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Chris Darke Paving & Landscaping Limited

10/10

Newton Abbot, Devon

Checkatrade member since August 2017
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Services

  • Block Paving
  • Patios / Paving
  • Tarmac Driveways
  • Gravel / Shingle Driveways
  • Bonded Aggregate Surfacing
  • Permeable Paving
  • Soakaways
  • Driveway Repair
  • Driveway / Patio Design

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10 /10

Based on 7 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

10

Reliability

10

Communication

10

Reviews (100)

  • 10

    Excellent, good value and quality work by friendly and considerate contractors.

    Posted 4 days ago

    Chris did some work on my property and my neighbour's recently (my job was clearing some ground on my veg patch, creating a gravel path and slab paving so it tidily abutted entrance to my greenhouse). The did an excellent job and turned a muddy nightmare into a well sorted/tidy /functional space I can now happily work with. I'm very pleased with: overall price, the quality of work; the friendliness and consideration for us as customers provided by Chris and his team; and they cleaned up well every day. The final bonus one of Chris' team singing Celine Dion tunes in a fine falsetto.
    Job location: TQ13
  • Hannah R
    10

    Garden Patio

    Posted 11 March

    We are absolutely thrilled with the work that Chris and team have done in our garden! Our tiered garden previously consisted of grass and a lot of gravel, and now we have a raised planter and lovely patio which we can’t wait to start using. We were very impressed with the service and quality of work, and the communication was great too. Would highly recommend Chris Darke Paving & Landscaping!
    Job location: TQ4
  • Ruth B
    10

    Highly recommended for driveway transformation

    Posted 26 September 2025

    Chris and his whole team were very hardworking, friendly and professional. The quality of the work was impressive and at the end of every day, the area was left clean and tidy. Chris is very adaptable and communicative, making suggestions and explaining what needs doing and when. They arrived on time every day and worked in all weathers. Chris was always there at the beginning and end of the day and often throughout the day. He managed the project very well and if extra work was required, he talked it through first and gave an indication of the cost so there were no surprises at the end.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: TQ12
  • 10

    Block paved driveway

    Posted 30 August 2025

    I used RL Paving for my driveway after finding them online and checking out some of their previous projects, they are a very professional company with good attention to detail, the guys on site were very good to deal with and nothing was too much trouble, I would strongly recommend them, Andy Pimm / Shiphay Lane
    Job location: TQ2
  • 10

    Very hard-working team with excellent attention to detail.

    Posted 21 August 2025

    We have just had Chris and his team replace the shabby old paved courtyard outside our house with beautiful red clay pavers in a herringbone pattern. They all worked incredibly hard on it, and Chris was good at keeping us informed of what was happening when. He also coordinated the removal of all the debris and the arrival of all the new pavers, drains, sand etc in a timely manner. No fuss was made when problems arose (e.g. discovery of a cracked soil pipe) and the attention to detail was excellent. I'd be happy to recommend RL Paving to friends and family.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: TQ12
  • Charlie H
    10

    Fantastic Gravel and tidy up of garden

    Posted 12 May 2025

    RL Paving were professional and provided a competitive quote. Chris and Jamie did a stunning job clearing the area, digging out the old gravel, replacing the membraine and laying new gravel. Chris suggested that they tidy up the surrounding area - which they did with wood and cleared many, many weeds. They worked hard, were friendly, reliable/on time and completed the job in 2 days. I am THRILLED with the results and will be using them again in the future for any more work. I provide before and after pictures. Gravel ordered by myself. Wood supplied by Chris
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: TQ2

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Company Info

Owner

Chris Darke

Ltd Company

9 years on Checkatrade

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RL Paving Ltd are your local block paving and slab laying specialists.

Based in Newton Abbot , we cover all Teignbridge and Torbay post codes including certain areas of Exeter.

We combine numerous designs, materials & finishes with the correct ground preparation and drainage systems.

We offer a range of modern & traditional alternatives tailored to each individual customer and their budget.

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