# Moving Ground

Moving Ground is a builder in Stoke-on-Trent. Rated 5.0/5 from 3 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile — independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, with no ads and no paid placement.

Trust score: 47/100

Independent sources agree they've been operating since at least 2023 — that's 3 years, confirmed across 2 separate sources.

## About
Builder in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkatrade | 5.0/5 | 3 |

_Per-source review counts may overlap — they need not sum to the 3 cross-checked total above._

Rated 5.0★ — above the local average for builders in Stoke-on-Trent. Across 87 builders in Stoke-on-Trent, the typical rating is 4.8★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

Most recent review: 3 years ago.

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "I am a return customer of Moving Ground, this time requiring a concrete slab installed in place of a quarry tile and fill dirt floor. I immediately thought of the Moving Ground Team based on my previous experience. The initial response was same day of leaving a message and communication from there was to their usual high standard. Paul offered the advice on options for the floor and quickly worked up estimates. The work was carried out within a week and a half, which exceeded my expectations. Customer care, professionalism and delivery results are second to none. Thanks again."
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Paul and James did an amazing job of transforming our garden from a neglected boggy lawn and wobbly unsafe patio to a beautiful new patio lawn and delightful path. They worked so hard, we're very skillful and we are delighted at our new garden. Paul and James are such lovely guys too. Really looked after us. We cannot recommend these guys enough."
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Really good job. A lot of care taken to achieve the best possible result. Nice friendly service. Highly recommended."
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

## Trades
Builder, Siding / cladding contractor

## Independent verification
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MTT is showing 3 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MTT is showing 1 public listing for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MTT is showing public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Contact phone: MTT is showing a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Website: MTT is showing 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 2025 (verified via public domain registry)
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade
- Public evidence last checked May 2026

## What this business says about itself
_Self-declared on the trader's own website, not independently verified:_
- VAT registered: GB 510679594

## 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: 07841 435885
- Website: https://www.ashcogroundworks.co.uk

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