“Really high standard of work” · Checkatrade, 30 Jul 2025
“work was carried out efficiently and with great care and attention to detail.” · Checkatrade, 7 May 2025
Public evidence profile · Checked March 2026
DB Groundworks
Trust Score
56out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 151 reviews
- Reviewed 9 months ago
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume151
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say44 of 60
Independent checks7 of 30
Track record5 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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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
- Checkatrade151 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“I wanted the whole of my front garden laid to block paving. This would allow me to park my car without problems finding space in the road. I asked DB Groundwork’s for a quote. Danny, the owner, arrived on time and, after measuring the area concerned, explained in detail what he would have to do. He explained the depth that he would have to excavate to and how he would fill in to seat the blocks. He also explained about drainage for the new block paved area. This would need a soak away. I decided to go ahead and I am EXTREMELY pleased with the result. I thoroughly recommend DB Groundwork’s.”
“Dan and the team were asked to remove an existing patio, excavate garden and lay a new one. All work had to come through house as that was only access to rear garden. Absolutely wonderful job and could not be more pleased. Really high standard of work, really tidy, and really great guys. I highly recommend Dan for all landscaping jobs.”
“DB Groundworks were professional and hardworking. From the initial consultation to the final finishes, the work was carried out efficiently and with great care and attention to detail. All aspects of the job were discussed, and any potential issues were thought of beforehand which enabled the whole project to run smoothly. I can't recommend them highly enough. The transformation of my driveway is amazing and I'm so pleased with the finished result. Thank you Dan and Charlie for everything.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for DB Groundworks, including the highlights above. The 151 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
I wanted the whole of my front garden laid to block paving. This would allow me to park my car without problems finding space in the road. I asked DB Groundwork’s for a quote. Danny, the owner, arrived on time and, after measuring the area concerned, explained in detail what he would have to do. He explained the depth that he would have to excavate to and how he would fill in to seat the blocks. He also explained about drainage for the new block paved area. This would need a soak away. I decided to go ahead and I am EXTREMELY pleased with the result. I thoroughly recommend DB Groundwork’s.
Dan and the team were asked to remove an existing patio, excavate garden and lay a new one. All work had to come through house as that was only access to rear garden. Absolutely wonderful job and could not be more pleased. Really high standard of work, really tidy, and really great guys. I highly recommend Dan for all landscaping jobs.
DB Groundworks were professional and hardworking. From the initial consultation to the final finishes, the work was carried out efficiently and with great care and attention to detail. All aspects of the job were discussed, and any potential issues were thought of beforehand which enabled the whole project to run smoothly. I can't recommend them highly enough. The transformation of my driveway is amazing and I'm so pleased with the finished result. Thank you Dan and Charlie for everything.
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for landscapers in Fareham
Across 45 landscapers in Fareham, 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
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Review sources
Public evidence last checked March 2026
About
Driveways / patios / paths in Fareham, Hampshire.
Services they list
Block PavingConcrete DrivewaysDriveway Cleaning / SealingGravel / Shingle DrivewaysLiquid Waterproof SystemPatios / PavingPermeable PavingSoakaways
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Areas served
FarehamHampshire
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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 DB Groundworks
Is DB Groundworks a legitimate business?
DB Groundworks has 151 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 DB Groundworks?
DB Groundworks has 151 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 DB Groundworks rated on reliability and quality?
On Checkatrade, customers rate DB Groundworks 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 DB Groundworks is strongest, not just the overall average.
How do I know DB Groundworks' reviews are genuine?
DB Groundworks' 151 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 DB Groundworks specialise in?
DB Groundworks lists specialist services including Block Paving, Concrete Driveways, Driveway Cleaning / Sealing, Gravel / Shingle Driveways, Liquid Waterproof System, Patios / Paving. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.