Rich and the team laid our lovely porcelain patio recently. Having seen the great job they did on a neighbours drive, I asked him for a quote. Not only was the quote very reasonable, the work was finished on time and to an exceptional standard. We are very happy and wouldn't hesitate to use R&M again.
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R & M Building and Groundworks Limited
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- Rated 5.0 from 169 reviews
- 3 reviews in the last 12 months
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The email contact with R & M Building and Groundworks Limited was excellent. I was very pleased with the border that was built around the garden area and the laying of the paving slabs. Richard worked through torrential rain to finish the job.
Richard had a sensible approach to what needed to be done giving me confidence which was fully justified when he finished the partial relaying of the brick drive. The work was competitively priced and carried out with care and the minimum of disruption. Michelle made sure I was up to speed with the timing of the work. I would definitely recommend them.
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for builders in Poole
Across 80 builders in Poole, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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Block PavingBonded Aggregate SurfacingBrick / Concrete Structural RepairsConcrete DrivewaysConcrete GaragesConcretingDemolitionDriveway / Patio DesignDriveway RepairExtensions / ConversionsFoundationsGarage Conversions
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DorsetPoole
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Is R & M Building and Groundworks Limited a legitimate business?
R & M Building and Groundworks Limited has 169 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 If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.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 R & M Building and Groundworks Limited?
R & M Building and Groundworks Limited has 169 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
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R & M Building and Groundworks Limited has 3 public reviews dated within the last 12 months. That shows their review history includes recent feedback; it does not prove current availability, so confirm capacity before hiring.
What does R & M Building and Groundworks Limited specialise in?
R & M Building and Groundworks Limited lists specialist services including Block Paving, Bonded Aggregate Surfacing, Brick / Concrete Structural Repairs, Concrete Driveways, Concrete Garages, Concreting. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.