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One local contractor, one phone number, and the right compact machines for residential access. Every job is quoted after a proper look at the site, and the same pair of hands takes it from the first dig to the final sweep-up.

The full list

Every service, in detail

01

Man and Digger

Steve and the machine as one hire. A 2 tonne mini digger, or the Bobcat micro digger where the gate is tight, paired with a dumper so the spoil keeps moving. Footings, dugouts, trenching and muck away, quoted after a site visit and completed in days, not weeks.

Free estimatesOwner operatedSince 2008
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02

Groundwork

The unglamorous work everything else stands on. Site clearance, excavation to depth, foundations and footings, drainage and soakaways, compacted bases for slabs and buildings. Done right, the bricklayer, the builder and the patio all land on ground that will not move.

Free estimatesOwner operatedSince 2008
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03

Landscape Gardening

For gardens that need more than a tidy-up. Ground re-graded, topsoil placed, lawns seeded or turfed, beds shaped, and the heavy work handled by the same machines that did the dig. One contractor from rough plot to finished garden, with no gap between trades.

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04

Bricklaying

Garden walls, retaining walls and brickwork built on footings dug and poured properly. Because Steve does the groundwork too, the wall and the trench it stands in are one job, one quote and one person responsible for both, which is rarer than it should be.

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05

Driveways

Old surfaces lifted, the dig taken to proper sub-base depth, and the layers compacted so the finish lasts. Gravel laid complete, or the base handed over ready for block paving or resin. Drainage is planned in from the start so water goes where it should.

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Garden Clearance

Overgrown plots, dead stumps, old sheds, failed patios and decades of buried rubble: cleared, loaded and carted away. The digger does in a day what hand-clearing does in a fortnight, and the site is handed back level, tidy and ready for whatever comes next.

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Patios

The base decides whether a patio lasts, so the base gets the attention. Dug to depth, compacted in layers, laid square and level with falls that send rainwater away from the house. Old sinking patios are lifted and rebuilt on the base they always needed.

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08

Power Washing

The cheapest transformation on this list. Driveways, patios and paths deep-cleaned back to their real colour, moss and grime gone, joints re-sanded where they need it. Often booked to finish off another job, sometimes well worth booking as the whole job itself.

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How it works

Same process, whatever the job

01

Call or WhatsApp

The job, the address, your timeline. Two minutes on the phone or WhatsApp gets the ball rolling.

02

Site visit

Access and ground get checked in person before any number goes on paper.

03

Written quote

A clear scope, agreed dates, and the spoil route planned from the start.

04

Job done, site clean

Hand-finish where it counts and a walk-round with you before the trailer leaves.

Not sure which service you need?

  • Describe the job in plain words, Steve will advise you on what it needs
  • Many jobs combine services: clearance + groundwork + patio in one booking
  • One contractor start to finish means no gaps between trades

Not sure what it’s called?

Tell us the situation. We’ll name the job.

That job is called

See the service

Before and after

The difference a day makes

The same garden, one day apart. Drag the handle and see what a day of machine work actually changes.

Garden before clearance Same garden cleared and rotavated BeforeAfter
Overgrown garden before machine clearance Same garden cleared and levelled to bare soil BeforeAfter
Overgrown bank with old stone retaining wall before removalSame bank dug out and cleared along the fence lineBeforeAfter

Common questions

Booking, quotes and the day itself

How do quotes work?β–Ύ

Steve visits the site, looks at the access, the ground and where the spoil can go, and quotes after that visit, not down a phone line.

What is quoted is what gets done: if the scope changes, the quote changes with your agreement, never after the fact.

Can I book more than one service at once?β–Ύ

Yes, most bookings combine services. Clearance, groundwork and a patio in one visit is normal, and it usually works out better than three separate callouts because the machines are already on site and the spoil route is already set up.

How quickly can work start?β–Ύ

Most jobs go in the diary within a week or two, quicker in quiet spells. Late winter and early spring rain can push outdoor digs back, because working waterlogged clay makes a mess of your garden and of the job.

Urgent work is always worth a phone call.

Will my garden be left tidy?β–Ύ

Yes. Spoil is handled the way the quote agreed, paving gets washed off, boards protect soft lawns while the machines work, and Steve walks the site with you before he leaves.

Tidy sites are a big part of why the reviews read the way they do.

Will the machines fit through my gate?β–Ύ

Usually. A 120 centimetre opening takes the 2 tonne mini digger on most sites.

Below that, the Bobcat micro digger pulls its expanding tracks in to fit through a standard garden gate. Measure the narrowest point of the route before you call and Steve will tell you straight away which machine your access takes.

What if I only know the problem, not the service name?β–Ύ

That is most callers. Say it in plain words, the garden is a jungle, water sits by the back door, the driveway needs to fit two cars, and Steve will name the job, tell you what it involves and what order to do it in.

The matcher above covers the common ones.

What exactly does a quote include?β–Ύ

The scope in writing, the dates, which machines are coming, how the spoil leaves the site and who supplies the skip or grab lorry. Nothing is quoted sight-unseen and nothing is added afterwards without your say-so.

If two jobs make more sense combined, the quote says so.

What our clients say

Rated 4.9β˜… by local customers

Pulled straight from Google, from customers across Milton Keynes, Bedford and Northampton.

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 4.9 on Google Β· 27 reviews
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β€œSteve completed preparation work for a building project in Chapel Brampton , excellent work and on time ,I will be using Steve again on the next phase of the project, we were very pleased with his work .”

Paul LilfordGoogle review, July 2026
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β€œJust had Steve over to clear a front and rear lawn over 200sqm with his digger. He was very prompt and professional worked tirelessly to ensure all work was completed. His attention to detail was spot on and did a great job I will be using him again”

Oliver MaslinGoogle review, July 2026
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β€œSteve did a great job in digging out my front lawn and grassy area by the side of my driveway and loading the mess into the skip. Tidied up the surrounding area well and would recommend if you need any digging done.”

Cameron MulliganGoogle review, April 2026
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β€œSteve has just finished adding a soak away for us and I fully recommend him. He was professional, very helpful and took time to understand what we needed. He’s prompt to get back to questions, punctual, considerate of neighbours and careful to clean up. No added charges or complications and very easy to work with.”

Phil S.Google review, March 2026
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β€œHad my entire patio completed with these guys. The care that was taken during this job was unmatched- from initial prep work, to polishing off the final product. No corners cut, no stone out of place. I’d like to say thank you again to the team and I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for an new patio”

DavidGoogle review, October 2025
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β€œI couldn’t be happier with the work Steve (MK Landscaping Services) did! We needed our garden levelled and he was so professional and listened to every detail. I asked for a few tree holes to be dug that turned out to be harder than expected due to our clay soil. But Steve was a true professional…”

Sam FairleyGoogle review, July 2025
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β€œWe recently hired MK Landscaping to tackle my overgrown front garden, and I couldn’t be more thrilled with the results! From start to finish, Steve displayed professionalism and efficiency that truly set him apart. When they arrived, my front yard was an overgrown lumpy wild mess, but they worked…”

ConstanceGoogle review, April 2025
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β€œHad my garden levelled and it was a great service and end product I received 😊 would recommend!”

Ashlee BakerGoogle review, March 2025
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β€œMK Landscaping did a complete front garden make over and we were bowled over, excellent job keeping well in budget, will totally recommend and a great team”

Brian Jefferies-HallGoogle review, March 2025
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β€œSkilled and experienced, Steve did a fantastic job laying our patio. He was extremely good with communication and is efficient and polite.”

SusanGoogle review, July 2023
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β€œA great job taking our very uneven, rubble like garden and transforming it into a beautiful level lawn! Steve was so efficient, thorough and tidy and we couldn’t be happier with the results. Would highly recommend!”

HazelGoogle review, July 2022
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β€œI needed some levelling off, foundations digging and a garden pathway digging out. Steve did a great job and got it all done in a day. He arrived bang on time and only stopped for a couple of drinks. Would recommend.”

MikeGoogle review, July 2023
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β€œWe contacted a few local landscaping companies for a large amount of ground work to be completed in our garden… It was such an easy decision to choose Mk landscaping services!! Prompt to respond, reasonably priced, and very knowledgeable. So pleased with the end result!! Highly recommended!!”

AdeleGoogle review, February 2024
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β€œI would highly recommend this company. We wanted an old, large water feature removed and the garden levelled out ready for planting up. Steve was reliable, friendly and approachable and very professional. The work was done on time and there were no hidden costs.”

Mrs M BuckleGoogle review, March 2024
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β€œSteve was brilliant, he arrived on time, fully explained what he would be doing… He was efficient and tidy and also advised me on the next steps of my garden plans. I highly recommend Steve, professional, efficient and friendly.”

LΓ©onieGoogle review, July 2022
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β€œSteve and his digger cleared about 8 tons of Aquatic weed, removed from Pennyland boat basin loaded into a large skip and left the site tidy. Thanks for a good job Steve.”

ChrisGoogle review, October 2023
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β€œHighly recommend. Very hard worker! Steve worked very efficiently and fast to remove excess soil and weeds, level the uneven ground and leave a slight slope for drainage. Our driveway was left clean and tidy.”

EvaGoogle review, July 2022
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β€œReally efficient and good job digging out a new parking area for us.”

AnitaGoogle review, July 2022
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β€œSteve completed preparation work for a building project in Chapel Brampton , excellent work and on time ,I will be using Steve again on the next phase of the project, we were very pleased with his work .”

Paul LilfordGoogle review, July 2026
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

β€œJust had Steve over to clear a front and rear lawn over 200sqm with his digger. He was very prompt and professional worked tirelessly to ensure all work was completed. His attention to detail was spot on and did a great job I will be using him again”

Oliver MaslinGoogle review, July 2026
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

β€œSteve did a great job in digging out my front lawn and grassy area by the side of my driveway and loading the mess into the skip. Tidied up the surrounding area well and would recommend if you need any digging done.”

Cameron MulliganGoogle review, April 2026
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

β€œSteve has just finished adding a soak away for us and I fully recommend him. He was professional, very helpful and took time to understand what we needed. He’s prompt to get back to questions, punctual, considerate of neighbours and careful to clean up. No added charges or complications and very easy to work with.”

Phil S.Google review, March 2026
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β€œHad my entire patio completed with these guys. The care that was taken during this job was unmatched- from initial prep work, to polishing off the final product. No corners cut, no stone out of place. I’d like to say thank you again to the team and I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for an new patio”

DavidGoogle review, October 2025
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

β€œI couldn’t be happier with the work Steve (MK Landscaping Services) did! We needed our garden levelled and he was so professional and listened to every detail. I asked for a few tree holes to be dug that turned out to be harder than expected due to our clay soil. But Steve was a true professional…”

Sam FairleyGoogle review, July 2025
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

β€œWe recently hired MK Landscaping to tackle my overgrown front garden, and I couldn’t be more thrilled with the results! From start to finish, Steve displayed professionalism and efficiency that truly set him apart. When they arrived, my front yard was an overgrown lumpy wild mess, but they worked…”

ConstanceGoogle review, April 2025
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β€œHad my garden levelled and it was a great service and end product I received 😊 would recommend!”

Ashlee BakerGoogle review, March 2025
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

β€œMK Landscaping did a complete front garden make over and we were bowled over, excellent job keeping well in budget, will totally recommend and a great team”

Brian Jefferies-HallGoogle review, March 2025
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β€œSkilled and experienced, Steve did a fantastic job laying our patio. He was extremely good with communication and is efficient and polite.”

SusanGoogle review, July 2023
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

β€œA great job taking our very uneven, rubble like garden and transforming it into a beautiful level lawn! Steve was so efficient, thorough and tidy and we couldn’t be happier with the results. Would highly recommend!”

HazelGoogle review, July 2022
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

β€œI needed some levelling off, foundations digging and a garden pathway digging out. Steve did a great job and got it all done in a day. He arrived bang on time and only stopped for a couple of drinks. Would recommend.”

MikeGoogle review, July 2023
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

β€œWe contacted a few local landscaping companies for a large amount of ground work to be completed in our garden… It was such an easy decision to choose Mk landscaping services!! Prompt to respond, reasonably priced, and very knowledgeable. So pleased with the end result!! Highly recommended!!”

AdeleGoogle review, February 2024
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

β€œI would highly recommend this company. We wanted an old, large water feature removed and the garden levelled out ready for planting up. Steve was reliable, friendly and approachable and very professional. The work was done on time and there were no hidden costs.”

Mrs M BuckleGoogle review, March 2024
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

β€œSteve was brilliant, he arrived on time, fully explained what he would be doing… He was efficient and tidy and also advised me on the next steps of my garden plans. I highly recommend Steve, professional, efficient and friendly.”

LΓ©onieGoogle review, July 2022
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β€œSteve and his digger cleared about 8 tons of Aquatic weed, removed from Pennyland boat basin loaded into a large skip and left the site tidy. Thanks for a good job Steve.”

ChrisGoogle review, October 2023
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

β€œHighly recommend. Very hard worker! Steve worked very efficiently and fast to remove excess soil and weeds, level the uneven ground and leave a slight slope for drainage. Our driveway was left clean and tidy.”

EvaGoogle review, July 2022
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β€œReally efficient and good job digging out a new parking area for us.”

AnitaGoogle review, July 2022
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