“They were very good from start to finish, we are very pleased with their work and finished result. We would certainly recommend them and would certainly use them again.”
Public evidence profile
1st Choice Driveways
Review quality
No reviews in 12 months
Trust Score
56out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 160 reviews
Newest review February 2025
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume160
Independent sources2 independent public sources
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say44.5 of 60
Independent checks7 of 30
Track record4.2 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 of 8.3
- Ways to reach them7 of 8.3
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 6.2
- Registered company details0 of 4.1
- Photos of their work0 of 2.1
- Industry recognition0 of 1
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What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade160 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“Caine and his team are total professionals - very skilled at what they do. we are delighted with our new drive. Highly recommend Caine”
“I engaged Caine to replace my resin driveway for Brett block paving and to install a new patio. Caine and his team did a fantastic job! The driveway looks great and we've had no issues with water pooling in the recent rain. The patio and path leading to it is also perfect. Caine implemented some good ideas regarding the landscaping/french drains around the driveway and patio. I'd have no hesitation in recommending him.”
Detailed reviews
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They were very good from start to finish, we are very pleased with their work and finished result. We would certainly recommend them and would certainly use them again.
Caine and his team are total professionals - very skilled at what they do. we are delighted with our new drive. Highly recommend Caine
I engaged Caine to replace my resin driveway for Brett block paving and to install a new patio. Caine and his team did a fantastic job! The driveway looks great and we've had no issues with water pooling in the recent rain. The patio and path leading to it is also perfect. Caine implemented some good ideas regarding the landscaping/french drains around the driveway and patio. I'd have no hesitation in recommending him.
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for landscapers in Poole
Across 71 landscapers in Poole, 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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About
Driveways / patios / paths in Poole, Dorset.
Services they list
Block PavingBonded Aggregate SurfacingConcrete DrivewaysDriveway / Patio DesignDriveway Cleaning / SealingDriveway RepairGravel / Shingle DrivewaysGrittingPatios / PavingPatterned Imprinted ConcretePermeable PavingPolished Concrete
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Areas served
DorsetPoole
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What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
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 1st Choice Driveways
Is 1st Choice Driveways a legitimate business?
1st Choice Driveways has 160 independent public reviews, rated 5 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 1st Choice Driveways?
1st Choice Driveways has 160 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know 1st Choice Driveways' reviews are genuine?
1st Choice Driveways' 160 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.
What does 1st Choice Driveways specialise in?
1st Choice Driveways lists specialist services including Block Paving, Bonded Aggregate Surfacing, Concrete Driveways, Driveway / Patio Design, Driveway Cleaning / Sealing, Driveway Repair. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
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