Cottingham's Local Landscaping Company
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Make your outdoor space feel like home again
If your garden feels scruffy, awkward, or like wasted space you never really enjoy, it can take the shine off the whole house. Good landscaping changes that. It gives you a garden that feels calmer, looks smarter, and is far easier to enjoy day to day.
Whether you want somewhere to relax, entertain, or simply feel proud of when you step outside, York Exterior Solutions delivers reliable workmanship, tidy service, and clear communication, without the rushed prep and weak finishes that cause problems later.
What’s Included with Our Landscape Gardening Services
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Patios, driveways, and paved areas
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Fencing, decking, and brickwork
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Artificial grass and fresh turfing
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Groundworks and excavation completed in-house
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Outdoor spaces shaped around you
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Strong preparation for lasting results
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Neat finishes across every project
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Clean, tidy work from start
Whether you want to sort one problem area or finally make the whole garden work properly, the aim is always the same, to create an outdoor space that looks better, feels better, and suits the way you live.
Every part of the job is handled with care, from the first groundwork through to the final finishing touches.
Tel: 01904 530921
Mob: 07507 697009
Why Choose York Exterior Solutions for Landscaping Services
Landscaped Gardens That Feel Better
A good garden is not just something to look at. It is something you should enjoy being in.
York Exterior Solutions creates outdoor spaces that feel more welcoming, more usable, and more like a natural extension of your home, so stepping outside feels like a pleasure again rather than a reminder of what needs doing.
Built Properly By Skilled Landscapers
The best gardens are not just about what you see on the surface. They last because they are built properly underneath too.
York Exterior Solutions focuses on strong groundwork, careful preparation, and quality materials so your finished space not only looks great when it is done, but keeps on looking and performing as it should.
A Smoother Landscaping Experience
Having work done at home can feel stressful when communication is poor and the job starts to drag.
York Exterior Solutions keeps things straightforward, tidy, and well managed from the outset, so you feel looked after, kept in the loop, and confident that everything is moving in the right direction.
Decking Installations
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Cottingham
Simon Glover
Bricklaying Services
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Cottingham
We wanted some neat brick edging to break the garden up a bit and make it feel less messy. It’s worked better than I expected if I’m honest.
The whole area looks more organised now without losing its character. Nice tidy finish, sensible communication and no fuss from start to finish.
Martin Cawthorne
Block Paving Installations
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Cottingham
The lads created a lovely paved walkway through the garden. It ties everything together nicely without looking overdone.
We're finding we spend more time outside now because the space feels finished.
Katie Edwards
Turfing Installation Services
Client Comment
Cottingham
Our garden was let down by the patchy grass so we opted for a full returf. They did all the groundwork first levelling and treating the soil before laying the new lawn edge to edge.
It’s been rooting nicely and the finish is even and green. The whole process felt organised and low-stress. We’re delighted with how it’s turned out.
Oscar Jenkins
Bricklaying Services
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Cottingham
We had some new boundary features built and the difference is amazing. The team were polite professional and clearly knew what they were doing.
The bricklaying is top quality and the garden looks much smarter now.
Lily Walsh
Fencing Installations
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Cottingham
Last summer our fence started leaning quite badly after some heavy rain. We called York Exterior and they came out to have a proper look.
They recommended replacing the posts and most of the panels which turned out to be the right decision. The new fencing is straight, strong and looks really well made. They cleared all the old wood away and left the garden tidy. It's made a massive difference to how safe and private the space feels. Very satisfied with the whole experience.
Jacob Murray
Driveway & Patio Cleaning
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Cottingham
We had the patio cleaned a few weeks ago and it still looks brilliant. The moss and stains have gone and it feels safe to walk on again.
The team did a neat job and left no mess. Very pleased we got it done.
Samuel Baxter
Turfing Installation Services
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Cottingham
Not usually one for reviews, but fair play, this was a proper good job. The lawn had been an eyesore for years and now it looks fresh and even.
Wish we’d done it sooner.
Gavin Ormerod
Artificial Grass Installations
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Cottingham
The old grass never stood a chance with the amount of shade we get. It was always thin and worn no matter what we tried.
This has sorted the problem and made the garden feel finished at last.
Christopher Wyatt
Driveway Installations
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Cottingham
We had been talking about getting the driveway redone since last autumn and finally got round to it this year. The old one was uneven, tired and forever collecting water near the front step.
It was one of those things you just put up with until you suddenly can’t stand it anymore. Joe was easy to deal with, explained things clearly and the finished result has made the whole front look smarter and feel much more practical day to day.
Steven Atkinson
Excavation Services
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Cottingham
Called them in to prepare the ground for a new driveway extension. They arrived promptly and worked steadily through the day.
Removed all the existing tarmac and dug down to the right depth for a solid sub-base. Joe gave us some useful advice about the type of stone we should use next. Everything was finished neatly and the area is far more stable than before.
Leo Baxter
Fencing Installations
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Cottingham
Our fence was damaged in the storms last winter and needed sorting quickly. They fitted us in within a couple of weeks and did a great job replacing the affected sections plus strengthening the rest.
The new parts blend in well and it's all much more stable. Really impressed with how tidy they left the site too.
Finn Harvey













We’d talked about getting decking for a couple of years but never got round to it. After having it done I honestly wish we’d sorted it sooner.
The garden feels more connected now and there’s finally somewhere comfortable to sit without dragging furniture onto uneven ground.