Outdoor and external works
Driveways, patios and garden walls, built to last outside.
From a new driveway to a garden pond. We do most of it ourselves and bring in trusted specialists for the rest, on one quote.
What we build outside
- Driveways in block paving, setts and gravel
- Patios in porcelain, natural stone and paving slabs
- Garden walls, retaining walls and brick piers
- Ponds and water features
- Paths, steps, edging and raised beds
- Fencing, gates and drainage
Something not on the list? Ask us. If it's not work we do ourselves, we'll bring in someone we trust, and you still deal with just us.
Patios that stay level
Porcelain and natural stone laid on a proper bed, with falls to take the rain away from the house.
Planning some outdoor work?
Tell us what you have in mind and we'll come and measure up for free.
Walls, ponds and gardens
Brick and stone walls with proper footings, and ponds lined and edged to look natural from day one.
Common questions
How much does a new driveway cost?
It depends mostly on the size, the ground underneath and the finish. As a rough guide, block paving typically costs £80 to £150 per square metre including the dig-out, sub-base and edging, and gravel less. We measure up and give you a fixed written price after a free visit.
Do I need planning permission for a front driveway?
In England, a new or replacement front driveway over 5 square metres needs planning permission unless it uses a permeable surface, such as permeable block paving or gravel, or drains rainwater onto a lawn or border. Dropping a kerb also needs council approval. We'll tell you what applies at the visit.
Do you do all of the outdoor work yourselves?
We do most of it ourselves. For specialist jobs we bring in trusted trades we know, and we manage them. You get one quote, one point of contact and one team responsible for the finished job.
How long does a patio or driveway take?
Most patios take three to five days and most driveways about a week, depending on size and access. Wet weather can add a day or two, because the sub-base and bedding need to go down in the right conditions.
Can you build a garden wall on a slope?
Yes. Walls on sloping ground are stepped and built on proper footings. Retaining walls that hold back soil need to be designed for the load, and we'll advise on the right construction at the visit.