Paths & steps
Garden Paths & Steps in Manchester
Paths that stay firm and steps that feel comfortable and safe underfoot.
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Garden paths and steps that are safe underfoot
A good path takes you where you actually walk, drains quickly and stays firm in all weathers. We build garden paths in sandstone, porcelain, block paving, brick and gravel, on a compacted base with solid edging so the sides never break away.
Steps need even more care. Every riser should be the same height and every tread deep enough for a full foot, otherwise people trip. We build steps on concrete footings, with brick or block risers and paving treads set with a slight fall so water runs off rather than sitting on them.
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Path and step materials
Sandstone and porcelain
Slab paths and treads that match your patio, laid on a full mortar bed and pointed neatly.
Block paving and brick
Small units that follow curves easily and suit traditional gardens, with a firm edge course on both sides.
Gravel with edging
A free-draining, quiet path over a weed membrane, held in by timber, brick or steel edging.
Brick or block steps
Built risers capped with paving or bullnose treads, sized so every step feels the same.
What's included
What a new path or steps job includes
Set out in your free written quote
- Route and level planning
- Excavation and waste removal
- Compacted sub-base
- Concrete footings for steps
- Even riser heights and tread depths
- Firm edging on both sides
- Falls so water runs off
- Clean down and tidy site
Need a new path or steps? Ask for a free quote
We will plan the route and levels with you at a free visit.
Why choose Nice & Tidy
Why choose us for paths and steps
Paths and steps get walked on every day, so they have to be right. As a family-run, fully insured team, we build them carefully and leave your garden tidy.
Even steps
Consistent riser heights and tread depths make steps comfortable and safer to use.
Firm edges
Solid edging stops paths spreading or crumbling at the sides.
Good drainage
Gentle falls keep water off treads and paths so they dry quickly.
Matched materials
We can match paths and steps to your patio, walls or drive.
What our customers say
Read what our customers say about their gardens, patios and driveways.
Pricing
What affects the price of paths and steps
Every path and steps job is priced in writing after a free visit.
- The length and width of the path
- The number of steps and the height they climb
- The material you choose
- Edging, curves and cuts
- Ground conditions and waste removal
How we carry out the work
How we build garden paths and steps
No pressure at any stage, and nothing is booked until you have the price in writing.
Plan the route
We survey the garden with you, measure the change in level and work out the line, width and number of steps.
Dig and lay the base
The path is dug out and a sub-base compacted, while steps get concrete footings to stop them shifting.
Build and lay
Risers are built and treads bedded, then the path surface is laid between firm edges with a fall for drainage.
Finish and check
Joints are pointed or sanded, every step is checked for level and the area is cleaned up.
About us
A family-run landscaping business in Failsworth
Nice & Tidy Landscaping is a local, family-run business based in Failsworth. We design and build driveways, patios and gardens for homeowners and businesses across Manchester and the surrounding towns.
You deal with the people doing the work, from the first visit to the final clean-up. We are fully insured, the quote is free and written down, and we leave every job as the name says: nice and tidy.
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No obligation
Our work
Recent work by Nice & Tidy
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Areas we cover
Paths & Steps across Greater Manchester
Based in Failsworth, we quote and carry out work right across Manchester and the surrounding towns. Pick a town to see it on the map.
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Path and steps questions
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Are gravel paths a good idea?
Get in touch
Can't find the answer you're looking for?
Call or message the team for free, no-obligation advice.
- Call us0800 158 8042
- Emailinfo@niceandtidylandscaping.co.uk
- Based inFailsworth, Manchester
