Terraces, drives and walls for Bigbury-on-Sea's open coastal plots
Patios, paving, driveways, drainage, walls and groundworks in Bigbury-on-Sea (TQ7), from our base in Newton Abbot.
Bigbury-on-Sea is at the mouth of the River Avon, looking out over Bigbury Bay. From Newton Abbot we come along the A38 and down through Modbury or Aveton Gifford, finishing on narrow lanes to the coast. Homes are spread across open slopes above the beach, and a good number are modern replacement houses with large windows and terraces facing the sea.
The setting is open and exposed. Terraces and patios take wind, rain and salt, ground often slopes towards the sea, and run-off from higher plots needs managing. Larger properties usually mean bigger groundworks jobs: drives, terraces, retaining walls and drainage, with deliveries planned around the single-track approach.
Exposure to the sea
Bigbury-on-Sea takes the weather straight off the bay. We choose stone, pointing and fixings suited to salt and wind, and allow for weather delays in the programme.
Single-track approach
The lanes down to the coast are narrow and busy around beach traffic in summer. The area is in the South Devon National Landscape, so check with South Hams District Council about visible changes.
What we build in Bigbury-on-Sea
- PatiosSea-facing terraces need dense stone or porcelain laid on a solid base with a clear fall.
- DrivewaysDrives on sloping coastal plots need firm edging and a channel drain to manage run-off.
- GroundworksBigger plots often need excavation, levelling and new sub-bases before any surface goes down.
- DrainageWater from higher ground has to be caught and taken away rather than left to run across drives.
Examples of K D’s work from around South Devon.
Building work in Bigbury-on-Sea: questions
Can you lay a large sea-facing terrace in Bigbury-on-Sea?
Yes. We dig out, build a deep compacted base and lay dense stone or porcelain on a full mortar bed, with drainage set along the house.
How do you handle deliveries down the lanes to Bigbury-on-Sea?
We use smaller vehicles where needed, agree a place to store materials on site and avoid peak beach traffic times where possible.
Do I need planning permission for a new terrace in Bigbury-on-Sea?
A ground-level patio is often permitted development, but raised terraces and work in the South Devon National Landscape can need permission. Check with South Hams District Council.
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A quote in Bigbury-on-Sea
Send a couple of photos and a rough idea of what you want. We’ll come out, look at the ground and the levels, and give you a written quote.