External Works
Paving, turf, topsoil, and fencing materials for the outside reinstatement work that follows an extension, covering the jobs that finish the build visually and which builders' quotes often omit.
Fence Panels: Reinstating the Boundary After Your Extension
UK fence panel types, prices, lifespans, planning limits, and how to replace a boundary after scaffold damage without falling out with the neighbours.
Fence Posts: UC4 Timber vs Concrete vs Metal Spikes for UK Gardens
Why UC4 treatment is mandatory for ground contact, the 1/3 depth rule, when concrete beats timber, and what every post type actually costs in 2026.
Garden Turf: The Complete UK Guide to Lawn Reinstatement After Construction
UK turf grades, £2-7/m² material and £10-25/m² supply-and-lay pricing, 100-150mm topsoil depth, laying windows, first-fortnight watering, and how to reinstate a lawn destroyed by extension work. 2026.
Paving Slabs: The Complete UK Guide to Choosing, Sub-Basing, and Laying a Post-Extension Patio
UK guide to paving slabs: concrete £20-55/m², Indian sandstone £22-55/m², porcelain £19-55/m² supply; NHBC sub-base rules, DPC clearance, 1:80 falls, jointing, and 2026 prices.
Topsoil: The Complete UK Guide for Post-Construction Garden Reinstatement
BS3882:2015 grades, NHBC 100mm depth rule, loose-tipped vs bulk-bag pricing, 15% settlement allowance, Japanese knotweed risk, and how to reinstate a garden after construction. UK 2026.