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Ground Designs

10/10

Southampton, Hampshire

Checkatrade member since November 2009
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Services

  • Play Areas
  • Shed Bases
  • Hard Landscaping
  • Pond Construction
  • Landscape Contractor
  • Garden Design
  • Brickwork in the Garden
  • Garden Structures
  • Turfing
  • Artificial Grass
  • Sleepers
  • Tree Planting
  • Water Features

Customer Reviews

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10 /10

Based on 18 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

10

Reliability

10

Communication

10

Reviews (333)

  • 10

    Superb Service

    Posted 10 January

    Ground Designs renovated my back garden in July 2024. They did an outstanding job and I asked them to replace the remainder of the fence in the back garden and provide picket fencing in the front. This work was carried out last week by Rob and Owen. Dean provided clear quotations and expert advice as before. Rob and Owen did a superb job. They are hard working, conscientious and efficient and I cannot recommend them highly enough. They are friendly and considerate and explained what they were doing throughout the job. It was a pleasure to have them here.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SO30
  • 10

    Ground Designs gives your garden projects something extra

    Posted 08 January

    We had already used Dean and his teams' services for our back garden in 2024 and, due to that stunning job, asked him to do our front garden as well. We were again impressed with the work ethic, politeness and communication during the whole project. Dean takes your design ideas and then suggests something of his own that just makes it more. This time it was Victorian Cobbles - They contain their own history and beauty which had added additional character to our home. Dean, Owen and Rob were a delight to work with - I would thoroughly recommend them to anyone, thank you.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SO14
  • Cathy H
    10

    Rebuild garden retaining wall; remove old plants; add topsoil and dig over garden.

    Posted 06 January

    Outstanding work. Dean and his guys were hard working, prompt, polite, excellent communication. 100% happy with the outcome.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SO16
  • 10

    We would highly recommend Ground Designs

    Posted 05 December 2025

    We wanted a complete overhaul of our garden - removal of a rotting garden room, and then a new large patio area, space for a shed and trampoline, and hedging around the edges. Dean was so good at helping us think through what we wanted, and came up with some great ideas which we went with in the end. The team - Dean, Owen and Rob - were a pleasure to have around, so polite and friendly and communicative. We are SO pleased with the results and now have a useable garden again - thank you!
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SO18
  • 10

    A professional, hard-working team

    Posted 21 October 2025

    We wanted a fresh look to our back garden: new oak sleeper borders, fresh soil and a tiled border for the lawn. However, access to the back of the house was limited so Dean and his team (Owen and Rob) could not use their digger; all the outgoing rubbish and incoming material had to be shifted by hand and wheelbarrow. The lads' output was incredible, working non-stop all day to clear the old brick border and weeds, salvage the living plants, dig the trenches and cut up the oak for new borders. They are a true Can-Do team! Dean's final design is wonderful and worth the cost.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SO40
  • Fiona R
    10

    Top-Quality Work from a Trustworthy Team

    Posted 14 September 2025

    Dean and his team were prompt, polite and professional. The workmanship was excellent with great attention to detail. Dean communicated clearly, was open to ideas and kept us informed throughout. The site was left clean and tidy each day, which was important as we needed garden access. I would highly recommend Dean and Garden Designs for reliable, high-quality landscaping.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SO30

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Company Info

Owner

Mr Dean Joynes

Sole Trader

17 years on Checkatrade

VAT Registered

Yes: 941431249

Domestic WorkCommercial Work

Ground Designs was formed in 2006 by Gary Joynes.


Ground Designs was handed down to Dean Joynes in 2019.


We have continued to provide outstanding landscape construction services to our customers, whatever the size of the job.


We have invested in Ground Designs by acquiring our own HGV tipper vehicle and machinery to ensure efficiency, tidiness and a high-quality finish.


Ground Designs operates as one dedicated, professional landscape team.


This ensures you benefit from first class service and expertise from start to finish.


We concentrate on doing one job at a time which means we get booked up very quickly, so please bear this in mind when planning work in your garden.


Demand for our services is increasing, and lead-in times can be up to five months, but Customer Feedback confirms we are worth waiting for.


If you want a first class job allow plenty of time so that you receive the best workmanship and customer service.


For small scale jobs we may be able to fit them in between larger projects, so please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your requirements.


We look forward to your call.


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www.grounddesignslandscaping.co.uk

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