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The small fence and 2 gates Nigel constructed between our house and our neighbour's house were up to Nigel's usual high standard and both we and our neighbours are very pleased with the result. He also jet-washed our large back patio (which he had constructed a few years ago) and this has really brought out the honey tones of the sandstone.Reviewed June 2024
Have used company before. Punctual, polite and very tidy.Reviewed June 2024
Excellent service. Left the site clean & tidy each day.Reviewed April 2024
Nigel paid great attention to detail and his work was excellent.
His experience provided good advice & his work was good value. i enjoyed his company as well as his work! (Reviewed October 2023)
Excellent service, Work done previously by Nigel,over 6 years ago still looks like new. (Reviewed October 2023)
Nigel did a great job. Nothing was too much trouble. He even helped with a couple of repairs to ensure the driveway looked its best. He kept us updated with deliveries and made sure we were happy with all aspects of the job throughout. Our drive has been admired and commented upon. We are extremely pleased with the level of work carried out and the end result. (Reviewed September 2023)
We are very pleased with the results of Nigel's patio cleaning. Our patio and side path were extremely dirty and the jet-wash has really brought out the honey tones of the paving, which Nigel originally laid several years ago. Another good job, Nigel. Thank you. (Reviewed August 2023)
Excellent, Nigel cannot be bested (Reviewed July 2023)Excellent, Nigel cannot be bested (Reviewed July 2023)
Our driveway was completed to a very high standard, Input into the design, thorough preparation of the site and attention to details lead to a job well done. (Reviewed July 2023)Excellent, Nigel cannot be bested (Reviewed July 2023)
Brilliant service from Nigel. 31 year old drive now looks as good as new. Amazing power washer and thankyou very much !!!
No hesitation in recommending Arden Building Services (Reviewed Oct 2022)
We are super happy with our lovely new driveway. Nigel was, as always, very thorough and professional and the work was completed to a very high standard. We chose Arden Building Services as Nigel uses a mechanical digger to prepare the driveway prior to the bricks being laid. This has given a much more professional result than those drives produced using non-mechanical means. We would highly recommend Nigel and Arden Building Services. (Reviewed May 2022)
Nigel thoroughly and professionally cleaned our large back patio. The sandstone was restored to its natural honey tones and now looks really good. We would definitely use his services again and recommend him to others. (Reviewed May 2022)
Nigel's quality of work could not be faulted. His attention to detail and understanding of our requirements was second to none. Nothing was too much trouble, small alterations and extras we required were never a problem.
This is the second time we have used his services and quite honestly he did a fantastic job. Very highly recommended. (Reviewed October 2021)
We have used Arden many times and always had excellent service. (Reviewed April 2021)
Work done to a very high standard (Reviewed January 2021)
ABS laid a new pation in our rear garden. Completed a great job despite weather conditions. Would definitely recommend. (Reviewed December 2020)
Mr Arden does an extremely professional job. His attention to detail is second to none. He laid a patio for us over 10 years ago which is still perfect. We called him back to relay some patio following kitchen extension building works. The job he has done has ensured the relaid areas of patio blend in perfectly with the original job from 10 years ago. Brilliant. (Reviewed November 2020)
Vey honest, up front and did a perfect job. Very happy (Reviewed October 2020)
Excellent service. Thak you Nigel for a job well done. (Reviewed September 2020)
Nigel went out of his way to make sure that the garden was secure while he replaced the fence. (Reviewed February 2020)
Excellent job. New fence now after excellent drive. (Reviewed October 2019)
An excellent job as always. (Reviewed September 2019)
This is the third project Nigel has successfully completed for us in the past 16 years. This time he replaced our old patio with paving, created two new paved areas in matched paving (one for a summer house and a round base for a swing bench) and re-turfed a large area. Nigel is professional, meticulous and always ready to provide advice on how to achieve the best / most cost effective result. We extended the scope of the project after work commenced and Nigel adjusted his work plan to meet our needs. Great job, thanks Nigel. (Reviewed August 2019)
An excellent job , well done (Reviewed July 2019)
Another great job (Reviewed March 2019)
Great job. done within agreed timescale. Professional throughout, excellent customer services (Reviewed November 2018)
I am delighted with the quality of the work, the speed of both the removal of the old drive and the installation of the new drive. Furthermore , Nigel had both the knowledge and the tools required to deliver and excellent product. A job well done at an affordable price. (Reviewed May 2018)
Quotation through to completion, all aspects of the project were conducted in a professional and quality manner. I have no hesitation in recommending this business to anyone looking for a reliable service. (Reviewed May 2018)
Service from start to finish was excellent. Did exactly what was agreed and a very professional expert. (Reviewed April 2018)
Great Job, very Professional service (Reviewed March 2018)
Reviewed 24-Jul-2017
Excellent work! Great attention to detail.
Reviewed 24-May-2017
Excellent service and attention to detail. Thoroughly pleased with the finished job.
Reviewed 09-May-2017
Excellent job. Took time to do a proper job
Reviewed 26-Apr-2017
B=Nigel has worked for us before. He is meticulous and works to a very high standards. Very pleasant & always leaves the site clean and tidy.
Reviewed 19-Dec-2016
Impressed by need to contract properly and informing us of any problems immediately.
Reviewed 19-Dec-2016
Excellent worker, paved the front of my house 12 years ago and it is as good as it was when first completed. Would and have recommended his work to friends.
Reviewed 28-Oct-2016
Superb job
Reviewed 27-Oct-2016
This is the second time I have used ABS. 1st visit to do drive, 2nd to do patio. Both done to perfection.
Reviewed 23-Sep-2016
This is the third time I have had work carried out by Mr Arden and he always does an excellent job.
Reviewed 01-Sep-2016
Excellent patio and driveway with very professional service.
Reviewed 29-Jun-2016
Very happy with quality of work. Very reliable and reputable.
Reviewed 29-Jun-2016
Job well done. Coming back to do patio.
Reviewed 25-Apr-2016
Professional, friendly
Reviewed 11-Jan-2016
Top class tradesman, very reliable (PW, MK)
Reviewed 05-Jan-2016
Wholly professional job (JA, MK)
Reviewed 30-Nov-2015
Excellent Work
Reviewed 05-Oct-2015
Very professional, well planned and executed driveway replacement, providing me with full confidence. Highly recommended.
Reviewed 05-Oct-2015
Very good professional worker. Made sure that everywhere was clean and tidy when finished.
Reviewed 23-Jul-2015
Excellent quality of service. First rate job very satisfied
Reviewed 09-Jan-2015
Mr Arden delivered a high quality job. Very pleased with the result
Reviewed 08-Jan-2015
Excellent service. Our finished garden patio looks better than we could have imagined. Would not hesitate to use again or recommend.
Reviewed 09-Dec-2014
A brilliant job again from Nigel. Would not use anyone else. Thoroughly recommend (Christine, MK)
Reviewed 08-Dec-2014
I found his attitude to his work first class as he kept me fully informed to progress throughout. I was very pleased. (Arthur, MK)
Reviewed 08-Dec-2014
First rate job. Great attention to detail. Very conscientious and tidy tradesman (PM, MK)
Reviewed 08-Dec-2014
Excellent work (Richard, MK)
Linda & Peter Morris posted 18/8/2014
Nigel did a great job for us. He is a conscientious and careful tradesman. He always left the site safe and tidy. He was very helpful in providing the final finishing touches and responsive to our requirements. He did a great job and we are very happy to recommend him and his work. Its great to deal with someone who does what he says he is going to do''
Nigel did a great job for us. He is a conscientious and careful tradesman. He always left the site safe and tidy. He was very helpful in providing the final finishing touches and responsive to our requirements. He did a great job and we are very happy to recommend him and his work. Its great to deal with someone who does what he says he is going to do''
Excellent service. Our finished garden patio looks better than we could have imagined. Would not hesitate to use again or recommend. (Sonia, MK)
Customer Feedback added: 20/11/2013
This is the fourth job Nigel Arden has completed for us. As usual to a very high standard (C. C., MK)
Customer Feedback added: 04/09/2013
Very tidy job, on time and great quality (Steven, MK)
Customer Feedback added: 29/07/2013
Really happy with the work done on our new driveway and a professional job by a very efficient builder who we would recomment to anyone (Mrs R, MK)
Customer Feedback added: 30/05/2013
Customer Feedback added: 20/11/2013
This is the fourth job Nigel Arden has completed for us. As usual to a very high standard (C. C., MK)
Customer Feedback added: 04/09/2013
Very tidy job, on time and great quality (Steven, MK)
Customer Feedback added: 29/07/2013
Really happy with the work done on our new driveway and a professional job by a very efficient builder who we would recomment to anyone (Mrs R, MK)
Customer Feedback added: 30/05/2013
Mrs J. Stenton posted:oct18.2012
An excellent job very clean and tidy. Finished beautifully
Alun Humphreys posted:aug30.2012
A First Rate, Professional Job. Very Pleased with finished work
S D Richards posted:jul8.2012
The workmanship and materials are excellent
Mrs L Ridley posted:jun29.2012
Very pleasant gentleman, clean and tidy worker
Steve Richards posted:Aug11. 2012
Nigel did a new path to our front door what a great job. The site was left clean and tidy each day until he finished.I would highly recommend his work and he is a very obliging and hard working chap.
Well done Nigel.
Andrew Durham posted:may 21.2012
Another great job very well done by Nigel. If a fence can be magnificent then ours is! Recently installed by Nigel complimenting our new potting shed on a splendid Nigel Arden slabbed base. Very highly recommended !
Norman Hunter posted:april 16 ,2012
Nigel completed a drive for us and he provided an excellent service from the initial quote through to the completion of the job. Nigel was happy to discuss any issues and give advice. His work was of a very high quality and he always left the site clean and secure. The finsihed product was first class and I would not hesitate to reccomend him. A job very well done!
Mrs J H Fickling --Buy With Confidence Feedback
Worked really hard. Always left property tidy each day when finished. Finished product is excellent.
G Kendall --Buy With Confidence Feedback
Very good finished product
Dominic Green --Buy With Confidence Feedback
Great customer service
S Bennett --Buy With Confidence Feedback
Very pleased with the quality of the work
Andrew Durham Posted:Mar 29, 2012
Nigel's craftsmanship,hard work and care and attention have impressed us yet again, this time om completion of the new base and attached patio for our potting shed. Nigel's skills, customer care and reliability are second to none and the finished product is excellent only equalled by the patio and driveway he laid for us several years ago which of course are still going strong and are a delight.
DAVID HORBURY Posted:Nov 15, 2011 - 14:17:27
In 2000 Arden building servicesl laid the patio at the rear of our house together with retaining walls. We were delighted with the result and it has been much admired over the years. It still looks as good as new. The front of the house had a boundary comprising of a mixed hedge which, being over 10 years old was starting to look very “leggy”. It was also high maintenance . The remainder of the frontage was a mixture of gravel and slabs with pots and tubs, all of which required watering. We decided that we would ask Arden building services to completely remove the existing frontage and relay the whole area with Marshall’s Calder Brown paving, the hedge being replaced with a cavity wall in which we could grow colourful but drought resistant plants such as lavender. The number of tubs has been radically reduced! The result is excellent and we have had many positive comments. The plants in the wall are already colourful. We have gained an additional parking space and the whole area is now a level and useful surface. Another excellent piece of work by Arden building services.
Gary Reading Posted:Aug 09, 2011 - 19:43:57
We have just had our patio laid by Nigel; he has done a great job, and I am very pleased with the result. From providing us with the quote, to helping us select the slabs, and carrying out the work, Nigel has been prompt and professional. Inevitably things needed to be changed as the work was carried out but this was not a problem. If you want a job done properly then I would recommend Nigel - you may get cheaper quotes, but you are unlikely to find anyone who will do a good a job. I would recommend him.
John & Penny Posted:Jun 05, 2011 - 13:29:38
Nigel explained the work involved and timescales required to complete it to a highly satisfactory finish. He achieved both in a cheerful manner. One of very few tradesmen that I have found reliable and have had pleasure in using and feel safe in recommending.
Nicki and Terry Ward Posted:Jun 04, 2011 - 22:49:04
We have just had our patio completed today and are very pleased with the results. Nigel was prompt, tidy and his attention to detail is impeccable. We would highly recommend him and would use his services again in the future. Many thanks.
Steve Davies Posted:Mar 20, 2011 - 21:41:09
We have just finished having our patio laid. Mr Arden is a very professional worker. He is reliable, tidy and has a great attention to detail. He obviously takes pride in his work and this shows in the end results. I would highly recommend him.
PETER BROWN Posted:Feb 25, 2011 - 16:00:51
We have just had our drive finished. The workmanship and professionalism is rare in this day and age. They were tidy. courteous and extremely efficient. i would recommend them to anybody.
Jan Brunwin Posted:Jan 26, 2011 - 22:48:12
A great job. Excellent customer service-with attention to the little details that made all the difference.It's good to see someone taking so much pride in their work.
Ian Fox Posted:Jan 24, 2011 - 16:42:06
Nigel delivered what he promised, kept the place tidy and arrived on time each day. A lot of thought and time went into the preparation, which has resulted in a great finish. We are well satisfied and would use Arden again
S Butcher Posted:Nov 22, 2010 - 12:05:29
Not only was the quote very competitive, but the quality of work, tidiness and ability to overcome the usual surprises was impressive. Highly recommended.
Geoff Plant Posted:Sep 17, 2010 - 20:04:10
I have nothing but the highest praise for Nigel of Arden Building Services. He has completed a great job on my drive, path and steps. The job was not easy as the drive has a steep slope. But Nigel overcame the difficulties and did some first class work. The site was always kept clean and tidy with a minimum of inconvenience to the occupants of the house. Nigel is a great timekeeper. Not the cheapest but probably the best
S. E. Orman Posted:Aug 04, 2010 - 16:37:45
I was most impressed by your professionalism in supplying and laying our new block driveway on time and to an excellent standard of workmanship.
Wendy Clifton Posted:Aug 04, 2010 - 11:14:04
Excellent job done by Nigel - site kept clean and tidy whilst working - both patio and driveway looks amazing and have had numerous comments from neighbours about ardens workmanship. Would recommend to everybody and will use again for any works that are needed.
J Spratt Posted:Jul 13, 2010 - 22:08:52
Really pleased with patio. Would use again and again many thanks.
Rob Pinckney Posted:Jun 04, 2010 - 12:56:26
We had our driveway done. Quality job done, would definitely recommend if you want a pukka job doing. There are cheaper people out there but they tend to turn up on horses wearing ten gallon hats. Its worth paying a bit extra and getting the job done properly.
Philippa Moore Posted:May 29, 2010 - 22:07:23
This is the second time we have used Nigel's services to do our patio and garden. Once again a creative and professional job. It is most reassuring to have the resident builders (we are on a new ...estate) commenting on what a "cracking" job Nigel has done. The last time Nigel did our garden my brother-in-law reliably informed me that I could "park a truck" on our patio after seeing the foundations Nigel laid! Thank you Nigel, you certainly know your stuff.
norma kempster Posted:May 07, 2010 - 16:14:24
We are thoroughly pleased with our new patio. Arden Building Services have provided a very professional and efficient job, with the work being done very tidily and with minimum disruption. Thanks Nigel, we have already recommended you to our neighbours!”
Graham James Posted:Mar 30, 2010 - 15:50:31
Having seen Arden Bldg Services complete our next door neighbours driveway, this was the catalyst to us deciding to use Nigel's services. Thanks for a great effect in the front of our house and your professionalism in completing the driveway to such a high standard. Thanks again Nigel.