External Works
Paving, turf, topsoil, and fencing materials for the outside reinstatement work that follows an extension — 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.