Garden Construction & Landscaping
Transform your outdoor space with professional patios, driveways, garden walls, decking, and complete landscaping across Stockport and Cheshire.
At a Glance: Garden Landscaping
- Typical cost: £3,000 to £60,000+ depending on scope
- Typical timeline: 1 to 10 weeks on site
- Planning permission: Not usually required (porous driveways, low walls and standard decking)
- Areas covered: Stockport, Manchester, Cheshire
- Free site survey: Yes
Create Your Perfect Outdoor Space
From a simple patio installation to a complete garden transformation, we handle all the hard landscaping, construction, and groundwork to turn your outdoor space into somewhere you'll actually want to spend time.
Garden Construction Services
Professional hard landscaping and garden construction for residential properties.
Patios
Natural stone, porcelain, sandstone, and block-paved patios designed and laid on a properly prepared base with correct drainage falls.
Driveways
Block paving, resin-bound, tarmac, and gravel driveways. Includes excavation, sub-base, edging, and drainage.
Garden Walls
Retaining walls, boundary walls, raised beds, and feature walls in brick, stone, rendered blockwork, or sleepers.
Decking & Pergolas
Composite and timber decking, pergolas, arbours, and covered seating areas for outdoor entertaining.
Fencing & Gates
Close-board, featherboard, horizontal slat, and composite fencing. Pedestrian and driveway gates in timber or metal.
Drainage & Groundwork
Garden drainage, French drains, soakaways, land levelling, and site clearance. Solving waterlogging and drainage problems.
Premium Paving Materials
We work with the best suppliers to offer a wide range of paving and landscaping materials:
Natural stone in buff, grey, and multi-colour options. Durable, slip-resistant, and timeless.
Ultra-low maintenance, stain-resistant, and available in stunning stone and timber effects.
Versatile and durable. Available in countless patterns, colours, and textures for driveways and patios.
Yorkshire stone, Cheshire sandstone, and reconstituted stone for authentic, character-rich garden walls.
Outdoor Living Ideas
Take your garden beyond just a patio, create a true outdoor living space.
Outdoor Kitchen & BBQ Area
Built-in BBQs, pizza ovens, prep surfaces, and seating areas. The ultimate entertaining space.
Fire Pit & Seating
Sunken or raised fire pit areas with stone or rendered seating walls. Extend your garden use into the evenings.
Raised Planting Beds
Sleeper or stone raised beds for flowers, herbs, or vegetables. Add structure and greenery to hard-landscaped areas.
Garden Lighting
LED path lights, spot lighting, festoon lights, and step lights to transform your garden after dark.
Garden Project Costs
Indicative pricing for garden construction projects in the Stockport and Cheshire area.
Garden & Landscaping FAQs
Do I need planning permission for a patio?
Generally no, patios don't require planning permission as long as they don't significantly raise the level of your garden. However, if your property is listed or in a conservation area, restrictions may apply. Driveways may need permeable surfaces under planning rules.
How long does a patio or driveway take?
A typical patio takes 3 to 5 days. A standard driveway takes 5 to 10 days. Larger landscaping projects with walls, steps, and multiple areas take 2 to 4 weeks. Weather can affect timescales.
Can you work in winter?
Yes, though some tasks (like pointing and rendering) are weather-dependent. We plan projects to avoid frost-sensitive work during the coldest months. Groundwork, drainage, and excavation can proceed year-round.
Do you handle the waste removal?
Absolutely. All excavated materials, old paving, concrete, and green waste are removed from site. We use licensed waste carriers and recycle wherever possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does garden landscaping cost in Cheadle and Stockport?
Garden projects in the Cheadle and Stockport area typically start around £3,000 for fencing, £4,000 to £12,000 for a new patio or driveway, and £15,000 to £60,000+ for full garden redesigns with walls, planting and outdoor structures.
How long does a landscaping project take?
Smaller projects (patios, fencing) typically take 1 to 2 weeks. Full garden redesigns with walls, drainage and structures run 4 to 10 weeks.
Do I need planning permission for landscaping?
Most landscaping falls under permitted development. Driveways over 5m² with non-porous surfaces, walls over 1m next to a highway (2m elsewhere) and decking that raises ground level need planning permission. We advise during the survey.
Are you insured and FMB-accredited?
Yes. Cheadle Construction is fully insured, an FMB (Federation of Master Builders) member and TrustMark accredited.
Do you offer a free quote?
Yes. The first consultation and on-site survey are completely free and with no obligation, followed by a clear itemised quote.