- Source reference
- CBDU521233
- Licence class
- upper-tier
- Valid through
- Feb 2027
- Source checked
- 11 Jul 2026
Public evidence profile
Groundwork and Building Solutions Ltd
Credentials & registries
Waste carrier (Environment Agency)
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Trust Score
61out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 71 reviews
- 1 credential shown
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume71
Independent sources2 independent public sources
Credentials1 credential shown
How this score is made up
What customers say38.5 of 60
Independent checks12.1 of 30
Track record10 of 10
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- Licences and credentials1 of 8.3
- Ways to reach them7 of 8.3
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 6.2
- Registered company details4.1 of 4.1
- Photos of their work0 of 2.1
- Industry recognition0 of 1
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Trust at a glance
2 checksWhat we can verify about Groundwork and Building Solutions Ltd
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Credentials & registriesWaste carrier (Environment Agency)See detail →Companies HouseActive incorporated businessSee detail →
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1Credentials and memberships
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Companies House registration
ActiveActive incorporated business
Groundwork and Building Solutions Ltd is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
Legal nameGroundwork and Building Solutions Ltd
Company number08834167
Incorporated
Registered activitySite preparation
Run by2 directors (longest-serving director appointed in 2014)
Official checkOn the public register
Why this helps you judge trust: this trader is linked to a registered company with named people who are legally accountable for it, on an official register anyone can check, a layer of accountability an unregistered trader doesn't offer. Around 12 years on the register also points to an established business rather than a brand-new one.
From customer reviews
What customers consistently say
Recurring themes from 3 customer reviews on Checkatrade.
“communication was excellent” · Checkatrade, 11 Aug 2025
“communication throughout was great.” · Checkatrade, 24 Apr 2025
Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
These reviews are published independently on the named public source below, not testimonials this business chose to show. We bring them together and link each one back to where it appeared, so you can open the source and read it yourself.
5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade71 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“GBS was recommended by a friend to lay a new resin bonded dive. Paul initially came measured up and discussed in detail what we would like in style and design. The quote was received and excepted within a week. Once the work started its been a very easy process to navigate. Sam was there at the beginning and he was there when the drive was completed, as we had uncovered a couple of unforeseen issues it was reassuring to know he was onsite to explain and use his experience and expertise to fix those potential problems. We can not recommend this company highly enough. Thank you Paul+Sam.”
“This was the third job GBS have done for us. This time it was an ornamental path and garden lawn. Throughout the project their communication was excellent ensuring we got exactly what we wanted and their workmanship was second to none. We had an issue with the lawn which required a treatment. GBS helped us throughout and would not take payment until the problem was rectified a number of months later. We now have a lush green stripy lawn which finishes off our garden work perfectly. Thank you GBS - a fabulous job again!”
“Paul and the team were amazing from start to finish. This is our second time using them as they did such a good job the first time and they’ve done a great job again this time round. Very professional, reliable and communication throughout was great. Would definitely recommend and will 100% be using them again in the future :)”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Groundwork and Building Solutions Ltd, including the highlights above. The 71 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
GBS was recommended by a friend to lay a new resin bonded dive. Paul initially came measured up and discussed in detail what we would like in style and design. The quote was received and excepted within a week. Once the work started its been a very easy process to navigate. Sam was there at the beginning and he was there when the drive was completed, as we had uncovered a couple of unforeseen issues it was reassuring to know he was onsite to explain and use his experience and expertise to fix those potential problems. We can not recommend this company highly enough. Thank you Paul+Sam.
This was the third job GBS have done for us. This time it was an ornamental path and garden lawn. Throughout the project their communication was excellent ensuring we got exactly what we wanted and their workmanship was second to none. We had an issue with the lawn which required a treatment. GBS helped us throughout and would not take payment until the problem was rectified a number of months later. We now have a lush green stripy lawn which finishes off our garden work perfectly. Thank you GBS - a fabulous job again!
Paul and the team were amazing from start to finish. This is our second time using them as they did such a good job the first time and they’ve done a great job again this time round. Very professional, reliable and communication throughout was great. Would definitely recommend and will 100% be using them again in the future :)
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for landscapers in Canterbury
Across 91 landscapers in Canterbury, 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
3 named public sourcesWhere this information comes from
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About
Driveways / patios / paths in Canterbury, Kent.
Services they list
Block PavingBonded Aggregate SurfacingConcrete DrivewaysDriveway / Patio DesignDriveway Cleaning / SealingDriveway RepairDrop KerbsGravel / Shingle DrivewaysLiquid Waterproof SystemPatios / PavingPatterned Imprinted ConcretePermeable Paving
Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book.
Areas served
CanterburyKent
The areas they list covering on a public directory; confirm they cover your address before you book.
Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
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 Groundwork and Building Solutions Ltd
Is Groundwork and Building Solutions Ltd a legitimate business?
Groundwork and Building Solutions Ltd has 71 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5. It is a registered business on Companies House, listed as active, and the public register shows no adverse status (no dissolution, insolvency or strike-off) against it. 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 Groundwork and Building Solutions Ltd?
Groundwork and Building Solutions Ltd has 71 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 Groundwork and Building Solutions Ltd's reviews are genuine?
Groundwork and Building Solutions Ltd's 71 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.
Is Groundwork and Building Solutions Ltd qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for Groundwork and Building Solutions Ltd, including Waste carrier (Environment Agency). Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, Waste carrier (Environment Agency) is the Environment Agency: the regulator a trader must register with to carry waste or hold an environmental permit in England.
Is Groundwork and Building Solutions Ltd a registered business?
Groundwork and Building Solutions Ltd is a registered business on Companies House (company number 08834167), incorporated 7 Jan 2014, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does Groundwork and Building Solutions Ltd specialise in?
Groundwork and Building Solutions Ltd lists specialist services including Block Paving, Bonded Aggregate Surfacing, Concrete Driveways, Driveway / Patio Design, Driveway Cleaning / Sealing, Driveway Repair. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.