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Garden paving — Landscape gardener
Explain how the paved area will be used and provide a sketch showing doors, paths, planting and level changes. Identify existing water problems and access for materials so the contractor can assess preparation, finished levels and runoff rather than quote only the visible paving surface.
Service scope
Installation or renewal of specified garden paths, patios or paved areas with appropriate preparation, levels, edges and drainage interfaces. Material selection alone does not define the completed paving system or establish where surface water can responsibly discharge.
What is normally included
- Defined paving layout and material schedule
- Agreed preparation and installation
- Specified edges levels and drainage interfaces
What is not included
- Uncommissioned drainage engineering
- Assumed suitability for vehicle loading or retaining structures
Typical tasks
- Review use and layout
- Survey levels and drainage interfaces
- Specify preparation materials and edges
- Install the agreed paving system
- Inspect finish drainage behaviour and handover requirements
What to include in your brief
- Paving dimensions and use
- Preferred material and pattern
- Existing levels and door thresholds
- Drainage observations
- Access removal and edge requirements
Choosing the right professional
Compare the complete preparation and drainage approach, not just slab colour and area. Ask what loads the system is designed for and how thresholds and neighbouring ground are treated; a permeable-looking surface does not by itself prove that the whole installation drains appropriately.
Important considerations
- Poorly planned levels can direct water towards buildings
- Inadequate preparation can lead to movement or uneven surfaces
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