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Garden Landscaping in Solihull
Garden landscaping in Solihull, Birmingham and Warwickshire. Patios, paths, lawns, raised beds, fencing, drainage and outdoor spaces planned as one connected project.
Cornerstone
Landscaping planned before the garden is stripped out.
A good garden build starts with levels, drainage, access and sequence. The patio, paths, lawn, beds, steps and fencing all need to work together rather than being priced as separate pieces.
Cornerstone Driveways & Landscapes carries out hard landscaping, patios, artificial grass, paths, raised beds, sleeper work, fencing and complete outdoor improvements across Solihull and the wider West Midlands.
Specification
What is included in a landscaping project.
Combined garden works need a clear sequence. Dig-out, drainage, retaining edges, sub-base, paving, lawn preparation and finishing details should be decided before materials arrive on site.
- Site survey covering access, levels, drainage and retained features
- Removal of old slabs, decking, turf, concrete or mixed garden surfaces where required
- Excavation and preparation for patios, paths, lawns and beds
- MOT Type 1 sub-base installed and compacted where required
- Porcelain, sandstone, limestone or selected paving laid as specified
- Artificial grass, turf or decorative stone installed where included
- Sleeper beds, retaining features, steps or planters where specified
- Fencing, gates or boundary works where included in the scope
- Waste removed from site and final clean-down completed
Method
How we structure a garden build.
Survey and sequence
We check how materials, machinery and waste will move through the property before work starts. This reduces disruption and avoids unnecessary rework.
Hard landscaping first
Drainage, retaining edges, sub-base and paving are completed before softer finishes such as turf, artificial grass, decorative stone or planting areas.
Finishing details
Steps, cuts, edges, joints, borders and clean-down are treated as part of the main job, not as an afterthought at the end.
Drainage and levels
Levels, drainage and access.
Many garden problems are caused by poor levels. Water can sit on paving, run towards the house, collect near fencing or leave lawns unusable in winter. The survey identifies low points and likely drainage routes before the work is agreed.
Access is also important. Rear gardens often have tight side returns, shared entries or limited space for skips and materials. We plan the order of work around the route into the garden and the amount of waste being removed.
- Low points and standing water checked during survey
- Paving falls and lawn levels planned together
- Side access, skips and material storage confirmed
- Existing walls, fences, trees and services noted
- Nearby areas covered: Solihull, Shirley, Knowle, Dorridge, Balsall Common, Meriden and Warwickshire
Survey notes
Landscaping work often includes.
These are the details we look for before confirming the written quote, so the scope is based on the site rather than an assumed standard build-up.
- Old patios that hold water or sit too high against the house
- Patchy lawns, shaded gardens or muddy family spaces
- Raised beds, sleeper edges, retaining walls and level changes
- Side paths, steps and access routes around the property
- Garden fencing, gates and boundary improvements as part of the wider project
Related pages
Useful pages for this project type.
Questions
Common questions.
Can you handle the full garden project?
Yes. We can quote patios, paths, artificial grass, raised beds, retaining walls, steps, fencing and related works as one sequenced project.
Do you offer garden design?
We can help plan the layout, surfaces, levels and material choices for practical domestic gardens. Larger design-led schemes can be scoped clearly before pricing.
Can landscaping be combined with a driveway?
Yes. Many projects include a front driveway, side path and rear patio or lawn work. Combining the works can make the levels, drainage and material choices more consistent.
How long does a garden landscaping project take?
Timescale depends on size, access, dig-out, drainage, paving, fencing and the number of finishes included. We confirm an expected programme after the site survey.
Ready to discuss your project?
Tell us what you want to achieve and we will arrange a free site visit across Solihull, Birmingham, Warwickshire and surrounding areas.