Landscaping & construction · Southwest Sydney

Backyards built properly, by the bloke who quoted them.

Decks, retaining walls, paving and pool surrounds across Sydney's Southwest. I'm James, and I'm on site every day until the job's finished.

Get a free quote Or call 0437 969 893
10+years building
200+jobs finished
5★on Google
✓licensed & insured
Stacked stone planter walls with a built-in bench, white gravel and a black steel fire pit
Stone seat wall & fire pitPlanter walls, bench, gravel, turf

What I build

From the dig to the last roll of turf.

One person to call for the whole job. I'll tell you which material suits your yard and your budget, and what it'll need down the track.

  • Merbau deck with wide steps running along a pool with glass fencing

    Decks & pergolas

    Merbau, treated pine or composite, with a pergola over the top if you want shade. A standard deck takes 3 to 5 days.

    Hardwood · Composite · Pergolas · Pool decksQuote a deck →
  • Charcoal block retaining wall holding a raised front lawn beside a driveway

    Retaining walls

    Sleeper, block and stone walls that hold a sloped block for good. Front yards, back yards and steep blocks.

    Sleeper · Block · StoneQuote a wall →
  • Freshly finished concrete slab running the length of a backyard

    Paving & concreting

    Driveways, paths and patios in exposed aggregate, plain concrete, pavers or sandstone.

    Driveways · Exposed aggregate · Pavers · SandstoneQuote paving →
  • Plunge pool with pale stone paving and frameless glass fencing

    Pool surrounds

    Paving, glass fencing, decking and planting, finished as one job so you're not juggling three trades.

    Paving · Glass fencing · Tiling · PlantingQuote a pool area →
  • Stone planter walls with a built-in bench around a gravel fire pit area

    Landscaping

    Turf, gardens, gravel and feature areas like fire pits and built-in seating. Tell me how you want to use the yard and I'll build to that.

    Turf · Garden design · Gravel · Feature areasQuote landscaping →
  • Backyard mid-clearing with a mini loader, old timber sleepers pulled out

    Excavation & site prep

    Bobcat work, digging out and levelling. I get the groundwork right so everything built on top of it stays put.

    Bobcat · Excavation · LevellingQuote site prep →

Before & after

Same yard, a few weeks later.

Real jobs, photographed on site. Drag the slider, or switch each photo between Before and After.

After: terraced block retaining walls, synthetic turf and a tiled alfresco Before: overgrown sloping backyard covered in cut scrub
Overgrown slope to terraced lawnBlock retaining walls, steps, synthetic turf and a tiled alfresco
New build, walked front to backBlock walls, turf and concrete paths
Before: side yard After: sandstone steps
Side yard to sandstone stepsBlock planters, paved steps and landing, garden beds
Before: bare yard After: composite deck
Bare yard to composite deckComposite decking, new turf, timber fence line
Before: dirt front After: finished frontage
Dirt front to finished frontagePavers, block edging, turf and paths
Before: brick box After: outdoor kitchen
Brick box to outdoor kitchenBuilt-in BBQ, bar fridge, stone cladding, wood store

How it works

What happens after you call.

Close-up of composite deck boards with a wood-grain finish in low sun

  1. Call or send the form

    Tell me what you're after and where you are. I'll get back to you to book a time to come out.

  2. I come out and measure up

    Free and no obligation. We walk the yard, talk through materials, and I'll flag anything that might need council approval.

  3. You get a written quote

    Clear and detailed, with a timeline. What's on the quote is what you pay, with no hidden extras.

  4. I build it

    I'm on site every day and keep you updated. Most decks take 3 to 5 days. Bigger jobs with walls, paving and planting take 2 to 4 weeks.

James Dean standing beside his signwritten James Dean Landscaping & Construction tipper

Owner & builder

Built by James. Done properly.

I run this business myself and I'm on every job. Not just quoting, building. When you call, you get me, and when the crew turns up, I'm with them.

I've spent more than ten years on decks, retaining walls, paving and full backyard builds across the Southwest. My name's on the ute and on every job, so I take pride in how it's finished.

10+years experience
200+projects finished
5★Google rated
NSWlicensed & insured
Call James · 0437 969 893

Projects

Fresh off the job.

Recent work, photographed on site. Tap any photo to see it bigger.

Reviews

Straight from Google.

Every one of these is a five-star review from a local job. Ask me for more, or for a job near you that you can go and look at.

★★★★★
“James built us a stunning deck and pergola combo. The quality is exceptional — he was on site every day, kept us updated the whole way and the finish is immaculate. Highly recommend.”
Mark T.Deck & pergola · Google review
★★★★★
“Our backyard was a complete mess — sloped, overgrown and unusable. James transformed it with retaining walls, turf and a beautiful entertaining area. Could not be happier.”
Sarah L.Walls, turf & entertaining · Google review
★★★★★
“Pool surround, glass fencing and new paving — done on time and on budget. James and his team were professional, clean and the workmanship is top notch. Will use again.”
Ryan K.Pool surround & paving · Google review

Good to know

Questions I get asked.

Where I work

  • Campbelltown
  • Camden
  • Liverpool
  • Wollondilly
  • Penrith
  • and around
Where do you work?

Sydney's Southwest: Campbelltown, Liverpool, Wollondilly, Camden, Penrith and the suburbs around them. Not sure if I cover yours? Call 0437 969 893 and ask.

Is the quote really free?

Yes. I come to site, look at what's needed and give you a clear, detailed quote. No obligation and no hidden extras.

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes, fully licensed and insured, including public liability. All work is done to Australian standards. Ask for my licence details when you book and I'll send them through.

How long does a job take?

It depends on the job. A standard deck takes 3 to 5 days. Bigger landscaping jobs with retaining walls, paving and planting take 2 to 4 weeks. You'll get a timeline with the quote.

Do you handle council approvals?

I'll tell you what's likely to need approval in your area. Pergolas, and retaining walls over certain heights, may need a DA, and I can guide you through that.

What materials do you work with?

Hardwood and treated pine, composite decking, concrete, pavers, sandstone, retaining wall blocks, aggregate, turf and artificial grass. I'll recommend what suits your yard, your budget and how much upkeep you want.

Free quote

Tell me about your yard.

Fill this in and I'll be in touch to book a free on-site quote. No obligation, no hard sell.

What do you need?

Rather talk? Call 0437 969 893