# Outside Matters

> Outside Matters designs and builds gardens, walling, patios and extensions across Nottingham shire, Barnsley, Doncaster, Sheffield and South Yorkshire — one crew, start to finish.

Based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. Phone: 07872 122684. Email: james@outsidematters.co.uk.

To ask for a quote, get in touch by email or phone.

What a client said: "They quoted the garden and the extension as one job. Nothing got missed at the join between the two — which is exactly where every other quote we got fell apart." — J. WHITFIELD, DORE, SHEFFIELD

## What we build

We love gardens..we love making garden problems go away.

- [Garden design](https://tradersites.pro.outsidematters.co.uk/services/garden-design): Professional garden design in Sheffield and surrounding areas. We create practical, beautiful outdoor spaces tailored to your needs. Get a free site visit and quote.
- [Patios & decking](https://tradersites.pro.outsidematters.co.uk/#services): Stone, porcelain and timber laid to fall, with proper drainage underneath.
- [Maintenance](https://tradersites.pro.outsidematters.co.uk/#services): Seasonal upkeep for gardens we've built, and ones we didn't.
- [Fencing](https://tradersites.pro.outsidematters.co.uk/#services): We can supply and install various styles of fencing depending on your requirements
- [Extensions & groundwork](https://tradersites.pro.outsidematters.co.uk/#services): Foundations, brickwork and small extensions, coordinated with the garden around them.
- [Driveways & paving](https://tradersites.pro.outsidematters.co.uk/#services): Resin, block and natural stone driveways built to take the weight.
- [Stone walling & terracing](https://tradersites.pro.outsidematters.co.uk/#services): Retaining walls and dry stone terracing for sloped Sheffield plots.
- [Lawncare](https://tradersites.pro.outsidematters.co.uk/#services): particular about your stripes? or maybe just want to be able to get into your garden...no mow May ran into October? We don't care what state the lawn is in..we just know we can help you. If you're nice people, know how to make Yorkshire Tea and want a lawn to enjoy all year round...you are the right hands...
- [Hedge cutting](https://tradersites.pro.outsidematters.co.uk/#services): from heavy cutbacks and re shaping to fine manicure
- [Restoration](https://tradersites.pro.outsidematters.co.uk/#services): Patio & Driveway jet-washing, re-pointing, re-jointing or re-grouting
- [Bespoke water features](https://tradersites.pro.outsidematters.co.uk/#services): 
- [Smart Garden Installations](https://tradersites.pro.outsidematters.co.uk/services/smart-garden-installations): Enhance your Sheffield garden with smart lighting and sound. Outside Matters designs and installs Alexa-controlled outdoor tech. Get a free site visit and quote.
- [Firepits](https://tradersites.pro.outsidematters.co.uk/#services): 
- [Outdoor kitchens & BBQ's](https://tradersites.pro.outsidematters.co.uk/#services): Love to cook great food over real flames? We help you achieve the dream space to do it all
- [Pergolas, Gazebos & Archways](https://tradersites.pro.outsidematters.co.uk/services/pergolas-gazebos-archways): Outside Matters designs and builds pergolas, gazebos, and archways in Sheffield and surrounding areas. Create a dedicated outdoor space. Contact us for a free site visit and quote.

## How a job runs

- [1. Survey & design](https://tradersites.pro.outsidematters.co.uk/#process): We measure the site, talk through what you want, and draw it up.
- [2. Fixed quote](https://tradersites.pro.outsidematters.co.uk/#process): One price for design, materials and labour — no surprises partway through.
- [3. Build](https://tradersites.pro.outsidematters.co.uk/#process): Same crew on site from groundwork to the final planting.
- [4. Handover](https://tradersites.pro.outsidematters.co.uk/#process): A walkthrough, a care plan, and a call if anything settles in wrong.

## Previous work

- [All projects](https://tradersites.pro.outsidematters.co.uk/work): every project, with photos and write-ups
- [Cantley garden redesigned with gabion walls and large patio](https://tradersites.pro.outsidematters.co.uk/projects/appleyard): Cantley, Doncaster, 2022. The clients' muddy lawn, caused by dogs, and a small patio area were addressed with a multi-level garden redesign, featuring a large grey porcelain patio and artificial grass. Key facts: Location: Cantley, Doncaster; Materials: Gabion baskets with river cobbles, grey porcelain paving, artificial grass, timber sleepers, timber pergola, white render; Work: Full garden redesign, multi-level patio installation, gabion wall construction, artificial lawn laying, raised planting beds, timber pergola build; Duration: ( ) weeks.
- [Porcelain patio and built-in planters](https://tradersites.pro.outsidematters.co.uk/projects/porcelain-patio-and-planters): Bentley, Doncaster, 2025. The project involved a full overhaul of a narrow back garden, replacing old paving and planters. The result is a clean, low-maintenance patio with built-in seating and modern fencing. Key facts: Location: Bentley, Doncaster; Materials: Grey porcelain paving, horizontal timber slat fencing, rendered blockwork, timber seating; Work: Patio installation, built-in planters, built-in seating, fencing; Duration: ( ) weeks; Year: 2023.
- [Rear garden with slate patio, gabion walls, and timber screening](https://tradersites.pro.outsidematters.co.uk/projects/rear-garden-with-slate-patio-gabion-walls-and-timber-screening): Cusworth, 2020. We created a multi-level rear garden in Cusworth, featuring a large slate patio, gabion retaining walls, and timber screening for privacy and definition. Key facts: Materials: Dark grey slate paving, gabion walls, Scottish cobbles, horizontal timber screening, timber pergola, turf; Work: Multi-level patio installation, retaining wall construction, steps, timber screening, pergola build, integrated lighting, turfing, planting; Area: 90m2 patio; Location: Cusworth; Year: 2020; Duration: ( ) weeks.
- [Oak gazebo and slate patio](https://tradersites.pro.outsidematters.co.uk/projects/oak-gazebo-and-slate-patio): Edenthorpe Doncaster, 2021. This project involved creating a defined outdoor living space for a new build property. We installed an oak gazebo with a slate roof, a dark grey slate patio, and horizontal timber lath fencing. Key facts: Materials: Oak, dark grey slate paving, timber lath fencing, cobble edging; Work: Gazebo construction, patio installation, fencing, pathway; Duration: 4 weeks; Year: 2021.
- [Decking with gabion detail, lawn reinstated and raised sleeper planters](https://tradersites.pro.outsidematters.co.uk/projects/decking-with-gabion-detail-lawn-reinstated-and-raised-sleeper-planters): Nottingham. The whole garden was block paved and lacked any soul or interest.. so a more usable area directly outside the back doors was required.
- [Cream Indian honed sandstone patio and lawn](https://tradersites.pro.outsidematters.co.uk/projects/cream-indian-honed-sandstone-lawn): Barnby Dun Doncaster, 2019. We installed a new patio using cream Indian honed sandstone, complemented by a freshly laid turf lawn. The project created a bright, usable outdoor space. Key facts: Materials: Cream Indian honed sandstone, block paving, turf; Work: Patio installation, lawn laying, edging, low wall construction, stepping stone path; Duration: ( ); Date: August 2019.
- [Scawsby small garden with gabion steps and water feature](https://tradersites.pro.outsidematters.co.uk/projects/scawsby-small-garden): Scawsby, 2020. This project in Scawsby involved creating a multi-level garden with distinctive gabion steps and a water feature. A new patio, timber fencing, and an outdoor bar area complete the space. Key facts: Materials: Gabion baskets, natural stone cobbles, dark grey paving slabs, horizontal timber fencing, timber pergola, brickwork, timber for the bar/shed; Work: Multi-level garden design, gabion steps, water feature installation, patio laying, timber fencing, pergola construction, outdoor bar/shed build; Duration: ( ) weeks.
- [Garden redesign with bespoke timber structures and paving](https://tradersites.pro.outsidematters.co.uk/projects/adwick): Adwick, 2021. This project involved a complete redesign of a domestic garden, creating distinct areas for seating and storage. New paving, bespoke timber structures, and planting beds now define the space. Key facts: Work: Garden redesign, paving installation, bespoke timber gazebo, shed and log store construction, new fencing, planting; Materials: Light grey paving slabs, dark grey block paving, timber (slatted panels), white planters; Location: Adwick; Duration: ( ) weeks.
- [Front garden pathway, lawn, and driveway renewal](https://tradersites.pro.outsidematters.co.uk/projects/front-garden-makeover): Adwick, 2021. A new sandstone pathway with cobbled edges was installed, a lawn laid, and the driveway resurfaced, creating a neat and functional front garden. Key facts: Materials: Kandla Grey sandstone paving, dark grey cobbles, tarmac, turf; Work: Pathway installation, lawn laying, driveway resurfacing; Duration: (5) weeks.

## Areas we cover

- [Map of areas and projects](https://tradersites.pro.outsidematters.co.uk/areas): Cantley, Bentley, Cusworth, Edenthorpe Doncaster, Nottingham, Barnby Dun Doncaster, Scawsby, Adwick

## Garden visualiser

- [See your garden redesigned](https://tradersites.pro.outsidematters.co.uk/visualise): upload one photo of a garden; an AI redesigns it using the materials this company fits (Indian sandstone paving, riven, buff, Indian sandstone paving, sawn, grey, Porcelain paving, 600x600, light grey, Porcelain paving, 900x600, anthracite, Reclaimed Yorkstone paving, Block paving, tumbled, brindle, Resin bound gravel, Gravel, 20mm Cotswold buff, Slate chippings, blue-grey, Sandstone steps, bullnosed, Reclaimed brick edging, Corten steel edging, Gabion retaining wall, Reclaimed brick wall, 900mm high, Dry stone wall, gritstone, 1m high, Rendered block wall, white, 1m high, Oak sleeper raised bed, 2 sleepers high, Composite decking, grey, Hardwood decking, balau, Softwood decking, treated, Close-board fence, 1.8m, Slatted screen fence, 1.8m, Timber pergola, 3x3m, Turf, new lawn, Artificial grass, 35mm, Planting bed, shrubs and perennials, Bark mulch border, Corten steel planter, 1m, Outdoor LED lighting point, Sunken fire pit area); the visitor sees the design after leaving their contact details, and gets a fixed price at a free site visit.

## Contact

- [Contact](https://tradersites.pro.outsidematters.co.uk/#contact): james@outsidematters.co.uk, 07872 122684, Sheffield, South Yorkshire

## Optional

- [Gabions](https://tradersites.pro.outsidematters.co.uk/#materials): Steel cage, stone-filled — retaining walls & boundary features
- [Reclaimed brick](https://tradersites.pro.outsidematters.co.uk/#materials): Salvaged coursing — walling, steps & edging with a weathered face
- [Indian sandstone](https://tradersites.pro.outsidematters.co.uk/#materials): Riven paving in buff & grey — patios, paths & terraces
- [Porcelain](https://tradersites.pro.outsidematters.co.uk/#materials): Large-format, frost-proof slabs — low-maintenance patios
- [Timber fencing](https://tradersites.pro.outsidematters.co.uk/#materials): Finished slatted panels & posts — treated for Sheffield weather
- [Dry stone](https://tradersites.pro.outsidematters.co.uk/#materials): Hand-stacked, no mortar — boundary walls & terracing on a slope