“Really can't recommend Richard enough. He provided an excellent and friendly service and went above and beyond doing a fantastic job - couldn't be happier! Will definitely call again for any garden work in the future”
Public evidence profile · Checked March 2026
R. Smith Gardening Services
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- Rated 4.8 from 44 reviews
- Reviewed 8 months ago
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What customers say
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4.8out of 5
How Checkatrade customers rate them (out of 5)
Reliability4.8
Communication4.9
Quality of work4.8
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade44 reviews · 4.8 avg
Highlights
“very happy with Richards work. polite and punctual. I would recommend.”
Detailed reviews
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Really can't recommend Richard enough. He provided an excellent and friendly service and went above and beyond doing a fantastic job - couldn't be happier! Will definitely call again for any garden work in the future
very happy with Richards work. polite and punctual. I would recommend.
Local context
Rated 4.8, in line with the local average for landscapers in Barnsley
Across 29 landscapers in Barnsley, the typical rating is 4.7 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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Review sources
Public evidence last checked March 2026
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Driveways / patios / paths in Barnsley, South Yorkshire.
Services they list
Artificial GrassBlock PavingBrickwork in the GardenClose Board FencingComposite DeckingConcrete DrivewaysDeckingDriveway / Patio DesignDriveway RepairFencing / Gates SupplierFencing ContractorFencing Repair / Replacement
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Areas served
BarnsleySouth Yorkshire
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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 R. Smith Gardening Services
Is R. Smith Gardening Services a legitimate business?
R. Smith Gardening Services has 44 independent public reviews, rated 4.8 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. Smith Gardening Services?
R. Smith Gardening Services has 44 public reviews, averaging 4.8 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How is R. Smith Gardening Services rated on reliability and quality?
On Checkatrade, customers rate R. Smith Gardening Services by category: Reliability 4.8 out of 5, Communication 4.9 out of 5, Quality of work 4.8 out of 5. These are per-category scores from real published reviews. They show where R. Smith Gardening Services is strongest, not just the overall average.
How do I know R. Smith Gardening Services' reviews are genuine?
R. Smith Gardening Services' 44 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 R. Smith Gardening Services specialise in?
R. Smith Gardening Services lists specialist services including Artificial Grass, Block Paving, Brickwork in the Garden, Close Board Fencing, Composite Decking, Concrete Driveways. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
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