GISBY'S
What customers say
In Grindon, on Gourock Square, Gisby's has built a reputation around Simon's landscaping and construction work across Sunderland gardens. Reviewers often mention the transformation of overgrown or dated plots into finished outdoor spaces, with projects covering turfing, patios, decking, fencing, raised sleeper beds fitted with lighting, feature panelling and porcelain paving replacing tired old surfaces. One client described a large garden overhaul spanning roughly 800 square metres that combined a shed build with internal panel work alongside the outdoor scheme, while another had old patios lifted and swapped for porcelain tiles plus fresh turf within a single week. Precision and care over measurements come up often, particularly around panelling and feature walls, and several accounts note that finished results surpassed what clients had hoped for. Communication before work begins is also praised, with clients describing how they shared an image or brief and found Simon receptive to their vision rather than imposing a fixed approach. Tidiness during and after jobs forms another consistent thread, alongside quick turnaround. Both residential and commercial projects feature, and repeat custom stands out strongly, with several homeowners returning for further work after an initial project. Gisby's operates long hours seven days a week, including evenings until 7pm on Thursdays and Fridays, making it accessible for those arranging visits outside a standard working day.
Reviews
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Simon has recently completed a total overhaul of our courtyard garden. Gisbys has done an excellent job from start to finish and we are delighted with the finished result. Simon was very open to discuss our needs and listened to what we wanted resulting in a garden which perfectly matched our requirements. Thank you Gisbys 😊
Exceptional. Simon and his teams barely come up for breath. Absolutely fantastic, better than I was hoping for. I cannot recommend Simon and his team highly enough, commercial or residential; summer is looking a lot more appealing in the garden thanks to Gisby’s.
Simon recently completed our garden renovation to an excellent standard. The work included digging up old patios and replacing them with porcelain tiles, installing raised sleeper beds with lighting and adding new turf. I showed Simon an image of how we wanted it to look and he got to work. Nothing was too much trouble and the work was completed within a week. Would highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Excellent work, quickly done at a fair price. Would definitely recommend and will be getting them back in to do the rest of the garden soon!
Simon has carried out numerous projects for me over the past 18–24 months, and I honestly cannot fault his work. He transformed a large 800 square metre garden with landscaping, turfing, patios and decking, and has also completed fencing, shed installation and interior panelling to a very high standard. Reliable, professional and easy to work with throughout, Simon consistently delivers excellent results. A genuinely great bloke who takes pride in his work. 5 out of 5. Highly recommended.
First class work, highly recommended
Simon did a fantastic job installing decking at my home which included fitting spotlights around the perimeter. Work was completed immaculately, tidy and efficiently. Will be using Simon again in the future.
Gardeners in Sunderland compared
Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 12 businesses in this category in Sunderland are compared.
| Rank | Provider | Rating | Reviews | Open Sat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Lawn Man | ★ 5,0 | 41 | Yes |
| 2 | Lawnscience | ★ 5,0 | 39 | Yes |
| 3 | Adair U 2 Grow Landscapes | ★ 5,0 | 13 | Yes |
| 4 | Four Seasons Lawn Care | ★ 5,0 | 13 | Yes |
| 5 | kr landscapes, fencing and property maintenance | ★ 5,0 | 9 | Yes |
| 12 | GISBY'S (this page) | ★ 4,6 | 9 | Yes |