Complete Garden Rebuilds in Petersfield

What Is a “Complete Garden Rebuild”?

A full rebuild means starting from a mostly blank canvas. This often includes:

• Removing old patios, lawn, plants and structures
• Regrading levels to improve usability and drainage
• Installing new patios, paths, retaining walls or terraces
• Adding lawns, planting areas, borders and lighting
• Building new seating areas, steps, access routes or decking

The goal is to design a garden that looks great AND works properly with the ground conditions found on your plot.

Why Many Petersfield Gardens Need Regrading

Petersfield has a mix of slopes, heavy clay, chalk banks and older made-ground from past development.

Common issues we see before a rebuild include:

• Uneven levels from old extensions or DIY landscaping
• Poor drainage causing wet lawns or puddling patios
• Steep banks (Steep/Buriton) making parts of the garden unusable
• Mixed soil conditions leading to sinking or shifting surfaces

Regrading early in the project ensures everything that follows stays level and stable long-term.

Our 6-Step Process for Full Garden Rebuilds

1. Initial Survey & Conversation

We visit your home, assess your soil, levels, drainage and access, then discuss how you want the garden to function day-to-day.

2. Design & Layout Planning

Based on your goals, we outline:

• Patio and seating spaces
• Lawn areas
• Planting zones and beds
• Steps, paths and transitions
• Retaining walls (if needed)

3. Groundworks & Preparation

This is the most important stage in any rebuild. It typically includes:

• Full site clearance
• Excavation to correct levels
• Soil improvement or replacement (especially on clay)
• Installation of drainage features (soakaways, French drains, channels)

4. Structural Elements

Once the groundwork is complete, we move onto:

• Retaining walls (sleepers, block & render, brick)
• Steps and split-level terraces
• Decking or raised platforms
• Hard edging to define areas cleanly

5. Patios, Paths & Finishes

We lay all hard surfaces using the correct sub-base depth and build-up for your soil type:

• Porcelain slabs for modern finishes
• Indian sandstone, limestone or granite
• Gravel paths and permeable surfaces where drainage matters

6. Lawns, Borders & Planting

With the structure complete, we finish by:

• Rotavating and improving soil where needed
• Laying high-quality turf or installing artificial grass
• Planting shrubs, hedges and feature beds
• Adding bark, mulch or decorative stone

Typical Cost Ranges for Full Rebuilds

Every project is unique, but most full rebuilds in the Petersfield area fall into these brackets:

• Small gardens: £8,000–£15,000
• Medium gardens: £15,000–£32,000
• Large / multi-level gardens: £30,000–£60,000+

Steeper plots (Steep/Buriton) tend to be at the higher end due to retaining walls and engineering.

Before & After — What to Expect

Clients often tell us the biggest improvement isn’t the materials — it’s the layout. Once levels, access and drainage are sorted, the garden becomes far easier to maintain and use.

Many families want:

• A clean dining area near the house
• A safe, flat space for children or dogs
• Low-maintenance planting around the edges
• Good lighting and a logical path system

Areas We Cover

Petersfield · Sheet · Steep · Buriton · Liss · Rogate · Langrish · Froxfield · East Meon · West Harting · South Harting · South Downs villages

Thinking of Transforming Your Garden?

We specialise in full garden rebuilds throughout the Petersfield area — from compact courtyards to multi-level hillside gardens.

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