Droitwich mixes period houses with newer estates, and many gardens on the edge of town are wide and open, with mature trees and field hedges behind them. We build new patios, paths and paved areas that suit that setting, from a neat terrace beside the back door to a larger paved space for entertaining.
We begin by walking the garden with you, then mark out the shape and talk through the finish. After that we dig out, compact a sub-base, set the paving with a fall for drainage and point the joints. We remove the old surface and any spoil before we go.
Droitwich sits in low-lying country with the canals nearby, and gardens can hold water more than those on higher ground. That makes drainage the first thing we think about. Before laying anything, we look at where rain collects, which way the lawn falls and how the existing surface behaves after wet weather. Walking the plot after rain tells us a great deal, so we are happy to visit then.
The patio is then built to deal with it. A deeper compacted sub-base, a slight fall away from the house and clean edges that let water run onto lawn or border all help keep the surface dry. If a spot always stays soggy, we say so, and we suggest a different position rather than building something that will not work. We would rather move a patio than build it in a wet spot.
Older Droitwich houses look right with natural stone or sandstone-look paving in warm, soft tones, laid in mixed sizes for a traditional pattern. Newer estate homes suit larger, cleaner slabs. Porcelain works well here, as it is easy to wash down after leaf fall or a muddy dog. We show samples against your brickwork so the choice is easy. Joints are pointed neatly.
Gardens on the edge of town often back onto trees and field hedges, so roots, shade and falling leaves need thinking through. We avoid cutting major roots, keep paved areas clear of overhanging branches where we can and suggest a path to the lawn or shed. Where old concrete or paving is in the way, we take it out and clear it.
Larger gardens in Droitwich make access easier, but we still protect lawns and borders while materials come in, and we clear the site as we go. We also cover Bromsgrove, Ombersley and Stoke Prior, so if you are just outside the town, get in touch with a few details about your garden and what you want. Everything is swept up.
Based in Hall Green, so we are never far from the gardens we work in.
We look at the job before we price it, so you know what is involved.
Branches, clippings and rubbish from our jobs are cleared and the garden left tidy.
Call, or send photos on WhatsApp, and we will come back to you.
Patio ConstructionSandstone-look paving with dark block edging and new fence panels transformed a small Droitwich terrace garden, shown part-finished.
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Patio ConstructionA bare Cradley Heath back garden turned into a raised sandstone-look patio with brick edge, rolled turf and a pebble border.
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Patio ConstructionA narrow Birmingham back garden given a stone-look paved edge and a new artificial lawn, shown from bare ground to finished.
View project →From our base in Hall Green we work across Birmingham, the Black Country, Solihull and parts of Worcestershire. Choose your area.
Not if it is built with drainage in mind. We lay a compacted sub-base, set the surface with a gentle fall away from the house and shape edges so water runs off. We also advise if a position tends to stay wet.
Natural stone or sandstone-look paving in warm tones usually suits period brickwork. Laying mixed sizes gives a traditional feel. We bring samples to your garden so you can see how they look in your own light. You choose the finish, and we advise.
Yes. A path built on a proper base stays level and keeps your feet dry. We cut the edges against the lawn so you can mow up to them, and we can match the material to your patio.
Tell us what needs doing and where. We will get back to you to arrange a visit and a free, no-obligation quote. Photos sent on WhatsApp help.
