Landscaping & Groundworks

Oadby Garden & Driveway Transformation

Complete redesign of front and rear outdoor spaces including new porcelain patio, block paving driveway, and planting.

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Location

Oadby, Leicestershire

Completed

July 2024

Duration

4 weeks

Project Value

£28,000

The Challenge

The Patel family's Oadby property had a tired, dated front garden with an old concrete driveway crumbling at the edges, and a completely overgrown rear garden that had become unusable. They wanted to create a low-maintenance, premium outdoor space at both the front and rear of the property — one that would dramatically improve curb appeal and create a usable entertainment space in the rear garden. The rear garden had significant level changes that needed to be addressed.

Our Solution

Spectrum Construction produced a full design proposal covering both the front and rear. For the front, we broke out and removed the existing concrete drive and installed a new block paved driveway with a charcoal border and central patterned panel, including a new dropped kerb and drainage channel. For the rear, we excavated and re-graded the garden to create level terraces, installing a large 80m² porcelain patio with a pergola area, raised sleeper planters, a lawn zone, and a side access path. All drainage was designed and installed to prevent any waterlogging. Planting was completed by our landscape team.

The Outcome

The completed project transformed both spaces beyond the client's expectations. The front of the property now has a smart, modern driveway with space for three cars, and the rear garden has become the family's primary entertaining space throughout summer. An estate agent's opinion has suggested the work added £20,000 to the property value and significantly reduced its time to sell should the family decide to move.

80m² porcelain patio with pergola entertainment area
New block paved driveway with dropped kerb
Full garden re-grade to create level terraces
Raised sleeper planters with curated planting scheme
Project completed in 4 weeks on budget

“We are absolutely delighted with the results. Our garden has been transformed from a total eyesore into something we're genuinely proud of. The team were friendly, efficient, and the standard of work is excellent. Several of our neighbours have already asked for Spectrum's number.”

Priya & Rajesh Patel

Homeowners, Oadby