“James and his team did a fantastic job. He turned up on time to quote for the task of replacing our 4.5 x 4.5m concrete hardstanding with brick papers. We agreed a price for the job and a start date. He and his team turned up when agreed. On the first day they removed the original concrete slab, and did the necessary work to prepare the ground. Day 2 the pavers were laid. They not only cleaned up and removed the waste but also removed some left by a different builder for us. Makes a real difference, Tha”
Public evidence profile · Checked May 2026
GLS Groundwork Landscaping Services
Review quality
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Trust Score
39out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 19 reviews across 2 review sources
Newest review May 2025
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 19
Independent sources2 independent public sources
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How this score is made up
What customers say29.1 of 60
Independent checks3.1 of 30
Track record6.7 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 of 8.3
- Ways to reach them0 of 8.3
- Reviewed on more than one site3.1 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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- Checkatrade12 reviews · 5.0 avg
- Rated People7 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“Arrived on time, explained the job and gave advice. Kept me updated throughout. Excellent job and competitive price. Highly recommend.”
“I can't recommend enough. Quick and competitive quote, understanding to our needs. Work done to complete our timescales. The team were all fantastic and worked so hard. The end result is more than we could of ever hoped for we love it”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for GLS Groundwork Landscaping Services, including the highlights above. The 19 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
James did a fantastic job laying our new (very long) driveway in a new location, built a wall to block the old driveway, and removed a thick boundary conifer hedge surrounding the property. James was curteous and polite throughout the job, was hard working, and we were really impressed with the final outcome. I will definitely use James again for other work and would thoroughly recommend him to other people who are considering his services.
Absolutely brilliant service. Got the job done to my complete satisfaction. Looks better than I could have imagined. This company puts the customers first and gets the job done in the time frame advised. Lovely friendly gentlemen. Fantastic price with good quality materials. Will definitely use again. I highly recommend this company.
I had my driveway extended to allow more cars. Paving had to be removed to enable it to be matched it. The job was done to a very high standard and great care was taken to match it in perfectly. The guys were very polite and friendly and worked hard to get the job done. I would 100% recommend this company .
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for driveway / paving contractors in Cardiff
Across 16 driveway / paving contractors in Cardiff, the typical rating is 4.7 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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About
GLS Groundwork Landscaping Services are a family run business with over 15 years experience. Some of the work we cover includes; Patios & Paving Driveways, including Tarmac, Block Paving, Gravel and Resin Bonding Walls & Fencing Decking Turf & Landscaping Artificial Grass Feature/Large Ponds Our aim is always to delight our customers and transform their ideas into reality. Payment is on completion of work, no upfront payments required. We look forward to providing you with a free no obligation quote.
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Driveways / Patios / Paths
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Rumney, CardiffSouth Glamorgan
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Common questions about GLS Groundwork Landscaping Services
Is GLS Groundwork Landscaping Services a legitimate business?
GLS Groundwork Landscaping Services has 19 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5, gathered and cross-checked across 2 review sources. 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 GLS Groundwork Landscaping Services?
GLS Groundwork Landscaping Services has 19 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5, gathered across 2 review sources. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know GLS Groundwork Landscaping Services' reviews are genuine?
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What does GLS Groundwork Landscaping Services specialise in?
GLS Groundwork Landscaping Services 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.
How long has GLS Groundwork Landscaping Services been trading?
GLS Groundwork Landscaping Services has been reviewed on public sources since 2022.