Landscaping FAQ: Questions for Our Landscape Gardeners in Sheffield
Answers to what Sheffield homeowners ask us about makeovers, slopes, lawns, patios and more.
General
How do I get a quote?
Call 0114 463 0309 or use the form. We will call back and arrange a visit.
Why do you need to visit?
Sheffield gardens vary enormously: slope, soil, rock and access through to the back can change a job completely. Seeing it means an accurate price.
What if there is no side access?
Plenty of Sheffield terraces have none. We carry materials and waste through, protect floors, and price for it.
Do you work in winter?
Yes. Groundwork, walls and fencing carry on through the winter; turf and resin wait for the right conditions.
Can the work be done in stages?
Yes. We plan the whole garden and build it in phases, groundwork first.
Do you take waste away?
Yes, all of it.
Garden makeovers
How long does a garden makeover take?
Typically one to two weeks for an average back garden. Steep plots, difficult access or lots of walling take longer.
Can you design a garden for children?
Yes. Safe level lawns or artificial grass, space for play equipment and a patio where you can keep an eye on them.
Patios and paving
How much does a patio cost in Sheffield?
It depends on size, stone, how much digging or walling a slope needs, and access. We visit and give a free written quote.
Can you build a patio on a slope?
Yes, as a terrace held by a retaining wall, with steps to the rest of the garden.
Turfing and new lawns
When is the best time to turf?
Spring and autumn; most of the year except frozen or waterlogged conditions.
Can you lay turf on a slope?
Yes, on gentle slopes. Steeper ones are better terraced first.
Artificial grass
Does artificial grass look real?
Good quality grass with mixed tones and thatch looks very natural, especially from a few metres away.
Will it drain?
Yes, laid on a compacted stone base with a permeable backing.
Retaining walls, steps and terracing
Can you make a very steep garden usable?
Yes. Retaining walls or sleepers and steps create level terraces for patio, lawn and planting.
Do retaining walls need planning permission?
Most garden walls do not, but walls over two metres, or over one metre next to a road, normally do.
Fencing
How long does a new fence take?
Usually a day or two for an average garden, including removal.
Can you fence a steep boundary?
Yes, by stepping panels or following the slope with close board.
Decking
Can decking be built on a steep slope?
Yes. It is one of the best ways to create level space on a sloping garden.
Is composite worth the extra?
If you want low maintenance and a consistent look, yes.
Driveways
Which is better on a steep drive?
Both work. Block paving gives excellent grip; resin can include an anti-slip additive.
Do I need planning permission?
Not if the drive is permeable or drains to your own lawn or border.
Pergolas, lighting and outdoor living
Do I need planning permission for a pergola?
Usually not, if it meets permitted development limits. Listed buildings and conservation areas have extra rules.
Can a pergola have a roof?
Yes, including solid, clear and louvred roofs.
Garden maintenance
Do I need a contract?
No. We agree a frequency and you can change it.
Do you take the waste?
Yes.
Garden clearance
How long does a clearance take?
Most gardens are cleared in a day or two.
Do you remove all the waste?
Yes.
Jet washing
Will jet washing damage sandstone?
Not at the right pressure, which is how we clean it.
Do you re-sand block paving?
Yes.
Ready to sort the garden out?
Call us or send the form. We will come and have a look, free of charge.