--- title: "Landscaping in Barnsley & Yorkshire | Johnsons Building" url: https://johnsonsbuildingservicesyorkshire.co.uk/services/landscaping description: "Patios, driveways, garden walls, decking and outdoor living spaces across Barnsley, Sheffield and Yorkshire. Properly drained, properly bedded, built to last." lang: en-GB --- Image: Newly laid Indian sandstone patio with timber sleeper border and stepped bark-mulched planting bed in a Yorkshire back garden (https://johnsonsbuildingservicesyorkshire.co.uk/assets/service-landscaping-B8dvP1VU.jpg) Landscaping # Landscaping in Barnsley Patios, Driveways, Walls and Outdoor Living Spaces A patio is only as good as what's under it. We dig deep, lay proper sub-base, bed flags on full mortar, and finish with sealed joints. The result holds level for 20 years. Request a Free Quote: https://johnsonsbuildingservicesyorkshire.co.uk/contact 07427 916462: +447427916462 Properly bedded · Properly drained · 10-year workmanship guarantee - 150+ Outdoor projects completed - 20+ Years experience - 10 yr Workmanship guarantee - £2m Insurance cover - 48 hr Quote turnaround Overview ## What proper landscaping delivers A garden well-built lifts the way you live and the value of your house. A garden built badly sinks, weeds, cracks and embarrasses you within two years. The difference is entirely in the sub-base, drainage and detailing — none of which are visible. We design and build patios, block-paved and resin driveways, retaining walls, garden steps, decking, pergolas, raised beds and full garden redesigns across Barnsley, Sheffield and Yorkshire. ### Who it's for Homeowners with worn-out patios or driveways, anyone landscaping a new extension's garden, sellers wanting kerb appeal, and people creating outdoor entertaining space. ### When you need it When the existing surface is uneven or weed-ridden, when block paving is sinking, when the front of the house is letting the property down, or when you want to make the garden actually usable. ### Why use a professional Sub-base depth, falls for drainage, soakaways, expansion joints in walls — none of these are obvious until they fail. Then it's a full lift-and-relay. Why It Matters ## Landscaping mistakes we end up putting right Most failed patios and drives have the same handful of underlying causes. RISK 01 ### Sub-base too shallow Patios on a 50mm bed of sand sink within two winters. We dig out 200mm and compact a proper MOT type-1 sub-base. RISK 02 ### Spot-bedded flags Five dabs of mortar under a flag means it rocks within a year. We bed every flag on a full mortar mix — no exceptions. RISK 03 ### No falls Flat patios pool water against the house wall, eventually breaching the DPC. Every patio we build falls 1:60 away from the building. RISK 04 ### Driveways with no soakaway New impermeable driveways over 5m² need planning permission unless drainage is provided. We always include a soakaway or permeable surface. RISK 05 ### Walls without movement joints Long garden walls without expansion joints crack within 2–3 years. We build in joints every 6m. Our Process ## A clear five-step system, from first call to final sign-off 1. 01 ### Site visit & design We measure, talk through use and finishes, suggest materials and provide concept sketches if helpful. 2. 02 ### Fixed written quote Itemised within 48 hours, including muck-away and all sundries. 3. 03 ### Excavate & sub-base Dig out to required depth, compact MOT type-1 in layers, set out for falls and drainage. 4. 04 ### Lay & bed Flags, blocks, resin or decking laid to proper specification — full mortar bed, mechanical compaction or screw-fixed framing as appropriate. 5. 05 ### Joint, seal & snag Joints filled with brush-in mortar or kiln-dried sand, surface sealed if specified, full walk-through with you. Benefits ## What you actually get when we run the job ### Holds level for decades Proper sub-base means no settlement. The patio you walk on in year 20 is the patio we laid. ### Drains away from the house Falls calculated and built in. No water against the brickwork. ### Weeds don't take hold Polymeric or mortar joints — not loose sand that washes out and lets weeds in. ### Walls that don't crack Movement joints, proper foundations, correct mortar mix for the conditions. ### Permitted Development compliance Drives over 5m² include soakaway or permeable surface — no planning issues at sale. ### 10-year workmanship guarantee Written cover on the install. In Detail ## Hard landscaping services and materials Material choice changes the look, the cost and the lifespan. Here's how we advise. ### Indian sandstone patios The Yorkshire favourite — natural variation, riven texture, 22mm thick. Bedded on full mortar over 150mm sub-base, jointed with brush-in polymeric. ### Porcelain paving 20mm vitrified porcelain — zero water absorption, no algae, no sealing required. Premium option but lifetime maintenance-free. ### Block paved driveways Marshalls or Brett 50mm or 60mm blocks on 150mm MOT type-1 with edging restraint and kiln-dried sand joints. Permeable options available for SuDS compliance. ### Resin-bound driveways Permeable resin and stone surface laid over a porous tarmac base. Smooth finish, no loose stones, fully SuDS-compliant. ### Tarmac driveways Standard hot-rolled bitumen macadam on a full sub-base. Cost-effective for larger areas; impermeable so requires a soakaway. ### Garden walls Brick, natural stone or rendered blockwork. Concrete strip foundations to depth, movement joints every 6m, copings to shed water. ### Decking Hardwood (Iroko, Yellow Balau) or composite (Trex, Millboard). Built on screw-fixed adjustable pedestals or pressure-treated frames over weed membrane. ### Outdoor kitchens & pergolas Built-in BBQ areas, pergolas with retractable canopies, integrated lighting and power. Increasingly requested as garden 'extensions' to the home. FAQ ## Straight answers to the questions we hear most ### How much does a new patio cost? ### How long does a patio take? ### Do I need planning permission for a new driveway? ### Will weeds grow back through? ### Do you do garden walls and steps? ### Can you remove the old patio? ### Do you do decking too? ### Are you insured for landscaping work? ## Related services View all services (https://johnsonsbuildingservicesyorkshire.co.uk/services) ### Renovations Learn more → https://johnsonsbuildingservicesyorkshire.co.uk/services/renovations ### House Extensions Learn more → https://johnsonsbuildingservicesyorkshire.co.uk/services/house-extensions ### Carpentry & Joinery Learn more → https://johnsonsbuildingservicesyorkshire.co.uk/services/carpentry Image: Beautifully completed traditional Yorkshire stone family home with modern rear extension at golden hour (https://johnsonsbuildingservicesyorkshire.co.uk/assets/cta-yorkshire-home-SjschQWs.jpg) ## Ready to get a fixed written quote for your landscaping? Tell us about your project. We'll arrange a free site visit and send your itemised written quote within 48 hours — no obligation. 07427 916462: +447427916462 Family-run · 20+ years building across Yorkshire · Fully insured · 10-year workmanship guarantee Call Now: +447427916462 Free Quote: https://johnsonsbuildingservicesyorkshire.co.uk/contact Essential cookies only — no tracking. 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