- Source reference
- CBDL431018
- Licence class
- lower-tier
- Source checked
- 30 Jun 2026
Public evidence profile · Checked March 2026
DaveSide
Credentials & registries
Waste carrier (Environment Agency)
Trust Score
38out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 17 reviews
- 1 credential shown
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 17
Independent sources1 independent public source
Credentials1 credential shown
How this score is made up
What customers say28.2 of 60
Independent checks4.4 of 30
Track record5 of 10
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- Licences and credentials1.5 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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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
Based on the 3 reviews with a star rating
5 stars3
4 stars0
3 stars0
2 stars0
1 star0
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade17 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“We had a very dilapidated shared garden, which was looking in severe need of attention. Dave has been brilliant ! Very responsive and efficient- in no time our garden was looking so much better , with everything trimmed back into shape. Dave also helped by rebuilding a crumbling , stuccoed , low garden wall and painting it for us. I would have no hesitation in recommending Dave’s services, and we now have a maintenance programme with him so that things can be kept completely under control going forwards”
“Dave is magic! Very easy to communicate with, always prompt and works quickly, but you can see he truly cares about what he's doing and my garden has never looked better. Have been working with Dave for the last year or so now and will continue to use his service as long as I have a garden that needs help! Would highly recommend.”
“I have a garden that comprises patios and shrubs. I used DaveSide to give it its annual blitz, following which half an hour from me every couple of weeks keeps it looking decent. As ever, communication was excellent; Dave arrived on time; and he completed the work very well. I would thoroughly recommend him.”
Detailed reviews
We had a very dilapidated shared garden, which was looking in severe need of attention. Dave has been brilliant ! Very responsive and efficient- in no time our garden was looking so much better , with everything trimmed back into shape. Dave also helped by rebuilding a crumbling , stuccoed , low garden wall and painting it for us. I would have no hesitation in recommending Dave’s services, and we now have a maintenance programme with him so that things can be kept completely under control going forwards
Dave is magic! Very easy to communicate with, always prompt and works quickly, but you can see he truly cares about what he's doing and my garden has never looked better. Have been working with Dave for the last year or so now and will continue to use his service as long as I have a garden that needs help! Would highly recommend.
I have a garden that comprises patios and shrubs. I used DaveSide to give it its annual blitz, following which half an hour from me every couple of weeks keeps it looking decent. As ever, communication was excellent; Dave arrived on time; and he completed the work very well. I would thoroughly recommend him.
Sources
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Public evidence last checked March 2026
About
In London, Highbury.
Areas served
HighburyLondon
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What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
Only a few public reviews are shown. Ask for recent references you can contact.
Their public evidence comes from a single source. Look them up on another site before deciding.
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 DaveSide
Is DaveSide a legitimate business?
DaveSide has 17 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 DaveSide?
DaveSide has 17 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 DaveSide rated on reliability and quality?
On Checkatrade, customers rate DaveSide 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 DaveSide is strongest, not just the overall average.
How do I know DaveSide's reviews are genuine?
DaveSide's 17 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.
Is DaveSide qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for DaveSide, including Waste carrier (Environment Agency). Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, Waste carrier (Environment Agency) is the Environment Agency: the regulator a trader must register with to carry waste or hold an environmental permit in England.