Public evidence profile

S.M. Contractors (Essex) Limited

LandscaperBraintree5.0282 reviews · 2 independent public sources
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Trust Score
70out of 100
Strong track record
  • Rated 5.0 from 282 reviews
  • 3 reviews in the last 12 months
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume282
Independent sources2 independent public sources
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet

How this score is made up

What customers say48.5 of 60
Independent checks11.2 of 30
Track record10 of 10
See the independent checks
  • Licences and credentials0 of 8.3
  • Ways to reach them7 of 8.3
  • Reviewed on more than one site0 of 6.2
  • Registered company details4.1 of 4.1
  • Photos of their work0 of 2.1
  • Industry recognition0 of 1

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Companies House registration

Active incorporated business

Active

S.M. CONTRACTORS (ESSEX) LIMITED is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.

Legal nameS.M. CONTRACTORS (ESSEX) LIMITED
Company number08324411
Incorporated
Registered activityBuilding completion & finishing
Run by1 director (longest-serving director appointed in 2012)
Official checkOn the public register

Why this helps you judge trust: this trader is linked to a registered company with named people who are legally accountable for it, on an official register anyone can check, a layer of accountability an unregistered trader doesn't offer. Around 14 years on the register also points to an established business rather than a brand-new one.

From customer reviews

What customers consistently say

Recurring themes from 4 customer reviews on Checkatrade.

Respectful and tidy in your home: “the workers tidied as they went and made sure everything was cleaned up before leaving” · Checkatrade, 24 Feb 2026

Quality of the workQuoted from 3 reviews

“Finished patio exceeded our expectations.” · Checkatrade, 10 Mar 2026

“The work was completed to a good finish” · Checkatrade, 24 Feb 2026

“to a high standard.” · Checkatrade, 5 Nov 2025

Clear communicationQuoted from 2 reviews

“minimal disruption.” · Checkatrade, 10 Mar 2026

“made sure everything was cleaned up before leaving” · Checkatrade, 24 Feb 2026

Reliable and punctualQuoted from 2 reviews

“Very friendly workers who worked very hard” · Checkatrade, 10 Mar 2026

“They arrived on a friday morning worked hard all day” · Checkatrade, 24 Feb 2026

Reviews · public evidence

What customers say

These reviews are published independently on the named public source below, not testimonials this business chose to show. We bring them together and link each one back to where it appeared, so you can open the source and read it yourself.

5.0out of 5
282 reviews in public evidence3 reviews in the last 12 monthsMost recent review
Where these reviews are published
  • Checkatrade282 reviews

Detailed reviews

These are the individual reviews we hold for S.M. Contractors (Essex) Limited, including the highlights above. The 282 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.

Anonymous5.0 / 5 ·

S M laid our new patio at short notice with minimal disruption. Very friendly workers who worked very hard to complete the job in less than two days. Finished patio exceeded our expectations. This is the second time we have used S M and have no hesitation in recommending them.

Checkatrade
Anonymous5.0 / 5 ·

Seans team came to block pave our driveway ( 4 cars) and put up some concrete fence posts and gravel boards in the garden. They arrived on a friday morning worked hard all day and completed the work Saturday afternoon. The work was completed to a good finish and the workers tidied as they went and made sure everything was cleaned up before leaving i would recommend them.

Checkatrade
Imtiaz S5.0 / 5 ·

This is the third job Sean has done for me now. He did the block paving to the driveway and as with the previous jobs him and the guys did the work quickly, efficiently and to a high standard. Thanks again!

Checkatrade
Local context

Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for landscapers in Braintree

Across 12 landscapers in Braintree, 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

Where this information comes from

2 named public sources

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Review sources

Business and public registers

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About

Driveways / patios / paths in Braintree, Essex.

Services they list

Block PavingBonded Aggregate SurfacingConcrete DrivewaysDriveway / Patio DesignDriveway Cleaning / SealingDriveway RepairGravel / Shingle DrivewaysPatios / PavingPatterned Imprinted ConcretePermeable PavingResin Bond SurfacingResin Bound Surfacing

Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book.

Areas served

BraintreeEssex

The areas they list covering on a public directory; confirm they cover your address before you book.

Your own checks

What to check before you hire

Worth checking yourself
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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Good to know

Common questions about S.M. Contractors (Essex) Limited

Is S.M. Contractors (Essex) Limited a legitimate business?

S.M. Contractors (Essex) Limited has 282 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5. It is a registered business on Companies House, listed as active, and the public register shows no adverse status (no dissolution, insolvency or strike-off) against it. 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 S.M. Contractors (Essex) Limited?

S.M. Contractors (Essex) Limited has 282 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 S.M. Contractors (Essex) Limited's reviews are genuine?

S.M. Contractors (Essex) Limited's 282 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.

Has S.M. Contractors (Essex) Limited had recent public reviews?

S.M. Contractors (Essex) 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.

Is S.M. Contractors (Essex) Limited a registered business?

S.M. CONTRACTORS (ESSEX) LIMITED is a registered business on Companies House (company number 08324411), incorporated 10 Dec 2012, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.

What does S.M. Contractors (Essex) Limited specialise in?

S.M. Contractors (Essex) Limited 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.

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