“We had the most amazing experience using Direct Groundwork’s again for our new drive way and patio We have not long down sized and was really feeling like something was missing but now with the most beautiful new drive and patio we feel complete Thank you Direct Groundwork’s (Do we recommend YES!! Without a shadow of doubt)”
Public evidence profile · Checked May 2026
Direct Groundwork's
Trust Score
32out of 100
- Rated 4.1 from 81 reviews
- 3 reviews in the last 12 months
How this score is worked out
Rating4.1 / 5
Review volume81
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say24.1 of 60
Independent checks3.3 of 30
Track record5 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 of 8.3
- Ways to reach them3.3 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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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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4.1out of 5
How Checkatrade customers rate them (out of 5)
Reliability4.4
Communication4.5
Quality of work4.3
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Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade81 reviews
Highlights
“We had our existing concrete drive way resurfaced with beautiful resin bound and new brick pillars at the entrance Overall very happy with everything Levi and he’s team was more then happy to explain everything throughout they was understanding of the limited parking on our street and was very polite to our neighbours The drive way looks great and we would not hesitate to recommend Direct Groundworks to anyone”
Detailed reviews
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Patio and steps laid quickly and efficiently. BUT holes in the resin on the steps appeared quickly and we contacted Levi Draper. Eventually he returned to look and said he would be back to remedy the problem. 4 weeks on from then we have heard nothing and his mobile no longer works and has not responded to emails. He has not provided us with the guarantee promised on his promotional material either. Having had so many comments from friends and neighbours on our patio initially, once the holes appeared we have had to say we would not recommend.
We went ahead with a quote for removal of existing decking and a new raised patio installation with steps. We quickly realised the patio was very poorly installed. The steps were totally uneven with huge risers and varying tread depths, inappropriate materials were used throughout (& poor finishes) and within 2 weeks most slabs were loose. They eventually returned to stick the tiles back down (adhesive) but all were back loose again within a month. Then stopped replying to messages when we began questioning the work. Around £3k out of pocket after paying for the job to be re-done properly...
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Driveways / patios / paths in Tonbridge, Kent.
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What this business says about itself
- Areas served: Tonbridge, Surrounding In
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Direct Groundwork's has 81 independent public reviews, rated 4.1 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 Direct Groundwork's?
Direct Groundwork's has 81 public reviews, averaging 4.1 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How is Direct Groundwork's rated on reliability and quality?
On Checkatrade, customers rate Direct Groundwork's by category: Reliability 4.4 out of 5, Communication 4.5 out of 5, Quality of work 4.3 out of 5. These are per-category scores from real published reviews. They show where Direct Groundwork's is strongest, not just the overall average.
How do I know Direct Groundwork's reviews are genuine?
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Has Direct Groundwork's had recent public reviews?
Direct Groundwork's 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 areas does Direct Groundwork's cover?
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When was Direct Groundwork's website registered?
Direct Groundwork's website has been online since 2023, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.