15 April, 2023 | Garden, Landscaping, Patio, Paving
This Old Town garden needed some love, the old patio was a tired mix of different paths and sections, the base was good though. An increase in the side borders was suggested by the gardener, so I took that opportunity to investigate the base for suitability to just...
3 April, 2023 | Bricklaying, Steps
Today I finished the main brickwork and backfilled the holes for a set of steps in Willingdon, the customer is deciding which paving to cap them with then I’ll return to finish, the customer will be making their own railings which I’ll help to...
1 April, 2023 | Drainage, Landscaping, Patio
Water Management, or drainage! This little problem was interesting, the conservatory floor leaks creating a damp smell and obviously rotting away any nice flooring, there was discussion of removing the conservatory altogether, but I suggested there may be a cheaper...
20 March, 2023 | Bricklaying, Garden, Landscaping, Patio, Paving, Steps
The small retaining wall and steps in this garden were build 2 years ago (not by me) with softwood sleepers, they have not lasted, they were also not installed properly, the rot was extensive and they were all thrown away. I suggested we rebuilt using concrete blocks,...
6 March, 2023 | Detail, General Handyman, Maintenance
I’m not really a locksmith, but when you need to get a key for an old trunk lock and you can’t find another one the same on the internet, you either buy the closest match (which I couldn’t find) or make one yourself. I took an old 5 bar house key,...
