Public evidence profile · Checked July 2026

FT Gearing Landscape Services Ltd

LandscaperStevenage4.931 reviews · 2 independent public sources
Credentials & registries
3 credentials shown
Trust Score
48out of 100
Building a public record
  • Rated 4.9 from 31 reviews
  • 3 credentials shown
How this score is worked out
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume31
Independent sources2 independent public sources
Credentials3 credentials shown

How this score is made up

What customers say31.2 of 60
Independent checks7.3 of 30
Track record9 of 10
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  • Licences and credentials3.9 of 10.3
  • Ways to reach them3.4 of 3.4
  • Reviewed on more than one site0 of 5.1
  • Registered company details0 of 5.1
  • Photos of their work0 of 4.3
  • Industry recognition0 of 1.7

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From customer reviews

What customers consistently say

Recurring themes from 25 customer reviews on Which? Trusted Traders.

Customers who keep coming back: Mr Gearing and his team have done five separate jobs over the last twelve months · Which? Trusted Traders, 13 Jul 2020

Reliable and punctualQuoted from 3 reviews

the men turning up on time · Which? Trusted Traders, 23 Apr 2026

were very prompt in their timekeeping. · Which? Trusted Traders, 14 Jul 2020

they always turned up when scheduled to do so. · Which? Trusted Traders, 26 Nov 2019

Clear communicationQuoted from 3 reviews

Michael Gearing, who was always readily available for discussion and clarification, and replied promptly to any queries. · Which? Trusted Traders, 29 Aug 2023

the communication was excellent · Which? Trusted Traders, 18 Jun 2020

Gearings were very interactive, providing advice and listening to our requirements. · Which? Trusted Traders, 8 Jan 2020

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Photos listed on Which? Trusted Traders

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Monday–Friday
7:30am–5pm
Reviews · public evidence

What customers say

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4.9out of 5
31 reviews in public evidenceReviewed on public review sources since 2018Most recent review
Customers often mention
  • Friendly & politeMentioned in 40% of reviews we've read
  • ProfessionalMentioned in 32% of reviews we've read
Where these reviews are published
  • Which? Trusted Traders31 reviews · 4.9 avg

Detailed reviews

These are the individual reviews we hold for FT Gearing Landscape Services Ltd, including the highlights above. The 31 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.

Customer in Hertfordshire
Customer recommends this business

Excellent Fence Work

F T Gearing have done an excellent job of replacing a very dilapidated fence. The whole job was done in a very professional way all the way from responding promptly to my initial contact, coming to see the job, the quotation and the men turning up on time and thoroughly cleaning up afterwards. The men overcame a problem with the foundations of part of the old fence with great care and skill. The new fence is neat and looks good. I didn't get any other quotes, but the cost of the job seems very fair bearing in mind the quality of the materials and the time it took to do it.

Work completed:

Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Customer in Hertfordshire
Customer recommends this business

Very happy with service provided

FT Gearing have completed fence-work and turfing at my house. The level of professionalism from the guys who completed the work was high and very well appreciated. They went above and beyond to ensure the work was complete to a high standard. The quote was higher than i expected but I did not check with other suppliers to compete (as I hate bartering and trusted previous reviewers who had taken the same approach) so I cannot reply if the cost was above the market setting. But I am happy to pay for quality work and will happily use their services again as the need arises.

Work completed:

Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Customer in Hertfordshire
Customer recommends this business

Back Garden Path

The work to remove an old unsafe garden path with a new smooth path was carried out by Wes and Jake efficiently and with good humour . The whole experience of getting the work done was carried by Gearings smoothly from the initial contact by phone with the office staff , extremely pleasant lady , an appointment was made for a site visit , again very helpful , a detailed written schedule was provided . Altogether a very good experience and would thoroughly recommend this company .

Work completed:

Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Customer in Hertfordshire
Customer recommends this business

Did a brilliant job

I really appreciated how from the moment we met to quote, to the moment the work was completed I felt that the only thing that mattered was doing a good job that met my needs.

Work completed:

Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Customer in Hertfordshire
Customer recommends this business

Back Garden works

I knew of FT Gearing’s high quality work and trustworthiness when they assembled my large shed on behalf John Lewis’ Home Solutions. Having inherited a garden with awful fake lawn I wanted a garden makeover and a new foundation to build a lovely new garden space. Due to my past experiences I went to them directly and asked for a quote. My partner and I had an idea of what we wanted, but upon visiting my property they made additional suggestions that have enhanced the look even more, making it far more interesting and pleasing to the eye than my original basic idea. Having now had the work done I am incredibly pleased with the result. Professional, trustworthy, experienced and with excellent work ethic (both workmen worked solidly for 2 days in the blistering sun) I would wholeheartedly recommend FT Gearing Landscape Services LTD. They are highly accredited and really know what they’re doing. The work that they have done for me has made such a difference and if ever I need work doing again they’ll be my first call. Very highly recommended.

Work completed:

Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
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Customer in Hertfordshire
Customer recommends this business

Did excellent work. Prompt, polite and efficient.

FT Gearing Landscape Services Ltd have given us a beautiful patio, very attractive paving and two large steps - one outside our living room and one outside our music room. Initially we had three points of concern which were dealt with promptly as soon as we reported them. They also did some gardening for us - carried out with efficiency. We would say that it was a pleasure to deal with Michael Gearing, who was always readily available for discussion and clarification, and replied promptly to any queries. It was also a pleasure to have Wes and his team to carry out the work. We would certainly employ FT Gearing Landscape Services Ltd again. They did excellent work - with promptness, politeness and efficiency.

Work completed:

Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Debbie in Hertfordshire
Customer recommends this business

Recommended

Used F T Gearing to replace an old garden gate for my elderly Mum, who is sight impaired & hard of hearing & I was unable to be at the property. From beginning to end the customer service was to a very high standard & the company did all they could to make the job as easy as possible, Chris was very professional at all times & Mum felt comfortable with him measuring up & finally with the fitting. I would thoroughly recommend this company for the value, service & professionalism of the company.

Work completed:

Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
M in Hertfordshire
Customer recommends this business

Patio

They were punctual, well mannered, tidy, did an excellent job laying a 5x 4m patio in fairly inclement weather & drank lots of tea.

Work completed:

Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Customer in Hertfordshire
Customer recommends this business

Refurbishing a patio

Michael was excellent to work with, thoughtful in his approach and always clear as to pros, cons and costs. As the plans progressed he was responsive to our evolving ideas and able to arrange his workers as needed. The workers themselves were pleasant and tidied up properly at the end of each day. They took great care to minimize the damage to surrounding plants. Even those plants trained up supporting walls that were ripped out and replaced were hardly marked. Visitors are impressed with the finished appearance, and those who don't know the garden well think it's a new patio. Obviously we are very pleased with the work done.

Work completed:

Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Customer in Cambridgeshire
Customer recommends this business

Great Job

My neighbour was having his old fence replaced. I asked the lead worker for FT Gearing if they might be able to repair a trellis post for me. Having quoted in advance they carried out the work a few days later. I'm extremely pleased with the work and the professionalism of the installing workers. Will definitely use them again should the need arise and would recommend to others.

Work completed:

Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Customer in Hertfordshire
Customer recommends this business

New fencing and patio

We chose to use F.T. Gearing Landscape Services following a Which search and examining existing reviews. We have to say we have not been disappointed. We required new perimeter fencing and a replacement patio. We feel that in terms of pricing Gearing are more expensive than others. However, we believe the adage you get what you pay for and we got an excellent job. Carried out efficiently and on time and being mindful of respect for the neighbors property creating as little disturbance as possible. We would have no hesitation in recommending Gearing and would be happy to use them again.

Work completed:

Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
4 / 5
Customer in Hertfordshire
Customer recommends this business

Very efficient company doing high quality work.

Customer service from the main office through to the professionals replacing my garden fence was excellent throughout. The quote was a fair price and the materials and quality of workmanship was very good indeed. They kept me informed at all times and were very prompt in their timekeeping. The job was left perfectly clean at the end with all rubbish removed.

Work completed:

Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Mrs M in Hertfordshire
Customer recommends this business

Excellent work

Mr Gearing and his team have done five separate jobs over the last twelve months for me including modifying steps at the front of my home as well as installing some at the rear of my property. Communications is great - no hassle from the moment you make the first call through to completion of the job. Timely visit followed by a written quotation which I value. Great work from a professional and a highly reliable team. Mr Gearing and his team are highly trustworthy and have done each job to high standards.

Work completed:

Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Customer in Hertfordshire
Customer recommends this business

Outstanding service

The FT Gearing team did an excellent job replacing our fence with a more durable solution. We had a good idea of what we wanted and they made sure the design matched our specification. The team's attention to detail was impressive, the materials are good quality and the final result looks neat and well constructed. They were mindful of all necessary COVID measures and took care to observe social distancing while they worked. Above all, the communication was excellent - the team were helpful and polite and we were kept fully updated throughout the process from quote through to completion. We will be asking them back when we renovate our driveway, and have no hesitation in recommending them.

Work completed:

Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Phil in Hertfordshire
Customer recommends this business

Tree removal

Im a keen gardener and try to do most things myself, but needed a big holly tree and surrounding foliage removed. Chris did a neat, unrushed job of this for a good (preagreed) price, and also gave me lots of good advice about what to do with the space that's been created.

Work completed:

Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Customer in Hertfordshire
Customer recommends this business

New planting scheme

Chris from F.T.Gearing has been very helpful with advice to replant much of our garden. He listened to our needs, and came up with a lovely design, which has just been planted. Three men took 2 days to do the work, and they were neat and tidy, and most personable. Highly recommended.

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Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Customer in Wiltshire
Customer recommends this business

Reliable and always helpful

We have been using FT Gearings for many years to look after the grounds and parking areas of our commercial and residential properties in Stevenage and Welwyn Garden City. They are extremely helpful and efficient and we can always rely on them to do a good job. They are always willing to help out at short notice when we have any emergencies or urgent issues to solve. I would highly recommend them.

Work completed:

Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Welwyn Formed
Customer recommends this business

A good job well done

We were very satisfied with the results of the work. Gearings were very interactive, providing advice and listening to our requirements. When any problems arose we were always consulted. Their crew worked on through some very nasty weather and always seemed cheerful. We are also very happy with the selection of plants provided (Some suggested/ provided by us, some from them.) and look forward to the spring/ summer for the full effect - not necessarily this year. Not cheap but excellent value for money.

Work completed:

Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Customer in Hertfordshire
Customer recommends this business

Professional

I recently employed FT Gearing to undertake a wide selection of tasks including the laying of a concrete base, the relocating of shrubs, removal of tree stumps, planting of new trees and building a wooden deck. All work was done to a high professional level and most importantly they always turned up when scheduled to do so. Their back office were great at keeping me up to date communication wise. I have no hesitation in recommending them.

Work completed:

Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
3 / 5
Customer in Central Bedfordshire
Customer recommends this business

Good, tidy work.

I needed my drive 'sorted out' after a rogue tradesman carried out a dreadful job. Michael and his team were brilliant. Really friendly and efficient. I felt confident having them on my property and am totally satisfied with the work carried out. I would thoroughly recommend their services.

Work completed:

Scores listed by Which? Trusted Traders
Customer Service
5 / 5
Quality
5 / 5
Value
5 / 5
Local context

Rated 4.9, in line with the local average for landscapers in Stevenage

Across 76 landscapers in Stevenage, the typical rating is 4.8 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

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Where this information comes from

4 named public sources

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Public evidence last checked July 2026

About

Gearing Landscape Services is an established (1961), family run local business. We take pride in providing a full range of hard and soft all-year-round landscaping services. Our services include: Garden Maintenance; clearance; turfing; fencing, sheds, pergolas; summer-houses; driveways ; patios; concrete bases; pothole repairs; stump grinding; tree-work. We have a reputation for excellence in all areas of our work, with many repeat and long term customers. We also have accreditations that validate our commitment to excellence and quality. Our customers include domestic customers as well as local businesses. If you are looking for independent, high-quality landscape services or grounds maintenance please call us to to discuss your project requirements, however small or large, and arrange a free no obligation quote.

Services they list

Hard landscapingArtificial lawnsTurfingDeckingSheds and shed basesConcrete constructionsStump grindingTree plantingTree removalTree thinningTree reductionsDriveway installation and maintenance

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What this business says about itself
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What this business says about itself

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  • Established: 1961 (65 years in business)
  • Team: family owned business
  • Areas served: Herts, Beds, Cambs
  • Good to know: Family-run

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Independent checks

About this business

How long they've really been tradingThey state they've been established since 1961, but the earliest independent source we can find is 2018. Worth asking them about the gap.
They say, established1961First public review2018
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What to check before you hire

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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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Common questions about FT Gearing Landscape Services Ltd

Is FT Gearing Landscape Services Ltd a legitimate business?

FT Gearing Landscape Services Ltd has 31 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 FT Gearing Landscape Services Ltd?

FT Gearing Landscape Services Ltd has 31 public reviews, averaging 4.9 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.

How do I know FT Gearing Landscape Services Ltd's reviews are genuine?

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Is FT Gearing Landscape Services Ltd qualified and accredited?

We hold 3 independently sourced credentials for FT Gearing Landscape Services Ltd, including TrustMark, Which? Trusted Trader, BALI. Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, TrustMark is the government-endorsed quality scheme for work carried out in and around the home.

What does FT Gearing Landscape Services Ltd specialise in?

FT Gearing Landscape Services Ltd lists specialist services including Hard landscaping, Artificial lawns, Turfing, Decking, Sheds and shed bases, Concrete constructions. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.

What areas does FT Gearing Landscape Services Ltd cover?

They state on their own website that they cover Herts, Beds, Cambs. This is the business's own statement on their website, not something we have independently checked. Confirm they cover your postcode before booking.

How long has FT Gearing Landscape Services Ltd been trading?

FT Gearing Landscape Services Ltd has been reviewed on public sources since 2018.