Business Details
27 Years
experience
Award-Winning Landscaping Services in Hartlepool
Established in 1999, we are a family-owned business specialising in landscaping, play area design, and grounds maintenance. Our expertise spans driveways, patios, educational play spaces, and eco-classrooms, serving schools, businesses, and private clients across the North East of England. With multiple Marshalls Awards and a 10-year guarantee on gardens using their products, we combine innovation with reliability.Our team prioritises customer collaboration, delivering tailored solutions from concept to completion. Recognised for safety compliance and quality, we hold EN1176 certification for play equipment and maintain 5 million public liability insurance. Our commitment to staff training and sustainable practices ensures enduring, high-standard results.
Services
Driveways & Paving
Schools & Play Areas
Outdoor Buildings
Grounds Maintenance
Building Works
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We hold a 10-year guarantee on gardens using Marshalls products.
- Our team includes DBS-checked professionals with EN1176-certified play equipment expertise.
- Award-winning innovators in educational play areas and eco-classroom design.
- Comprehensive service from concept to completion with tailored budgeting.
- 5 million public liability insurance and EN351 timber treatment guarantees.
Associations and certifications
- Marshalls
What people say
Excellent job
Thrilled with the finished playground
First class service
Love the new courtyard
Professional and organised
Services
Driveways & Paving
We design and install driveways using Marshalls products, offering a 10-year guarantee. Our services include patterned concrete, block paving, and patio installations tailored to property aesthetics. With award-winning expertise, we ensure durable, visually appealing surfaces that enhance kerb appeal while adhering to strict quality standards.
Schools & Play Areas
Specialist design and installation of curriculum-linked play spaces. Features include sensory gardens, climbing structures, and thermoplastic markings that promote physical development and learning through play. All equipment meets EN1176 safety standards with 15-year timber guarantees, ensuring safe, engaging environments for children.
Outdoor Buildings
Custom-built cedar-clad eco-classrooms and canopies for year-round outdoor learning. Structures feature insulated walls, sedum roofs, and vandal-resistant fittings. Designed to integrate with natural surroundings, these spaces combine educational functionality with sustainable materials, supporting curriculum delivery in innovative outdoor settings.
Grounds Maintenance
Comprehensive maintenance for commercial and educational properties, including grass cutting, hedge trimming, and synthetic surface care. Our services extend to seasonal pond maintenance and tree surgery, ensuring landscapes remain pristine throughout the year. Regular contracts include tailored schedules to meet specific site requirements.
Building Works
End-to-end construction services covering walls, extensions, and groundwork. Our qualified tradesmen deliver projects from planning permission to completion, focusing on minimal disruption and high-standard finishes. Services include structural alterations and outdoor feature installations, all managed under strict safety protocols.
People
Andrew Dawson
Director
With over two decades leading Dawson Landscapes, Andrew has driven the company's growth from a local maintenance provider to an award-winning landscaping specialist. His focus on innovation and quality has secured multiple Marshalls Awards.
Questions
What landscaping services do you offer?
We provide driveways, patios, play areas, eco-classrooms, grounds maintenance, and building works across residential and commercial sectors.
Do you guarantee your work?
Yes, we offer a 10-year guarantee on gardens using Marshalls products and 15-year timber treatment guarantees.
Are your play areas safe for children?
All equipment meets EN1176 standards with safety features like rounded edges, secure fixings, and risk assessments.
Can you handle large-scale projects?
Yes, we've completed national projects for schools, hospitals, and commercial premises with dedicated project management.
How do I request a quote?
Contact us via phone or our website's enquiry form for a free consultation and tailored proposal.
