External Works Disputes
Alex Scrivens
About
Alex is a CMC registered mediator and CEDR accredited. He has had a long history of works in the landscape sector and is ideally placed to help you across a wide range of disputes.
Alex is also a community mediator and is a member of the CMC’s working groups on both Community and Peer Mediation.
How Alex Can Help
Disputes over external works are common - but once they go legal, they can drag on for months and cost thousands.
Relationships sour, work stalls, and legal bills grow.
Most of the time, these disputes can be resolved without a single day in court.
Why choose mediation over court?
Fast: Resolve your situation in days, not months.
Cost-effective: A fraction of legal fees.
Expertise: Alex has 40+ years in the world of external works.
Neutrality: Here for both parties, not one side.
Preserving Relationships: Helpful if you still need to work together to complete the project.
Who Alex helps
Homeowners and Contractors in dispute over work quality, timing, or payment.
Neighbours with boundary or shared garden issues.
Suppliers and Landscapers with disagreements of delivery, materials, or scope.
Types of Landscape disputes Alex can mediate
Installation and Quality Disputes
Poor workmanship, uneven turf, faulty irrigation, hardscape issues. Defective materials, warranty problems, disputes over scope, specifications, or contract compliance.
Contracting and Payment Disputes
Non-payment or partial payment for agreed services; disagreements over change orders or variation claims; confusion about timelines, milestones, or suspensions.
Maintenance and Service Conflicts
Neglected upkeep, missed visits, or substandard work. Miscommunication about service levels or response times. Lawn or plant health issues due to maintenance errors.
Design and Planning Disputes
Differences over landscape design, plant selection, or layout. Regulatory, permit, or zoning compliance disagreements. Budget alignment versus aesthetic expectations.
Warranty, Insurance and Liability Disputes
Claims for damage caused during installation or upkeep. Coverage for disputes under supplier or contractor warranties. Garden or site hazards, and liability coverage questions.
NOTE
These lists are not exhaustive. If you think you have any form of landscaping issue that might be able to be resolved with mediation, get in touch for a free no obligation consultation call.
Resolve your dispute before costs escalate.
85% of mediated disputes settle on the day.