- Source reference
- CBDU288240
- Licence class
- upper-tier
- Valid through
- May 2028
- Source checked
- 30 Jun 2026
Public evidence profile
Star Surfacing
Credentials & registries
Waste carrier (Environment Agency)
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Trust Score
61out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 112 reviews
- 1 credential shown
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume112
Independent sources2 independent public sources
Credentials1 credential shown
How this score is made up
What customers say41.9 of 60
Independent checks9.6 of 30
Track record9.7 of 10
See the independent checks
- 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 details5.1 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 Star Surfacing
Each card sums up one thing we can check from public sources. Open it for the full detail and the named source. This is evidence context, not a guarantee.
Credentials & registriesWaste carrier (Environment Agency)See detail →Companies HouseActive incorporated businessSee detail →
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1Credentials and memberships
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Companies House registration
ActiveActive incorporated business
Star Surfacing is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
Legal nameStar Surfacing
Company number10632193
Incorporated
Registered activitySite preparation
Run by2 directors (longest-serving director appointed in 2017)
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 9 years on the register also points to an established business rather than a brand-new one.
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
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade112 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“We have had the best experience with Star Surfacing - we would recommend them highly. They laid the best drive we have ever had and are really a nice bunch of people. We did have a small issue with some cracks that they resolved - it now looks even better !! You can judge a company by how they deal with issues. If you need a new drive I would suggest getting in touch with Star Surfacing. I hope I can attach a photo of our drive - it's stunning !”
“George was amazing. Came quoted for the job. Kept me in touch with all the different timings. Nothing was deemed impossible and it was a challenging site. it was a delightful experience. I can’t recommend them highly enough And now I have this divine drive where it was a mud pit before. Totally wonderful we are very pleased indeed”
“We are delighted with the work done by Star Surfacing! My sister recommended them from work she had done about 8 years ago which still looks good as new. George and his team were excellent workers especially Luke, he kept us informed of the plans. We trusted them completely, they were so obviously keen to do the best job they could for us. Such tidy workers, polite, hard working and generally nice fellas. Communication was excellent too. George was quick to reply/respond to calls or emails. We would thoroughly recommend the company to any of our friends and family.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Star Surfacing, including the highlights above. The 112 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
We have had the best experience with Star Surfacing - we would recommend them highly. They laid the best drive we have ever had and are really a nice bunch of people. We did have a small issue with some cracks that they resolved - it now looks even better !! You can judge a company by how they deal with issues. If you need a new drive I would suggest getting in touch with Star Surfacing. I hope I can attach a photo of our drive - it's stunning !
George was amazing. Came quoted for the job. Kept me in touch with all the different timings. Nothing was deemed impossible and it was a challenging site. it was a delightful experience. I can’t recommend them highly enough And now I have this divine drive where it was a mud pit before. Totally wonderful we are very pleased indeed
We are delighted with the work done by Star Surfacing! My sister recommended them from work she had done about 8 years ago which still looks good as new. George and his team were excellent workers especially Luke, he kept us informed of the plans. We trusted them completely, they were so obviously keen to do the best job they could for us. Such tidy workers, polite, hard working and generally nice fellas. Communication was excellent too. George was quick to reply/respond to calls or emails. We would thoroughly recommend the company to any of our friends and family.
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for landscapers in Hastings
Across 16 landscapers in Hastings, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Sources
3 named public sourcesWhere this information comes from
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Review sources
Registers and membership directories
Business and public registers
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About
Driveways / patios / paths in Hastings, East Sussex.
Services they list
Bonded Aggregate SurfacingDriveway / Patio DesignGravel / Shingle DrivewaysPatios / PavingPermeable PavingResin Bond SurfacingResin Bound SurfacingTarmac Driveways
Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book.
Areas served
East SussexHastings
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
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 Star Surfacing
Is Star Surfacing a legitimate business?
Star Surfacing has 112 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 Star Surfacing?
Star Surfacing has 112 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 Star Surfacing's reviews are genuine?
Star Surfacing's 112 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 Star Surfacing qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for Star Surfacing, 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.
Is Star Surfacing a registered business?
Star Surfacing is a registered business on Companies House (company number 10632193), incorporated 22 Feb 2017, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does Star Surfacing specialise in?
Star Surfacing lists specialist services including Bonded Aggregate Surfacing, Driveway / Patio Design, Gravel / Shingle Driveways, Patios / Paving, Permeable Paving, Resin Bond Surfacing. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.