Garden brickwork for Upton upon Severn, a small riverside town, covering walls, steps and planters built to suit damp ground, tight village lanes and older cottages.
Upton upon Severn is small, riverside and a little tucked away, with a lovely mix of cottages, Georgian houses and newer infill. Gardens range from slim town plots to larger ones that run towards the water, and the nearby Malvern Hills give the area its backdrop.
SPR Trees and Landscapes carries out garden brickwork in Upton upon Severn and the villages around it. Our work covers walls, steps, raised beds, pillars and repairs. Living near a river means you will already know how wet the ground gets, so we plan walls to cope with that rather than hoping for dry winters.
Plots close to the water often have damp subsoil and, in some years, standing water. A boundary wall here benefits from a damp proof course, dense brick near ground level and a good footing. We also think about where water will go when the river is high, and sometimes suggest gaps or drainage routes through the base. It is better to plan this at the start than to repair a wall after one bad winter.
Small town gardens benefit from compact brick features. A set of garden steps connects levels neatly, a raised planter lifts herbs and flowers above damp ground, and a pair of brick gate posts adds a welcoming entrance. Each of these needs proper foundations, and pillars especially, as a heavy gate puts continuous strain on them. We will discuss sizes and brick choice so the work suits a cottage or a more formal house.
Cottage walls here may have been patched many times, with soft old brick and varied mortar. We examine them closely before touching anything, then decide between repointing, partial repairs or garden wall rebuilding. Often the neatest result comes from doing a bit less, retaining as much original brick as possible. Where we do rebuild, matching brick colour and bond helps the work blend. We will point out where a perfect match is not achievable.
We cover Upton upon Severn and the neighbouring areas of Malvern, Tewkesbury and Pershore. The town's lanes are narrow, and some gardens are reached by a passage, so we plan how to carry materials in. Flood events may also affect timing. At a visit we look at the wall, the ground and the route in, then give a clear written quote setting out what we propose.
We also take on garden brickwork work in nearby Malvern, Tewkesbury, Pershore.
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It can be, but design matters. A solid wall can hold water back on one side. We discuss options with you, including drainage gaps, and we are upfront about what a wall can and cannot do in a flood.
Look for leaning, wide cracks, bulging faces or loose copings. If any are present, have it checked. We can inspect your wall and say whether it needs bracing, repair or rebuilding.
Yes. We cut the steps into the slope, support the sides and fit drainage so water does not collect. Bank steps need a firm foundation, and we will explain how we would handle yours.
SPR Trees & Landscapes, 6 Rose Avenue, Worcester, WR4 9PY
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