“I asked 5 star to repair my steps which they did. I then asked them to quote to block pave outside of my bungalow and my increase the size of my block paved drive. They put in a reasonable quote for this work and agreed to do the work straight away.”
Public evidence profile
Paving by 5 Star
Review quality
No reviews in 12 months
Trust Score
27out of 100
27 out of 100, with a caution: only 1 review held yet. A small public record keeps the evidence thin, and the score reflects that.
- Rated 5.0 from 1 review
Newest review July 2025
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 1
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say17.2 of 60
Independent checks7 of 30
Track record2.5 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 of 8.3
- Ways to reach them7 of 8.3
- Reviewed on more than one site0 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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5.0out of 5
How Checkatrade customers rate them (out of 5)
Reliability5.0
Communication5.0
Quality of work5.0
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade1 review · 5.0 avg
Highlights
Detailed reviews
I asked 5 star to repair my steps which they did. I then asked them to quote to block pave outside of my bungalow and my increase the size of my block paved drive. They put in a reasonable quote for this work and agreed to do the work straight away.
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for landscapers in Gillingham
Across 32 landscapers in Gillingham, 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
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About
Driveways / patios / paths in Gillingham, Kent.
Services they list
Block PavingBonded Aggregate SurfacingConcrete DrivewaysDriveway / Patio DesignDriveway Cleaning / SealingDriveway RepairGravel / Shingle DrivewaysGrittingPatios / PavingPatterned Imprinted ConcretePermeable PavingPolished Concrete
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Areas served
GillinghamKent
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What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
Only a few public reviews are shown. Ask for recent references you can contact.
Their public evidence comes from a single source. Look them up on another site before deciding.
No credentials are shown here and the business has not claimed this profile. Ask to see certificates and insurance directly.
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 Paving by 5 Star
Is Paving by 5 Star a legitimate business?
Paving by 5 Star has 1 independent public review, rated 5 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 Paving by 5 Star?
Paving by 5 Star has 1 public review, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How is Paving by 5 Star rated on reliability and quality?
On Checkatrade, customers rate Paving by 5 Star by category: Reliability 5.0 out of 5, Communication 5.0 out of 5, Quality of work 5.0 out of 5. These are per-category scores from real published reviews. They show where Paving by 5 Star is strongest, not just the overall average.
How do I know Paving by 5 Star's reviews are genuine?
Paving by 5 Star's 1 public review comes 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.
What does Paving by 5 Star specialise in?
Paving by 5 Star 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.