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R & M Building and Groundworks Limited

Checkatrade membership number: 90182
Member of Checkatrade for over 5 years
R & M Building and Groundworks Limited Feedback Scores
68 customer feedback reports
with an average score of 9.7 out of 10.
Works in
Poole, Bournemouth, Ringwood, Ferndown, Wareham, Hampshire, Dorset
Contact
name: Richard Houldsworth
address:
Poole, Dorset, BH17 7XN
telephone: 01202 690262   Enlarged for easy dialing:
01202 690262
mobile: 07811 379815
email:
web:
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Company Profile
Patio, fencing etc Decking, stone patio, rendering, wooden steps, gate posts. Indian Sandstone Patio Paving Indian Sandstone Patio Driveway Paving View Photo Gallery >>

R&M Building and Groundwork is a family run business that was established in 2004. Richard Houldsworth, business owner, has over 16 years experience in the construction industry.

You can be assured that you are dealing with a reputable and trustworthy company as R&M Building and Groundwork is vetted and monitored by Checkatrade. For your peace of mind, we have also been through rigorous vetting to belong to the Federation of Master Builders. We hold full Public Liability Insurance.

We would welcome the opportunity to provide you with a no obligation quotation for any building work you may be considering. You will find that we are very competitively priced as well as having the experience to carry out your work to an exceptionally high standard.

We are able to assist you with a number of building projects including: driveways,

  • block paving
  • patios
  • paths
  • walls
  • concreting
  • fencing
  • extensions
  • conservatories
  • drainage and general building work

 We carry out work for both retail and trade customers.
Skills
Domestic work Free estimates Commercial work
Main work undertaken
Block Paving, Builder, Concrete Driveways, Driveways/Patios/Paths, General Building, Groundworks/Demolition, Patios/Paving, Tarmac Driveways
Also skilled in
Fencing Contractor, Landscape Contractor
Accreditations
Company Information
Interviewed on: 25 September 2006 Public Liability Insurance: Current - Verified on 13 October 2011
Limited Company: Registered as R & M Building and Groundworks Limited. No. 07383589 Insured by: RSA
VAT Registered: No. 920333170 Coverage amount (£): 2,000,000
References 5 received by Checkatrade

These references were checked by Checkatrade when R & M Building and Groundworks Limited joined in September 2006.

Trade reference
They carry out ground work, patio work and conservatory base work for us.
Trader in Bournemouth, 2 October 2006
Landscaping front garden.
We are happy to recommend them.
Customer in Poole, 2 October 2006
Building works
A pleasant reliable and cost effective service is provided. A knowledgeable person who can put his skills into practice with a variety of projects. I would recommend to others and use again.
Customer in Poole, 2 October 2006
Landscape gardening, fencing etc.
A friendly, reliable company that I have recommended to many friends.
Customer in Poole, 2 October 2006
Building
Mr Houldsworth was prompt, helpful, good value for money and was very very accommodating with my changes. I am happy to recommend him.
Customer in Poole, 2 October 2006
Customer Monitoring Reports Showing 10 out of 68
Total recommendations: 68, average score 9.7 9.7 Last six months: 2 reports, average rating 9.9
Scores:
10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 9Timekeeping: 9 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
9.8
Combined score: 9.8 out of 10
9.810
Antique Stone Sriveway - approx 150 m²

Price was important for Us, but even more importantly is quality. Quality lasts, and that is the ability to discuss requirements, preparation of the site and then a good execution. R&M delivered quality, value in an engaged and timely manner. We were so impressed with Richard and Michelle's approach that we have engaged them to do a 180 m² patio area.
Customer in Wareham, 5 March 2012
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Scores:
10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
1010
Landscaping back garden.

Very professional work carried out they have transformed my garden and my life for gardening. I would recommend this company.
Customer in Bournemouth, 9 February 2012
R & M Building and Groundworks Limited www.checkatrade.com/RAndMBuildingAndGroundworks/
Scores:
10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
1010
Remove old fencing and put up new fence with concrete post and gravel boards

As on previous job they did for us, Lee and Lewis arrived on time and wasted no time in getting to work. Job was completed within 2 days. Excellent finish, site left clean and tidy. Highly recommend this company. Richard is very helpful and nothing is too much trouble.
Customer in Poole, 3 November 2011
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Scores:
9Tidiness: 9 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
9.8
Combined score: 9.8 out of 10
9.810
Built Porch, Front Wall with Gates and railings and layed new driveway and lawns

The job was carried out very much to our satisfaction and soon after the drive and parking areas were finished we had a torrential rain storm and we were delighted to note that all water was drained away by the soakaway installed and no puddles remained. Richard is an extremely pleasant and helpful man and he sees that this is continued by his staff. Michelle is a superb support at the end of the telephone being completely aware of the work being carried out and helps to make this a very reliable Company to deal with. I would have no doubts at all about using R&M again and they will always be one of the quotations that I shall seek for any future work.
Customer in Ringwood, 21 September 2011
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Scores:
10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 9Timekeeping: 9 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
9.8
Combined score: 9.8 out of 10
9.810
New paving to front and back gardens

Excellent service. The paving to the front and back of the house is exactly what I wanted and has been finished to a high standard. The lads were polite, extremely neat and tidy and turned up when they said they would. Thank you very much.
Customer in Poole, 12 September 2011
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Scores:
10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
1010
Removal of steps and soil, build new wall further back and 2 new sets of steps

Definitely would recommend this company. Very pleased with the finished job. Many tons of soil had to be removed by hand and our drive is a steep slope going down to the roadside which made the task even harder. Leigh and Lewis worked tirelessly every day and were always cheery and pleasant. Richard regularly came to check on the job progress and was always helpful in meeting our needs.
Customer in Poole, 17 August 2011
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Scores:
10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
1010
Removed old patio and laid new

Started the job a day earlier than anticipated. I am very pleased with my new patio and would definitely recommend Richard and his guys. Price was very competitive, I also added an additional little job which Richard did with no extra charge. Thank you.
Customer in Ferndown, 27 May 2011
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Scores:
10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
1010
Block paving driveway

Very professional, did a top quality job, would recommend them to anybody, very pleased with end results.
Customer in Bournemouth, 18 May 2011
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Scores:
10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
1010
Dig out of raised lawn area and replace with a patio and new steps

We have a raised rear garden, the guys had to dig all of the soil out by hand, using a couple of wheel barrows they got rid of all of the soli, this was replaced with a thick layer of hardcore which was then compacted with a machine. The slabs were then laid and pointed in. We are very pleased with the workmanship. The guys turned up on time and finished the job a day earlier than expected. Clean and tidy throughout. A pleasure to deal with this company, we would highly recommend them, the price was very competitive as well. Thanks to all of you.
Customer in Bournemouth, 12 May 2011
R & M Building and Groundworks Limited www.checkatrade.com/RAndMBuildingAndGroundworks/
Scores:
10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
1010
Dug up lawn and replaced with slabs, edging, gravel and raised beds

Very pleased with all the work done and to a very high standard. Workers very polite, helpful and tidy
Customer in Ferndown, 20 April 2011
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