Checkatrade vetted · Marshalls registered

Beautiful gardens, driveways & patios built to last across Barry & Cardiff.

Family-run landscapers, fully insured and identity-checked. From a single patio to a full garden transformation — honest pricing, immaculate finish, every time.

5-star rated
ID & insurance verified
Marshalls approved
Vetted since 2019

Free, no-pressure quote

Tell Dean about your project — reply within 24 hours.

We respect your privacy — no spam, ever.
Checkatrade VettedID & insurance checked
Marshalls RegisteredApproved installer
5.0 / 5 RatingGoogle & Checkatrade
Trading Since 2019Local, sole-trader run
What we do

Hard landscaping & garden design done properly

Whether it's a single patio refresh or a full back-garden reimagining, every job gets the same craft, care and clean-up.

Patios & Porcelain Paving

Indian sandstone, porcelain, granite — laid on full mortar beds with proper falls so they drain and stay flat for decades.

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Driveways & Block Paving

Marshalls registered installers. Full excavation, sub-base, edge restraints and a tight, crisp finish that lasts.

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Full Garden Design

Tired garden into a modern, useable space — levels, planting beds, lighting, paving, lawn and seating, all in one project.

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Turfing & Lawns

Old lawn lifted, soil rotovated and levelled, fresh turf laid — you walk on it the next day, mow it within a fortnight.

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Retaining Walls & Steps

Sloped or split-level garden? We build proper engineered walls and crisp steps that turn awkward ground into useable terraces.

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Raised Beds & Drainage

Sleeper or stone-built beds, soakaways, French drains, channel drains. We fix waterlogged gardens, not just paper over them.

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See every service we offer

Recent Ocean Stone landscaping project in South Wales
Rated 5.0 / 5Across Google & Checkatrade
Why Ocean Stone

The kind of landscapers you actually want in your garden.

We're a small, hands-on team — Dean, Rhys and Caleb — running every job from quote to final brush-down ourselves. No subbing out, no surprises, no half-finished gardens.

Vetted & insured, properly

Checkatrade fully vetted since August 2019, identity checked, insurance verified 2025.

Marshalls registered installer

Trained on the right way to lay paving — sub-bases, joints, falls. The bits you don't see, done right.

Turn up when we say we will

"Always punctual and professional" is the most repeated phrase in our reviews. We rate it too.

Honest, no-pressure quotes

We come, look properly, listen, and price what you actually want — not what's quickest for us.

5.0
Star rated — Google & Checkatrade
6+
Years Checkatrade vetted
9
Landscaping services in-house
6
Towns & cities covered
What clients say

Word-of-mouth is how we grow

A handful of recent reviews from Google and Checkatrade — verbatim.

★★★★★

Transformed our tired garden to a modern sleek design. Attention to detail and professionalism shone throughout.

Neal JonesGoogle review
★★★★★

Built retaining walls, moved drains, steps, turf and porcelain pavers. Absolutely thrilled — top job.

Neil Torres DaviesGoogle review
★★★★★

Finished work looks fabulous. Quality excellent. No hesitation recommending them at all.

Marina JGoogle review
★★★★★

Excellent job on our patio. Dean and his team did an excellent job from start to finish.

Customer in CF23Checkatrade · Dec 2025
★★★★★

Superb job landscaping our garden into three levels. Hard working and courteous throughout.

Customer in CF63Checkatrade · Oct 2025
★★★★★

Courteous, punctual, considerate. Highly recommend Ocean Stone for any garden work.

James ClarkeGoogle review
★★★★★

Rated 5.0 out of 5 across Google & Checkatrade. Read more reviews →

Where we work

South Wales — from Barry to Newport.

Based in Barry, we cover the Vale of Glamorgan, Cardiff and out as far as Newport and Swansea on bigger projects. If you're not sure whether you're in our patch, just ask — we'll tell you straight.

Barry & CF62 Cardiff & CF Vale of Glamorgan Penarth Newport Swansea

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Driveway project in South Wales
Barry HQ
How we work

From first call to final brush-down

1

Talk it through

You call or fill in the form. We listen properly — what you want, the budget, the timeline.

2

Visit & quote

Dean comes out, measures up, talks options. You get a clear, itemised quote — no fluff.

3

Build it right

We book you in, turn up when we say, work tidy and keep you in the loop the whole way.

4

Hand it over

Final clean down, walk-through, aftercare advice. You enjoy it — we come back if anything's off.

Ocean Stone landscaping project
About Dean

A small team that actually cares what your garden looks like in ten years.

I started Ocean Stone because I was tired of seeing rushed jobs and corners cut. We're a sole-trader business at heart — me, Rhys and Caleb — and we take every job personally.

If you'd rather your patio still looked great in 2035 than just cheap in 2026, we should probably talk.

Dean KuhnellOwner · Ocean Stone & Landscaping

More about our team

FAQ

Questions we get asked a lot

How long does a typical patio or driveway take?

Most patios run 5–10 working days; driveways 7–14 depending on size and ground conditions. We give you a realistic window in the quote, not a fantasy one.

Are you fully insured?

Yes — public liability insurance verified by Checkatrade on 3 July 2025, plus we're identity checked and fully vetted by Checkatrade since August 2019.

Do you charge for quotes?

No. Quotes are free, no obligation, and we never use high-pressure sales. If we're not the right fit, we'll say so honestly.

Do you do small jobs or just full gardens?

Both. We're as happy doing a single set of steps or a small patio refresh as we are a full back-garden transformation.

Will my garden be a mess while you work?

We keep sites tidy daily, sheet up where needed, and protect access. Final brush-down before we leave is non-negotiable.

What areas do you actually cover?

Barry, the Vale of Glamorgan, Penarth, Cardiff and out to Newport and Swansea for larger projects. Just ask if you're unsure.

Ready for a garden you'll love?

Call Dean on 07802 414739 or send a few details — we'll get back within 24 hours with honest, friendly advice.