Our services
What we do
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Each page explains how we do the job, the materials you can choose from and answers to common questions.
Patios & slab laying
Porcelain, sandstone, natural stone and concrete for patios, paths and seating areas.
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Driveways & block paving
Hard-wearing block paved drives with a wide choice of colours, borders and patterns.
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Landscaping & turfing
Full garden makeovers, from first ideas and layout to new turf and planting.
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Artificial grass
Realistic, pet-safe lawns laid on a proper base, green all year with no mowing.
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Decking
Timber or composite decks, raised or multi-level, with steps and built-in seating.
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Fencing
New fences and repairs, including closeboard, feather edge, trellis, post and rail and bespoke.
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Sleeper beds & walls
Raised beds, retaining walls, steps and benches in pine or oak sleepers.
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Under the surface
The bit you never see is the bit that lasts
Anyone can make a garden look good for a week. What keeps it looking good for years is the groundwork underneath. Here is exactly what goes in, in the order we lay it.
- 1 Excavated ground Dug to suit your site
We inspect the ground first, then dig out to the depth your particular site needs.
- 2 Compacted hardcore 150mm minimum
Never less than 150mm. This is what stops a drive moving or sinking once cars are on it.
- 3 Laying course
A level bed for the blocks to sit in, so the finished surface runs true.
- 4 Block paving
Laid in the colour and pattern you pick, whether herringbone, borders, bands or something more personal.
- 1 Excavation 150mm
The old ground is dug out 150mm deep before anything goes back in.
- 2 Hardcore base
Compacted with a roller to give a solid, free-draining foundation.
- 3 Washed sand 25mm
Compacted and screeded to the exact level you want.
- 4 Weed membrane
Stops weeds pushing through from below, so there are no bumps, no creases and no surprises.
- 5 Artificial grass
Rolled out, cut to fit and fixed to a concrete edge around the perimeter so it cannot lift or creep.
- 1 Dug or rotovated 150mm+
The ground is broken up at least 150mm deep so new roots have somewhere to go.
- 2 Improved topsoil
Topped up with good-quality soil, firmed and levelled to the right gradient.
- 3 Pre-fertiliser
Added before the turf goes down to help the roots take quickly.
- 4 Fresh turf
Rolled out over the prepared ground, with aftercare advice so it stays green all year.
- 1 4×4 posts, concreted in 600mm deep · ~1m apart
Posts go at least 600mm into the ground, set in concrete roughly a metre apart.
- 2 Polythene backing
Added behind any sleeper that touches soil, to keep damp and rot away.
- 3 Heavy-duty timber lock bolts
Every sleeper is bolted to its posts for extra strength.
- 4 Pressure-treated sleepers
Pine or oak, chosen for the look you want, from crisp and modern to rustic.
Reviews
Kind words from our customers
STL is rated 5.0 out of 5 on Google. Here is what homeowners say about working with Sean and the team.
We recently had our garden completely transformed by Sean & his team and the results have exceeded all expectations. From the very first consultation Sean listened carefully to our ideas and offered his suggestions on what he thought would look best… The final outcome is even better than we ever expected.
Highly recommended. Sean and co. have just finished laying our patio and we are so pleased with the result. Nothing is too much trouble… They have kept us informed all the while and cleaned up as they went along.
I had STL install me a new block drive at my old property which is still looking immaculate, therefore I recommended them to my mother in law where Sean and his team transformed her drive and garden to the highest of quality. From block paving on the drive and entrance alley, to artificial grass and decking throughout the back garden, with pergola and a decking walkway with rope handrail to finish.
Brilliant work and fantastic service! Sean transformed my garden by replacing the decking with a patio, the rotting sleepers with walls and large unruly hedge with a neat fence. It's given me loads more usable space in the garden and I can now see out of my kitchen window.
Sean and his team have made a fantastic job of transforming our square patch of concrete into a beautiful garden, with a raised bed, two patio areas and an artificial grass lawn. They worked so hard in the extremely hot weather and they were genuinely a pleasure to have around.
I wouldn't go to anyone else but Sean for outside work! He's done two patios & a driveway for me and absolutely thrilled with everything. Sean & the lads always do a quality job, excellent value for money, and lovely guys too!
Sean and the lads have transformed our very small front garden, which had a lawn the size of a postage stamp!… I cannot fault their hardworking ethos. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend STL paving and landscaping.
Sean and his staff replaced our old patio with a wider one, gave us a new step and built 2 wooden raised beds. Very pleased with the final result. Good communication throughout, always polite and happy to respond to any issues or change requests.
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Tell us a little about your garden and what you have in mind. Sean or one of the team will get back to you to talk it through and arrange a visit.
- Free site visit and quote, with no obligation
- Over 10 years’ experience, fully insured
- Rated 5.0 from 21 Google reviews