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Old 18-03-2010, 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Tim View Post

i need a small patio built/layer and a new garden relaying, i don't want
the
local builder or is a jack of all trades, but i need the right person to
do
the right job



Landscape gardeners should be qualified to do this but I would like to
see the results of some previous jobs!


AND several quotes! I'd say asking around the neighbourhood among people
who've had similar work done, would be a good idea, too.

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Stephen
This site might be useful - I've no idea what they're like I'm afraid - my
work is in design not construction
http://www.landscaper.org.uk/

Tim
landscaper.org.uk (APL) - the landscape arm of the HTA would be useful if you need a landscaper, but if i were you I'd be looking for paving firm. Most landscapers are either good with hard landscaping (ie paving etc) or soft landscaping (ie plants), very few do both equally well, just because they've passed an asssesment by the APL doesnt mean they havent diversified since. At this time of year there seems to be plenty of paving firms about, if you cant get a direct referral from someone you know, look out for somewhere they're working and take a look at their work.