quality decking in derby – DESIGN & GARDEN

Allestree Rebuild

Published on March 3, 2021 by howmanymadeLeave a comment

This shows work for a Derby Property Developer… from design to completion…

Here’s the house after works are nearing completion in the inside… Ground Works Next.

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Working with Property Developers is something that I’ve done for many years. This requires a different skill set for what is required and the budget is always a different decision to a developer, concentrating on different needs that builds a stunning garden yet not adding too much unnecessary ‘cost’ is the aim.

So onto the main works, aiming on creating a front lawn, that a new buyer to the house could create additional parking or make a planted area to suit. Making a design that keeps options open for the new buyer, this can help in selling the house.

Most of the plants were moved and re-used…

So when the rear garden needed the refresh, then a lot more digging and designing was required.

The brief was of course to work to a budget but to create a garden that had the look and feel that suited the house.

The bit where everything becomes a mess!

Now for the design to take form… path down from the garage to the lower patio. Wooden Sleepers were chosen over brick for speed and cost. Although these were laid on concrete footings and supported with back supports and anchor points. Water & drainage were of course taken into account.

The outline of the path and patio area are created… tracking the land flat ready for top soil and turf

So the final push to the end is in sight…

So the main steps from the lower ground to the upper parking and garage had to be usable and have easy access. Together with a patio area that would catch the sun and give some privacy.

Patio and pathway complete ©designandgarden

So the final pictures show a transformation from an old dated and worn out unusable garden into a suitable & private garden with parking… ideally suited for the potential purchaser.

AND HERE’S THE FINAL PICTURES USED BY THE ESTATE AGENT. Wrapping a warmer look to the property with all the sides finished and a fairly low maintenance garden. The house sold in a matter of weeks.

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A June Job… Decking & Lawn

Published on February 18, 2021February 18, 2021 by howmanymadeLeave a comment

A fairly straight forward design, creating a usable clean Decking and Entertaining area for family use. Having enough space for tables and umbrella cover.

Create a quality finished Decking area usable from the side doors and easy access from the pathway. This was to lead into other works at a later date but let’s get the structure down to begin with, it really is the safest way of doing it.

***Quality Wood, Correct Screws***, **Structural Posts for supports, Cemented into the ground**.

So the original plan was to build up to the edge of the fence and have a step but was advised by us to refix the pathway to suit.

**The path to the garage which is used many times a day was lifted and levelled. Also a neat ‘kink’ was added to make it easier on the eye. ©designandgarden**

**The** effect of the decking ‘floating’ was deliberate ©designandgarden

The decking was lifted to the level of the ‘new’ lawn, however the lawn hadn’t been laid yet.

Lighting added on the running edge of the boards. These being multi-coloured for choice.

The finishing touch was decking with the extra of mitred corners and correct decking lights. These being multi-coloured which was the customers choice, giving a different feel of lights at different times.

Next step was 10 ton of soil and a new lawn. Not all the lawn needed replacing. The main problem was the main drain running through the garden. So a very tricky fix. A piece of ‘fake’ lawn was later added to the top section.

The first phase of ‘blending’ the lawns together ©designandgarden

The ‘elephant in the room’ of the drain, later having fake lawn as a cover ©designandgarden

Another area was the corner of the garden that was overrun with ivy and the neighbours poor fencing so a simple corner area for a barbecue and occasional seating was added.

***The addition of a corner barbecue & seating area ©designandgarden***

The Final look with the extra bits of trellis, stone finishes ©designandgarden

Decking…with Pond

Published on August 13, 2020April 12, 2021 by howmanymadeLeave a comment

An owner who is a real garden lover, spending many happy hour, relaxing in the tranquility of their space needed that extra special finish to a much loved garden.

Removal of the old ‘dangerous’ decking and creating a safer level. Also moving the concrete fish pond slightly more into the garden. And finally creating a level area from the drive area to the new decking.

The original decking… the client had recently fell off the steps which gave reason to have it changed.

The old pond with the clients treasured fish has seen better days…

The new pond moved slightly more into the garden…

Let the changes begin…
So the first move was to move the fish pond further away from the house, but making it deeper and a little larger. We suggested to make the new pond go a little under the decking to have a shaded area for the fish.

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