# General Garden Services

General Garden Services is a builder in Southampton. Rated 4.8/5 from 769 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile for this trader, with independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, no ads, and no paid placement.

Trust Score: 60 out of 100 (good record, gaps to check). The score rests on rated 4.8 from 769 reviews.

3 reviews in the last 12 months.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkatrade | No rating shown | 769 |

Most recent review: 5 months ago.

## What customers consistently say
_Recurring strength themes from this trader's own reviews, each with a verbatim quote:_
- **Quality of the work** (Quoted from 2 reviews): "The work done to Re-Turf my garden and provide a hardstanding for my bins is excellent." · Checkatrade, 4 Feb 2026

## What customers consistently praise
_Themes mentioned across this trader's own public reviews:_
- Professional (mentioned in 40% of reviews we've read)

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "The work done to Re-Turf my garden and provide a hardstanding for my bins is excellent. They took the time to make sure all root balls from weeds etc were removed before the new turf went down. I would highly recommend this company"
> Source: Pamela R (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Martin and his team team did a great job removing a very troublesome bamboo, levelling the garden and laying new shingle with a membrane. Martins communication was spot on and his team were very hard working, knowledgeable and proffessional. Highly recommended."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Clearing & cutting back rather overgrown garden. Very happy with outcome can move around on mobility scooter. Now planning improved access to house using decking / ramp / hand rails. Very happy with work carried out. Thank You!"
> Source: Anonymous (4.2, via Checkatrade)

## Trades
Builder, Landscaper, Cleaner, Roofer

## Services they list
_Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book:_
- Artificial Grass
- Brickwork in the Garden
- Commercial Grass Cutting
- Composite Decking
- Decking
- Garden Clearance
- Garden Design
- Garden Maintenance
- Garden Structures
- Greenhouse Installation
- Grounds Maintenance
- Hard Landscaping

## Areas covered
_Towns and areas this trader lists serving. This is their own stated coverage, so confirm they cover your exact address before you book:_
- Hampshire
- Southampton

## See their work
_Portfolio and gallery links this business publishes. Inspect the source to see what each image represents:_
- [Photo gallery](https://generalgardenservices.co.uk/gallery/)

## What we checked, and when
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 769 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 1 public listing for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MyTrustedTraders shows public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Contact phone: MyTrustedTraders shows a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Website: MyTrustedTraders shows a public website for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- Companies House status: Unknown
- Website online since 2019 (verified via public domain registry)
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade
- Check dates vary by source. Where we hold a date, the check shows it.

## What this business says about itself
_Self-declared on the trader's own website, not independently verified:_
- Insurance: Fully Licensed & Insured
- Experience they state: 30+ years
- Areas served: Southampton, Eastleigh, Totton, Romsey, Winchester, Lyndhurst, Lymington, Salisbury

## Before you hire a builder
_What to check when choosing this kind of trade (general guidance, not a claim about this business):_
- Never pay a large deposit up front. Agree a staged payment schedule tied to completed milestones, and hold a small retention until snagging is done.
- Get it in writing: an itemised quote with scope, materials, start and finish dates, and how any changes (variations) will be priced.
- Be wary of a cash-only price or pressure to start tomorrow. Both are red flags for an unaccountable job.
- 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.

## Contact
- Phone: 07446 479711
- Website: https://generalgardenservices.co.uk

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