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Equity Drives Limited
Opening Hours
Today -
- Monday 08:00–19:00
- Tuesday 08:00–19:00
- Wednesday 08:00–19:00
- Thursday 08:00–19:00
- Friday 08:00–19:00
- Saturday 09:00–17:00
- Sunday - Closed
About
Hello Welcome To Equity Drives Ltd,
A little about us.
With many happy and returning customers over the last 25 years, you can be sure of being well looked after. Our aim is to provide a stress free project, delivered in a manner that I am confident will exceed your expectations. We are proud to be an established business who are known locally for our fantastic service. Our customers are accustomed the outstanding quality of projects we complete, by sourcing quality materials with experienced installers we create truly bespoke masterpieces lasting our customers many years.
Up To 10 year guarantees are included as standard on all completed work.
Accreditations
. Marshalls
. Brett
. Ronacrete
. Interlay
Availability
We are always contactable via phone throughout the week, including evenings and weekends.
If for any reason you are unable to contact us on the phone, you are welcome to send an initial query via email.
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What we do
Patios and driveways
- Driveway installation and maintenance
- Natural stone surfacing
- Patio installation and maintenance
- Porous surfacing
- Resin bonded stone
- Resin bound stone
- Stone resin
- SUDS compliant surfacing
Landscape contractors
- Hard landscaping
- Artificial lawns
- Turfing
- Drystone walling
Fencing
More Services
- brickwork
- block paving
- porcelain paving
- clay paving
My work
Customer reviews
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4.9
40 reviews
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by 98% of customers
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John and his team from Equity drives have done an outstanding transformation of our driveway. Quality workmanship, punctual hardworking guys that do an excellent job. Extremely happy and would highly recommend their services.
Customer in Southend-on-Sea
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Recommended
Couldn’t be happier
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As my first big solo project I was very nervous about picking the wrong company and doing something I would regret. I could not be happier with John and the team from Equity Drives. The work was completed in excellent time and exceeded my expectations. The quote was laid out clearly so I could make an informed decision, there was no pressure to commit to anything I didn’t want to do and even when I must have asked far too many annoying questions I was never made to feel like I was a burden. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone. The follow up visit after everything had been completed to make sure I was completely happy with the work carried out was really appreciated. Thank you equity drives, I could not be happier.
Customer in Greater London
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I would recommend to anyone!
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We recently had our driveway installed by Equity Drives at our home in Buckhurst Hill, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. Managed by John, his firm demonstrated a high level of professionalism and attention to detail throughout the entire process. From the outset, John impressed us by personally visiting our home to take measurements and provide images of completed projects similar to ours. The quote we received was detailed and professional, which gave us confidence in their service. Once we accepted the quote, we didn’t have to wait long to get started. We had a specific request to bury some cables for an EV charger, and John assured us that this wouldn’t be a problem. True to his word, his team installed the cabling per our electrician’s requirements without any issues. The tradesmen who carried out the work were punctual, diligent, and professional. They were also courteous to our neighbours, minimizing disruption during the project. The job was completed within a short timeframe, and the quality of work was outstanding. The men worked tirelessly and with great care to ensure the driveway was finished to a high standard. While not inexpensive, the price was competitive with other quotes we received, and the level of service and craftsmanship was well worth it. We highly recommend Equity Drives for anyone looking for high-quality driveway installation. Thank you, John and the team, for your excellent work!
Customer in Essex
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Quality work
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I had a large patio area with walled flower beds and garden path constructed at the rear of my property and a new driveway installed at the front. The men turned up on time every day and worked quickly to complete the whole job in only 9 days. All the work was done to a high standard and they accommodated fully all my wishes regarding the materials and design used. Very happy with the result.
Customer in Greater London
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Recommended
Extremely satisfied customer
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I would have no trouble in recommending Equity drives after they did fantastic work on our front drive and back garden. I couldn't be more delighted with the professionalism of John and the behaviour of his men who worked so hard in some awful weather conditions. My wife and I are absolutely delighted with the results and it was money very well spent
Customer in Greater London
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Recommended
Excellent and clean, an amazing job
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Equity Drives selected on the basis of a detailed quote. John has been excellent and done everything he has promised. A very high quality job, on point and very clean and at a very reasonable price. All done within the timeline agreed. John's integrity and detail to ensuring client satisfaction is utmost. Well done team and thank you.
Customer in Greater London
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Excellent service and high standard of work
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Brilliant service from start to finish. Very impressed with our new driveway! John and his team were very efficient and the standard of work was excellent. I would definitely recommend their services.
Customer in Greater London
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Recommended
Outstanding service and quality of workmanship
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Two years ago I had paving laid at the front and side of my house by incompetent builders. When it became a trip hazard and I could no longer live with it I did my research and found Equity Drives Limited. John replied to my email immediately and came to see me the next day to do a survey, make recommendations and give me a quote. I trusted John from the word go and his team of workmen were able to start earlier than the date originally given. The team worked from morning until evening everyday until the job was completed and they left every evening leaving no mess whatsoever . Their workmanship is undeniably first class and John and the team have restored my faith in the building industry. There are still great people out there and we just have to find them. Thank you John and thank you to all your workmen for their outstanding work, attention to detail, their courtesy and approachable manners. I would not hesitate to recommend Equity Drives Ltd to anyone and they will remain at the top of my list of contacts for any work I might need in the future.
Customer in Thurrock
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Driveway refurbishment.
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Our driveway was a mess. It was breaking up and uneven. After reviewing traders on Which? and other sites, we requested quotes for the work. Equity Drives came came to inspect the job and gave us a price which was in line with other quotes received. We preferred Equity as their offer better matched our requirement. Work started on the agreed date with the workers arriving punctually each day. They worked hard and were polite, cleaning up after themselves. They broke out all the existing concrete, removed a low wall and our front door step, and dug out down to the agreed depth. Type 1 laid on top of membrane with sand etc on top of that. All compressed with a wacker plate. They sorted out problems with the tube carrying our network cable, at my request. A new front door step with two steps instead of the original one was built, rain water drainage was installed at the entrance to the drive feeding into a soakaway and a new fence installed in place of the original wall. The block pavers were then laid. They also laid a narrow strip of concrete just inside our gates into the back garden, at my request, as the original concrete was breaking up and making it difficult to open those gates. They worked quickly, without fuss or undue mess, discussed any issues with us, all to our complete satisfaction. In all, we are completely satisfied with the end result. The job was completed sooner than originally suggested and on budget.
Customer in Thurrock
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Excellent Quality of Work
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John and his team at Equity Drives were really excellent from start to finish. I had a large crescent shaped in and out driveway with a side area and passage down the side of the house all excavated, levelled and premium block paving fitted with threshold drainage channel all along the house wall including 2 bow bay windows. A raised D-shaped lawn all edged finished the job. Their quality of work and attention to detail is second to none. As evidence my neighbour immediately had John do his drive! I wholeheartedly recommend Equity Drives. 10/10 on all fronts!
Customer in Greater London
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New Driveway
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We had a good experience with Equity driveways. First we had a vist when they measured for the work. They were very prompt with an estimate and we agreed the price. They phoned with a date to start the work they turned up on time they were very clean workers and we now have a fantastic new Driveway
Customer in Essex
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Recommended
First class service!
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An excellent service all round. From discussing order options to the actual work carried out. Very punctual and attention to detail has resulted in an excellent driveway along with 2 new boundary walls.
Customer in Greater London
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Driveway
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The work that was carried out was amazing. The work was done to the highest standards and was done in 4 days. We will be using John for our back garden. We are super happy.
Customer in Essex
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Recommended
Excellent job
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Excellent job. Very pleased with the driveway. Good quality, and great tradesmen - on time, cleaned up after themselves. Great job all round. Would highly recommend.
Customer in Essex
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Work partially completed but very aggressive to deal with
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We hired Equity to replace the grouting on our patio, a small repair to a tile and jet wash it. They did the job but I had to ask them to return to re-do the tile repair as it had been done in the wrong colour and the jet washing was not throughly done. They returned quickly and sorted the repair but were not able to improve on the jet wash finish, which had been done to a much higher standard by another company the previous year. My main issue was the aggressive manner in which they began demanding payment before I had even had a chance to return home and check the job. As it transpired, it did need redoing so I am glad I was not bullied into paying sooner. The incessant calling and texting over 2 days despite me providing a timeline for checking and paying became threatening and unpleasant and I cannot recommend using them both on grounds of quality or approach. Sadly, very unsettling to experience.
Customer in Greater London
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Excellent work
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Equity Drives; John and team can be summed up in one word - Excellent!! The level of professionalism, care and customer attention is superb. We are so glad we went with them after having several quotes and seeing several driveways. Our driveway looks amazing but what's more important is the foundation and that sets them apart. They dig deep and they have prepared a very solid base which gives me a lot of confidence in longevity. The guys were polite, courteous and cleaned up afterwards. I’d highly recommend them if you want a driveway that stands out from the rest. Thanks John and team!!
Customer in Hertfordshire
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Recommended
New Drive
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Thank you to the Equity Drives Limited team for delivering just what we asked for and more! Very happy with our new driveway. Work was completed on time and the workers did such an excellent job! Would highly recommend!
Customer in Surrey
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Recommended
New Block Paved Drive
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Having my drive completed by Equity drives was the best decision I could have made. From my first meeting with Danny he was knowledgable and helpful and I knew I wanted to work with them. I had various other quotes but none compared with Equity. I was very particular with what I wanted and Danny was patient sending me samples on numerous occasions until I got exactly what I wanted. Other companies quoted two weeks to complete the work where Equity completed in 2 days!!The team were punctual, courteous clean and tidy. I have had numerous compliments and would definitely recommend Equity.
Customer in Greater London
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Recommended
Extending existing driveway paving
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We recently moved into a new property and urgently needed our driveway extended so did not hesitate to contact John and his amazing team to complete the job, as we have used them previously for our driveway. As expected, we continued to be impressed by the overall professionalism and quality of the work carried out. John quoted for us clearly, detailing everything that we wanted and as previously, the team were so polite, tidy and worked hard from the second they arrived on site. We will certainly be using them again for our pending garden works and cannot recommend them enough to anyone who needs work done. Thank you again, we couldn’t be happier with our new driveway.
Customer in Hertfordshire
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Recommended
Sonic speed
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John came thrice to get the job from us. Kept his patience and also showed different design layouts and wall designs. Took the job Fri with start on Mon and finished half day on Thursday.. Agreed the price and stuck to it. No stress dealing with him. Clear communication. Sonic speed…
Customer in Greater London
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Recommended
Remodelled driveway
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I have to say, it's impossible to find fault with Equity Drives. Their workforce was extremely courteous, conscientious and considerate, and the final result is of the highest standards. All of our neighbours have commented on both aspects to us and are highly impressed. I would not hesitate to recommend this company to anyone.
Customer in Essex
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Recommended
Laying a block paved drive
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John and the team were all courteous and punctual. The initial price quoted was adhered to without issue and the completed work was carried out in a very timely manner but nothing was skipped. I am over the moon with the result and would recommend this company to any family member or friend that wanted a replacement drive. A+++ all around.
Customer in Essex
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Recommended
Excellent driveway renewal by Equity Drives
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I saw a driveway completed by Equity Drives near me and I could see that the quality of workmanship was at the very highest level. John came to discuss our needs and came up with some good options and suggestions. We were waiting to complete some other house building work but John booked a tentative date so we we were on his schedule. Work started exactly when estimated and John and his team worked full days to dig out and prepare the area. The team worked so efficiently and tidily, making sure that everything was swept up and nothing impacted our neighbours. We’d opted for a resin drive so the weather needed to be just right for laying it but we only waited a couple of days and the finish is absolutely superb. Our house now looks like a totally new home with a smart new front wall and new drive. My builder who’s done other recent work for us and has been building houses for 50 years says the brickwork on our wall is outstanding and he’s now taken Equity’s details to recommend them to his other customers. Overall I’d wholeheartedly recommend Equity Drives, the project came in at exactly the price quoted, on time and done with great skill and attention to detail (and I’m quite hard to please). It was a pleasure to have the Equity team working here and I’ve already got a patio project in mind for them in 2024. Thanks John and team.
Customer in Greater London
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Recommended
Beautiful Resin Driveway
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We couldn’t be happier with our beautiful new driveway. The workmanship and attention to detail is amazing. They have done a magnificent job all round and we are chuffed with the outcome. Could not be happier, and would recommend Equity Driveways all day long. Thank you again and so glad we chose you.
Customer in Greater London
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Recommended
New Driveway / New Patio area
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We recently had our patio and driveway completed by Equity drives. John and his team have done an incredible job on my new driveway and patio. From start the finish I was kept well informed with the plan and even added on a few extras once we got started. They kept the working area very clean and tidy throughout the day so it would not affect the neighbours. The attention to detail and workmanship was to a very high standard. I would highly recommended them and call them for future works. Ive have had a lot of compliments on the new drive and Patio from neighbours and passers by.
Customer in Greater London
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Recommended
Amazing service from Equity Drives
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Equity drive has been amazing from start to end. Danny was great at arranging an initial visit and helping us decide what would be good for our driveway. We didn’t feel forced into any decision. The team on the day were very professional & courteous throughout the installation. Job quality was done to an amazing standard. Highly recommend for anyone looking to use equity drive. Thank you!
Customer in Greater London
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Recommended
New Driveway
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I can't speak highly enough about Equity drives. They did an incredible job installing a new driveway for us. They gave a very competitive quote and were hard working, clean and the finish was to a very high standard. I have had neighbours admiring the finish all weekend and also a few who would like their number due to the professionalism and finish of the job. John the director was very good at responding to any questions or queries we had and gave us a range of options along with samples of the brickwork before the work started. They also landscaped and took out some large plants and built flowerbeds which we are very happy with. During the build they found a hidden manhole which they replaced and made a new one. We are extremely happy with the result and I would highly recommend Equity drives.
John in Greater London
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Recommended
Professional and courteous
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Excellent work, professional and reliable at all times. Good communication throughout. Highly recommended.
Customer in Greater London
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New front drive and rear/side patio
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We saw Equity Drive's work firsthand at a neighbour's property and were so impressed we asked them to quote for replacing our front drive and rear/side patio. John took the time to understand our requirements, provided a fair quote and was very flexible with the works required. He and his team carried out the work very efficiently and to an excellent quality. Any queries/issues were dealt with swiftly and professionally and at every step John made sure we were happy with the work. Not only are we delighted with the results but several of our neighbours and passers by have commented on the work and advised that they would like to engage Equity Drives for their own projects.
Customer in Greater London
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Recommended
Not able to do required small job but volunteered excellent advice
We have a 30+ year old tarmac drive & wanted a simple replacement. We were advised that the cost of tarmac was now so high that simple replacement would cost more than digging up and relaying the concrete base and putting a block or resin surface. Phoned back on 16 June without being asked to recommend cleaning existing tarmac (avoiding a power hose which could damage old tarmac) and then applying a paint or sealant from a DIY store or builders merchant. We shall do this and if it doesn't work or last shall bite the bullet and have the full works done.
Customer in Essex
(Reviewer did not use service)
Recommended
Driveway and new Fence
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Extremely professional Management and on site team. Work was undertaken very quickly and to a high standard. I was very impressed with the quality of workmanship and how hard they worked. I have received compliments from neighbours on the completed job and would highly recommend this company. Excellent service from start to finish.
Customer in Greater London
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Recommended
New driveway and fence
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Equity drives did an excellent job installing a new driveway and fence for us. They gave a competitive quote and were very punctual, hard working and did a brilliant finished job within a short timeframe. John was very good at responding to any questions and gave samples of the brickwork before the work started. They were recommended to us by a friend who was also pleased with the work they had done and I'm very glad that we choose to use this company. I would highly recommend Equity drives.
Customer in Greater London
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Recommended
Excellent Work - Professional Team
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Design /Installation of a new driveway. Having obtained quotes from over half a dozen builders and reviewing some work performed by Equity Drives. I requested them to visit and provide a quote. John provided valuable feedback and presented alternate solutions to the design we had envisaged, points which other builders never mentioned. Equity Drives provided a clear description of the work quoted, the materials they would use and indicative timelines, for us to consider with no pressure for us to proceed. Competitively priced. We went ahead with Equity Drives because of the overall knowledge, guidance, professionalism. We also viewed some of their work locally. The project was completed a little over two weeks as previously scope and done to a high standard of finish. Each day the team would ensure they left the works as clean as possible and ensured safety measures were always in place. John at Equity Drives was always available to answer any questions and present for much of the time. The result was exactly what we had wished for and within budget. A very pleasing experience and would certainly use them again.
Customer in Hertfordshire
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Recommended
Perfect Driveway Installation
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We had John come and do our Driveway. We are so pleased with the finished product. The actual team and their manner in completing the job was professional, polite and helpful. John went beyond what was agreed to make sure the finished article was to his standard, which we are so happy with. It’s really refreshing to still meet people who take pride in their work and do not cut corners just to increase their margins.
Customer in Essex
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Recommended
Professional, caring and diligent
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Team from Equity Drives were hard working and considerate contractors whom completed works to new drive and new front wall quicker than expected and to, in my opinion, a very good standard. Cost was at the top end of my budget but feel it was worth it for the quality and finish provided.
Customer in Greater London
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Recommended
Extremely Pleased
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Had a new patio and driveway replaced by John and his team. Really happy with the result. Very polite, hardworking and left the site clean and tidy. Would definitely recommend.
Customer in Essex
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Recommended
Great Work and Great Company
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All Equity Drives personnel provided an excellent service and professional workmanship throughout the 4 days for the work to be completed and as a result we are very pleased with both the resin drive and the blockwork pathways
Customer in Essex
, work completed
Recommended
Endorsement Reference
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The work was completed in the time we agreed. The quality of the work was excellent and the price was good
Which? Trusted Traders Consumer
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Endorsement Reference
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Very pleased with the whole service from Equity Drives starting with the initial contact/ quotation right through to the completed drive
Which? Trusted Traders Consumer
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Endorsement Reference
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You get what you pay for. Equity drives were fairly priced and the stones they used were beautiful. They were very helpful and always on hand. They started the job when they said they would and worked really hard to get this done. They did exactly what they promised and left things spotless
Which? Trusted Traders Consumer
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Endorsement Reference
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They double checked everything with me to make sure I was happy and they made the experience stress free. They also finished on the Friday, when they thought work was going to be going on until the Saturday. They also left everything very clean
Which? Trusted Traders Consumer
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Recommended