Assessment · fencing contractors round fencing-contractors-2026-09

SM Landscaping

Ranked 6 of 11 in Fencing contractors in Telford

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Trading as S M LANDSCAPING (2021) LIMITED · Telford · Service area: Telford, Shropshire

Our verdict

Our judgement: SM suits you if you want fencing as part of a wider garden job handled by one team, and its review record is strong for a young firm. Before booking, confirm a written itemised quote covering posts, panels and waste [1][3].

Score summary

Scored on the home trades rubric v1.0. Insufficient evidence takes the neutral value and is not shown as a low mark.

Composite score
59.4 / 100

Customer evidence C1 · weight 30%

67 out of 100

4.8 from 45 Google reviews, seen 3 September 2026 [3] — strong rating at a solid volume for a young firm.

Qualifications and accreditations C2 · weight 25%

50 out of 100

Industry qualifications can't be sourced from the registers, the business's website or the platforms checked [1].

First-hand responsiveness C3 · weight 15%

Insufficient evidence

Insufficient evidence

Trading history C4 · weight 10%

72 out of 100

Active limited company incorporated in May 2021; the site's “many successful years” reads as team experience rather than firm age [1][2].

Insurance and safeguards C5 · weight 10%

Insufficient evidence

Insufficient evidence

Pricing transparency C6 · weight 5%

60 out of 100

A free quote is offered by form and WhatsApp, but no rates or VAT position are stated [1].

Website and service information C7 · weight 5%

82 out of 100

The site sets out services, the quoting route and contact details clearly [1].

Evidence

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FactValueSourceRead
Limited company since2021Source companies-house
Free quotesFree no-obligation quotations stated on websiteSource provider-website

Industry qualifications

Sourced from the issuing registers, the business's own website and platforms such as Checkatrade and Which? Trusted Traders, on the date shown.

Ratings on other sites

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Strengths

  • You can get a quick quote by WhatsApp with garden photos, which keeps the first step simple [1].

  • Its 4.8 from 45 Google reviews, seen 3 September 2026, shows steady approval across recent jobs [3].

  • The company behind the site matches the trading address exactly and is active at Companies House [1][2].

Limitations

  • The limited company dates only to 2021, so treat “many successful years” as the team's trade experience rather than the firm's age [1][2].

  • No insurance or pricing detail is published — both scored as insufficient evidence, so ask for them with your quote [1].

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Others assessed for this trade

  1. Arcox Landscaping Ltd67.0 / 100Ranked 1. Best for Designed landscaping with fencing included.
  2. A Dixon Fencing Services65.6 / 100Ranked 1. Best for Security and bespoke domestic fencing.
  3. Tradestone Construction Ltd61.5 / 100Ranked 3. Best for Paving-led garden projects that include fencing.
  4. Park Timber61.0 / 100Ranked 3. Best for Fence panels plus a recommended local fitter.

Sources

  1. SM Landscaping — landscaper in Telford Retrieved 3 September 2026.
  2. Companies House — S M LANDSCAPING (2021) LIMITED (13419504) Retrieved 3 September 2026.
  3. Google Maps — SM Landscaping reviews Retrieved 3 September 2026.

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