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B E Rudman

Updated 2026-07-21 · 1,065 reviewed · 35 listed · Scored from 32 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(32) 79 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Natural Stone PavingCommercial & Car Park SurfacingBlock PavingDriveway PavingPatio & Garden PavingTarmac & Asphalt Surfacing
B E Rudman
Services
Natural Stone Paving, Commercial & Car Park Surfacing, Block Paving
Reviews
32

What recent reviews say

Ben and his team deliver consistent results across driveways, patios, and garden work. Reviewers praise their punctuality, skill, and attention to keeping sites clean daily. They manage complex jobs (dropped kerbs, drainage, mixed materials) with clear upfront guidance and complete on schedule.

The crew communicate daily updates and work in all conditions without cutting corners. Multiple reviewers return for follow-up work or refer friends and family. Named staff including James earn specific mention for site leadership and friendly professionalism.

Praised for
  • reliable and punctual arrival
  • high-quality workmanship
  • tidy work sites
  • polite and skilled crew
  • clear communication throughout
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Best for: Homeowners wanting reliable patio and driveway work with minimal disruption and clear upfront costs.

Strengths

  • 20 years' operating history
  • consistent four-week turnaround
  • manages complex logistics (dropped kerbs, drainage, mixed materials)
  • daily site cleanup and communication

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.76 average across the 9 natural stone paving businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 91% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 82
Review volume 66
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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31
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Common questions

Do you provide a quote in writing?
Yes. The team provides handwritten quotes with start dates and payment terms agreed clearly before work begins.
Will the site be cleaned up?
Yes. The crew clean up the site each day throughout the project and leave it tidy at completion.
Do you handle dropped kerbs and drainage?
Yes. The team guides customers through dropped kerb applications and handles relevant drainage on driveway work.

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Half the recent reviews praise good patio and garden work done on price. The other half report serious driveway failures: inadequate gravel layering, unusable surfaces, and the owner unresponsive when contacted to honour warranty. Evidence is limited by review count.

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4.8(148)✓ Google-verified

Work consistently exceeds expectations. Reviewers praise swift execution, attention to detail, and friendly professionalism. The team arrives on time, completes jobs efficiently, and leaves sites spotless. Will (the owner) communicates at every stage and handles complications proactively. Across driveways, patios, and dropped kerbs, finishes are polished and durable. Resin surfaces, tarmac layers, and block paving transformations draw particular praise. The crew works in difficult weather, respects neighbours, and handles groundwork and aftercare with equal care.

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Last updated 2026-07-21