R & M Building and Groundworks Limited
Poole, Dorset
Checkatrade member since September 200615
Services
- Brick / Concrete Structural Repairs
- Concreting
- General Building
- Extensions / Conversions
- Garage Conversions
- Foundations
- Insurance Claim Specialist
- Concrete Garages
- Demolition
- Block Paving
- Patios / Paving
- Concrete Driveways
- Tarmac Driveways
- Gravel / Shingle Driveways
- Bonded Aggregate Surfacing
- Permeable Paving
- Soakaways
- Driveway Repair
- Driveway / Patio Design
- Gritting
- Emergency Driveways / Patios / Paths Service
Customer Reviews
Write a review9.93 /10
Based on 5 reviews over the past 12 months
Quality of work
10
Reliability
9.8
Communication
10
Reviews (170)
10 Block paved driveway
Posted 2 days ago
Richard came and gave us a quote and explained that it wouldn’t be right away as he was busy but we were willing to wait . We received great communication around when the start date would be and the driveway looks fantastic . Great quality of work, would definitely recommendVerified reviewerJob location: BH1710 1st class workmanship
Posted 20 February
Rich and the team laid our lovely porcelain patio recently. Having seen the great job they did on a neighbours drive, I asked him for a quote. Not only was the quote very reasonable, the work was finished on time and to an exceptional standard. We are very happy and wouldn't hesitate to use R&M again.Verified reviewerJob location: BH39.67 Laying paving slabs
Posted 11 November 2025
The email contact with R & M Building and Groundworks Limited was excellent. I was very pleased with the border that was built around the garden area and the laying of the paving slabs. Richard worked through torrential rain to finish the job.Verified reviewerJob location: BH1510 Sensible approach and pricing
Posted 08 November 2025
Richard had a sensible approach to what needed to be done giving me confidence which was fully justified when he finished the partial relaying of the brick drive. The work was competitively priced and carried out with care and the minimum of disruption. Michelle made sure I was up to speed with the timing of the work. I would definitely recommend them.Verified reviewerJob location: BH1810 Old patio replaced with high quality porcelain slabs
Posted 28 October 2025
Our old patio was removed and was replaced with high quality porcelain slabs. The groundwork preparation was well done and the new patio is absolutely superb. The quote was exactly the price I paid and, considering the professional job that we received, the price was very fair. I would definitely use R&M again and I can highly recommend them.Verified reviewerJob location: BH1710 Driveway overhall
Posted 04 June 2025
We had our whole driveway turned from grass and broken concrete into a shingle and block paved driveway. The work Richard did was immaculate and we highly recommend!Verified reviewerJob location: BH17
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Company Info
Owner
Mr Richard Houldsworth
Ltd Company
20 years on Checkatrade
VAT Registered
Yes: 920333170
With over 20 years’ experience, R&M Building and Groundwork is a family run, trustworthy business.
We have worked hard to build an excellent reputation through reliability and high-quality workmanship, serving both domestic and commercial customers.
- Free, detailed quotations
- Competitive prices
- High quality workmanship
- Design, planning and building services
- Fully insured
- Checkatrade approved
- Members of the Federation of Master Builders
- Covering Dorset and all surrounding areas
We would welcome the opportunity to provide you with a no obligation quotation for any building work you may be considering. You will find that we are very competitively priced as well as having the experience to carry out your work to an exceptionally high standard.
We are able to assist you with a number of building projects including:
- driveways
- block paving
- patios
- paths
- walls
- concreting
- fencing
- extensions
- conservatories
- drainage and general building work
We carry out work for both retail and trade customers.
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This trade passed up to 12 Checkatrade vetting checks
Member since September 2006
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