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Fortes Home Improvements Ltd

9.67/10

Guildford, Surrey

£1,000 guarantee T&Cs apply

Checkatrade member since January 2025

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Skills

  • Block Paving
  • Bonded Aggregate Surfacing
  • Concrete Driveways
  • Driveway Cleaning / Sealing
  • Driveway Repair
  • Driveway / Patio Design
  • Emergency Driveways / Patios / Paths Service
  • Gravel / Shingle Driveways

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9.67 /10

Based on 4 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

9.75

Reliability

9.75

Communication

9.5

Reviews (13)

  • 9

    Block Paving

    Posted 10 June

    block paving in the front garden and manhole cover

    really impressed,the Finnish is great,all the guys are polite and friendly, very tidy and competitively priced, would 100% recommend
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SO17
    David T
  • 9.67

    Patios / Paving

    Posted 20 May

    Garden patio

    James & his team did a great job on our patio. Very neat & tidy , very impressed with their work.
    Job location: GU7
    Michelle D
  • 10

    Block Paving

    Posted 27 October 2025

    block paving back garden

    I would recommend this company, they cleared our back garden of old paving slabs, levelled ground and filled in hole where pond used to be, all rubble and waste was cleared every day. laid block paving to our design and colour. The workmen were very hard working and polite. back garden is now transformed.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: PO6
    Bruce B
  • 10

    Patios / Paving

    Posted 22 July 2025

    Laid small area of paving. Cleaned and re jointed existing paving.

    James and his team stepped in after we were badly let down by another “tradesman”. He arrived on the Friday and the job was completed by Tuesday lunchtime. We can’t express our gratitude and relief. It was such a fantastic experience and the work was done so quickly with great skill and professionalism. Big thanks to Damien and Ziggy. We have already asked James back for other work. We would have absolutely no trouble recommending Fortes.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SO16
  • 10

    Block Paving

    Posted 27 May 2025

    Block Paving driveway

    James and team did a great job on block paving my driveway and patio. James was a pleasure to deal with, he explained things to us in layman's terms, discussed multiple options with us and sent the quote promptly and was always available via phone and kept me updated if he was delayed for any reason. Damien and his team did a great job, they worked tirelessly to get the job done and Damien was very thorough and precise and always checked I was happy with each stage. Would recommend. Hoping I dont need to call back with any issues but I'm sure they would be dealt with in the same manner!
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SO40
  • 10

    Patios / Paving

    Posted 06 May 2025

    Remove decking and lay patio

    Good communication and diligent workers, very happy with the results.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: PO4

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Company Info

Owner

Mr James Ward

Ltd Company

1 years on Checkatrade

VAT Registered

No

Domestic WorkCommercial WorkFree EstimatesInsurance Work UndertakenCards Accepted

Hi, James Ward here I’m the managing director of fortes home improvements Ltd

We work closely with our customers in order to guarantee complete satisfaction and peace of mind. No job is too big or too small, with our expertise ensuring that each project is properly organized and efficiently completed to the highest possible standard.

Proper preparation is perhaps the most essential part of any project. We spend time ensuring that the ground is properly prepared in order to ensure a long-lasting and flawless finish.

Offering only the finest drive and pathway products, we are dedicated to making your driveway dreams a reality. With us your design possibilities are virtually limitless. We use the best materials and only use staff with years of experience. We can improve the character and value of your home for less money than you think with a prestigious block paved drive and patio. A full range of traditional and modern colours and designs are available. A complete service is provided with site preparation if necessary. We can provide Decorative Walling, Crazy Paving, Slabbing or Hot Laid Tarmac in red or black as well as Blockwork and Graveling.

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