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Finished Candela grey patio with wide brick steps and new retaining brickwork in a Luton garden.

Structural masonry and elevated terrace

Elevated patio terrace, LU5, June 2025.

AREA (m2)
40
MATERIAL
Sandstone
WORKING DAYS ON SITE
14
POST CODE
LU5
// PROJECT DETAILS
// THE BRIEF

A failing terrace and unsafe, narrow steps.

This project was an immediate safety hazard. Doreen had a raised terrace sitting nearly a full metre above the garden, with no retaining wall or safety barrier. On top of that, the old slabs rocked underfoot, and the existing steps were a very narrow 30cm wide. It made getting into the garden a daily risk.

// The Concept
New Candela grey patio with wide steps into the garden, new brickwork, and a new step up to the rear door of the house.
// The Garden
Old, failing patio on a raised brick wall, with very narrow, very tall steps down to the garden.
// THE GARDEN VS. THE CONCEPT

Same angle. Same crop.

// THE SOULTUON

What we changed.

We carried out a full structural and safety overhaul over three weeks. We excavated the failing terrace and built a new, load-bearing masonry retaining wall in solid brickwork to secure the 1-metre drop for good. We then laid an Indian sandstone patio on a compacted sub-base to take out any movement. Finally, we removed the narrow 30cm steps and built safely proportioned, wide brick steps down to the lawn, giving Doreen safe access and peace of mind.

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// WHAT CLIENTS SAY

MT Developments are amazing. They redesigned our whole back garden and it's made a huge difference. Chris listened to what we wanted and showed us 3D drawings so we could see how it would look before the work started. The new layout makes the garden feel much bigger and easier to maintain. The team worked hard, kept the place tidy and were always very polite. We now spend so much more time outside, just in time for the next heatwave. 100% recommend.

Joe Seech

Tring, HP23

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