Access through the house only
Every bag of waste out and every slab, bag and roll in had to go through the house, which shapes how a job like this is planned.
Case study · Barnes SW13 · February 2024
Egyptian limestone and artificial grass garden in Barnes
Hollie's back garden in Barnes was mud, soil and old concrete. We cleared it all out, through the house, and built a new garden: Egyptian limestone paving all the way round on a type 1 base, 40mm artificial grass in the middle on granite dust, flowerbeds along the sides, a recessed manhole cover and a new London yellow brick wall with coping stones. Ten days, £12,860 including VAT, all in.
- Location
- Barnes, SW13
- Client
- Hollie
- Price
- £12,860 inc. VAT
- Time on site
- 10 days
- Paving
- Egyptian limestone on a type 1 base
- Lawn
- 40mm artificial grass on granite dust
Where we started
The brief
Hollie wanted a clean, low-maintenance back garden in Barnes in place of mud, soil and old concrete. The only way in was through the house, so everything had to be carried in and out by hand.
A limestone frame with artificial grass in the middle gives a neat, green garden that stays usable all year. It is a good example of the artificial grass and patio work we do around Putney and Barnes.
Before & after
The same garden, dug out and finished
The tricky parts
What went into it
Step by step
How we built it
Digging out
The mud, soil and concrete were dug out and carried through the house, and hardcore went in, compacted with a plate compactor.
Mud, soil and old concrete being cleared from the garden in Barnes 
Hardcore and a plate compactor ready for the new base Limestone paving and the grass base
Egyptian limestone was laid round the edge on a type 1 base, and the middle was levelled with granite dust ready for the grass.
Egyptian limestone paving laid round the edge of the garden 
Granite dust base levelled for the artificial grass 
Base ready for the grass, seen from the house Laying the artificial grass
The 40mm artificial grass was laid, cut to the limestone edge and brushed up.
40mm artificial grass being laid and brushed in Barnes
The finished work
The finished garden
Budget
What it cost
This garden cost £12,860 including VAT, all in: clearing the mud, soil and concrete, Egyptian limestone paving on a type 1 base, 40mm artificial grass on granite dust, flowerbeds, a London yellow brick wall with coping stones, a recessed manhole cover and all waste taken away, with access through the house only, over ten days. See our patios in Putney page for more.
Get a free quote- Price
- £12,860 inc. VAT
- Time on site
- 10 days
- Paving
- Egyptian limestone on a type 1 base
Questions
About limestone and artificial grass gardens
Thinking about something similar? These are the questions we hear most.
How much does a limestone and artificial grass garden cost in Barnes?
Hollie's garden in Barnes SW13 cost £12,860 including VAT over ten days, covering the dig-out, Egyptian limestone paving, 40mm artificial grass, flowerbeds, a yellow brick wall and a recessed manhole cover, with access through the house.
What base does artificial grass need?
A firm, free-draining base. Here the ground was dug out, hardcore compacted, and a granite dust layer levelled on top before the grass went down.
Can you do a garden when the only access is through the house?
Yes. Everything is carried in and out by hand, as on this job. It takes a little longer, which is reflected in the time and price.
What is a recessed manhole cover?
It is a cover with a tray on top that is filled with the same paving, so the manhole stays accessible but almost disappears into the patio.
Do you work near Barnes?
Yes, including Putney, Wandsworth and Richmond.
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