groundworks - LJN Blog Posts - Landscape Juice Network2024-03-29T11:27:55Zhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/groundworksGroundworks on a Landscape Garden Exeterhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/groundworks-on-a-landscape-garden-exeter2013-11-22T11:30:00.000Z2013-11-22T11:30:00.000ZJackson's Landscape Designhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/JacksonsLandscapeDesign<div><p style="text-align: center;">An insight to the daily life of a garden design and landscaping build up on a rear garden located in Cullompton, Exeter, Devon.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Day 3</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/a-landscapers-garden-preparation-devon" target="_blank">View previous day here</a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Coffee.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Hand digging the footings</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" class="asset-img-link" style="display: inline;" href="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2019b017901e7970d-popup"><img class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d8345192c169e2019b017901e7970d image-full img-responsive" title="Hand digging the footings" src="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2019b017901e7970d-800wi" alt="Hand digging the footings" border="0"/></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Landscaping works continue to cut the remaining feature wall footings, again this must be undertaken by hand, as you can clearly view the lower wall is leaning towards my clients garden, this lean is due to the 100mm wall acting as a retainer, the neighbours garden is 400mm higher.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Step riser hand dig</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" class="asset-img-link" style="display: inline;" href="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2019b0178a394970b-popup"><img class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d8345192c169e2019b0178a394970b image-full img-responsive" title="Step riser hand dig" src="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2019b0178a394970b-800wi" alt="Step riser hand dig" border="0"/></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">The excess material from the feature wall footings are removed by the excavator and the laser level set to dig for the raised seating area, this area is now at the correct falls and levels.</p><p style="text-align: center;">The trench for the risers to the step up is cut by hand as this is a narrow trench, I'm refusing to track around on the sub grade as the heavens have opened, at this stage I will do more damage than good to the open ground.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Shelter from the rain</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" class="asset-img-link" style="display: inline;" href="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2019b017847e1970c-popup"><img class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d8345192c169e2019b017847e1970c image-full img-responsive" title="Shelter from the rain" src="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2019b017847e1970c-800wi" alt="Shelter from the rain" border="0"/></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">The team and I are constantly downing tools to take cover from the heavy rain, in all it came down heavy on and off for 4 hours today.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Feature wall Footings complete</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" class="asset-img-link" style="float: right;" href="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2019b01784d63970c-popup"><img class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d8345192c169e2019b01784d63970c image-full img-responsive" style="margin: 0px 0px 5px 5px;" title="Footings" src="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2019b01784d63970c-800wi" alt="Footings" border="0"/></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Ground works and levelling on the feature wall footings, raised seating area, step riser, composite decking area, and exterior kitchen area are complete.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Landscape Levels</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" class="asset-img-link" style="display: inline;" href="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2019b01794740970d-popup"><img class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d8345192c169e2019b01794740970d image-full img-responsive" title="Landscape levels" src="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2019b01794740970d-800wi" alt="Landscape levels" border="0"/></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">I am able to start grading a small section of the reflection pool area, I'm hampered by the landscaping rubble stock pile. I'll be happy to see the Hi-ab grab lorry tomorrow.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Every day the garden will be kept tidy once we have completed our goals.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Tomorrows blog:</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/sub-base-landscape-garden-installation" target="_blank">Sub-base, Landscape Garden installation</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p></div>A Landscapers garden preparation Devonhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/a-landscapers-garden-preparation-devon2013-11-19T23:00:00.000Z2013-11-19T23:00:00.000ZJackson's Landscape Designhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/JacksonsLandscapeDesign<div><p style="text-align: center;">An insight to the daily life of a garden design and landscaping build up on a rear garden located in Cullompton, Exeter, Devon.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Day 2</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/garden-design-and-landscaping-build-devon" target="_blank">View previous day here</a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Coffee.</p><p style="text-align: center;">I requested a larger machine to move the stock pile of rubble as the previous hired excavator struggled to meet the projects demands. You never can tell what belt of ground lies below the surface topsoil.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Clean site, Clean work </strong><b>vicinity</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" class="asset-img-link" style="display: inline;" href="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2019b015a627d970d-popup"><img class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d8345192c169e2019b015a627d970d image-full img-responsive" title="Road sweeping" src="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2019b015a627d970d-800wi" alt="Road sweeping" border="0"/></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Now that the micro excavator has been replaced with a 1.5 ton machine, the roads are swept clear to eliminate any future problems that may arise from peeved neighbours, this and parking are the two most common problems that have risen in the past..... a long time ago I must say.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Again common courtesy goes along way.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Garden Clearance</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" class="asset-img-link" style="display: inline;" href="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2019b015a0a16970b-popup"><img class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d8345192c169e2019b015a0a16970b image-full img-responsive" title="Garden clearance" src="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2019b015a0a16970b-800wi" alt="Garden clearance" border="0"/></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Now the excavator has been checked for oil, water and red diesel, the rubble can be moved into reach of the Hiab grab. I set the revs to a touch off high and operate the digger until the pile is relocated.</p><p style="text-align: center;">In the mean time the team mark out the retaining wall footings and hand dig to 500mm below finish floor level.</p><p style="text-align: center;">As a rule I'm a firm believer of allowing the excavator to do it's job, however, on this occasion it's a hand dig as I cant slue round with out fear of knocking this 2m high 100mm wall !!</p><p style="text-align: center;"> <strong>Hand digging the feature wall footings</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" class="asset-img-link" style="display: inline;" href="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2019b015a217e970b-popup"><img class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d8345192c169e2019b015a217e970b image-full img-responsive" title="Hand dig footings" src="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2019b015a217e970b-800wi" alt="Hand dig footings" border="0"/></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">A 2m high x 225 wide feature T shaped 7 newton block wall with recesses and stainless steel up lighters will be constructed on 600mm wide x 500mm deep Rc 35 structural concrete, the team makes short work of this minor hand dig. We've hand dug on landscaping projects were goats refuse to venture !!</p><p style="text-align: center;">With the ditching bucket I have cut the footings which will accommodate the exterior garden BBQ and kitchen area, the later gas bottle and all electrical ducting, lighting, pump switches will be out of sight in the cupboard space below the work surface.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Diesel</b><strong> machine at the end of the day</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" class="asset-img-link" style="display: inline;" href="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2019b015abe2c970d-popup"><img class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d8345192c169e2019b015abe2c970d image-full img-responsive" title="Diesel machine at end of day" src="http://perigordvacance.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345192c169e2019b015abe2c970d-800wi" alt="Diesel machine at end of day" border="0"/></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">With half of the feature wall footings dug, the decking dig reduced to the correct levels and the days drawing in way to quickly for my liking, I start to cut and reduce the raised seating area, riser and half of the main paving and led reflection pool area by eye.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Having an "eye for a level" cannot be bought and takes years of practice to gain...... I wont be far out once the team dip tomorrow with the laser level.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Clean site, secure all tools and diesel the excavator, never diesel up in the mornings as the fuel tank is half full or less and will collect condensation over night.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Every day the garden will be kept tidy once we have completed our goals.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Tomorrows blog:</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/groundworks-on-a-landscape-garden-exeter" target="_blank">Groundworks on a Landscape Garden Exeter</a></p></div>Marshalls Contractor Cheshirehttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/marshalls-contractor-cheshire2012-01-25T12:01:11.000Z2012-01-25T12:01:11.000ZBig Dig Groundworkshttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/BigDigGroundworks<div><p><span class="font-size-5"><strong>Cheshire</strong> based <strong><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bigdiggroundworks.co.uk" target="_blank">Big Dig Groundworks</a></strong> are pleased to be able to say we are a member of the Marshalls register. </span></p><p>We can install you new drive or patio to the highest quality using only the highest quality matrerials.</p><p>Whether you would like Block paving, Indian stone, York stone, granite setts or flags we have the knowledge and skills to complete the project to meet your expectations.</p><p>Based in Widnes, Cheshire we are able to cover parts Cheshire, Merseyside, Greater Manchester and Lancashire.</p><p>After having indepth discussions with contractors already on the scheme and a serious think about the direction I wanted my business to go I decided to apply to join the Marshalls register of approved contractors.</p><p></p><p><span class="font-size-4">I thought I would give an insiight into the service I received from Marshalls and why I decided it was right for <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bigdiggroundworks.co.uk" target="_blank">Big Dig Groundworks</a> as a <strong>patio and driveway installer</strong>.</span></p><p>After the intial contact Mark, the regional assessor, came out to have a chat with me and hand me the forms to be completed. Instantly I was impressed with the level of service and the passion they had for their brand.</p><p>Once I had completed the forms I rang Mark who then arranged to meet me again to go through the next stages of the application. I wont bore everyone with the details but it did involve my work being inspected and myself being checked out.</p><p>They were thorough in the checks to make sure that I have an excellent standard of work and to ensure that I myself can be trusted.</p><p>Once Marshalls had completed their vetting process I received confirmation through the post that I was accepted on to their Approved contractor register. This was then followed by another visit from Mark to go through the finer details of the scheme and how Marshalls can benefit my business.</p><p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314195462?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314195462?profile=original" width="486" style="padding: 5px;" class="align-center"/></a></p><p>Having now been a member of the scheme for nearly 3 months I am still impressed in the level of service I am recieving from Marshalls. I have now recieved my own logo'd brouchures and met up with Mark at least 6 times in the last 3 months. </p><p><strong>Some of the benefits of being a member of the Marshalls Register:</strong> </p><ul><li>Gives potential customers peace of mind that I am a contractor who can be trusted.</li><li>Proof that my work is inspected to ensure my installations are always to a high standard.</li><li>Enables me to offer customers the Marshalls Hard Landscaping Guarantee.</li><li>Help and support from my IDM and Assessor.</li><li>Training courses.</li><li>Straight to site deliveries from Marshalls.</li><li>The opportunity to win Marshalls awards.</li><li>Our own <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.marshalls.co.uk/profilecreator/PDF/PDFS/low/1071.pdf" target="_blank">profile page</a> on the Marshalls website</li></ul><p></p><p>If you are looking for a new drive or patio in Warrington, Runcorn, Widnes, Sale, Altrincham, St Helens, Frodsham, Helsby or anywhere else in Cheshire, Merseyside or Greater Manchester.</p><p><strong><span class="font-size-4">Call Big Dig Groundworks to see what we can do for you.</span></strong></p><p>TEl: <strong>0151 424 5462</strong></p><p>Mobile: <strong>07914 563266</strong></p><p>Email: <strong>george@bigdiggroundworks.co.uk</strong></p><p>Web: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bigdiggroundworks.co.uk" target="_blank">www.bigdiggroundworks.co.uk</a></p><p></p></div>