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 review9.52 /10
Based on 16 reviews over the past 12 months
Quality of work
9.31
Reliability
9.38
Communication
9.88
Reviews (47)
10 Dropped kerb and driveway
Posted 22 July
ELM Groundworks were fantastic to deal with. We had great communication throughout from Ellen, they also sorted our paperwork for the dropped kerb which was really appreciated. Luke and his team worked extremely hard and professionally throughout. We are extremely happy with the finish. Very courteous and friednly throughout. We will definitely use them again if ever we need to.Verified reviewerJob location: SO5010 Drop kerb installation.
Posted 05 July
Very helpful. Good price and quality work. Handled the permit etc. no problem. Happy to recommend.Verified reviewerJob location: SO4010 Great service
Posted 04 July
ELM came out to relay our new drive way and drop the curb. They were extremely quick and the service was amazing. We will be using them again to sort out our patio our. Would recommend to anybody.Verified reviewerJob location: SO402.67 Incomplete work, dangerous, unsafe and didnt follow quote or request
Posted 28 June
Job was to excavate old patio, steps & retaining wall, rebuild wall in new location, lay new patio & steps up to lawn area. In the quote our only task was to supply new slabs. Pictures were shown of new design layout. Day 1. Disgruntlement that slabs weren't taken up before. Day 2. Steps dug out in wrong location. Called to discuss, agreed to relocate steps in correct location. Day 3. Whatsapp received, walked off job due to heat (totally understandable, did offer to reschedule many times) Then was told, can look for alternative company as cant come back until end of Sept. Now left unusable!!Verified reviewerJob location: SO18Response from E.l.m Groundworks Ltd
Thank you Laura. We are sincerely sorry that your recent experience did not meet your expectations. E.L.M Groundworks Ltd, of course take all feedback seriously and would urge you to respond to our direct correspondence of Thursday 25th June 2026 with our proposal of splitting the team and returning to work at your property on Monday 29th June 2026. Post Heatwave. As communicated to you, we fully understand if you wish to go with an alternative company and in this case, as previously stated, there will be no charge for our services thus far.
- TTerry H
10 Excellent dropped kerb work from a professional family business
Posted 13 May
Excellent service from start to finish. E.L.M. carried out our new dropped kerb and reinstated the old one, and we are extremely pleased with the result. They responded quickly, visited the site promptly, provided a clear quote, and communicated brilliantly throughout. A friendly, knowledgeable, family-run business who made the whole process straightforward and stress-free. The work was completed professionally and to a very high standard, with a beautiful end result. Highly recommended.Verified reviewerJob location: SO31 10 Dropped Kerb/Driveway
Posted 11 May
Completed my dropped kerb and driveway. Excellent communication and service from start to finish, can not recommend enoughVerified reviewerJob location: SO15
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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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