Landscapers passion for transforming clients gardens relies on Blue Circle products

On this week’s blog we caught up with Colin from All NU Landscapes to hear more about their business and their project highlight of 2020. Tell us a bit about yourself and your business I set up my company after working for another company and deciding I could offer more to potential clients with my drive, ideas and eye for …

Landscaper focusing on business growth for 2021

Landscaper and business owner of Solent Garden Services, Rob Woodhouse talks us through his business plans for the future and his project highlights of 2020. You can also listen to our podcast episode with Rob on Managing a Team on Spotify here, Apple podcast here or watch it on YouTube here. Tell us a bit about yourself, your business and …

No mission is impossible for landscaping company

No mission is impossible for Warlingham-based landscaping and property maintenance company. Mission landscaping headed by Curtis Effenberg who qualified from Hadlow College in 2014 with a National Diploma in Horticulture. Specialising in creating personalised outdoor spaces from the design to installation of your dream garden. Curtis said, “Since qualifying and starting my own company, I have been focused on expanding, …

Family-run business deliver bespoke results with Blue Circle products

The family-run business has relied on Blue Circle products over the years to deliver high-quality projects. Landscaper Peter Dyer trusts Blue Circle Mastercrete and Postcrete to carry out work including fencing and gates, decking and patios, and gardening. Mr Dyer specialises in fencing and bespoke gates, relying on Blue Circle Postcrete on all of their jobs. Mr Dyer commented: “From the very start I’ve …

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Business owner delivers quality service with Blue Circle products

Kieran employed Blue Circle’s Mastercrete cement for his company’s, Astonish Joiners & Builders Contractors, latest project. Using Mastercrete to mix up a sand and cement screed for screeding a floor in a garage conversion. Kieran commented; “The product was straight forward and easy to use. The smooth finish meant it was simple to get a level finish and Blue Circle Mastercrete’s …

Renovation Extraordinaire depends on Blue Circle

Rob, a Yorkshire-based Engineer shares his renovation journey on his popular Instagram account, DIY Journey – The Renovation. Rob ignited his passion for renovation in recent years and is now on his third project. During his second build the challenge of a garden and patio presented itself. Rob commented: “My father has experience in this area and recommended Blue Circle Products. I used …

Mastercrete the perfect partner for Cheshire tradesman

With the variety of work Ed Belfield takes on, it’s no surprise Mastercrete is the perfect partner to the Cheshire business owner. Mr Belfield, who owns Congleton-based firm EJ Belfield, relies on Blue Circle Mastercrete to play a key role in new builds, indoor refurbishments, landscaping, drainage and extensions. His team of five are well-versed with the ‘The Reliable One’, with Mr Belfield …

Plasterer and tiler relying on ‘The Reliable One’

When a young Lee Gregory started in the trade, his elders swore by Blue Circlecement products. Now 46, a lot has changed. His loyalty to the Blue Circle brand, however, has not. The Chesterfield plasterer and tiler swears by the iconic brand for any cement-based work. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE “I’ve had my own business now for about 16 years,” Mr …

Cement nostalgia for talented Welsh plumber

CHILDHOOD memories flood back to plumber Paul Williams each time he mixes a batch of Blue Circle products on site. The Welshman has fond memories of helping his father with cement-based work in childhood. Now, the former Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering president has a strong network of customers around South Wales and is still mixing Blue Circle as …

Slablayer helps first-time paver reap rewards of summer

A PATIO built with the help of Blue Circle Slablayer has revolutionised summer life for Eastleigh man Mike Foster. Mr Foster had a side extension added to his home which created a plethora of free space due to the demolition of a garage in his back garden. The result – a slick patio setting with slabs bound by Slablayer – means Mr …

Jack-of-all-trades relying on Blue Circle to boost business

A MILTON KEYNES tradesman is trusting Blue Circle products to lift his one-man business to new heights. Landscaper Ollie Maslin relies on Blue Circle Mastercrete and Postcrete to ensure his building work is on song in the booming Buckinghamshire market. Mr Maslin specialises in landscaping, fencing and gardening with the latter more prominent in the summer months. Mr Maslin said trust and reliability were …

West Sussex firm happy to be ‘One of the Family’

Growing building firm HBR Group knows it can trust Blue Circle Products to get the job done on all of its West Sussex sites. The Lancing-based company relies on Blue Circle Mastercrete for rendering, bricklaying, screed and general concreting purposes. HBR Group contract manager Dale Wright said his firm had established a strong presence throughout West Sussex, with work sites in Brighton, …

Builder explains why Extra Rapid trumps all

The Staffordshire business owner, who operates Penkridge-based T & D Property Development, swears by the rapid-set product. Mr Wright’s four-man team has used Blue Circle Extra Rapid Cement thoroughly inside a full-house renovation. ‘The Fast One’ can be found in the mortar for brickwork, as a key ingredient in concrete floors throughout the house and also under the pavers outside …

Blue Circle helping British couple fulfil ‘big dreams’

In April 2018, Steve* and his partner Anneka joined those looking to make Wales home after years living across the United Kingdom. They landed on the fringe of the famous Breacon Beacons national park, began flipping a property, and laid the foundations for their future. “My wife is originally from Wales,” Steve said. “We saw it originally, and missed out on it. …

The house with Blue Circle in its veins

Just ask East London couple Mark and Sabba Bonshek. Mark, an architect, has undertaken much of the building work on the 19th-century property while Sabba has taken on a role as chief designer. The couple have juggled work with renovating and are now reaping the rewards as their dream house comes together. “It’s been really busy,” Mark told the Blue …

Devil in the detail for Yorkshire sculptor

Concrete is known for its rugged strength – but a Yorkshire sculptor is showing the devil is in the detail. Cadeby-based artist Will Braithwaite has used Tarmac’s Blue Circle General Purpose Cement to craft several concrete sculptures featuring in galleries around the United Kingdom. Mr Braithwaite, who grew up and who works on a family farm in South Yorkshire through …

Farmer Gruffydd buzzing for Postcrete

GRUFFYDD Rees knows the importance of trust. He grew up in Wales, watching his father use Blue Circle Cement products for DIY jobs, before heading off to university. Since graduating, Mr Rees has plied his time as a bee farmer in the south of Wales. It’s a niche he’s been involved in since 2010. Aside from honey, Mr Rees also devotes …