Dobson & Co. are located in Brentwood and are your local garden machinery expert. We stock a wide range of lawnmowers, garden tractors, chainsaws, brush cutters and much more. We can give expert advice on the correct machine to meet your needs.
We also provide expert service, repairs and spares parts for all leading makes of garden machinery.
We have plenty of free parking.
If you have a garden machinery problem, then we can provide a solution.
We are a factory approved sales centre for many manufacturers and can provide expert sales and service advice.
Dobson & Co. are an independent family run business that have been serving customers in Brentwood / Upminster / Romford / Grays and the surrounding areas for over 40 years with competitively priced products and service.
We offer full warranty, service and spares for all the machines we sell.
All new product is supplied assembled with fuel and oil and can be delivered free of charge locally.
We offer full service and repair facilities for all machines that we sell and for most other makes of garden machinery. Service and repairs are carried out in our own workshop on the premises.
All servicing and repairs are carried out by trained staff on the premises. We can also offer a collection and return service if required.
We can supply parts and consumables for most makes of machinery.
Dobson & Co. are the garden machinery specialists in the Brentwood area. Our showroom has some great deals on leading brands of petrol lawnmowers, garden tractors, chainsaws and brush cutters.
Our friendly and experienced team are here to help; we offer demonstrations on most of the machines we sell, we even offer a part exchange service.
Dobson & Co. have got some great second-hand lawnmower and tractor deals. All of our used lawnmowers, garden tractors, chainsaws and brush cutters are checked over and serviced in our workshops; they will provide many years of service at great prices.
We even offer a warranty on most second-hand machines.
Dobson & Co. stock a huge range of lawnmower and garden machinery parts for current and many older machines.
We sell spare parts for all leading lawnmower brands, give us a call or visit our showroom. Please make sure you have the make and model number of the machine or engine you require parts for.
Our knowledgeable parts staff will be on hand to help with the correct parts identification.
Dobson & Co. offer a full service and repair facility for all machines that we sell and for most popular garden machinery.
If you own a quality lawnmower, or any garden machinery, it is important that you feel totally confident in the ability of your service centre to service your lawnmower correctly.
All servicing is carried out in accordance with manufacturer’s service advice.
All repairs are carried out using genuine manufacturer’s spare parts, in accordance with the manufacturer’s guidelines.
By adhering to these specific schedules, owners of lawn equipment can rest assured that your warranty rights are maintained.
Contact us for an estimate – please have your make and model number to hand.
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We are a family business dedicated to the sale, service and repair of garden machinery mainly in the Brentwood area.
We sell a comprehensive range of high-quality garden machinery suitable for gardens of all sizes, including country estates and to meet the needs of professional contractors.
Virginia Nursery
Little Warley Hall Lane
Brentwood
Essex
CM13 3HA
Mon - Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sat: 9:00am - 12:00pm Mar - Oct
Sat: Nov - Feb Closed
We are a family business dedicated to the sale, service and repair of garden machinery.
We sell a comprehensive range of high-quality garden machinery suitable for gardens of all sizes, including country estates and to meet the needs of professional contractors.
Mon - Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sat: 9:00am - 12:00pm Mar - Oct
Sat: Nov - Feb Closed
