If you manage a care home, run a housing association, operate a hotel, or oversee a school estate, your outdoor spaces are probably the last thing on your to-do list. But they might be costing you more than you realise — in missed revenue, resident wellbeing, maintenance headaches, or simply a poor first impression.
At Smalley Ward Ltd, we design and build outdoor structures for residential and commercial clients across Merseyside and the wider North West. And we want to make sure the commercial sector knows exactly what we can do for them.
What Do We Mean by Commercial Landscaping?
It’s more than mowing lawns and planting shrubs. Commercial landscaping — done properly — means creating outdoor environments that are safe, durable, visually impressive, and built to withstand daily use by large numbers of people.
For us, that means:
- Commercial decking for restaurant terraces, pub beer gardens, hotel courtyards, and rooftop dining areas
- Fencing and acoustic screening for housing developments, schools, and healthcare facilities
- Pergolas, gazebos, and bespoke timber structures for hospitality venues and holiday parks
- Outdoor classrooms and landscaped grounds for education settings
- Hard and soft landscaping — paving, pathways, retaining walls, planting — for local authorities and public sector clients
Why Outdoor Space Matters More Than Ever
The hospitality sector has known for years that a well-designed outdoor space can meaningfully increase covers and revenue. But the same principle applies across every commercial sector we work in:
- A care home with a safe, attractive garden supports resident wellbeing and makes a strong impression on families choosing a home for a loved one.
- A housing association that invests in quality communal landscaping sees lower maintenance costs, less anti-social behaviour, and greater tenant satisfaction.
- A holiday park with robust, well-designed outdoor structures can extend its season and justify higher rates.
- A school with a properly built outdoor classroom adds teaching capacity and supports pupils’ connection with the natural environment.
What Sets Us Apart
We’re an approved Durapost installer — meaning our fencing solutions are backed by a 25-year guarantee and require zero maintenance once fitted. We’re also members of the Timber Decking and Cladding Association (TDCA), which means our workmanship is held to a recognised industry standard.
We work with leading product partners including Envirobuild (sustainable composite decking), DePonti Garden Structures, and Birkdale Sales — so our commercial clients benefit from the best materials available, installed by a team that knows them inside out.
And critically: we work around you. We understand that commercial sites are operational environments, and we plan our installations to minimise disruption to your staff, residents, guests, or pupils.
Sectors We Work With
We currently serve commercial clients across the following sectors:
- Housing Associations
- Healthcare
- Care Homes
- Hospitality — hotels, pubs, restaurants, cafés, wedding venues
- Holiday Parks
- Local Authorities
- Education
Ready to Talk?
Whether you’re planning a new outdoor area from scratch, looking to refurbish an existing space, or simply want to understand what’s possible within your budget, we’d love to hear from you.
Get in touch for a free initial consultation: visit our commercial pages at www.swlgardenstructures.co.uk/commercial, email info@swlgardenstructures.co.uk, or call us on 0333 323 1793.