Service areas
Landscaping in the Inner West
Backyard makeovers for Inner West terraces and cottages, from Balmain to Summer Hill.
Landscaping in the Inner West
Narrow terrace backyards, tight side access and older drainage are the norm in the Inner West. Many yards have one way in, and some only through the house, so the build has to be planned around access from day one.
Older properties often have drainage problems hiding under the surface. We sort those out first, then build a backyard that makes the most of a small footprint.
Whether it’s a Federation cottage in Haberfield, a worker’s terrace in Newtown or a semi in Marrickville, the goal is usually the same: a low-maintenance backyard with somewhere to sit, some green and no more water pooling at the back door.
Local conditions we plan for
- Narrow terrace backyards. Long, thin yards need careful layout so they feel like a series of spaces, not a corridor.
- Limited access. Many yards have no side access, so materials, machinery and waste are planned around getting in and out, sometimes through the house.
- Older drainage. Old clay pipes, cracked pits and yards that fall towards the house are common. We check and fix the drainage before anything is built on top.
- Clay soil. Heavy clay in much of the Inner West holds water, so soil preparation matters for lawns and garden beds.
Common projects in the Inner West
- Small backyard makeovers, start to finish
- Paving and courtyards for terrace backyards
- Drainage fixes for older properties
- Planter walls and raised garden beds
- Low-maintenance planting for small yards
- Small lawns laid on properly prepared soil
Suburbs we cover
We work across the Inner West, including Balmain, Rozelle, Lilyfield, Leichhardt, Annandale, Glebe, Newtown, Enmore, Stanmore, Petersham, Marrickville, Dulwich Hill, Ashfield, Summer Hill and Haberfield. Not sure if we cover your street? Call 0423 830 285.
Councils and approvals
Most of the area is covered by Inner West Council, with Glebe and parts of Newtown in the City of Sydney. Many streets are in heritage conservation areas, which mainly affect what’s visible from the street. Backyard landscaping usually doesn’t need approval, and we’ll tell you if yours does.
How it works
- Call or send an enquiry. Tell us what you have in mind and where you are.
- Site visit. We walk the block with you and look at the levels, soil, drainage and access.
- Itemised quote. A quote written for your block, with a timeline, before anything starts.
- The build. Our own crew builds it in the right order: drainage and structure first, finishes last.
- Handover. The site cleaned up and a walk-through, with care instructions for the lawn, plants and irrigation.
One crew, quoted to your site
Every project starts with a site visit and an itemised quote written for your block. The people who quote your job are the people who build it.
Get a quote
Every job is quoted to your site after a visit. No set packages.
Book a site visit 0423 830 285FAQ
Inner West: local questions
What if there's no side access?
We plan materials, deliveries and removal around the access you have, including carrying through by hand where we have to. We’ll work it out at the site visit.
Can you stop water pooling at the back of the house?
Usually, yes. Regrading the levels and adding drainage to carry the water away fixes most of these problems.
Can you make a narrow backyard feel bigger?
Yes. Breaking the yard into zones, with a paved area near the house, planting and a focal point at the end, makes a long, thin yard feel more generous.
Is a lawn worth it in a small backyard?
Sometimes. A small lawn needs good sun and drainage. If the yard is shady or heavily used, paving and planting can work better.
Do you work in heritage areas?
Yes. Backyard work is rarely affected, but if anything visible from the street is changing, we’ll check the rules first.
Still got a question? Ask the person who’d build it.
Reviews
Rated 5.0 on Google
They took the time to listen to my ideas, offered thoughtful suggestions, and turned what was a pretty dull space into something that actually feels like an outdoor retreat.
You can tell they actually care about the details, everything looks clean and well finished. They used good quality materials too, not the cheap stuff.
They showed up on time, worked efficiently, and paid attention to the small details. The paving and lawn came out great, and they left the place spotless after.
Always listening carefully to instructions and making sure the work was completed exactly as requested.
Talk to the builder
Call or send a message. You’ll deal with the person who quotes the job, not a call centre.
No set packages. Each project is quoted to suit the site and scope.