# S.M. Contractors (Essex) Limited S.M. Contractors (Essex) Limited is a landscaper in Braintree. Rated 5.0/5 from 282 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile for this trader, with independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, no ads, and no paid placement. Trust Score: 70 out of 100 (strong track record). The score rests on rated 5.0 from 282 reviews. 3 reviews in the last 12 months. ## About Driveways / patios / paths in Braintree, Essex. ## Public review evidence (by source) | Source | Average rating | Reviews | | --- | --- | --- | | Checkatrade | No rating shown | 282 | 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. Most recent review: 5 months ago. ## What customers consistently say _Recurring strength themes from this trader's own reviews, each with a verbatim quote:_ - **Quality of the work** (Quoted from 3 reviews): "Finished patio exceeded our expectations." · Checkatrade, 10 Mar 2026 - **Clear communication** (Quoted from 2 reviews): "minimal disruption." · Checkatrade, 10 Mar 2026 - **Reliable and punctual** (Quoted from 2 reviews): "Very friendly workers who worked very hard" · Checkatrade, 10 Mar 2026 _Respectful and tidy in your home (2 reviewers describe them being respectful of the home and leaving it clean):_ "the workers tidied as they went and made sure everything was cleaned up before leaving" · Checkatrade, 24 Feb 2026 ## In customers' own words _Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_ > "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." > Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade) > "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." > Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade) > "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!" > Source: Imtiaz S (5.0, via Checkatrade) ## Trades Landscaper, Driveway / paving contractor ## Services they list _Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book:_ - Block Paving - Bonded Aggregate Surfacing - Concrete Driveways - Driveway / Patio Design - Driveway Cleaning / Sealing - Driveway Repair - Gravel / Shingle Driveways - Patios / Paving - Patterned Imprinted Concrete - Permeable Paving - Resin Bond Surfacing - Resin Bound Surfacing ## Areas covered _Towns and areas this trader lists serving. This is their own stated coverage, so confirm they cover your exact address before you book:_ - Braintree - Essex ## What we checked, and when _What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_ - Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 282 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 2 public listings for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Business identity: MyTrustedTraders shows public business identity data for company number 08324411 with operating status active. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Contact phone: MyTrustedTraders shows a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) Full verification checklist: https://mytrustedtraders.com/traders/sm-contractors-essex-limited-2/checks ## Credentials & sources - Credentials shown: 0 - Companies House status: Active - Run by 1 director; the longest-serving current director was appointed in 2012 (Companies House officers) - Evidence held from: Checkatrade, Companies House - Check dates vary by source. Where we hold a date, the check shows it. ## Before you hire a landscaper _What to check when choosing this kind of trade (general guidance, not a claim about this business):_ - 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. - 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: 07450 322386 --- Source: MyTrustedTraders, https://mytrustedtraders.com/traders/sm-contractors-essex-limited-2 Real public evidence only: every figure traces to a named source, with evidence held from 2 named public sources. If a source does not carry a field, it is not shown.