# Serene Ponds & Landscapes

Serene Ponds & Landscapes is a builder in Stowmarket. Rated 4.9/5 from 118 public reviews across 1 named source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile — independent reviews, credentials and registry data cross-checked across named sources, with no ads and no paid placement.

## About
Verified landscaper in Stowmarket, Suffolk.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkatrade | 5.0/5 | 118 |

_Per-source review counts may overlap — they need not sum to the 118 cross-checked total above._

Rated 4.9★ — in line with the local average for builders in Stowmarket. Across 7 rated builders in Stowmarket, the typical rating is 5.0★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "I recently had a duck pond built by Calum, and I couldn’t be happier with the result. From start to finish, Calum was professional, friendly, and clearly takes great pride in his work. He listened carefully to what I wanted and offered helpful suggestions to make the design even better. The finished pond looks fantastic — it blends perfectly into the garden and the ducks absolutely love it! The craftsmanship and attention to detail are excellent, and everything was completed on time and to a very high standard. I’d highly recommend Calum to anyone looking for quality landscaping or pond cons"
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Really good experience. Very easy to get a quote, responsive on any changes, did the work exactly on time. Brilliant results and great to work with. No complaints at all, would recommend to anyone"
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "I am repeat client! Calum has just completed installing a curved deck and vegetable planters. His input to the design was much appreciated, the quote reasonable and the standard of work is very good. Recommend."
> — Anonymous (4.8, via Checkatrade)

## Trades
Builder, Landscaper, Plumber

## Independent verification
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MTT is showing 118 public reviews on this profile. (via Checkatrade)
- Source profile spread: MTT is showing 1 source profile for this trader. (via Checkatrade)
- Business identity: MTT is showing public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Contact phone: MTT is showing a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Trade-specific register: MTT is showing gas or heating trade register evidence or related credential evidence on this profile. (via Public credential evidence)
- Accreditations shown: MTT is showing 2 credentials or accreditations on this profile. (via Public credential evidence)

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## Credentials & sources
- Verified credentials on file: 2
  - City & Guilds Qualified - Level 2
  - City & Guilds Qualified - Level 3
- Companies House status: unknown
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade

## Before you hire a builder
_What to check when choosing this kind of trade — general guidance, not a claim about this business:_
- Never pay a large deposit up front — agree a staged payment schedule tied to completed milestones, and hold a small retention until snagging is done.
- Get it in writing: an itemised quote with scope, materials, start and finish dates, and how any changes (variations) will be priced.
- Be wary of a cash-only price or pressure to start tomorrow — both are red flags for an unaccountable job.
- Ask to see a portfolio of completed work like yours, plus recent references you can contact.
- Check the credentials and registrations that matter for this work — and that they are current.

## Contact
- Phone: 07700 176341

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