“Dave turned up as arranged and carried out the work efficiently and effectively” · Checkatrade, 26 Nov 2025
“FANTASTIC GARDENER - QUICK, RELIABLE AND VERY REASONABLE” · Checkatrade, 11 Nov 2025
Public evidence profile · Checked March 2026
Dave's Friendly Garden Services
Trust Score
61out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 563 reviews
- 3 reviews in the last 12 months
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume563
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say53.2 of 60
Independent checks2.9 of 30
Track record5 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 of 10.3
- Ways to reach them2.9 of 3.4
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 5.1
- Registered company details0 of 5.1
- Photos of their work0 of 4.3
- Industry recognition0 of 1.7
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From customer reviews
What customers consistently say
Recurring themes from 3 customer reviews on Checkatrade.
Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
These reviews are published independently on the named public source below, not testimonials this business chose to show. We bring them together and link each one back to where it appeared, so you can open the source and read it yourself.
5.0out of 5
How Checkatrade customers rate them (out of 5)
Reliability5.0
Communication5.0
Quality of work5.0
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade563 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“Dave turned up as arranged and carried out the work efficiently and effectively”
“excellent communication , did a great job in bad weather and with minimal notice couldn't recommend enough”
“FANTASTIC GARDENER - QUICK, RELIABLE AND VERY REASONABLE”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Dave's Friendly Garden Services, including the highlights above. The 563 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Dave turned up as arranged and carried out the work efficiently and effectively
excellent communication , did a great job in bad weather and with minimal notice couldn't recommend enough
FANTASTIC GARDENER - QUICK, RELIABLE AND VERY REASONABLE
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for landscapers in Southampton
Across 257 landscapers in Southampton, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Sources
1 named public sourceWhere this information comes from
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Review sources
Public evidence last checked March 2026
About
Gardener in Southampton, Hampshire.
Services they list
Garden ClearanceGarden MaintenanceHedge Trimming / RemovalLawn TreatmentMulchingPruningRoof GardensScarificationWeed Control
Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book.
Areas served
HampshireSouthampton
The areas they list covering on a public directory; confirm they cover your address before you book.
Independent checks
About this business
Recently reviewed3 reviews in the last 12 months.
Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
Their public evidence comes from a single source. Look them up on another site before deciding.
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 Dave's Friendly Garden Services
Is Dave's Friendly Garden Services a legitimate business?
Dave's Friendly Garden Services has 563 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 Dave's Friendly Garden Services?
Dave's Friendly Garden Services has 563 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How is Dave's Friendly Garden Services rated on reliability and quality?
On Checkatrade, customers rate Dave's Friendly Garden Services by category: Reliability 5.0 out of 5, Communication 5.0 out of 5, Quality of work 5.0 out of 5. These are per-category scores from real published reviews. They show where Dave's Friendly Garden Services is strongest, not just the overall average.
How do I know Dave's Friendly Garden Services' reviews are genuine?
Dave's Friendly Garden Services' 563 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.
Has Dave's Friendly Garden Services had recent public reviews?
Dave's Friendly Garden Services has 3 public reviews dated within the last 12 months. That shows their review history includes recent feedback; it does not prove current availability, so confirm capacity before hiring.
What does Dave's Friendly Garden Services specialise in?
Dave's Friendly Garden Services lists specialist services including Garden Clearance, Garden Maintenance, Hedge Trimming / Removal, Lawn Treatment, Mulching, Pruning. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.