If you are building WoodBlocX on soft ground such as soil or grass...we recommend lining the sides of your raised bed with our DPM material (damp proof membrane) to protect the wood. You can also line the bottom if you wish, but remember to use a breathable / permeable liner to allow water to drain through.
If you are building WoodBlocX on hard ground such as paving or concrete...we recommend fully lining the sides and bottom of your raised bed with our DPM material (damp proof membrane) to protect the wood. Lining the sides and bottom will create an area suitable for holding soil. If you wish, to help with excess drainage on hard surfaces, you can make a few small holes at the bottom in your liner.
At the bottom of your raised bed, for both lining methods, we recommend adding a drainage layer of hardcore, sand, gravel or even organic materials such as logs and twigs. This will also reduce the amount of topsoil you will need when filling the remaining space in your WoodBlocX structure.
Thank you Bev, for taking the time to feedback. It's really helpful to us to understand customer views, including the product, delivery and service. I take on board your feedback all the same and appreciate that for some this may be a little much. We welcome any feedback an if you prefer to only complete one feedback box, we understand.
Adie @ WoodBlocX
Bought this to replace a similar WoodblocX retaining wall installed about 10 years ago. The old one had pretty much rotted through. I installed the new one with the protective lining and I believe this will significantly increase the life of the new wall.
Since my previous purchase WoodblocX now provide a clever little tool to take out the plastic dowels. This was great to have as I put dowels into the wrong holes far too often.
Some guidance on fitting the protective membrane
Peter Townsend in Abingdon, Oxfordshire
New project
Very useful easy to cut to size
Products good - does the job well
Customer service was also excellent, DPD didn’t deliver the item properly (not Woodblocks fault) but when i contacted Woodblock they leaped into action and sent me another no questions asked
Andrew Thomas in Doncaster
Easy to fit, seems to do its job - all I need really.
Top marks yet again.
It is a strong material, but easy to flex. It is pretty easy to fit. Trimming any excess is also pretty straight forward.
It ought to afford good protection to the blocks themselves.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I will be sure to pass these on to our Admin team.
We hope to see you again very soon!
Adie @ WoodBlocX
Plenty for several small beds. Needs lots of space to lay out.
Thank you for your feedback! We're pleased to hear that your delivery went smoothly and that you received ample communication. It’s great to know the driver was especially helpful. Enjoy your new setup!
Adie @ WoodBlocX
Raised bed, liner, kit
Thank you for your positive feedback, I'll be sure to pass this to the driver.
Adie @ WoodBlocX
Easy to use and to cut to size. Thick material.
Chloe
Thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled that you’re happy with your new retaining wall and that it made a great replacement for your old concrete wall. It's fantastic to hear that the delivery was quick and the assembly was easy. We look forward to serving you again in the future!
Adie @ WoodBlocX
Great liner and easy to fit
Marian Smith in Salisbury
Easy to install
Does the job
The liner was adequate for the job and used on three planters . Unfortunately it was missing from the original order - the replacement was incorrectly addressed and took five days to arrive . The end product was fine but delivery left wanting .
thank you for your 4-star review! We appreciate your kind words and are happy to hear you enjoyed your purchase. We hope you'll be back again soon! If there's anything our team can do to make your next visit even more enjoyable, please don't hesitate to let us know.
Adie @ WoodBlocX
Great support
Good quality liner. ?
Very strong and good thickness.
Iain Brown in Wellingborough
Thank you for your amazing 5-star review! We're delighted to hear you had such a positive experience. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we're excited to continue providing you with excellent service in the future.
Adie @ WoodBlocX
Great to use . and a must have here before after photos did not buy for first raised bed glad did this time
Tom Imrie
Arrived on time the delivery driver was plesent and helpful. I did the foundation and the first two layers in an afternoon my son volunteered to help the next day, first day was rained off. It was a joy to construct . Had plenty of spares in the kit and when completed a solid construct that looks good . I am 77 and found it easy to assemble and will be looking for another project to use BlocX .
John Edwards in High Wycombe
Great service
Great liner. Easy to cut.
Allen in Peterborough
Thank you for taking the time to provide this 5-star review. We are delighted you found the process of construction easy and thank you for choosing WoodBlocX.
Kirsty @ WoodBlocX
Great design service, really helpful.
good quality and 1 pack was sufficient to line several boxes.
Claire in Peterborough
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We greatly appreciate your positive feedback and are thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience with us. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we look forward to serving you again in the future. If you have any further comments or questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Adie @ WoodBlocX
Time will tell but no issues using DPM.
Thank you for your super five-star feedback, we're delighted you're happy with your liner.
Adie @ WoodBlocX
Really good quality and plenty to finish the job. Sits neatly and securely between the top capping layer. Great additional protection for raised beds that will hopefully last for years!
This is fantastic to read, we're delighted that you've had such a positive experience with us.
Adie @ WoodBlocX
Had to purchase much more than we needed.
David Germany
Thank you for your valuable feedback. We're delighted that you had such a positive experience with us. You're quite right, as a natural product, there will be an amount of expansion and contraction determined by weather. It sounds as if you did the right thing by getting it out of the rain prior to build. We always recommend building as soon as possible, so that the build expands and contracts together. I'm pleased you were able to overcome this. If you have any questions, please always reach out to us, we're happy to help.
Adie @ WoodBlocX
Robust raised bed which is easy to plan and fun to build.
This is fantastic to read, thank you for taking the time to leave such a first-class review!
Adie @ WoodBlocX
Everything went well for us.
Very satisfied with the product. Definite improvement to our modest garden.
David Whittle in Washington
Really pleased with the whole process. Easy ordering system, quick delivery
Good quality liner. Too much for our one bed though.
Plans supplied matched all requirements. All went well, no problems.
Not yet fitted due to weather, but all OK.
Steven Clark in Leeds
Good quality liner
Phil in Horsham
Excellent
Turned out exactly as planned, delighted with the help from WoodBloc.
Excellent service great product
Rather a large amount for a small bef
Good contact, design for individual customer
Easy to install, good quality. Finish could be a little bit better. However this is a good product and I recommend it.
Daniel Szczukiewicz
Excellent Seamless Service
Very happy with this product, but not knowing how much to buy I purchased 2 bags. I actually only needed 1 for 3 raised beds and a 7m long retaining wall.
Wonderful product and service.
Very sturdy and easy to cut to fit the beds. Certainly a lot easier to use than the fabric we had used previously.
Pamela Sinclair in Dunfermline
Good Service
The raised bed looks good when finished
Nigel Ralph in Swadlincote
Replacement veg box
Might be worth suggesting people leave this in the sun to warm up and become more pliable making it easier to fit.
Nick Webb in Aylesbury
Brilliant
Easy to cut to required size
Still very good service
Excellent quality, did not tear when it was being pulled into place in our usual shaped bed. It's huge so we have a lot spare but I'm sure it will get used for something else. Very strong. We used it to cover the bricks after removing them from the pallet. So the bricks were covered and protected from the rain until we could build the bed.
Poor quality wood and workmanship
Liner works well. Good size.
Not able to build yet due to lack of assembly instructions
Elizabeth Mallinson
Easy to use and thick, should do the job well.
Easy website
Not yet installed, but it looks like it is sturdy and will do the job.
Paul M in Cambridge
Thank you for taking the time to reply and sharing your experience purchasing from WoodBlocX.
Your feedback is invaluable and we are so pleased you are enjoying your raised beds.
If we can be of any help in the future then do not hesitate to get in touch!
Lian @ WoodBlocX
Great service and nice product.
A little difficult to handle especially on your own. Would be usefully to have different sizes instead of just one uniform size. Other than that seems a good quality product.
Thank you Woodblocx
Constructed on my own very helpful videos and pdf instructions. Very pleased with the completed end product.
Adrian in Poynton
Good Product
easy to fit and use , good product
Matt Krause
Good solid product.
A little tricky to fit. I suspended it from the final layer of dowels, then placed the capping over the top.
Delivery to UK mainland is FREE on all orders and generally takes around 3 working days.
Your WoodBlocX order will be delivered on a pallet and we can only guarantee kerbside delivery. If you are in a hurry for your WoodBlocX order please contact us (if we can, we will try to speed up your delivery).
You can select an estimated delivery date at checkout. Deliveries can be arranged from Mon to Fri between 9am and 5pm (except Bank Holidays). Saturday delivery slots are currently not available. Tools & liners ordered separately will be charged £12 for Parcelforce delivery so remember to include them with your WoodBlocX order!
We advise choosing a suitable delivery date a few days prior to the date you wish to start your WoodBlocX build just in case your delivery is delayed due to circumstances out of our control. Please DO NOT book a tradesperson to begin work on the day your order is planned to arrive.
When we dispatch your order from our warehouse we will send you full tracking details for your pallet. You will then be called by our delivery partner a few days before delivery to confirm your delivery slot/date.
Pallets do not necessarily require a signature. We can arrange for deliveries to be left at a secure location at your property if you are not in at the time of delivery.
For the latest delivery information please see on our Delivery Page or start a Live Chat with us.
WoodBlocX is an ideal solution for any scale of commercial landscaping project
Using our unique, modular system of interlocking timber blocks, WoodBlocX can be used to create almost any external landscaping structure. From rooftop gardens and retaining walls (max 1m) to street furniture and planters, our professional 3D design team can work closely with you to build a solution that works to your project budget and specification.
WoodBlocX structures are fast to build and require no foundations. Our pressure-treated timber blocks fit together with dowels and require no power tools or specialist skills to erect. Guaranteed for 15 years with fire treatment options, we only use FSC-certified Scottish Pine and are proud to manufacture WoodBlocX from our base in the Scottish Highlands.
Having worked on many successful landscaping projects with Property Developers and Landscape Architects across the UK and Europe, we know you can specify WoodBlocX in the knowledge that our system will match the most exacting standards.
Like the look of this kit but need a bespoke size? Try our Free Design Service.
We have a dedicated design team who are ready and waiting to design this WoodBlocX kit to your exact measurements. Our service is completely free and puts you under no obligation to buy.
