Services and skills
Landscaper
16 skills
Brickwork in the Garden
Composite Decking
Decking
Garden Design
Garden Structures
Hard Landscaping
Landscape Contractor
Play Areas
Pond Construction
Shed Bases
Sleepers
Soft Landscaping
Tree Planting
Turfing
Sensory Gardens
Water Features
Fencing / Gates
7 skills
Close Board Fencing
Fencing Contractor
Fencing Repair / Replacement
Panel Fencing
Picket Fencing
Trellis
Wooden Gates
Services
3 services
- Domestic Work
- Commercial Work
- Free Estimates
Albums
Customer reviews
Write a review9.96 /10
Based on 14 reviews over the past 12 months
Quality of work
10
Reliability
10
Communication
10
161 Total Reviews
The reviews below represent customers' views and not the views of Checkatrade
10 Dug and constructed a pond, with rock surround, for wildlife planting
Posted 07 February
Having used Oliver last year to rebuild our patio, we asked him to construct a pond alongside, with different layers, suitable for wildlife. The work was completed in good time, to an excellent standard and he will return in Spring to complete the planting.Verified reviewerJob location: KT1310 Lay a patio, construct a pergola and rebuild the rear wall of a garage
Posted 26 December 2024
Oliver and Dave were very professional and courteous in all of their dealings with us. The work was completed on time and to a very high standard, with care being taken to ensure a quality end result. The working area was kept very tidy and thoroughly swept clean upon completion of the project. We would not hesitate to use them again and are very happy to refer them to others.Verified reviewerJob location: GU2110 Removal of old patio, prepare and lay new one with drainage and level block paving driveway
Posted 11 December 2024
Oli and his colleague Dave have done a superb job from start to finish. From Quote to end date it has been a total pleasure to have them doing work for me. Always on time, polite and kept me updated daily on the progress. Quality of workmanship and suggesting ideas as the work progressed was outstanding. I would recommend Oli to anyone and would not hesitate to use him again in the future.Verified reviewerJob location: GU2110 Another little project accomplished perfectly
Posted 07 November 2024
Once again, we asked Oliver to help us out with a small bespoke project which he accomplished perfectly. This time to provide a stable base and construct some protection for new solar panel batteries and inverter being installed outside the house. As usual helpful suggestions made amd all done to his usual great standard .Verified reviewerJob location: GU219.5 Reinforcement to fence
Posted 18 September 2024
This was a relatively small job, stabilising a section of wobbly fence. The agreed work was carried out efficiently in a timely manner. Oliver was recommended to me and I can certainly pass on my own recommendation to others.Verified reviewerJob location: GU2210 New Lawn & Stone Slab Path
Posted 11 September 2024
Excellent service, punctual and did a fantastic job in our garden. The garden has been very patchy for a few years, and I have been meaning to lay a slab path to our back gate. Oliver and crew were happy to remove, rotavate and replace the laws and put down the slabs for me, creating such a tidy and neat garden space. Very polite and friendly, even when battling through heavy rain to get the job done! Highly recommended, and I will be using them again in the future.Verified reviewerJob location: GU2110 Garden Makeover
Posted 06 August 2024
Oli spent time with me & my husband discussing what we wanted to do with our garden and he came up with 3 designs which were all amazing but we settled on one. I was expecting the garden to look better than it did before, but it looks AMAZING, his vision, attention to detail, understanding of what I wanted, and what would work for someone who hasn't had to keep a plant alive for a long time was OUTSTANDING. He was a pleasure to have working in my home, and I cannot THANK HIM enough for giving me such a great addition to my home that I can enjoy for years to come.Verified reviewerJob location: GU2110 Went above and beyond
Posted 10 July 2024
Oliver was outstanding: the work was perfect, the communication was excellent, and he even came back to check when I was a bit concerned about some unhelpful advice I had been given. Absolutely could not recommend more, very happy!Verified reviewerJob location: GU2110 New patio, paths ,steps and timber walls
Posted 31 May 2024
Oliver and Dave replaced the rotten timber retaining walls and steps with new oak sleepers and brick/slab steps. New patio laid outside my new extension and new paths around the extension. Fantastic job and very happy with result. Oliver dealt patiently with my requests for changes to the original plan and always came up with suggestions and solutions that worked well. This is the second time Oliver has done a revamp for me and I would definitely recommend him.Verified reviewerJob location: GU2110 Replacement patio
Posted 23 April 2024
Having previously worked with Oliver to redesign back garden, this phase of work was to replace old patio, and extend in places. Oliver and Dave worked well on this, digging out the old base and replacing/extending new permeable patio. Installed drainage to deal with excess rainwater, and reused old slabs as hardcore. Work completed in time suggested, and good quality. Both arrived on site promptly, and worked through some difficult weather. Site was kept tidy Oliver also sourced and fitted new garden gates, which look very good.Verified reviewerJob location: KT13
Company profile
- OwnerMr Oliver Barwick
- Member Since2010
- Public Liability InsuranceSelf-Certified
- AddressChecked
- IdentityChecked
- Checkatrade T&C'sSigned
- VATYes: 826464318
- Company typeLtd Company
Company info
Qualified garden designer who was trained at Merrist Wood Agriculture College in 1994 and has been in business in Surrey since.
Over 25 years’ experience of designing and building gardens in and around Surrey whilst Hippo Designs has been in business for the 20 years.
Garden Design:
- Initial Consultation to Discuss the Brief for Potential Garden Layout, Planting and Features.
- Submission of Three Preliminary Sketches Detailing Different Ways in Which the Brief can be Executed.
- Second Consultation Meeting on site Where Initial Plans are Tailored into The Main Working Plan.
- Final Design Submitted and Costing Quotation Provided.
- Planning Plans as Required.
All areas of construction work undertaken using traditional and modern materials including;
- Paving; Natural Stone, Porcelain
- Decking; Composite or Timber
- Turf and Artificial Grass
- Fencing; Repair or Replacement
- Wall Construction (Natural Stone, Drystone Wall, Sleepers, Wood, Retaining)
- Timberwork; Bespoke Pergolas, Decking, Covered Walkways, Decking (Natural or Composite)
- Driveways; Gravel, Block Paved
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