SM Landscaping review
Ranked 9 of 10 in Lawn care services in Telford
Best for: design-led makeovers with free quotes
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Trading as S M LANDSCAPING (2021) LIMITED · Telford · Service area: Telford, Shropshire
SM Landscaping in short
SM Landscaping is a Telford design-and-build landscaper covering design through turfing, planting, fencing and driveways, with a free quote route over WhatsApp and installation photos on the site. Its Google review record runs to 4.8 from 45 reviews, showing consistent results across dozens of jobs.
Companies House shows an active Telford company behind the name, and the WhatsApp quote route keeps things moving fast. A second review source tempers the picture: Trustpilot records 3.7 from 9 reviews mentioning missed quotes and unfinished remedial work.
What counts against SM Landscaping is that split record plus a missing insurance statement, which says nothing about quality on its own. Our judgement: a good match for a design-led makeover if you read both review sets first and close the insurance gap by message.
Our verdict
Our judgement: a good match if you want a design-and-build landscaper in Telford with a solid Google base and a fast quote route [1] [2]. The Trustpilot page tells a harsher story at lower volume. The missing insurance detail is easy to close by message.
Score summary
Scored on the home trades rubric v2.0. Insufficient evidence takes the neutral value and is not shown as a low mark.
- Composite score
- 59.2 / 100
Customer evidence C1 · weight 30%
64 out of 100
Qualifications and accreditations C2 · weight 25%
50 out of 100
The site claims experienced staff but names no scheme, qualification or register entry [1]. No mandatory registration applies.
First-hand responsiveness C3 · weight 15%
Insufficient evidence
Insufficient evidence
Insurance and safeguards C5 · weight 10%
Insufficient evidence
Insufficient evidence
Pricing transparency C6 · weight 5%
60 out of 100
A free quote is offered, including over WhatsApp with photos, and quotes are described as competitive, but no rates, fees or VAT position are published [1].
Website and service information C7 · weight 5%
80 out of 100
The site sets out services, Telford and Shropshire coverage, contact routes and project photos in a clear structure [1]. No opening hours are shown.
Evidence
| Fact | Value | Source | Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited company since | 2021 | Source companies-house | |
| Free quotes | Free no-obligation quotations stated on website | Source 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.
Strengths
The Google record runs to 4.8 from 45 reviews, seen 4 September 2026, showing consistent results across dozens of jobs [2]. The site adds installation photos and a fast quote route over WhatsApp [1].
Companies House shows S M Landscaping (2021) Limited active at the same Telford address since May 2021 [3]. The site covers design through to turfing and planting, so you can see what a finished job includes [1].
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Questions about SM Landscaping
Is SM Landscaping any good?
It suits a design-led makeover: garden design through turfing and planting from an active Telford company with a fast WhatsApp quote route. Read the harsher Trustpilot page alongside the strong Google record first. Ask for the quote and the insurance position together.
Is SM Landscaping registered with a trade scheme?
The site claims experienced staff but names no scheme, qualification or register entry, so membership can't be sourced. No mandatory registration applies to lawn care work. Ask for the insurance position and any staff certificates when you enquire. No mandatory registration applies to lawn care work and no scheme is claimed. Ask for the insurance position and any staff certificates when you enquire.
What does SM Landscaping charge?
A free quote is offered, including over WhatsApp with photos, and quotes are described as competitive, but no rates, fees or VAT position are published. Send photos and measurements for an itemised quote. Confirm what the price covers before agreeing anything.
Where does SM Landscaping work, and how is it ranked?
The firm is based in Trench, Telford, and covers Telford and Shropshire on design, fencing, driveways and turfing. It ranks ninth in our September round as the design-led-makeovers pick. Send your postcode with photos to confirm cover. The firm is based in Trench, Telford, covering design, fencing, driveways and turfing. Send your postcode with photos to confirm cover.
Others assessed for this trade
- Arcox Landscaping Ltd72.6 / 100Ranked 1. Best for well-documented firm for larger lawn and landscaping projects.
- Anthony's Garden Services69.1 / 100Ranked 2. Best for regular maintenance rounds, lawn treatments.
- Q Landscapes68.9 / 100Ranked 3. Best for hedges and lawns from a named owner.
- J & J Garden Maintenance68.2 / 100Ranked 4. Best for fencing plus lawn care, one firm.
Sources
- SM Landscaping website Retrieved 4 September 2026.
- Google Maps rating for SM Landscaping Retrieved 4 September 2026.
- S M Landscaping (2021) Limited overview, Companies House Retrieved 4 September 2026.
- SM Landscaping reviews, Trustpilot Retrieved 4 September 2026.
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