Does this sound like your garden?
Your garden slopes up or down from the house, so there is no flat place for a table and chairs, and the lawn is hard to mow.
The job
A sloping garden behind a glass extension, made into level terraces joined by wide porcelain steps, with box balls along the edges.
What we did
- Set out the levels and terraces
- Built porcelain steps between the levels
- Laid paving next to the extension
- Planted box balls along the steps
Photos of this job
Want to know more? Read our guide: Porcelain vs sandstone patio: cost, slip and maintenance compared
Questions people ask
Can you level a sloping garden?
Yes. We dig and build it into terraces with retaining walls or edges, so each level is flat and usable.
Are porcelain steps slippery?
Outdoor porcelain has a textured, slip-resistant finish. Good drainage and keeping it clean of leaves matter most.
Do I need planning permission for garden terraces?
Usually not for ordinary garden levels, but raised decks or platforms over 30cm high can need it. We can check.
Karol Antolak
Owner of A.K. Gardening Specialist in Northolt. Looking after gardens across West London since 2006. Fully insured, DBS checked.
