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Picture of a Spring Garden

Look Forward to Spring 2019

Whilst it may be dark, damp and unwelcoming outside to many people, the team at Rivar Sand and Gravel is already looking forward to spring. Warmer weather, sunshine and spring landscaping material installations can re-energise any external space at a domestic or commercial property.

14 Dec
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Landscaping in Caversham? We’re Here To Help You

If your home or business property is based in or around Caversham, we’re almost on your doorstep, ready to help you to achieve your landscaping goals. working with us assures of wise advice and affordable, accessible solutions.

07 Dec
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Make Movement Outdoors Easier This Winter

We offer solutions that make movement around the exterior of your property less of a challenge; from rock salt to melt treacherous ice to gravels which offer essential grip to porcelain paving for a non-slip material.

30 Nov
Picture of Gravel used for Drainage

6 Tips for Improving Drainage

Soon we’ll have to contend with frost, snow, deluges of winter rain and ice patches; you’ll find that your exterior spaces will be exposed to greater amounts of moisture which won’t readily evaporate. Increasing drainage levels around the exterior of your property helps to prevent damp issues and flooding.

23 Nov
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We’re Your Local Garden Centre

Having access to a local garden centre shouldn’t be perceived as a luxury. Would you consider travelling several miles, perhaps from Hare Hatch to Guildford or Tadley to Bristol for interior furnishing and design products? You could, but that would be a labour and time intensive chore.

16 Nov
Picture of a Modern Porcelain Paving

Possibilities of Porcelain

 

Modernising your outdoor space with a few hours of work can transform the way you feel about its aesthetic and functional capabilities. Porcelain is a fantastic material to work with in.

 

09 Nov