1. When all the pipes are in position the site is then brought up to tarmac level. The kerbs can then be put in place and all the manholes and gulleys can be fixed at the correct level

2. First broken stone is used. Note the clay at the side where topsoil will be put to form a flower bed.

3. Placing the stone in place

4. Marked ready for the kerbs

5. Kerbs laid with falls for drainage

6. Gulley and manhole set at the correct levels

7. Bases cast for the steps

8. Shuttering to enable a step and a ramp to be cast at the front door

9. Finally the front step is tiled

10. A land drain round the site

11. The drive ready for asphalt

12. Patios are laid

13. The gardens are roughly laid out ready for sowing in the spring

14. Fencing round the oil tank

15. The drive with the base course in place

16. The back steps will look better when the drive is asphalted