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S.M. CONTRACTORS (ESSEX) LIMITED

9.98/10

Braintree, Essex

£1,000 guarantee T&Cs apply

Checkatrade member since March 2024

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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

Customer Reviews

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9.98 /10

Based on 30 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

9.97

Reliability

10

Communication

9.97

What customers are saying

AI-generated from customer reviews over last 24 months

Customers consistently praise this trade for their professional and hardworking team, who deliver high-quality driveways and patios with remarkable speed and efficiency. Reviewers frequently comment on the team's politeness and how tidy they leave the site upon completion.

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Reviews (294)

  • 10

    Block Paving

    Posted 24 June

    Block paving driveway

    Sean and his team completed my block paving driveway professionally. Nothing was too much for them. I’m extremely happy with the work and would highly recommend them!
    Job location: CO6
  • 10

    Driveway / Patio Design

    Posted 13 June

    Great driveway

    Sean and his team from start to finish worked tirelessly and professionally to produce a superb block paving driveway, Indian sand stone paths and patio. Nothing was too much trouble and any little things I wanted doing were carried without fuss. I have no hesitation in recommending S.M. contractors.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: CM7
  • 10

    Block Paving

    Posted 09 June

    Professional Helpful. Would recommend

    Sean and his gang recently block paved my drive.. It was laid 'to perfection'. I would definately recommend these workmen. They are a great bunch and take great care in their work. Gill
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: CO9
  • 10

    Patios / Paving

    Posted 08 June

    Remove a small wall clear and pave the patio area and lift and relay lose patio slabs in other areas

    Good company, quick to come and quote. Shaun and his team had good comms, worked incredibly professionally and tidily over the 2 days. Great end product at a good price
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: CM77
    Louise G
  • 10

    Driveways / Patios / Paths

    Posted 04 May

    Pathway and driveway tarmac

    A wonderful company and friendly, professional people. The job was done few days after the quote was given. Definitely will have them back again.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: CM7
    Elizabeth B
  • 10

    Block Paving

    Posted 30 April

    Excellent service can’t fault them

    Sean and his team were amazing. Completed the project in one day and we are really pleased. Advice given on different ideas but we settled on the block brick paving. Thanks for all your hard work.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: CO2

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Company Info

Owner

Mr Sean McGinley

Ltd Company

2 years on Checkatrade

VAT Registered

No

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S.M. Contractors (Essex) Ltd is a family run business based in Braintree, Essex. We undertake works in all of North Essex, South Suffolk and East Herts on a daily basis. We were incorporated as in limited company in 2012 but have been trading as a family business for over 20 years.


Driveways, Patios & Landscaping.

We have a skilled, experienced and friendly team undertaking all aspects of hard landscaping and driveways on a daily basis. We have our own machinery and plant so no need to hire in expensive machines or skip hire. We specialise in domestic driveways - skilled in block paving, tarmac, tar and chip and many other finishes. We are also able to design and lay patios in a variety of finishes. Free site surveys with a no obligation quotation.

  • No deposits to pay.
  • Written 5 year guarantee.
  • Competitive prices.
  • View our photos for recent examples of our work.


Exterior Property Maintenance and Repairs.

  • Exterior painting and property repairs.
  • Roofs repaired, cleaned and inspected.
  • UPVC facias soffits and guttering.
  • Pressure washing of drives, patios and decking. Resealing and repairs.
  • Brick work, site clearance and all aspects of exterior property maintenance, repairs or new installs.


We have an experienced and professional team with a 'can do' attitude. All works are completed to a high standard and guaranteed. All rubbish and site waste is quickly removed and once we undertake any works we remain on site until the job is done.


We are fully insured and a genuine local driveways, building and landscapes contractor.


For free no obligation advice or a no obligation quotation please feel free to contact us.

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