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We come out, measure up, listen to what you want, and write a clear quote with a breakdown of materials and labour. No pressure to sign on the spot.
Patios & Pathways.
Done properly, no fuss.
Tidy patios, garden pathways and small driveway repairs across Dublin from our base in Cabra. Usually as part of a wider garden upgrade — a new patio area off the kitchen, a path through the lawn, or fixing the sunken section out the front.
What We Do
Up The Yard installs patios, garden pathways, steps, and driveway repairs across Dublin — usually as part of a bigger garden job. A patio area off the back door, a stepping-stone path through the lawn, or sorting out a sunken section of an existing driveway.
We're not a high-end stonework specialist — if you're after intricate cobble inlay or imported designer porcelain, you'd be better off with a paving-only firm. What we are is a landscaping crew who'll lay you a solid, good-looking patio that won't sink in two winters, using sensible materials that suit a Dublin garden.
The reason paving fails is almost always the same — a thin or rushed sub-base. We dig out to the right depth, lay Type 1 hardcore in compacted layers, set proper falls for drainage, and use the correct jointing for the material on top. That's the bit you can't see, and it's the bit that matters.
Free site visit, written quote, fixed price, two-year workmanship guarantee.
Our Process
Excavation & sub-base
We dig out to the correct depth, dispose of the spoil, and lay Type 1 hardcore in compacted layers with a wacker plate. Edges set in concrete. Get this right and the surface lasts.
Laying & jointing
Pavers laid to the agreed pattern with proper falls so water drains off, not into your house. Jointing with the right compound for the material.
Clean-up & handover
Spoil removed, surrounds restored, paving washed down. We walk you through the finish, explain how to look after it, and hand over a written guarantee.
Common Questions
Do you do full driveway installations?
Our paving work is usually patios, garden pathways, steps, and driveway repairs or section re-laying — typically as part of a wider garden refresh. For full new driveway installs we'll always be straight with you about whether it's the right fit for our crew or whether you'd be better off with a paving specialist.
What kind of paving do you use?
Mostly concrete block paving (the workhorse — good range of colours, reliable, easy to lift if needed) and natural stone slabs for patios. We'll talk through what suits your house and how much foot traffic the area sees, and we don't push you toward fancy materials you don't need.
Will my paving last in Irish weather?
Yes — provided the sub-base is done properly. The reason most paving fails after a few years is a thin or rushed base. We dig out to the correct depth, lay compacted Type 1 hardcore, set proper falls so water runs off rather than pools, and use the right jointing for the material. That bit is invisible once the job's done — and it's the bit that matters.
Do you offer a guarantee?
Yes. All paving work is guaranteed for two years on workmanship, with manufacturer warranties on the materials themselves.
How do I get a quote?
Send us a WhatsApp on 085 776 9962 or email uptheyardlandscaping@gmail.com with a few photos of the area and a rough size. We'll come out for a free site visit and have a written quote with you within a few days.
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Need a new patio or a path sorted?
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