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GRAVEL-PAD PREPARATION

A defined gravel base beside an existing retaining wall.

This preparation took place in an established gravel area, bordered by a fence, concrete wall and rockwork. We formed a timber edge, laid fabric and placed the gravel within that footprint.

THE WORK
Gravel-pad preparation
THE SETTING
Existing wall, fence and rockwork
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Gravel pad with two visible timber edges beside a concrete retaining wall, wood fence and rockwork.
The prepared gravel surface, with timber edging beside the existing retaining wall.

WORKING WITH THE EXISTING CORNER

The layout came before the gravel.

The first photograph records the available space with a tape measure along the wall. The pad had to fit into that existing corner, with the wall on one side and rockwork at the end.

The construction view shows the timber edge and fabric before the gravel covered them. The later view shows the filled pad and the border that defines it against the surrounding gravel.

BEFORE THE SURFACE WAS FINISHED

The original corner and the preparation beneath the gravel.

Tape measure laid along the base of a concrete wall in an existing gravel corner.
Measuring the existing gravel area beside the retaining wall.
Black fabric laid inside timber edging, with hand tools beside the existing wall.
Timber edging and fabric in place before the gravel was added.

WHEN YOU NEED THE BASE PREPARED

Bring the building requirements into the site discussion.

If you already have a shed coming from another supplier, share its dimensions and foundation instructions along with photos of the proposed location. We can review the preparation needed and define that work as its own project.

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Site prep & foundations

PLANNING SITE PREPARATION?

Show us the spot you have in mind.

Send photos of the ground, nearby walls or fences, and the route into the yard. Include the shed’s foundation requirements if you have them.

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