“We had many questions from the start and Jim & Terri were very patient. Even once work started, we were able to make changes to the original plans. Professional and customer-oriented, to help us with colour choice, they were happy for us to see examples of work they'd done in the area. Jim and his sons fixed our drainage issues and completed both the patio, paths by the house and the front drive to a very high standard. They worked very hard, and made sure the area was left tidy each day. We are so pleased with the outcome. We would highly recommend this family-run business!”
Public evidence profile
First Step Paving
Review quality
No reviews in 12 months
Trust Score
27out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 6 reviews
Newest review April 2025
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 6
Independent sources1 independent public source
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How this score is made up
What customers say22.2 of 60
Independent checks0 of 30
Track record4.6 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 of 8.3
- Ways to reach them0 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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What customers say
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5.0out of 5
How Checkatrade customers rate them (out of 5)
Reliability5.0
Communication5.0
Quality of work5.0
Based on the 3 reviews with a star rating
5 stars3
4 stars0
3 stars0
2 stars0
1 star0
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade6 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“Great experience from this company. Work done was excellent. Very neat, tidy and professional. Jim and his sons worked very hard and were extremely pleasant and friendly. Our neighbour was having her drive laid, which is how we managed to get ours done so quickly, as they started it at the same time.”
“Jim and team spent time taking down the fence to get the heavy equipment in. They dug out the new base area, built the frame, mixed and poured the concrete and moved the shed to the new location. The moving part took place on the hottest day of the year. Bless them they came back in the cool of the evening to finish off and restore things. They work tidily, are respectful, don’t scoff all the biscuits, are very easy to talk to if you need to change anything and come up with good alternative suggestions. They work very hard and turn up as promised.”
Detailed reviews
We had many questions from the start and Jim & Terri were very patient. Even once work started, we were able to make changes to the original plans. Professional and customer-oriented, to help us with colour choice, they were happy for us to see examples of work they'd done in the area. Jim and his sons fixed our drainage issues and completed both the patio, paths by the house and the front drive to a very high standard. They worked very hard, and made sure the area was left tidy each day. We are so pleased with the outcome. We would highly recommend this family-run business!
Great experience from this company. Work done was excellent. Very neat, tidy and professional. Jim and his sons worked very hard and were extremely pleasant and friendly. Our neighbour was having her drive laid, which is how we managed to get ours done so quickly, as they started it at the same time.
Jim and team spent time taking down the fence to get the heavy equipment in. They dug out the new base area, built the frame, mixed and poured the concrete and moved the shed to the new location. The moving part took place on the hottest day of the year. Bless them they came back in the cool of the evening to finish off and restore things. They work tidily, are respectful, don’t scoff all the biscuits, are very easy to talk to if you need to change anything and come up with good alternative suggestions. They work very hard and turn up as promised.
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for driveway / paving contractors in Wellingborough
Across 8 driveway / paving contractors in Wellingborough, the typical rating is 5.0 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 Wellingborough, Northamptonshire.
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Common questions about First Step Paving
Is First Step Paving a legitimate business?
First Step Paving has 6 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 First Step Paving?
First Step Paving has 6 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 First Step Paving rated on reliability and quality?
On Checkatrade, customers rate First Step Paving 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 First Step Paving is strongest, not just the overall average.
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What does First Step Paving specialise in?
First Step Paving lists specialist services including Driveways / Patios / Paths. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.