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1st Advanced Landscapes Limited

9.89/10

Hindhead, Surrey

Checkatrade member since May 2014
10

Services

  • Block Paving
  • Bonded Aggregate Surfacing
  • Driveway / Patio Design
  • Gravel / Shingle Driveways
  • Gritting
  • Patios / Paving
  • Permeable Paving
  • Soakaways

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9.89 /10

Based on 22 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

9.86

Reliability

9.91

Communication

9.91

Reviews (176)

  • 10

    Top team for our project

    Posted 09 December 2025

    Great team from initial consultation to completion. Totally grasped the project objectives and requirements from the outset. Very polite, punctual, reliable and professional. The team were also highly flexible throughout the project to accommodate additional work and to adapt the programme accordingly. Their experience and attention to detail was very evident. I would recommend 1st Advanced Landscapes and hope to engage them on another project in the future.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: GU30
  • Paul B
    10

    Removing old patio and soil as there was not a base.

    Posted 04 December 2025

    Richard and Team very organised and professional. Friendly,neat and professional. New patio on very solid base. Everyone worked hard under some awful weather conditions but was always smiling. Would highly recommend,
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: GU27
  • 10

    Garden Landscape Project

    Posted 18 November 2025

    Richard, George, Andy, and Craig did a fantastic job. They were with us for 7 weeks, worked extremely hard every day, were unobtrusive and professional going about their work and ensured the site was left tidy at the end of every day. Nothing was too much trouble, we were constantly asked if we were happy with the work that was being done and they were happy to incorporate changes to scope. The team were very meticulous about the work they were doing and the completed project was done to the highest level. I would highly recommend 1st Advanced Landscapes and the work that they do.
    Job location: GU26

    Response from 1st Advanced Landscapes Limited

    Dear Rob and Belinda, Thank you for choosing 1st Advanced Landscapes Ltd to do your garden project. We're all delighted with the outcome, but moreover that you are so pleased with the finished look of your patio terrace, pathways, vegetable garden, and having our team with you for such a long period. Best wishes and sincere thanks from Richard, me & team, Allison

  • 9.33

    Front entry steps and walling, new driveway and rear decking work

    Posted 18 November 2025

    Very good service, job started and completed on time - efficiently whilst respecting need to keep site tidy and maintain access for ourselves and our neighbours - really pleased with the outcome, fabulous…
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: GU10

    Response from 1st Advanced Landscapes Limited

    Dear Nick, Thank you for your comments here and for choosing us; we're all so happy you are delighted with the finished result. Your contemporary steps and platform offer a lovey enhancement to the front of your property. Best wishes from Richard, me and the team, Allison

  • 10

    Professional in every way

    Posted 13 October 2025

    What a pleasure to use this company all the way through to admin excellent the team who did the landscaping professional consideration second to none respectful to our property I would highly recommend them what a breath of fresh air this company are .many thanks
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: GU33

    Response from 1st Advanced Landscapes Limited

    Dear Gill, Richard, me and the team are grateful for your recommendation here - thank you for posting this and for choosing us to do your driveway. All the very best to you and Colin. Best wishes Allison

  • 10

    1st Class Landscaping

    Posted 25 September 2025

    We are so pleased with the patio that Richard and his team have created, it looks even better than we had envisaged. Meticulous care was taken at every step and a lot of hard work put into finishing the job on time to a very high standard, despite the challenging weather. I only have good things to say, as they were very punctual, polite and unobtrusive. Richard regularly came round to see how things were progressing and was great at answering any queries we had. A mention for Allison also, who kept us fully informed from start to finish – a refreshing change to have prompt replies to emails.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: GU35

    Response from 1st Advanced Landscapes Limited

    Dear Sarah, I'm delighted the team have delivered a project you are so happy with and you have a transformed outdoor garden to enjoy for many years to come. Thank you for choosing and recommending us. All the best from Richard, me & the team, Allison

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Company Info

Owner

Mr Richard Mellor

Ltd Company

12 years on Checkatrade

VAT Registered

Yes: 469063467

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Hello and welcome to 1st Advanced Landscapes Ltd. Richard started the business in 2012 shortly after we moved to Hindhead, though his experience in landscaping dates back to his post-school days in Dorset.


I started supporting the business in 2017 after taking a career break to raise our family.


Previously, I worked in a number of corporate finance & accountancy roles.


Our team are highly skilled landscaping technicians who competently undertake and professionally deliver large, technical projects in all areas of hard and soft landscaping:


  • Full garden re-design
  • Driveways - block paved & stone
  • Patios - porcelain & sandstone
  • Natural stone retaining walls & brickwork
  • Decking - composite & hardwood & softwood
  • Drainage - new soakaways, pipework, ACO drainage.
  • Ponds & pergolas, bases & fencing.
  • Garden levelling and new lawns.
  • Outdoor kitchens/dining/seating, fire pits.


Our two team leaders, Mike and George, have been with us 12 and 7 years respectively.


Their meticulous attention to detail, work ethic, and commitment to every project, large or small, is hard to beat.


You won't find many landscapers willing to work to 8pm on a Saturday night when required; they will willingly go the extra mile on every one of our projects.


As a business, we are VAT registered, have our public & employer liability insurance underwritten by AXA, and guarantee our own workmanship for 5 years.


We cover Haslemere & Godalming, Farnham & Alton, Liphook & Petersfield, Hindhead, Grayshott & Headley, and all local surrounding villages.


Our visits and quotations are free and without obligation.


We do get booked up in advance - it is never too early to start planning your garden project with us.


Best wishes

Allison

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