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Madsen & Green – from driveways to

With over 30 years’ experience across a broad range of industries, Madsen and Green are the team you can rely on.

They offer a wide variety of services such as concrete driveways, house slabs, garage slabs, footpaths and many more.

At Madsen and Green they take pride in excelling in their knowledge and skills, and because of that they have vast experience in civil works and residential works.

If you are thinking of creating an outdoor entertainment area, consider the practical aspects first - the size of the space you have, possible exposure to the elements you’ll need protection from, and what you want to include – a BBQ, a pizza oven, a table, seating, and maybe a fire pit for warmth? Proximity to the kitchen may be important too.

A good layout has easy flow for both cooking and entertaining and is a relaxing and pleasing space to be in.

A flat underfoot surface is ideal - paving or decking, or for a less expensive option compacted lime chip. Paving retains warmth and radiates heat in the evening (a cat’s delight), whereas decking is cooler during the day.

You can provide shelter from the rain and sun with a shade sail or a pergola (with a roof maybe). Slatted screens can provide protection from the wind. Finally, include planting to create atmosphere and a sense of enclosure.

If you need help Groundplanz provides professional landscape design and construction services. The right design for your landscaping can really add something special to your outdoor living. www.groundplanz. co.nz

They have a variety of equipment such as diggers, trucks and the necessary equipment required. Their experts can do all the ground work for new homes including drainage, driveways, paths, planting, roofing and electrical – or calling on any of their other expertise. - ity products and exceptional customer service to shoppers from the comfort of their own homes. They know the plants and products as they use them themselves.

We have Diggers and Trucks for hire www.madsen-green.co.nz