Paving & surfaces
Full-bed mortar fixing with primed backs for porcelain — the method that survives.
- Natural stone (Indian sandstone, Bath stone)
- Porcelain paving (2cm outdoor grade)
- Composite and hardwood decking
garden build in Bath
Landscaping Bath
Garden landscaping, patios, porcelain paving, decking, and structural retaining walls across Bath and the surrounding villages — built to the same standard as our structural work.
- 22+ years in Bath
- MCIOB chartered
- £10M+ public liability
- Written workmanship guarantee
Gardens are structures — they need foundations, levels, drainage and edges that hold. We build Bath gardens the way we build walls: porcelain and stone patios on proper substrates, decking on engineered frames, planting beds with real drainage, and retaining structures with the engineering behind them. From a Courtyard refresh in Oldfield Park to a full countryside garden outside Bath.
What We Do
The garden build work we take on across Bath — every project, every property type.
Garden landscaping — full design and build
Porcelain paving and natural stone patios
Block paving and resin-bound driveways
Structural retaining walls in brick or stone
Decking — softwood, hardwood, and composite
Turfing, planting, and garden lighting
Garden rooms, summerhouses, outdoor offices
Fencing, gates, and boundary work
Recent work
Garden build we have done
Real jobs, photographed as we finished them. No stock photography.
Signs you need garden build
If any of these sound like your property, it's worth booking a free site visit.
Patios laid on sand alone — they sink and puddle within two winters
Porcelain paving installed by bricklayers — it needs a slurry-primed, full-bed fix
Decking frames built from untreated timber — rot and wobble follow
No drainage falls — standing water against the house
Retaining "walls" of sleepers without posts — they bow and fail
Garden projects abandoned mid-way — one PM sees the build through
Why Choose garden build
We've completed hundreds of garden build projects across Bath. Here's what makes them last.
Patios and paving priced per m² at quote; retaining walls £150–£250/m
Porcelain paving slurry-primed and full-bed laid — no dot-and-dab
Decking on engineered frames with proper joist spacing
Levels and drainage designed before a slab goes down
Same crew standard as our structural work — CSCS cardholders
Materials sourced to the design: stone, porcelain, composite or timber
Bath stone walling available within the same project
Our Process
Every garden build project follows the same 8-12 step process. Here's what to expect from your free site visit to your 12-month aftercare check.
01Free site visit & consultation
James visits your the landscaping property to scope the work, discuss options, and assess constraints — listed status, party walls, ground conditions. No charge, no obligation.
02Fixed-price itemised quote
You receive a fully itemised quote — materials, labour, waste removal, sign-off fees all broken down. What we quote is what you pay.
03Scheduling & preparation
We agree start dates and working hours, order materials, arrange skips and scaffolding where needed, and protect your home with dust sheets and floor coverings.
04your garden works begin
The crew carries out the work to the agreed spec. Daily tidy-ups and protected access routes — your home stays liveable.
05Structural & building control sign-off
Where the work is structural, Building Control inspects at the required stages and you receive full certification on completion.
06Quality check with James
James walks the finished work with you. Any snags are dealt with immediately — we only sign off when you are fully satisfied.
07Handover & documentation
You get certificates, warranties and any FENSA/Building Control paperwork, plus guidance on caring for the new work.
08Aftercare
If anything needs attention later, we come back. Our reputation in Bath is built on long-term relationships, not one-off jobs.
Materials & Systems We Use for garden build
We only use BBA-certified systems from leading UK and European manufacturers. Every installation carries a manufacturer warranty as standard.
Recent garden build work
A real job we've completed — the brief, the challenge, how it ran, and the photographs from site.
garden build Reviews
Verified customer reviews from our garden build installations across Bath.
★★★★★
Aspect builders are a very professional, personable team. We used them to create our vegetable garden and had significant kitchen structural work carried out. Both projects were completed to an excellent standard. Highly recommend.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our garden build service.
How much does landscaping cost in Bath?
Costs vary widely depending on the size of the area, level of finish, structural work, and materials. We give you a fixed-price quote after a free site visit, so you know the exact cost before any work starts. No day rates, no open-ended estimates.
How long does a garden build take in Bath?
A simple turf and planting refresh takes a week. A patio with porcelain paving takes 1-2 weeks. A full garden redesign with retaining walls, planting, and lighting takes 3-6 weeks. We give you a detailed build programme at quote stage.
Do you handle planning permission for garden buildings in Bath?
Yes — full planning management is included in every fixed-price quote where required. Garden rooms, summerhouses, and outbuildings over a certain size may need planning. We handle pre-applications, full drawings, and building regs.
Do you work on listed-building gardens in Bath?
Yes — heritage and listed-building garden work is part of what we do. Bath stone walls, lime mortar, sympathetic planting, conservation-officer liaison. Work that respects the building's heritage and meets Bath conservation requirements.
Can you build retaining walls in Bath?
Yes — structural retaining walls are a core part of our landscaping work. Brick, natural stone, concrete block, gabion — all options. We handle drainage, foundations, and engineering sign-off for walls over 1.5m.
Do you do driveways in Bath?
Yes — block paving, resin-bound, tarmac, and gravel driveways. We work on driveways across Bath and BANES, with proper drainage, sub-base preparation, and edging. Typical driveway takes 1-2 weeks.
What if I change my mind about plants or materials during the build?
We re-quote before proceeding. The fixed-price contract is clear: any change is documented, priced, and approved by you before we do the work. No surprise extras at the end.
Are you insured and qualified to do landscaping in Bath?
£10M+ public liability (AXA-verified). CSCS cardholders. James is MCIOB chartered through the Chartered Institute of Building. All documentation on request.
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garden build Across Bath & BANES
All 28 Bath & BANES areas — Bath city neighbourhoods and the wider market towns we cover.
Bath City12 areas
Bath Surrounding Villages6 areas
West Wiltshire6 areas
Somer Valley4 areas
Free site visits across Bath & BANES. Properties outside our standard coverage area can be quoted by arrangement. Listed building consent, conservation area consent and Building Control notification are handled on your behalf where required.
