A 10-day full-property hardscape overhaul in Guiting Power, featuring French Dolomite Limestone porcelain throughout, a bespoke pergola over an outdoor kitchenette, and full perimeter drainage.
Working with a client in the heart of the Cotswolds, we replaced a deteriorating hardscape across the entire property with a clean, flowing limestone porcelain finish. From the front gate to the back door, the new design connects every area of the property seamlessly, while a custom-built pergola ensures the outdoor kitchen can be enjoyed in all weathers.
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The hardscaped areas surrounding the property were in serious need of modernisation. Most of the existing slabs had become loose over time, making the patio and pathways both unsightly and hazardous underfoot. The client wanted a clean, white finish that flowed cohesively from the front gate all the way through to the back door, creating easy and safe access across the full property. An outdoor kitchenette had also been installed the previous year, but with no overhead protection from the elements it was going to waste something we were mindful of from the very first consultation.
A pergola was designed and built over the kitchenette to allow the client to make full use of the pizza oven and barbecue regardless of the weather. For the hardscaping, we installed French Dolomite Limestone porcelain slabs throughout running from the chicken coop to the front gate and covering 100m² in total. Drainage had been a persistent issue with the previous patio, so ACO channel drains and gravel traps were installed around the full perimeter to ensure water is carried away cleanly and never sits on the surface.
The project was completed across 10 days. Given the fragile condition of the existing base, day one was dedicated entirely to site clearance and foundation preparation. Five tonnes of Type 1 MOT were then compacted to create a solid, stable sub-base, followed by eight days of slab installation covering the patio, pathways, stairs and front cladding. The pergola was then built and secured, with grouting, gravel finishing and final touch-ups completing the scheme.
Exactly what the client had in mind. A low-maintenance, flowing hardscape that connects the front of the property to the rear, giving them the freedom to enjoy their garden and outdoor kitchen throughout the year. The installation of the front cladding has also made a significant difference to the kerb appeal of the property, neatly concealing the original concrete base and tying the whole look together.
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From the initial meeting to the final clear up Patrick and Luke were unfailingly polite and professional. Patrick’s quotation for the work was sensible with a detailed breakdown. The work was started on time and was kept to time. The resulting terracing exceeded expectations and the work area was left cleaner than when the team arrived. I cannot thank Patrick, Luke and Jake enough for all their work and would have no hesitation in recommending PLEX Group.
It has been a pleasure having Plex work with me on my garden project. Totally engaged, very communicative and prompt. Access to my property is difficult but they just worked around any problems with a refreshing 'can do' attitude. I would happily recommend Plex to anyone working on a garden project.
Fantastic work and would highly recommend. The team were professional, friendly, considerate, hard working and flexible to ensure the works met our needs and expectations. Really nice team to have on site and were respectful and kept it as tidy as they could. Very impressed with the work and looking to get them to come back to do a couple of other jobs for us in the future.
I am really happy with the work that Plex did. They came up with solutions to problems that arose quickly, efficiently and without any stress. They were friendly, professional, organised, efficient and had excellent communication.
We have recently had a new garage installed from the Plex team and we are thrilled with the finished product. Can't thank Patrick Luke and their team enough. Would highly recommend.
I would highly recommend Luke and Patrick and their team. They are all extremely polite and hard-working. They put up a new pergola in our back garden and tidied up the edges of the garden. An excellent job.
Patrick, Luke and their team have transformed our sloped garden giving us a lovley functional space. They removed a hedge sadly over run with brambles with a fence gaining us a couple more meters of garden too! Despite having a week of rain they did their best to clear up at the end of the job. We would highly recommend this professional team.
Luke and Patrick have completed two projects for us now. They are the most polite and professional people with a hardworking team of individuals. Nothing is too much trouble for them.
Luke and his team are really lovely and professional. Cannot recommend him enough.
Luke and the team are absolutely brilliant. A passion for what they do and personal but professional, so pleased to have found them!
Really pleased with the concrete base for my carport that was completed by the team , worked really hard in poor weather conditions . Great job would definitely recommend the team .
Our garden has never looked better - hard-working, thorough, and also great at getting in touch if there's a change to the schedule, etc. They have nursed our box hedging back to health. Before and and after photos are a bonus!
Competitive price wise even though the work carried out was to a very high standard. I was very pleased with the end result and impressed with the tidiness they left the garden after all the work was carried out. A very happy customer!
Very obliging and efficient we have worked out a schedule that suits us both.
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