Built to Last
Patios, paths, walls and paving that stay level, drain well and hold up through every season.
Done Right First Time
The difference between paving that lasts a decade and paving that fails in a season is almost always in the groundwork, not the surface.
Laying slabs directly onto clay without a compacted sub-base means the surface moves with every wet-dry cycle and sinks within months.
A correctly graded, compacted sub-base of at least 100mm distributes load evenly so slabs stay level through ground movement.
A flat patio or path holds standing water after rain, which undermines the base over time and makes the surface unsafe underfoot.
A minimum 1-in-60 fall is set during laying so water runs clear of the surface and away from the building or boundary.
Pointing cracked slabs or relaying the top surface without addressing the base underneath means the same failure repeats within a season.
Where the existing base has failed, full excavation and reinstatement is carried out before any new surface material is laid.
Using block paving or thin decorative slabs in a load-bearing area leads to cracking, rocking and early replacement.
The site survey identifies load, drainage and finish requirements so the right material, slab, block, stone or concrete, is specified from the start.
Scope of Work
From a single garden path to a full patio, wall and edging scheme, each element is scoped and quoted separately.
Paving slab or block paving patio laid on a compacted sub-base with a drainage fall built in from the start.
Concrete, stone or block paving paths that give stable, all-weather access across uneven or muddy ground.
Structural walls that hold back soil on sloped ground, preventing movement and creating level usable areas.
Brick, block or stone boundary and feature walls built to a stable footing with correct mortar specification.
Interlocking block paving on a sand-and-sub-base bed, with kiln-dried sand jointing for long-term surface stability.
Defines borders and holds surfaces in place.
Poured concrete base for heavy-load areas.
Channel drains and soakaways to clear surface water.
Site survey of levels before any excavation begins.
Why Choose Us
Local knowledge of Peterborough’s ground conditions, clear scoping and separate itemised quotes for every element of the job.
Patio, paths, walls and drainage are each quoted as a separate line, so you see exactly what each part costs.
A local landscaper surveys levels and drainage on site before any price is given or materials are specified.
Partners work regularly in Peterborough’s clay-heavy ground and specify sub-base depth and drainage accordingly.
From bare new-build plots to full base reinstatement on older homes, the scope is matched to the actual site condition.
Where a base has failed, partners carry out full excavation rather than laying new material over an unstable foundation.
The Process
01
Tell us the area, the ground condition and what you want to use the space for, and we’ll arrange a local landscaper to visit.
02
The landscaper checks ground levels, drainage and load requirements, then returns a clear itemised quote for each element.
03
Sub-base is prepared, materials are laid to the agreed specification, and the finished surface is checked for level and drainage fall.
Pricing Estimates
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Basic hard landscaping package | £1,400-£2,500 |
| Mid-range hard landscaping package | £2,500-£5,000 |
| Large hard landscaping project | £5,000-£20,000 |
Describe the space, the ground and how you want to use it. We’ll arrange a local landscaper to survey and quote each element separately.