Retaining Walls, Steps and Drainage for Hartlebury Gardens

We build retaining walls, raised beds, garden steps and drainage for homes in Hartlebury, Stourport-on-Severn, Ombersley and Droitwich Spa. The work is done by the same team that handles groundwork and finishing, so the structure and the surfaces around it are planned as one.

Walls, beds and steps on a bigger plot

A retaining wall is needed wherever ground must be held back safely, and the height, drainage behind it and the foundation all matter. Raised beds are more forgiving and can be built in blocks, brick or sleepers to suit the setting. Steps connect different levels and are proportioned for comfortable, safe use rather than squeezed in.

Materials are worth matching to the house and the rest of the garden. Brick, block and natural stone each give a different feel, and in a village known for its castle and common, restrained, natural-looking choices usually sit more comfortably than anything stark.

• Retaining walls with proper foundations and drainage behind
• Raised beds in brick, block or sleepers
• Steps with even risers and a safe, non-slip tread
• Planting and lawn areas shaped around the new levels

Drainage on a plot with space to spare

Large gardens collect and move a lot of water, and surface drainage is easy to overlook until a patch stays boggy. Channels, soakaways and well-judged falls move water away from the house and out of the way of paths and seating. The right answer depends on the layout of the plot, so we look at where water currently goes before proposing anything.

Because Hartlebury plots can be large, a single scheme often covers several jobs: a wall to shape a terrace, steps down to a lawn and a drain that keeps the lot dry. We discuss the sequence on the free site visit so the groundwork is done once, in the right order.