Seatoun Clearout & Landscape
Over time, this garden had become tired and uneven. The ground was bumpy, the planting no longer suited the space, and the gravel had become mixed with soil, weeds, and debris.
With tight access to the property, we brought in a compact 1-tonne excavator and got to work stripping back the top layer and clearing out the old material.
Once the area was prepared, we brought in fresh stone and planted a new selection of plants that had been hand-picked by the client. From there, we spread and levelled the stone, tidied the edges, and completed the final touches to bring everything together.
The result is a clean, low-maintenance landscape that suits this seaside Seatoun property perfectly.
And with a view like that, it’s not a bad place to spend an afternoon either!
More projects
Gracefield Artificial Turf
We kicked off this job in early January 2026, starting with a complete clear-out of the backyard and scraping the existing surface down to create enough clearance for the new basecourse, sand, and artificial turf. During the excavation, we uncovered an underlying drainage issue that the homeowner hadn’t previously thought much of. Heavy rain during the job quickly showed just how much of a nuisance it could become in the future, so after discussing it with the homeowner, we agreed it made sense to address the problem while the area was already opened up. The team installed Novacoil drainage, connecting it into the existing stormwater system and ensuring the correct fall before continuing with the base preparation and turf installation. The finished result completely transformed the backyard. The client was stoked with the outcome and hadn’t realised how much potential the space had. We were equally pleased with the result — a sharp, clean outdoor area with significantly less ongoing maintenance and a drainage system designed to keep it performing properly for years to come.
Johnsonville Clearout & New Grass
The photos don’t quite do justice to how overgrown and messy this backyard had become. The existing lawn was a mixture of grass and weeds, growth had pushed through the weed mat beneath the garden stones, and the concrete path was taking up valuable lawn space. Overall, the area had simply become difficult to manage. We brought in a small 1.7-tonne zero-swing excavator, tracked barrow, and plenty of elbow grease to completely transform the space. We started by scraping everything back and disposing of the old lawn, weeds, stones, and unwanted material. The concrete path was cut back to create more usable lawn area, before fresh topsoil was spread, levelled, and prepared for the new roll-out turf. Once the turf was laid, we passed on all the information the homeowner needed to look after the new lawn while it established and became self-sustaining. And just look at the result — a space that was once controlled by Mother Nature is now clean, green, and peaceful. The perfect spot for an early-morning coffee on the weekend.
Lower Hutt Garden Bed
This was a smaller job for us, but one that made a big difference to the space. The homeowner had a walkway down the side of the house that was looking a little dull with nothing but stone, so we created a new garden bed to add some greenery and character. We started by cutting back the existing brickwork with a concrete saw to make room for the new garden. We then mortared in fresh bricks to form a clean edge, prepared the area, and planted a selection of small trees to finish it off. A simple upgrade, but a great result. We were stoked with how it came together and how much more inviting the walkway now feels.