I have just had some major work carried out on both my back and front gardens which included laying a brick border and re-turfing of the back lawn, all finished off with top soil and mulch on the borders. The team are excellent and listened to my requests at each stage. They also left the site in a very clean state! I would recommend Douglas Hutchins for any work as he gives a fair price with no nasty add ons.
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Douglas Hutchins Landscaping & Driveways
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- Rated 4.9 from 204 reviews
- 3 reviews in the last 12 months
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4.9out of 5
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This is the second time we have used Douglas Hutchins Landscaping, the first was to replace our drive and we were so impressed with it that we had our garden patio replaced with new drainage added, existing lawn replaced with new turf and old shrubs removed. The workmanship of Will and Kaden is excellent with Will taking so much care to ensure the patio was perfectly laid, even building a beautiful slope into it where a new shed is to be erected in due course. I must say, I do feel we got value for money and we now have a more manageable garden with a level lawn and good-looking patio.
From start to finish Doug and his team were excellent, from advising on the best options for the redesign to carrying out the actual project I couldn’t fault them in any way. I wouldn’t hesitate to ask Doug to do further work and would highly recommend Doug and his team.
Local context
Rated 4.9, in line with the local average for landscapers in Ferndown
Across 18 landscapers in Ferndown, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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Driveways / patios / paths in Ferndown, Dorset.
Services they list
Artificial GrassBlock PavingBrickwork in the GardenDeckingDriveway / Patio DesignDriveway RepairGravel / Shingle DrivewaysGrittingHard LandscapingLandscape ContractorPatios / PavingPermeable Paving
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Always confirm credentials and quotes with the business directly before hiring.
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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Is Douglas Hutchins Landscaping & Driveways a legitimate business?
Douglas Hutchins Landscaping & Driveways has 204 independent public reviews, rated 4.9 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 Douglas Hutchins Landscaping & Driveways?
Douglas Hutchins Landscaping & Driveways has 204 public reviews, averaging 4.9 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
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Has Douglas Hutchins Landscaping & Driveways had recent public reviews?
Douglas Hutchins Landscaping & Driveways 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 Douglas Hutchins Landscaping & Driveways specialise in?
Douglas Hutchins Landscaping & Driveways lists specialist services including Artificial Grass, Block Paving, Brickwork in the Garden, Decking, Driveway / Patio Design, Driveway Repair. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.