E.l.m Groundworks Ltd
Southampton
Checkatrade member since December 2022
Services
- Block Paving
- Drop Kerbs
- Patios / Paving
- Driveway Cleaning / Sealing
- Tarmac Driveways
- Gravel / Shingle Driveways
- Permeable Paving
- Soakaways
- Driveway / Patio Design
Customer Reviews
Write a review9.97 /10
Based on 13 reviews over the past 12 months
Quality of work
9.92
Reliability
10
Communication
10
Reviews (39)
10 Drive & kerb installation
Posted 09 March
We went with Luke as, while not the cheapest, his reviews were good & he was very open and informative when he quoted for the job, promptly applying for the dropped kerb licence when we engaged his sevices. Arriving promptly every day & always happy, when he encountered minor issues Luke adapted & agreed plans working really, really hard (even in the rain), finishing the jobs on time. Really, really happy with the results (at a fair price) and hopefully Luke can come and sort out our back garden in the near future!Verified reviewerJob location: SO19- HHelen B
10 Dropped kerb
Posted 28 February
Fantastic job from start at quote stage, where Ellen and Luke came to personally view and price the job, through to applying for the relevant road licence and then carrying out the work itself, everything was well managed and I was kept informed along the way. Really professional and friendly experience, I would highly recommend!Verified reviewerJob location: SO45 10 Highly recommend this company.
Posted 13 February
Drop kerb. Very professional, good communication, gave good advice when visiting to quote. Very competitive quote. We agreed the quote and they applied for the necessary licence and were very punctual on the agreed day. Very pleased with finished work. Would highly recommendVerified reviewerJob location: PO14- AAndy B
9.67 replace subsiding patio
Posted 06 November 2025
communication with Ellen and Luke was excellent throughout. When the old patio was removed it was evident that considerably more work was required but Luke honoured the original quote and worked the extra two days without extra cost to me. I would use ELM again and have recommended them to neighboursVerified reviewerJob location: SO31 10 Great service!
Posted 15 October 2025
We had our driveway and drop kerb done by Luke and Ellen a couple of weeks ago. Really pleased with the result! From start to finish Ellen and Luke had great communication, were friendly and the quality of the work was excellent. 100% would recommend to anyone. Very professional service provided to us. Thank you!Verified reviewerJob location: PO1610 Good price, excellent finish.
Posted 07 September 2025
Luke & Helen listened carefully to our plans for a shingle driveway. They offered advice on the most economical but lasting way to construct it. The quote was competitive and the work carried out to our convenience and complete satisfaction. The work area was left clean & tidy. I recommend them highly. Include them in your list for quotations on any ground works.Verified reviewerJob location: SO31
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Company Info
Owner
Mr Luke Machon
Ltd Company
4 years on Checkatrade
VAT Registered
Yes: 445477371
E.L.M GROUNDWORKS LTD is a small, family run Civil Engineering company that offers a complete set of groundwork services for upgrading and improving your outside spaces.
Fully certificated and insured to work on:
Driveways - Patios - Block Paving
Concrete - Tarmac
Utilities - Footings
Drop kerbs
Drainage
Fencing - Garden Clearance
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