“The site visit for the initial quote was organised quickly and the quote was issued soon after. Good communication on when work could take place. Arrived as expected and worked hard to complete our job in a day. Work completed to an excellent standard and site left clear. Thank you very much for your excellent service.”
Public evidence profile
FDL
Trust Score
48out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 47 reviews
- Reviewed 10 months ago
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume47
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say35.5 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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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade47 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
Detailed reviews
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The site visit for the initial quote was organised quickly and the quote was issued soon after. Good communication on when work could take place. Arrived as expected and worked hard to complete our job in a day. Work completed to an excellent standard and site left clear. Thank you very much for your excellent service.
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for carpenters / joiners in Romford
Across 57 carpenters / joiners in Romford, 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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About
Driveways / patios / paths in Romford.
Services they list
Block PavingBonded Aggregate SurfacingClose Board FencingConcrete DrivewaysDriveway / Patio DesignDriveway Cleaning / SealingDriveway RepairFencing / Gates SupplierFencing ContractorFencing Repair / ReplacementGarden FencingGravel / Shingle Driveways
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Areas served
Romford
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Common questions about FDL
Is FDL a legitimate business?
FDL has 47 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 FDL?
FDL has 47 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know FDL's reviews are genuine?
FDL's 47 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 FDL specialise in?
FDL lists specialist services including Block Paving, Bonded Aggregate Surfacing, Close Board Fencing, Concrete Driveways, Driveway / Patio Design, Driveway Cleaning / Sealing. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
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