Garden & landscaping
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Patios, decking, retaining walls, drainage and full redesigns. Verified Premium landscapers — one sealed-bid quote, no flood of calls.
Recent Garden / Landscaping, Surrey
Garden redesigns typically £8k–£40k.Recent Garden / Landscaping, Essex
Garden redesigns typically £8k–£40k.Recent Garden / Landscaping, Birmingham
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What "Garden / Landscaping" covers
Verified Premium specialists who handle the full scope, not just one slice. One auction, one builder, one point of contact.
Hard landscaping — patios, paths, walls
Decking and pergolas
Drainage and retaining structures
Full garden redesign with planting and lighting
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What we typically include — and don't
A clear scope is the difference between a smooth project and the renovation horror story your friends tell at dinner.
Included
In scope- Design (where the project warrants)
- Hard landscaping, drainage, planting, lighting
- Builders' rubble disposal and site clearance
Typically not included
Priced separately- Pools, spa pools, water features (priced separately)
- Sculpture and bespoke art
- Major tree-surgery or stump removal
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Realistic cost range
Garden redesigns typically £8k–£40k.
The Project Cost Tool gives you a postcode-adjusted range with a clear breakdown of what’s included. Use it before you talk to a builder so you walk in knowing your numbers.
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Common questions
Direct, plain answers. No marketing copy.
How much does a typical garden project cost?
Mid-spec hard landscaping typically £180–£320 per square metre. A full 80m² redesign with planting and lighting usually £20k–£35k. Pools and water features priced separately.
Will I need planning permission for landscaping?
Most landscaping is permitted development, but raised decking close to a boundary, retaining walls > 1m near a highway, and hardstanding > 5m² of impermeable surface near the front of a property may need consent.
When is the best time to start landscaping?
Hard landscaping runs year-round. Soft landscaping (planting) is better Mar–May or Sep–Nov; July–August planting needs heavy watering. Plan the design over winter, build in spring.
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