Planning

As a Bradstone Assured installer you'll have the backing of the Bradstone brand, that means you get access to a whole bunch of of brilliant support services to help develop and grow your business.

Combining our passions for transforming outdoor spaces, we'll work together to make every project the best it can be for every customer. We'll work together to grow your presence in our local area, build confidence and trust amongst prospective customers, and give you all the support you need to make it happen. You've got it in Bradstone.

You're part of a community of expert landscapers, who we provide support to day in day out, from the start of the project to its perfect finish. We've laid down a dedicated range of support services to make every project run smoothly.

TRAINING SUPPORT 

If transforming your outdoor space is an investment you’ve been thinking about for a while, when it comes to making it happen, you want it done right.

Our network of professional landscapers are ready to make it happen.

What is a Bradstone Assured Landscaper? 

Here at Bradstone we want to offer you the best service we can, we know finding a reputable landscaper can be daunting so we have created a network of accredited Landscapers who are experts in laying Bradstone products.  All of our landscapers have been assessed on previous jobs, subjected to reference checks and scrutinised to ensure they have valid professional indemnity and insurance policies. We apply a strict selection criteria to ensure only the best most capable landscaping professionals are recruited.

Transform your outdoor space in five easy steps

Step One - Get some outdoor inspiration 

Visit the inspiration section or download our latest brochure to help you start to envision your perfect garden. 

Step two -Find your Assured Landscaper

Choose one of our Assured landscapers to help design and build your garden - all carefully assessed to guarantee the highest standards.

Step three- Choose your paving style

From concrete to porcelain, simple to detailed, we have a range of beautiful paving to suit any outdoor project. If you're not sure what would work best for

Its an ideal time to mentally think through new projects for spring and planning a usable, luxury patio is certainly one value adding idea.

The easiest way to extend your living space, blurring the boundaries between house and garden is to build a patio. 

A little planning goes a long way when it comes to creating the perfect patio. Careful consideration needs to be given to make use of the space. Will it be a family area, somewhere for entertaining, a quiet private area or somewhere to display a sculpture or beautiful containers spilling over with annual colour?

With any of these think about how much space that actually uses and don’t be afraid to use canes and string to mark in out before committing yourself.

Look at various a

Factoring in the costs of materials and labour, gravel is usually the cheapest type of driveway. However, it doesn’t necessarily have the best kerb appeal for your home. Block paving comes in more expensive than gravel but is cheaper than the likes of resin and setts – whilst still providing great frontage to your house, with various options of colour and style.

What do you need to consider when planning your driveway?

“You need to consider both functionality and style when planning your driveway.

“First, check whether planning permission is required. If your new drive is more than 5m2 and doesn’t include a permeable surface or an area for surface water to run off and soak away, you’ll need to get plan

Five tips for planning and designing your garden

Whether it’s a new patio or a decorative feature wall on the agenda, with summer fast approaching, there is no better time to make a start on creating your dream garden. Here's some design considerations for homeowners looking to re-design their garden this spring/summer.

1. Always keep your objectives in mind

When you stay focused on exactly why you’ve given yourself the green light on your project, you’ll be able to stay on track and keep a tighter rein on your budget. It sometimes helps to put together a basic drawing of what you’re hoping to create so you can share your vision with your landscaper. 

2. Patio positioning and pri

What better way to create the perfect outward impression than with a strikingly attractive and exceptionally distinctive driveway at the front of your house?

To create a beautiful front garden approach, try out block paving set in decorative stones. 

For a visually stunning driveway try a close textured finish with enhanced colours. A subtly coloured paving, with a weathered finish, to add a rustic feel. 

Even the most hard wearing and practical driveway paving such as Woburn Original, can still look elegant and distinctive. Infilta block paving is the perfect solution - a great looking driveway that's also permeable, to satisfy legislation. 

A rumbled finish like Monksbridge lends a more traditional look and feel

Top 3 block paving looks

When choosing a driveway for your home, there are several factors of design and functionality that need to be considered. It’s important to opt for a striking design that draws people to your door, whilst still complementing the existing architecture of the property.

Getting the right balance of style and practicality is key, and block paving represents an extremely practical and durable solution that can also offer a multitude of design possibilities for homeowners to personalise their space. With a range of colours, durability, finishes and prices to choose from, Bradstone’s range of driveway block paving products provides a variety of solutions that are the epitome of flair and functionality.

Bradstone has a driveway to suit everyone’s tastes, but here are our top three block paving looks: