Hard and soft landscaping
Hard and Soft Landscaping in Dalkeith
Homes in Dalkeith
Dalkeith is a Midlothian town with an older stone-built centre and twentieth-century and newer housing around it. That spread of ages shows up in gardens. Behind an older stone house in the centre, new paving has to work around walls and ground levels that are already set. Whatever the age of the house, a patio should fall slightly away from the building so rainwater drains off rather than collecting against the walls. The photo on this page shows finished hard and soft landscaping by JV Handyman & Garden Services.
What matters for hard and soft landscaping in Dalkeith
Much of what makes a landscaping job last is out of sight. Patios and paths last longest on a properly dug and compacted sub-base, so the ground underneath deserves as much thought as the slabs on top. Hard and soft landscaping in Dalkeith can also be paired with property maintenance, which helps if the garden is only part of what needs doing.
- Ground first: paving needs a properly dug and compacted sub-base if it is to last.
- Drainage: a patio should have a slight fall away from the house so rainwater runs off.
- Cover: we are fully insured.
- Waste: we are a registered waste carrier, so mention any clearing the job involves.
Questions about hard and soft landscaping in Dalkeith
We live in an older stone house in the centre of Dalkeith. Does that change how a patio is laid?
The basics stay the same: a slight fall away from the house so rainwater drains off, on a properly dug and compacted sub-base. When you ask for a quote, mention the age of the house and anything already built against the back wall, such as steps or an old path, so the levels can be talked through.
Why has our existing patio sunk in places?
Patios and paths last longest on a properly dug and compacted sub-base, so where slabs have dropped, the ground under them is the first thing to ask about. Tell us how big the area is and where it has moved when you get in touch.
What happens to the soil and old slabs we clear out?
We are a registered waste carrier. Let us know roughly what will need removing when you ask for a quote, whether that is old paving, soil or garden waste.