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TESTIMONIALS
Lesley Ann Sandbach, Holmbury St Mary
"...David Seall came to us with local recommendations. He has just completed the complete re-landscaping of our lawn with its surrounding banked areas, pond and terrace. We had one advance site meeting but, once the designer's plans were handed over, I relied on him to manage the project. It is to his credit that his team began and finished the project within the estimated time, despite the inevitable complications in its execution.
It was a complex brief but throughout the project we were able to correspond by phone and e-mail. David was always thoughtful and conscious of both time and budget. Whenever he had a query his suggestions were both helpful and, more important, kept in mind the integrity of the whole design. We are delighted with the final result which exceeds our expectations.
We have already engaged David's team for additional work in the autumn ..."
M. J. Phillips, Cranleigh Parish Council
"Mr David Seall of Southern Environmental and Landscape Service completed work on the children's play area at Snoxhall Fields Cranleigh during the summer/ autumn of 2002. At short notice he also willingly assumed a supervisory role, as Project Manager, from 30 September until the official reopening of the children's play area on 15 November.
His commitments included liaison with other contractors, the installation of new equipment, the replacement of safety surfacing, top soiling and turfing work and repairs to existing equipment.
Mr Seall provided much valued support and this led to the early resolution of a number of unforeseen difficulties, particularly those arising from initial excavation work. Throughout our association I found him to be very reliable, amenable, helpful and pleasant character.
We would unhesitatingly commend him. We intend to seek his assistance again when future maintenance work is required here."
Nigel Scott-Dickeson Project Manager for Springboard Project, Jubilee Leisure Garden
David has been responsible for all the improvements and upgrades of facilities in our Jubilee leisure Garden since 2002. Since that time we have extensively renovated the entire outdoor play and garden area which is over 100 sq metres. This work has included:
- Installing a rubbascape 30 sq metre safe play area
- Relaying a football area and play areas with a synthetic grass surface and installing the drainage system
- Planting a sensory garden with safety fencing and laying a recycled water irrigation system
- Setting out a wetpour rubber safe play area
- Building a playhouse and setting up outdoor swings
- General maintenance of the Jubilee Leisure Garden
David always displays a helpful and friendly approach. He has always been willing to accept and accomplish any challenge we have set to improve our Jubilee Leisure Garden to its current excellent standard.
This is outdoor play area is enjoyed enormously by the thousands of children and families who visit our Centre every year and it has become an essential feature.
The achievements that David has made possible in our Jubilee Leisure Garden were recognised by a National “Biffaward” for their Small Grants Scheme projects in 2006."
Mary White
It must have been in 1999 that I met David. We had just bought our house overlooking the North Downs with a six-acre field at the rear. I had been wondering how to use the field. Unlike previous occupants, we were not horsy people, nor did we want sheep having two untrained but enthusiastic wannabe canine Shepard's. I had hit on the romantic notion of a wild flower meadow and it must have been fate - David was not only qualified in romantic notions, but was extremely keen to see them carried out.
Two years later, we not only have a burgeoning wild flower meadow, we also have a lake. The local wildlife has greeted this with enthusiasm. Deer drink from it. Swallows swoop over it, herons wade in it (much to the distress of my husband, I keep having to assure him that they are only looking at the fish) and dragonflies dance over it. Us humans love it. It is planted up with native plants and already looks as though it has always been there. As we sit on our terrace - oh by the way David built that, beautifully - admiring the view, we plan the next venture. About 18 months ago we acquired some woodland untouched for 50 years or more.
We have replanted some of it. Storms meant dozens of fallen trees, some of which needed cleaning out, some needed to stay to provide habitat for various creatures. David has been able to advise us and carry out the work.
So, what next, perhaps a ha-ha or a knot garden, maybe a new wall would be nice. If you have a romantic notion or just want a job done to a high standard, I can recommend David.
Joe Cody Parks & Landscape Officer, Waverley Borough Council
"The company <Southern Environmental & Landscape Services> has completed an environmental landscape scheme for this council, comprising installation of a lake and boardwalk.
They demonstrated a sound grasp of the principles of environmental engineering on this sensitive project, liaised with the client throughout, and completed the work within an agreed time scale and on budget.
Adjustments to the original specification, made by the client during the course of construction, were dealt with well by the contractor who have worked with flexibility.
Information supplied to the public has been good, and the contractor's staff helpful and approachable.
I have no hesitation in recommending this contractor for landscape works on this scale."
Jane & Callum, Cranleigh
"The pond David constructed in our garden has exceeded our expectations, not only does it looks very natural, but in no time at all it was attracting dragon & damsel flies, newts, frogs and masses of wildlife - it has given us hours of enjoyment and the design means that even after lots of rain it hasn't flooded the garden."
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