“Richie was excellent in every way. He came to quote promptly, turned up when he said he would and did a great job. It turned out to be more of a job than originally planned and Richie did a great job. The ceiling is way better than I had originally expected and it has revitalised the room. The stud wall plastering is equally excellent. He made a point of making sure that things were left clean and tidy too. A really good job and a really nice guy. Highly recommended”
Public evidence profile
Proper Skim
Trust Score
30out of 100
30 out of 100, with a caution: only 4 reviews held yet. A small public record keeps the evidence thin, and the score reflects that.
- Rated 5.0 from 4 reviews
- Reviewed 9 months ago
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 4
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say20.5 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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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade4 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“Excellent work carried out by a lovely young man nothing was too much trouble would highly recommend”
“As the property was not near where I lived I did all of the organisation by phone or text. Helpful company that did a great job”
Detailed reviews
Richie was excellent in every way. He came to quote promptly, turned up when he said he would and did a great job. It turned out to be more of a job than originally planned and Richie did a great job. The ceiling is way better than I had originally expected and it has revitalised the room. The stud wall plastering is equally excellent. He made a point of making sure that things were left clean and tidy too. A really good job and a really nice guy. Highly recommended
Excellent work carried out by a lovely young man nothing was too much trouble would highly recommend
As the property was not near where I lived I did all of the organisation by phone or text. Helpful company that did a great job
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for landscapers in Selby
Across 12 landscapers in Selby, the typical rating is 5.0 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 Selby, North Yorkshire.
Services they list
Block PavingBonded Aggregate SurfacingConcrete DrivewaysDriveway / Patio DesignDriveway Cleaning / SealingDriveway RepairDry LiningFlat CeilingsGravel / Shingle DrivewaysGrittingInsulated RenderingK Rend
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Areas served
North YorkshireSelby
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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.
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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 Proper Skim
Is Proper Skim a legitimate business?
Proper Skim has 4 independent public reviews, 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 Proper Skim?
Proper Skim has 4 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 Proper Skim's reviews are genuine?
Proper Skim's 4 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.
What does Proper Skim specialise in?
Proper Skim 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.