Clearing everything
The old fence, trees, shrubs, soil and paving were all removed, dug out and cleared.
Case study · Clapham SW4 · July 2023
Front and back garden transformation with grey sandstone and a Victorian tile path in Clapham
William's front and back gardens in Clapham had a full transformation. At the back, everything was cleared and dug out, then we laid grey Indian sandstone on a lower and an upper level, with a sleeper retaining wall, 2 steps, sleeper planters, eco drains and a new manhole cover. At the front, we laid a Victorian tile footpath and black Brazilian slate. It took 2 weeks and cost £22,000 including VAT, supplied and fitted, with all the waste removed.
- Location
- Clapham, SW4
- Client
- William
- Price
- £22,000 inc. VAT
- Time on site
- 2 weeks
- Back garden
- Grey Indian sandstone on 2 levels, sleeper wall, steps, planters, eco drains
- Front garden
- Victorian tile path and black Brazilian slate
Where we started
The brief
William wanted a full transformation of the front and back gardens.
At the back, the old fence, trees, shrubs, soil and paving all had to go before a new two-level sandstone garden with sleepers went in. At the front, a Victorian tile footpath and black Brazilian slate. See our patios in Clapham and garden steps in Clapham.
Before & after
The same gardens, 2 weeks apart
The tricky parts
What went into it
Step by step
How we built it
Clearing and dig out
The old fence, trees, shrubs, soil and paving were removed and the garden dug out.
Our team clearing an overgrown back garden in Clapham Sleepers and base
The sleeper retaining wall went in and the base was laid for both levels.
Sleeper retaining walls and the base going in at the back of a Clapham garden Laying the sandstone
Grey Indian sandstone was laid on the lower section, then the upper section.
Our team laying grey Indian sandstone in Clapham Eco drains and manhole cover
Eco drains were installed and connected to the new manhole cover.
New manhole cover in the grey sandstone in Clapham Upper level, steps and planters
The upper level was paved, 2 steps were installed and the sleeper planters were filled with soil.
Our team on the upper sandstone level with sleeper steps and planters in Clapham Washing down
The finished paving was washed down and all the waste removed.
Our team washing down the new sandstone in Clapham The front garden
Black Brazilian slate and a Victorian tile footpath were laid at the front.
Our team with the new black slate in a Clapham front garden
The finished work
The finished gardens
Budget
What it cost
This project cost £22,000 including VAT, supplied and fitted: clearing and digging out the old garden, grey Indian sandstone on two levels, a sleeper retaining wall, 2 steps, sleeper planters with soil, eco drains, a new manhole cover, a Victorian tile footpath, black Brazilian slate and all waste removal, in 2 weeks. See our patios in Clapham page for more.
Get a free quote- Price
- £22,000 inc. VAT
- Time on site
- 2 weeks
- Back garden
- Grey Indian sandstone on 2 levels, sleeper wall, steps, planters, eco drains
Questions
About this garden transformation
Thinking about something similar? These are the questions we hear most.
How much does a front and back garden transformation cost in Clapham?
William's gardens in Clapham SW4 cost £22,000 including VAT, covering clearing, two-level grey sandstone, a sleeper retaining wall, steps, planters, eco drains, a manhole cover, a Victorian tile path, black slate and waste removal.
What are eco drains?
Drainage channels set into the paving to carry rainwater away. On this job they were connected to the new manhole cover.
Can you build a patio on two levels?
Yes. Here the sandstone was laid on a lower and an upper section, held by a sleeper retaining wall with 2 steps between them.
Do you lay Victorian tile paths?
Yes. This front garden got a Victorian tile footpath with black Brazilian slate either side.
How long does a front and back garden transformation take?
This one took 2 weeks.
Do you work near Clapham?
Yes, including Battersea, Brixton and Streatham. See all our landscape gardeners in Clapham.
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