Can I ask the group, what good alternatives they feel there are to wooden decking (other than paving/concrete)? I have to have decking replaced but don't want the ice rink scenarios again.
@kim_118 If your idea is to keep the garden as paved / concrete with pots, it would be no great problem for the next house buyer to put back double gates and re-create a parking space.
Yeah I like the idea of off street parking it' just I think it would make it easy to be burgled so I am a bit hesitant to put my car out back although the parking on the street is really bad so I may end up using it anyway. It's my new house so awaiting for my mortgage to go through then I will be moving in. Based on the comments I have been given I think I will just give it a lick of painting and pave the top to make it look better. I never thought of devaluing the house by getting rid of the parking at the back I just don't think it would be very secure.
Parking on the street is really bad because of those people not using their off street parking. Better gates for improved security? If you remove the gates, you'll likely get someone parking across the back, and when reintroducing them it could be a fight.
I am a "woman of a certain age" and I could get over that wall with or without the wheelie bin. I really don't think that your security will be affected. If you're worried, you'll probably find that your gate handle has two holes in it. Slip a padlock through to deter passers by from strolling in.
Paving that lot is going to be really expensive if you have to pay somebody to do it. Have you discounted gravel because of the pets? It's reasonably cheap and easy to do. and you could then put some nice pots on it. I love the walls each side though, so much nicer than a fence.
Block paving doesn’t need to be expensive. look for Marshall’s clearance on eBay and you will save a fortune. Brick pavers could then be laid on a bed of type 2 and sand. Hiring a wacker plate for the weekend would cost around £50 and would be quite ash to do yourself. give the walls a jet wash and a fresh coat of white masonary paint, a few large pots and you will have a lovely patio area. i would keep the parking, again jet washing and painting and replace the low gate with a high one.
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@kim_118 If your idea is to keep the garden as paved / concrete with pots, it would be no great problem for the next house buyer to put back double gates and re-create a parking space.
Top area looks great, with refreshed flags, fresh paint and pots this could be really really lovely. I'd avoid decking.
I'd screen the building to the right with something like potted bamboo.
When the trees come into leaf, and there's more sun, it will feel much better.
Based on the comments I have been given I think I will just give it a lick of painting and pave the top to make it look better. I never thought of devaluing the house by getting rid of the parking at the back I just don't think it would be very secure.
If you're worried, you'll probably find that your gate handle has two holes in it. Slip a padlock through to deter passers by from strolling in.
look for Marshall’s clearance on eBay and you will save a fortune.
Brick pavers could then be laid on a bed of type 2 and sand. Hiring a wacker plate for the weekend would cost around £50 and would be quite ash to do yourself.
give the walls a jet wash and a fresh coat of white masonary paint, a few large pots and you will have a lovely patio area.
i would keep the parking, again jet washing and painting and replace the low gate with a high one.