Garden design and buildin Chesterfield,planned around your plot
Get a Chesterfield garden that makes the most of its levels and views, with patios, steps, lawns and decking planned with Richard and built entirely by his own team.
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Landscaping in Chesterfield, Derbyshire
We cover Chesterfield
Chesterfield is part of our regular working area. From Brinsworth we travel south to the town and surrounding areas of north Derbyshire, including Brimington, Staveley, Dronfield, Walton and Newbold.
Getting to you
Chesterfield is a straightforward drive south from our base. We're not an emergency service, but when you get in touch we'll arrange a visit. We're open Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm.
Chesterfield homes and gardens
Chesterfield has stone and brick Victorian terraces, larger period homes on the western side towards the Peak District, interwar and post-war estates and new developments. Many gardens slope, and some properties have older stone walls and steps.
What Chesterfield customers ask for
Common requests include levelling and terracing sloping gardens, new patios and steps, decking, fencing, garden rooms and full garden transformations.
Services available in Chesterfield
All of our services are available in Chesterfield and the surrounding parts of north Derbyshire.
Full garden design and build in Chesterfield
Complete transformations, from levelling and drainage to the finishing touches.
Patio and driveway construction in Chesterfield
Paving laid properly. We're a Paving Stones Direct approved installer.
Artificial grass and real lawns in Chesterfield
Hard-wearing artificial grass or fresh turf, on a properly prepared base.
Composite and wooden decking in Chesterfield
New decking, or replacing tired wooden decking with composite.
Bespoke garden rooms and garden offices in Chesterfield
Built entirely by our own team, on site, to your exact specification.
Water features and ponds (installation only) in Chesterfield
Ponds and water features designed and installed for your space.
Fencing and gates in Chesterfield
Secure, good-looking boundaries built to last.
Garden drainage and French drain systems in Chesterfield
French drains and drainage that stop lawns, patios and borders sitting under water.
Garden levelling in Chesterfield
Sloping or uneven gardens levelled, terraced and made usable.
New-build garden transformations in Chesterfield
Bare new build plots turned into finished, well-drained gardens.
Front garden makeovers in Chesterfield
Smart, low-fuss front gardens with paths, gravel, planting and steps.
Raised planters and garden borders in Chesterfield
Raised planters and defined borders that give a garden structure.
Why choose us in Chesterfield
Personal involvement
Richard handles each project personally, from the first conversation to the final finishing touches.
20 years' experience
Two decades of experience planning levels, drainage and bases on sloping and uneven ground.
Customers recommend us
100% recommend on Facebook from 11 reviews, with customers mentioning attention to detail and reasonable pricing.
Insured and guaranteed
£1 million public liability insurance and Paving Stones Direct approved. All our work is guaranteed. Guarantee terms vary by product and project, and we'll explain exactly what's covered when we quote.
Common garden problems in Chesterfield
Chesterfield sits on the edge of the Peak District, and many of its gardens reflect that.
Sloping gardens
Much of Chesterfield is built on rolling ground. Gardens that slope need terraces, steps or decking to create usable level space, with drainage planned so water doesn't collect at the bottom.
Older stone properties
Period homes often have old stone walls, existing steps and uneven paving. New work needs to tie in with these and suit the character of the house.
Wetter weather nearer the hills
Being close to the Peak District can mean more rain on the western side of town. Surfaces and decking need a solid base and good drainage to cope.
Clay soils
Parts of the area have clay soils that hold water and make lawns boggy. Proper preparation and drainage come first.
Planning a garden in Chesterfield
Using the slope to your advantage
A sloping Chesterfield garden can be a real asset. Terraces create separate spaces for dining, relaxing and planting, and a raised deck or patio at the top can make the most of views across town or towards the hills. Richard will look at the levels on the first visit and explain the options, along with how each one affects the work involved and the cost.
Working with period properties
Older stone homes in Chesterfield often have character worth keeping: old walls, stone steps or established planting. New patios, paths and steps need to suit the house and tie in neatly with what's already there. We plan new work around existing features so the finished garden looks as if it belongs with the property.
Decking on uneven ground
Raised decking is often the simplest way to create a level outdoor area on a Chesterfield slope without major digging. A well-built deck relies on a strong frame and proper footings. We build composite and timber decking, with the structure underneath given as much care as the boards on top.
Drainage on rolling ground
On sloping ground, water naturally collects at the lowest point, often a lawn at the bottom of the garden or the area right outside the back door. Planning falls on paving and adding drainage where it's needed keeps every level usable. We look at where water runs now before designing anything.
What to expect when you get in touch
Get in touch by phone or email and we'll arrange a visit. We work Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm. Customers have praised attention to detail and reasonable pricing, and Richard stays involved from the first visit to the finished garden.
Travelling to Chesterfield
Chesterfield is the southern edge of our regular working area, and we're often asked whether we'll travel this far for smaller jobs as well as large ones. We look at every enquiry individually and will always be straight with you about what we can take on. If we're the right fit, you'll get a free visit, a clear itemised quote and a build carried out by our own team rather than subcontractors. If you're comparing quotes from different companies, it's worth asking how each one plans to deal with levels and drainage on a sloping plot, and what sits under the paving. Those details make the biggest difference to how a garden stands up to the weather over the years, and we're always happy to explain our approach in plain terms before any work begins. We also cover Dronfield, Staveley and Brimington, so if you're anywhere in this part of north Derbyshire, get in touch and we'll arrange a time to visit and talk through your plans in person.
How we work
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Site visit
Richard visits, walks the garden with you and listens to how you want to use it. He looks at levels, soil, drainage, access and anything that could cause problems later.
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Design and free quote
We put together a plan and a clear, itemised quote so you can see what's included. Customers often tell us the quote was transparent and easy to understand.
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Groundwork
We excavate, level and install drainage first, because everything else depends on it. This is the stage most likely to be rushed elsewhere, and the one we never cut short.
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Build
Patios, paths, lawns, decking, planters, fencing and any garden room are built in the right order by our own team, so each part meets the next at the correct height.
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Finish, clean and handover
We tidy and wash the site down as we go and at the end, walk you through the finished garden, and explain the guarantee on each part of the work.
Questions from Chesterfield customers
Nearby areas we cover
As well as Chesterfield, we work right across South Yorkshire and into West Yorkshire, north Nottinghamshire and north Derbyshire.
Make the most of your Chesterfield garden
Book a free quote and Richard will visit to look at the levels and your plans.
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