- Source reference
- CBDL582210
- Licence class
- lower-tier
- Source checked
- 30 Jun 2026
Public evidence profile
REF Ltd
Review quality
No reviews in 12 months
Credentials & registries
Waste carrier (Environment Agency)
Trust Score
38out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 19 reviews
- 1 credential shown
Newest review June 2025
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 19
Independent sources1 independent public source
Credentials1 credential shown
How this score is made up
What customers say28.9 of 60
Independent checks4.4 of 30
Track record4.9 of 10
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- Licences and credentials1.5 of 10.3
- Ways to reach them2.9 of 3.4
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 5.1
- Registered company details0 of 5.1
- Photos of their work0 of 4.3
- Industry recognition0 of 1.7
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Trust at a glance
2 checksWhat we can verify about REF Ltd
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Review qualityNo reviews in 12 monthsSee detail →Credentials & registriesWaste carrier (Environment Agency)See detail →
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What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Based on the 3 reviews with a star rating
5 stars3
4 stars0
3 stars0
2 stars0
1 star0
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade19 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“I'm always worried about having tradesmen doing very large jobs of a high quality but there was no need to worry when accepting the quote from REF. They are not the cheapest but you get what you pay for and I received excellent workmanship and good communication. The bathrooms were done to an extremely high quality.”
“Right from quotation stage, Richard was friendly, informative and knowledgeable which put us right at ease. We received multiple quotes which were cheaper but we felt Richard was worth the extra money. He helped us with decisions regarding the bathroom and lead us to making the correct decisions for our bathroom whilst ultimately working to our vision. I would also like to mention that Marc, one of the other plumbers on the job, was super friendly and an absolute joy to be around whilst they were doing work. The speed and quality of their work means I would recommend again and again. 10/10”
“From start to finish everything went like clockwork. Richard & his team are professionals & honestly care about the work they do. No snagging required perfect fit. Richard has OCD when it comes to keeping things clean & tidy. Job well done. Thanks. I would definitely recommend REF LTD”
Detailed reviews
I'm always worried about having tradesmen doing very large jobs of a high quality but there was no need to worry when accepting the quote from REF. They are not the cheapest but you get what you pay for and I received excellent workmanship and good communication. The bathrooms were done to an extremely high quality.
Right from quotation stage, Richard was friendly, informative and knowledgeable which put us right at ease. We received multiple quotes which were cheaper but we felt Richard was worth the extra money. He helped us with decisions regarding the bathroom and lead us to making the correct decisions for our bathroom whilst ultimately working to our vision. I would also like to mention that Marc, one of the other plumbers on the job, was super friendly and an absolute joy to be around whilst they were doing work. The speed and quality of their work means I would recommend again and again. 10/10
From start to finish everything went like clockwork. Richard & his team are professionals & honestly care about the work they do. No snagging required perfect fit. Richard has OCD when it comes to keeping things clean & tidy. Job well done. Thanks. I would definitely recommend REF LTD
Local context
Rated 5.0, above 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.
Sources
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About
Groundworks in Barnsley, South Yorkshire.
Services they list
Artificial GrassAviariesBrickwork in the GardenComposite DeckingDeckingGarden DesignGarden StructuresGolf / Bowls GreensGrounds MaintenanceHard LandscapingIrrigation SystemsLandscape Contractor
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Areas served
BarnsleySouth Yorkshire
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Your own checks
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.
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 REF Ltd
Is REF Ltd a legitimate business?
REF Ltd has 19 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 REF Ltd?
REF Ltd has 19 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 REF Ltd's reviews are genuine?
REF Ltd's 19 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.
Is REF Ltd qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for REF Ltd, including Waste carrier (Environment Agency). Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, Waste carrier (Environment Agency) is the Environment Agency: the regulator a trader must register with to carry waste or hold an environmental permit in England.
What does REF Ltd specialise in?
REF Ltd lists specialist services including Artificial Grass, Aviaries, Brickwork in the Garden, Composite Decking, Decking, Garden Design. 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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