Stockport case study

Rain-ready family garden with drained patio and raised planting

A before/after style project showing how levels, base and drainage make the visible finish work.

Muddy Stockport garden before landscaping
Before: muddy, uneven lawn and cracked paving.
Finished Stockport family garden after landscaping
After: drainage channel, patio, lawn and raised planting.

What changed

Site visit enquiry

Tell us what the garden needs to cope with

Tell us what is not working in the garden now: project type, town, current problem, budget, access and any photos you can share.

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Build detail

Groundworks and drainage details behind the finish

The visible terrace only works because the base, falls, edging and drainage sequence are planned before the final paving and planting choices.

Groundworks process with gravel sub-base, timber edging and spirit level
Process proof

Sub-base and edging

Compacted layers, timber set-out and level checks create a reliable foundation before finishes are installed.

Close-up of wet porcelain paving and linear drainage channel
Weather proof

Falls and channels

Drainage channels and planned falls move rain away from seating areas and house thresholds.

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