Business Details
26 Years
experience
Premium Landscaping Solutions in Chelmsford
Stimpsons GPDB has been delivering exceptional landscaping solutions since 2000, combining over 24 years of hands-on experience with a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Founded by Tim Stimpson, our family-run business specialises in driveway and patio installations, garden conversions, and outdoor restoration projects across Chelmsford and Essex. Our team of skilled professionals follows a rigorous 5-stage quality process to ensure every project meets our high standards.We offer lifetime guarantees on selected work, weed-free maintenance services, and bespoke design solutions tailored to individual client needs. With a focus on traditional craftsmanship and modern techniques, we pride ourselves on transparency, reliability, and aftercare support that sets us apart in the industry.
Services
Driveway Installation
Patio Installation
Garden Conversion
Outdoor Revival
Gutter Restoration
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- 24+ years of hands-on landscaping experience with lifetime guarantees available
- Family-run business with direct owner involvement and personal aftercare
- Weed-free or free cleaning guarantee on all paving installations
- No subcontractors - fully employed, skilled team for consistent quality
- Bespoke design service with free initial concept drawings included
Associations and certifications
- Trust a Trader
- Brett Approved Installers
What people say
Amazing transformation
Top quality finish
Reliable and helpful
Attention to detail
Highly recommended
Services
Driveway Installation
We specialise in traditional block paving and natural stone driveways built to last. Our process includes proper groundwork, sand-free installation methods, and lifetime guarantee options. Each project follows our 5 critical quality stages from excavation to final detailing. Clients receive free basic design concepts with all installations, ensuring both aesthetic appeal and structural integrity that withstands heavy vehicle use.
Patio Installation
Creating durable outdoor entertaining spaces using premium materials like Indian sandstone and porcelain slabs. Our patented pointing technique ensures grout stability while maintaining aesthetic appeal. All installations include structural guarantees with options for lifetime maintenance plans. We incorporate bespoke features like sleeper planters and lighting while ensuring easy cleaning access for long-term maintenance.
Garden Conversion
Transforming overgrown spaces into low-maintenance gardens with practical layouts and sustainable features. Our services include lawn conversion, border redesign, and installation of practical elements like fire pits and outdoor kitchens. We use durable materials that withstand UK weather conditions while maintaining visual appeal through strategic planting and lighting solutions.
Outdoor Revival
One-day garden restoration service covering clearance, pressure washing, lawn maintenance, and minor repairs. Ideal for seasonal refreshes or preparing properties for sale. Includes debris removal and soil recycling where possible, with optional ongoing maintenance plans to preserve results without landfill waste generation.
Gutter Restoration
Comprehensive gutter and downpipe restoration maintaining property protection against water damage. Our process includes cleaning, structural repairs, and protective treatments that extend roofline lifespan. All work follows the same quality stages as our paving projects, with guarantees covering both functionality and aesthetic appearance.
People
Tim Stimpson
Owner & Founder
With 31 years' experience in landscaping, Tim established Stimpsons GPDB in 2000 after learning traditional techniques from his grandfather. He personally oversees all projects, combining natural talent with formal training to deliver quality workmanship across Essex.
Questions
Do you offer lifetime guarantees?
Yes, we offer lifetime structural guarantees with regular maintenance plans, including annual deep cleaning and monthly sweeping services.
What areas do you cover?
We operate across Chelmsford and surrounding Essex areas within a 25-mile radius, with larger projects considered further afield.
Can you help with design services?
We provide free basic designs for driveways and patios, with detailed garden designs starting from £500 including 3D visualisations.
Are your paving materials weed-resistant?
All block paving includes joint sealing to prevent weeds, with free cleaning guaranteed if any growth appears during warranty period.
Do you use subcontractors?
No, we employ our own dedicated team for all projects to maintain consistent quality and direct accountability.
Reviews (3)
Danny Wells
Apr 13, 2021
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Stimpsons came in to clear our rear garden block paving patio of weed and moss. It was a difficult job as there is no drainage, but the results were excellent. They really worked hard on it for nearly 3 hours and then gave good advice on how to keep it clear, even giving me a bag of sand that's required. Excellent value and standard of work, very friendly too. Will definitely use them for anything to do with paving again.
Nicola Matthams
Dec 03, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Very impressed with quality of work. Highly recommended!
Very impressed with quality of work. Highly recommended!
Matthew Bradley
Jul 26, 2018
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Had a patio laid by Stimpsons this week, they were fantastic, very professional service, friendly, efficient and left the site very clean and tidy, and us with a first class patio that we are looking forward to using.
