Nevilles Cross and Crossgate Moor
Decking in Nevilles Cross: hillside gardens on the west of the city, glacial till, and the Durham City Conservation Area on the city side.
Crossgate Moor and Merryoaks are covered too.
Gilesgate and Belmont
Decking in Gilesgate: listed houses on the old street, terraces and later semis, many on sloping ground.
Decking in Belmont: mostly semis on firm till, with no conservation area.
Framwellgate Moor
Decking in Framwellgate Moor: semis and terraces north of the city on free-draining sand and gravel.
Newton Hall and Witton Gilbert are covered too.
Shincliffe and Sherburn
Decking in Shincliffe: a conservation village by the River Wear, with listed stone houses and some flood zones.
Decking in Sherburn: a former colliery village on sand and gravel, with two conservation areas nearby.
Brancepeth and Bearpark
Decking in Brancepeth: a conservation village beside Brancepeth Castle, with many listed buildings.
Bearpark is covered too.
Bowburn
Decking in Bowburn: mainly semis on firm till beside the A1(M), with a small conservation area.
Hills and access
Across the city, the slope of a street usually tells you about the gardens behind it. Houses on the uphill side tend to have gardens rising behind them; on the downhill side they fall away. Many terraces have back lanes, which make deliveries easier; others are reached only through the house or up steps. We plan access at every survey.
Not listed?
If your village isn't mentioned, ask anyway. We're happy to tell you straight away if you're within reach.
FAQ
Do you cover Shincliffe and Sherburn?
Yes, both are within our area.
Do you work in the city centre near the cathedral?
Yes, though gardens there are few and often in the conservation area, so we plan carefully and check what's needed.