Gardens in Armthorpe
Armthorpe was a pit village, built around Markham Main colliery, and the older parts still have streets of former colliery housing with long, narrow gardens. Since the pit closed, the village has grown considerably, with large new estates on its edges. So we see two very different types of garden here.
On the new-build side, the usual story is a garden handed over with turf laid on a few centimetres of topsoil over builders' compacted subsoil. It looks fine for a month, then holds water every winter and turns patchy every summer. We dig it out, break up the ground, bring in proper topsoil, and relay turf or install artificial grass on a stone base. A small new-build patio is often extended at the same time.
In the older streets, long gardens benefit from being broken up. A patio near the house, a lawn in the middle and a working area for a shed or bins at the end makes the garden feel bigger and gets used far more than one long strip of grass.
What we are asked for most in Armthorpe
- Fixing waterlogged new-build lawns
- Artificial grass for family gardens
- Extending small new-build patios
- Fencing on new estates and older boundaries
- Long garden layouts for older properties
We also cover the places around Armthorpe, including Edenthorpe, Kirk Sandall, Cantley, Intake, Hatfield. Not sure if you are in our area? Ring 01422 774538 with your postcode.
Landscaping services in Armthorpe
Every job starts with a free visit. We look at the garden, check levels, drainage and access, and send a written quote that sets out each part of the work.
- Garden landscaping and makeovers in Armthorpe
- Patios and paving in Armthorpe
- Block paving driveways in Armthorpe
- Resin driveways in Armthorpe
- Fencing and gates in Armthorpe
- Turfing and new lawns in Armthorpe
- Artificial grass in Armthorpe
- Decking in Armthorpe
- Garden clearance in Armthorpe
- Hedge cutting and garden maintenance in Armthorpe
- Jet washing in Armthorpe
- Paths, steps and retaining walls in Armthorpe
- Pergolas, outdoor kitchens and lighting in Armthorpe
Questions from Armthorpe customers
Why is our new-build lawn always wet?
Usually because the ground underneath was compacted by machinery during the build and only thinly topsoiled. Breaking up the subsoil and adding proper topsoil, or a drained base for artificial grass, solves it.
Do you work on the older streets in Armthorpe too?
Yes. We do patios, fencing, clearances and full makeovers on older properties as well as new builds.
