Knowle Landscapes

Installation of several miles of Water Pipe & Fibre Optics — Water Pipe & Fibre Optics installation

We are a landscaping and construction business located in the heart of the Isle of Purbeck, working to high standards and offering a personal service.

Our customer base/work ranges from large rural country estates to agricultural construction to projects for The National Trust to projects in private town and country gardens, large or small. We specialise in all aspects of landscaping, earth moving and the construction of bespoke timber buildings ranging from pole barns to stables.

To see some of our recent projects, see Gallery below.

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our very extensive range of landscape services includes

own fleet of modern excavators and dumpers for

groundworks, ground clearance, pipeline installation and demolition
all types of fencing, including stock-proof fencing
driveways, shed and stable bases, and all associated building work
design, supply and construction of timber stables, garages, barns and sheds etc.
quality “Q lawn” turf supplied and laid
decking, fruit cages, pergolas
construction of patios and paths
all kinds of walling, including dry stone and Purbeck stone walls
Leylandii removal, fallen trees cleared and shredded
Licensed Waste Carrier/grab truck muck away service

who we are....

Knowle Landscapes, a family business, was set up in 1997. John and Mark Coffen, both qualified engineers, carry out the work. Amelia Coffen supports them both in the office and on site.

John and Mark grew up on a farm in Church Knowle and can trace their Purbeck ancestry back through five generations.

At an early age they were helping their parents in the construction of a campsite. And since then, they have never looked back.... John and Mark do not sub-contract their jobs, and are always present on site. When needed, they can call on the services of various specialist skills, including those of a local carpenter, garden designer and electrician.

.... and what our customers say:

“They worked cleanly and with order and precision... a stress-free operation ... I would commend them for their punctuality.” (S.P., Poole)
“ ... highly delighted” (D.B., Weymouth)
“You’ve arrived on time, been polite and helpful...” (S.M., Corfe Castle)
“Thank you for the excellent garden transformation and your general good humour.” (B.C., Corfe Castle)
“... exactly what we wanted!” (G.J., Puddletown)

what plant and machinery we use ...

We have available a wide range of our own plant and machinery including:

tracked mini diggers (up to 8t)

narrow access digger (1.5t)

various rotavators (from light garden duty up to heavy duty agricultural)

4WD dumpers (up to 4t)

4WD skip loader narrow access dumper (1t)

100hp tractor and dump trailer

diesel powered shredder to take up to 9" diameter

Specialist attachments are available for all machines including

heavy duty grab

hydraulic auger/post hole borer

Any machinery which we cannot provide ourselves will be hired as required for more specialised tasks

A local, friendly and reliable service ready to meet your needs.