# Ellis and Sons

Ellis and Sons is a driveway / paving contractor in Bournemouth. Rated 5.0/5 from 8 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile — independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, with no ads and no paid placement.

Trust score: 48/100

## About
Driveways / patios / paths in Bournemouth, Dorset.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkatrade | 5.0/5 | 8 |

_Per-source review counts may overlap — they need not sum to the 8 cross-checked total above._

Rated 5.0★ — above the local average for driveways / paving contractors in Bournemouth. Across 61 driveways / paving contractors in Bournemouth, the typical rating is 4.8★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

Most recent review: 7 years ago.

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "Highly satisfied re quality of work and professional approach."
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Timely, they recommended finish and contrast. Very professional and proactive"
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "A very reliable company. The time spent before laying ensured that the drive looks pristine. David gave advice about choices and finishes, ensured we understood the process, and completed the work on time. We went away for a small trip, and kept in touch via text, to ensure we knew what to expect when we returned. The lads all worked well together, were very polite and clean, and nothing was too much trouble. After seeing our drive, a neighbour is currently having his done."
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

## Trades
Driveway / paving contractor, Landscaper

## Services they list
_Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book:_
- Driveways / Patios / Paths

## Areas covered
_Towns and areas this trader lists serving (their own stated coverage — confirm they cover your exact address before you book):_
- Bournemouth
- Dorset

## Independent verification
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MTT is showing 8 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MTT is showing 1 public listing for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MTT is showing public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- Companies House status: unknown
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade

## Before you hire a driveway / paving contractor
_What to check when choosing this kind of trade — general guidance, not a claim about this business:_
- Ask to see a portfolio of completed work like yours, plus recent references you can contact.
- Check the credentials and registrations that matter for this work — and that they are current.
- Get a written, itemised quote with scope, assumptions and a staged payment schedule.
- Compare at least three driveways / paving contractors on the depth of their evidence, not just price.

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