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Benchmark Paving provides garden landscaping from our Caterham base. We help homeowners improve the way their outdoor space works, combining paving, lawns, fencing, walls and steps around the needs of the property.
Whether you want to replace a tired patio, reshape the lawn or coordinate several improvements, start with a site visit. We discuss how you use the garden, what you want to keep and the practical work needed before preparing a quotation.
Bring the main parts of your garden together
Patios and garden routes
Plan space for seating, everyday access and the connection to your doors. Surface choice, levels and drainage matter alongside appearance. Explore our patio installation service for material options.
Lawns and open space
A new or replacement lawn needs suitable ground preparation and room for the way you use the garden. Our turf laying service covers preparation, installation and advice on establishing natural grass.
Fences and boundaries
Consider privacy, access and how a new boundary will meet the lawn and paving. Garden fencing can form part of a wider project or be quoted separately.
Walls, steps and changes in level
Connect different parts of the garden with appropriate edges and routes. Garden walls and steps need assessment of the levels, ground and intended use before the construction is agreed.
Plan the practical work before the finishes
During a site visit we look at access, existing surfaces, changes in level and the route for rainwater. Tell us about narrow passages, shared access, services you know about, and features that must remain. These details influence preparation, deliveries and the order of work.
Drainage and supporting construction should be considered before paving or turf is installed. Where the garden has persistent wet areas or uneven ground, discuss the cause rather than simply covering the surface. Read about groundworks and drainage.
Choose a level of upkeep that suits you. Natural grass, timber and paving have different care needs; no garden finish removes maintenance completely.
Garden layouts and finishing ideas
Browse the photographs for ideas about how paving, lawns and boundaries can work together. We will assess the layout and conditions of your own garden.
What affects a landscaping quotation?
The scope of work, garden size, access, excavation, waste removal, ground conditions and chosen materials all affect cost. Walls, steps and drainage may need additional preparation that is not obvious from a photograph.
A useful quotation sets out the areas included, materials, preparation, disposal and finishing work. Share your priorities and budget so the proposed work can be discussed as a complete project or in agreed stages.
From site visit to completed work
1. Discuss the garden
Show us what works, what needs changing and how you want to use the space. We assess access, levels and existing features.
2. Agree the work
Review the layout, materials, preparation and quotation. Confirm what is included and the planned sequence before work begins.
3. Build and hand over
Complete the agreed construction and finishes, then discuss care of the new paving, lawn and timber features.
Frequently asked questions
Can you update just part of my garden?
Yes. Tell us which areas need attention and which features you want to retain. A patio, lawn or fence can be assessed individually, while considering how it connects to the rest of the garden.
Can the layout reflect my own ideas?
Yes. Bring photographs, a simple sketch or examples of finishes you like. We can discuss how those ideas fit the available space, access, levels and practical construction.
Can landscaping be completed in stages?
We can discuss a staged approach. Drainage, access and supporting work may need to be completed first, so the order should be agreed before individual areas are finished.
Do you provide ongoing garden maintenance?
This page covers garden improvements and installation. We explain care of the completed work; ask separately about any ongoing maintenance you need so the available service and scope can be confirmed.
How long will the project take?
The programme depends on the agreed work, access, ground conditions, deliveries and weather. We discuss timing after the site assessment rather than assuming every garden takes the same number of days.
Discuss your project
Tell us what you have in mind, the project location and any useful details about the current surface. Our team visits customers at their properties.
Call 0800 696 5894, 0208 485 6462 or 0746 460 7167.
Where we work
Our team is based in Caterham and travels to customers in Warlingham, Oxted, Croydon, Bromley, Orpington and East Grinstead. Contact us to check your project location and arrange a visit.