Patios, walls and paths for Dittisham's riverside lanes
Patios, paving, driveways, drainage, walls and groundworks in Dittisham (TQ6), from our base in Newton Abbot.
Dittisham is a village on the west bank of the Dart, between Totnes and Dartmouth. From Newton Abbot we reach it through Totnes and then along single-track lanes off the A3122. The village drops steeply down to the river, with cottages and larger houses on sloping plots, and several properties are only reached by narrow lanes or footpaths.
That makes access the first question on any Dittisham job. Lanes with high Devon banks and few passing places limit the size of vehicle that can get in, and steep drives and gardens down towards the water need retaining walls, steps and drainage to make level outdoor space that lasts.
Narrow lanes and limited access
The lanes into Dittisham are narrow with few places to pass, and the village streets are tighter still. We plan deliveries on smaller vehicles and agree where materials can be stored before work starts.
Conservation and the National Landscape
Dittisham is within the South Devon National Landscape and parts of the village are a conservation area. Visible changes to boundaries or frontages may need permission from South Hams District Council.
What we build in Dittisham
- PatiosA level terrace on a sloping riverside plot usually needs a wall or raised edge built first.
- BricklayingRetaining walls and steps make usable space on the steep ground down to the river.
- DrainageWater running down steep drives and lanes needs catching before it reaches the house.
- GroundworksWhere machines cannot get in, digging out and moving spoil is planned around small plant and hand work.
Examples of K D’s work from around South Devon.
Building work in Dittisham: questions
Can you get equipment down to a Dittisham property?
Usually, using compact plant and smaller vehicles. Where even those cannot reach, materials go in by hand. We check the route at the site visit.
Is a terraced patio possible on a steep Dittisham garden?
Yes. We build retaining walls to create one or more level areas, with steps between them and drainage behind each wall.
Do I need permission for a new garden wall in Dittisham?
A wall in the back garden under two metres is usually permitted, but in the conservation area or facing a road the rules are tighter. Check with South Hams District Council.
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A quote in Dittisham
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.