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J Ambidge Building and Restoration

9.94/10

Faringdon, Oxon

Checkatrade member since December 2022

Services

  • Golf / Bowls Greens
  • Play Areas
  • Shed Bases
  • Hard Landscaping
  • Decking
  • Water Gardens
  • Pond Construction
  • Landscape Contractor
  • Irrigation Systems
  • Garden Design
  • Brickwork in the Garden
  • Garden Structures
  • Summer House Design / Construction
  • Turfing
  • Sheds
  • Garden Rooms / Annexes
  • Sleepers
  • Tree Planting
  • Soft Landscaping
  • Grounds Maintenance
  • Composite Decking
  • Water Features
  • Greenhouse Supplier
  • Sensory Gardens
  • Greenhouse Installation

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Customer Reviews

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9.94 /10

Based on 16 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

9.88

Reliability

9.94

Communication

10

Reviews (62)

  • 9.33

    Support structure in our Garden holding Bank from slipping into stream

    Posted 2 days ago

    Excellent work all finished to a high stand. Friendlly ,efficient and very hard working able to listen and comment on ideas and changes made as work progressed. Finished work enhances our property , looks attractive and useful. Will certainly be using them in the future
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: GL56
  • Tim O
    10

    Garden Paved Area Restoration

    Posted 19 February

    I recently had the paved area of my garden restored and re-laid, and the finished result is exactly as I’d hoped — The levels are perfect and the layout is just as it should be. Jonny was professional, efficient, and completed the project ahead of schedule without compromising on quality. This combined with his extensive knowledge and experience means I would happily recommend him to anyone looking for reliable, high‑quality work.
    Job location: Not Available
  • Guy A
    10

    Great job done

    Posted 06 November 2025

    Jonny and his friendly team did a great job of building a concrete shed base and a raised paved patio area in our garden. The work was done to a high standard, on time, and for a competitive price. Would definitely recommend his work.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SN4
  • 9.67

    New pergola and terrace extension

    Posted 31 August 2025

    Jonny Ambidge is very good to deal with. Responsive, prompt, helpful and professional. We had our rear terrace extended and a new pergola installed at the bottom of our small garden. It was good to see the care he and his colleague went to. We're very pleased with the result and more than happy to recommend him.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: OX18
  • 10

    Great new access path.

    Posted 30 August 2025

    Jonny replaced worn out decking with paving slabs and steps. The job was completed on time and the quality of the work was excellent. Jonny visited the site quickly and discussed options with us. He checked that we were happy with progress each day and left the site very tidy at the end of the build, Would recommend his work ethic and workmanship.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: GL54
  • 10

    Done our garden, benches, storages and create 3 levels into the garden and turf to of them.

    Posted 12 August 2025

    We had a very good experience with Jon, he come up with a lot of ideas, as a result we have a better garden now. He comes up with options and proceeds with your selection. He built two benches, two beds with slates next to them and a storage. There was a small unusable area which he turn into a small storage also. The workmanship is very good and his attitude is always positive. We had a couple hiccups but he took action himself before we say anything or happy to fix when we realize. We turn our sloped and uneven lawn into 3 levels, first two he turfed and the top one with shingles.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: RG14

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Company Info

Owner

Mr Jonathan Ambidge

Sole Trader

4 years on Checkatrade

VAT Registered

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24 Hour Call-outDomestic WorkCommercial WorkFree Estimates

J Ambidge Building and Restoration and the extended team with over 50 years experience in general building, landscaping and restoration, local to South Oxfordshire.

Providing an enthusiastic, creative and ever-changing approach towards general building.


Tried and tested methods passed down through generations. Honest, reliable, and affordable workmanship.


Some examples of the type of work covered:


  • General Construction, timber frame builds, small scale extensions refurbishments. Garden rooms, annexes conversions and home improvements.
  • Concrete bases, footings, drainage groundwork’s
  • Traditional stonewalling and stonework
  • Patio, paving, driveways Natural Indian sandstone
  • Period restoration, lime pointing, heritage and more
  • All types of Fencing
  • Knock through, demolition
  • Landscaping, garden design, turfing, sleeper installation
  • Painting interior/exterior
  • Roofing Slate and tile

I look forward to hearing any ideas or projects you may have in mind, please feel free to get in touch.

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