Inter-war semis and bungalows in Yardley often have long back gardens, and the patio at the house end is only part of the picture. We build patios, paths and paved areas that suit that shape, from a solid terrace by the door to a straight path that makes the far end of the garden pleasant to reach in wet weather.
We walk the garden with you, agree the size, route and materials, then excavate, build the base, lay the paving to a fall and point the joints. Steps and edging are included where the levels need them. All old surfacing and spoil are taken away.
A long Yardley garden can feel like a corridor if it is all lawn. A patio by the house, a second small paved spot further down and a path linking them breaks the space into rooms and gives you reasons to walk through it. The path also keeps shoes dry when the grass is wet, which matters if the shed or greenhouse sits at the far end.
We mark out routes on the ground first and look at them from the back door, because a path that runs slightly off line looks wrong over a long distance. Straight edges, even joints and a consistent width keep things tidy. Stepping stones in the lawn are an option for a lighter touch than a full path, set flush so the mower passes over them without catching a blade.
Bungalows in Yardley sit low and often have a level threshold, so the patio can run right up to the door without a step. That makes it easy to use for anyone with limited mobility, but it needs care: the paving must still fall away from the house so rain does not run back. We set finished levels carefully and keep the surface firm and even.
Where a garden has a slight change of level, we can add a shallow step with a good tread and neat edging, and a wider landing so it is comfortable to use. Slip-resistant textured slabs or porcelain help in wet weather. We discuss these details on site, so you know exactly how the finished area will look and work, including where rain will run and how the edging meets the lawn.
Many Yardley gardens carry mature trees and conifers, which affect where roots lie and how much shade falls on the paving. We dig carefully near big roots, adjust the outline when needed and recommend surfaces that stay safe in the damp. We also cover Acocks Green, Stechford, Sheldon and Hall Green. After the work the area is swept and all waste cleared.
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.
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Usually, yes, especially if the ground gets muddy or there is a shed or greenhouse at the end. A firm path keeps feet clean and shows off the garden's length. We can mark out a few routes for you to compare.
Yes, as long as the paving is set to fall away from the house and sits below the damp-proof course. We check the levels on site first, so water never runs back and the entrance stays easy to use.
We keep clear of main roots, dig by hand where they are close and change the depth or outline if needed. We tell you if a position would put a tree at risk and offer a better spot for the 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.
