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Dave's Friendly Garden Services

9.9/10

Southampton, Hampshire

Checkatrade member since September 2011
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Services

  • Emergency Garden Service
  • Garden Clearance
  • Garden Maintenance
  • Hedge Trimming / Removal
  • Lawn Treatment
  • Mulching
  • Pruning
  • Roof Gardens
  • Scarification
  • Weed Control

Customer Reviews

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9.9 /10

Based on 10 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

9.9

Reliability

9.9

Communication

10

Reviews (559)

  • Ralph F
    10

    My once neglected gardens have been completely transformed, thanks to Dave!

    Posted 03 October

    Unfortunately, I am one of those persons, who, whilst appreciating well kept gardens, has absolutely no interest whatsoever in maintaining mine! Therefore & when Dave was recommended to me, several years ago, he proved to be like the proverbial "breath of fresh air" & as a result of the standard of his work, I now employ his services on a regular basis each year. He's a very hardworking, diligent & methodical tradesman, being one who keeps his customers well informed as necessary & undertakes an excellent job throughout, including tidying up the worksite afterwards.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SO19
  • 10

    Top job!

    Posted 23 September

    Brilliant job from David, more than happy to recommend for anyone requiring his services
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SO50
  • 10

    A genuine reliable guy, very reasonable rates. Would hire again in a flash!

    Posted 14 August

    Really pleasant guy and very reasonably priced work carried out. Dave came today to do some various gardening tasks ranging from removing and replanting a Japanese Acer, trimming a load of bushes, weed removal, bush removal, digging out a load of soil to transform an old bed into a shingle path and dig over all the soil around all the beds to tidy up the garden. Can’t thank you enough Dave, a really great job!
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SO30
  • Jody B
    10

    Tidying front and back garden

    Posted 14 June

    Dave was great, really responsive to messages, competitive quote, great communication and carried out the job to a high standard.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SO19
  • 10

    I had my garden cleared of brambles, tree cutdown, lawn maintenance

    Posted 16 May

    It was a huge job to clear my garden, which Dave and Brian smashed through. They both live up to the name "friendly garden service", very nice guys, always offering tips and ideas, and very knowledgeable. Day 1. Started the job at 10:30 on friday, only stopping for 30 mins lunch and worked until 6 but then came back at 7pm to haul even more of day's garden waste away. Day 2. Dave started at 9 and worked until 12:30, even sorting out my front lawn which i cheekily asked Dave to do and add onto the bill. Will definitely use them again!
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SO19
  • 10

    Weeding, turning over flower beds, adding compost

    Posted 13 April

    Dave was brilliant - reliable, friendly, quick at replying to messages, very reasonably priced and did a great job. Would definitely use him again in the future and highly recommend!
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SO32

Company Info

Owner

Mr David Jewell

Sole Trader

14 years on Checkatrade

VAT Registered

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Dave graduated from Sparsholt College of Agriculture and formed Daves Friendly Garden Services. Starting with just a few clients he has now grown to over two hundred regular clients including corporate and local councils.

All of the equipment used from mowers to strimmers and hedge cutters are petrol driven so whether your garden is small, large or in a difficult location Dave can tackle the job.

Gardening might be his job but it is also his hobby, one which still gives him pride and satisfaction. So should you need that weeding, winter planting or summer bedding, even general garden maintenance, Dave can offer friendly advice on how to best tackle the job.

As Dave says “I can offer an all year round service, come rain or shine. Not only do I clear up all debris but also take it away for you'.

  • Garden maintenance all year round
  • Patios cleaned
  • Rough & overgrown gardens tidied up
  • Lawns cut
  • Turfing
  • Hedges cut
  • Shed & fences painted
  • Leaves raked up & removed

Working hours 8am - 7pm Monday to Saturday.

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Member since September 2011

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