# D J Building Contractors

D J Building Contractors is a landscaper in Durham. Rated 5.0/5 from 41 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile for this trader, with independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, no ads, and no paid placement.

Trust Score: 42 out of 100 (building a public record). The score rests on rated 5.0 from 41 reviews.

3 reviews in the last 12 months.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkatrade | 5.0/5 | 41 |

Rated 5.0, above the local average for landscapers in Durham. Across 94 landscapers in Durham, the typical rating is 4.8 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

Most recent review: 11 months ago.

_Respectful and tidy in your home (2 reviewers describe them being respectful of the home and leaving it clean):_ "at the end of each day the area was clean and tidy." · Checkatrade, 2 Oct 2025

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "David, Jimmy and the team were absolutely brilliant. They installed a porcelain flag path in our front garden, re-turfed and gravelled and we couldn’t be happier with the outcome. They kept us involved in all decision-making and offered guidance so we could make informed decisions, and were prompt and tidy throughout. The finished look is exactly what we were hoping for and would definitely recommend!"
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Jimmy, Dave and Lewis did a fantastic job of renovating what was previously an embarrassing part of our garden into something that now looks incredible. They came up with great ideas at the design stage, turned up on time and grafted every day, and worked with us through any unforeseen complications to deliver something we are now extremely proud of. We've already recommended them to our family and friends, and have the next job booked in ourselves, highly recommended!"
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Jimmy and the team were fantastic from start to finish. Quote was competitive, work was superb and at the end of each day the area was clean and tidy. Communication was really good too, which often lacks, but not with these guys! Can’t recommend enough. Great job 👌"
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

## Trades
Landscaper, Builder, Plumber

## Services they list
_Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book:_
- Artificial Grass
- Aviaries
- Brickwork in the Garden
- Composite Decking
- Decking
- Garden Rooms / Annexes
- Garden Structures
- Golf / Bowls Greens
- Greenhouse Installation
- Grounds Maintenance
- Hard Landscaping
- Irrigation Systems

## Areas covered
_Towns and areas this trader lists serving. This is their own stated coverage, so confirm they cover your exact address before you book:_
- County Durham
- Durham

## What we checked, and when
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 41 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 1 public listing for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MyTrustedTraders shows public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Contact phone: MyTrustedTraders shows a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- Companies House status: Unknown
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade
- Check dates vary by source. Where we hold a date, the check shows it.

## Before you hire a landscaper
_What to check when choosing this kind of trade (general guidance, not a claim about this business):_
- 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.
- Ask to see a portfolio of completed work like yours, plus recent references you can contact.
- Check the credentials and registrations that matter for this work, and that they are current.

## Contact
- Phone: 07446 969029

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