20 June, 2023 | Landscaping, Patio, Paving, Pergola
This nice little garden off Green St in Eastbourne required a new little patio and pergola, while I was there I also replaced the old stake barriers in the planting borders for some longer lasting oak sleepers. The customer chose some Kandala Grey Sandstone from Aviva...
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...
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,...
14 June, 2022 | Garden, Landscaping, Patio, Paving
The brief for this project was to increase the patio size and create some planting...
12 August, 2021 | Garden, Landscaping, Patio, Paving
My latest project was to build a new patio and some more formal planting, the site is on a steep hill with uneven ground. The client and I discussed a few options including the use of sleepers, they build structure quickly and economically. Trenching was dug for...
