that Elijah and his team have done in our garden in terms of creating a new drainage area so that our garden doesn't flood anymore, is working extremely well, with no signs of excess water gathering anywhere. Elijah and his team work very well together and efficiently, and are all a bunch of nice and friendly chaps. We couldn't be happier with the results. Thanks again to Elijah and his team!