The Brief: An Unusable, Sloping Garden
The homeowners in Maidenhead had inherited a tired garden that was unusable for most of the year. The boundary fence was leaning and rotten at the posts, old overgrown shrubs had overtaken the lawn, and rainwater pooled against the back of the house whenever it rained.
They wanted a clean, low-maintenance outdoor living area with a modern entertaining terrace, secure boundary fencing for privacy, and a pristine lawn that wouldn't turn into a mud bath in winter.
The Solution: 5-Day Phased Transformation
Day 1–2: Site Clearance & Foundation Excavation
Stripped back 12 tonnes of old turf, soil, and overgrown roots down to solid ground. Excavated the patio zone to 180mm depth and installed a heavy-duty geotextile membrane with compacted MOT Type 1 aggregate.
Day 3: Heavy-Duty Closeboard Fencing
Erected 1.8m pressure-treated closeboard feather-edge fencing with slotted concrete posts set in deep concrete footings. Fully storm-resistant with integrated gravel boards to keep timber away from ground moisture.
Day 4–5: Vitrified Porcelain Paving & Turfing
Laid 20mm vitrified Italian porcelain on a 5:1 full mortar bed with polymer slurry primer bonding bridges. Finished with external resin grout and laid fresh cultivated lawn turf with clean stone border edges.
The Final Result
The garden was completely transformed from an unusable muddy slope into a clean, modern outdoor living space ready for family dining and summer BBQs. The entire project was delivered on schedule in 5 working days with zero hidden costs.
"Recently got our back garden completely overhauled by SJ Landscapes. Sam gave us an honest fixed price upfront and talked us through the best options for the space. The team worked hard every day, kept everything neat and tidy while on site, and finished right on time. Massive difference to the garden — really pleased with the finish. Cheers Sam!"
— Maidenhead Homeowner (Verified 5-Star Google Review)Want a Transformation Like This for Your Garden?
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