Cost of Garden Landscaping in the UK (2025)
Garden landscaping costs range from £500 for a basic tidy-up to £20,000+ for a full design and build. Most mid-range garden makeovers fall in the £3,000–£8,000 range.
What does garden landscaping include?
Landscaping covers a broad range of work — lawn laying, planting schemes, patio installation, decking, raised beds, garden walls, drainage, lighting, and irrigation. A full design-and-build project may involve a garden designer, groundworker, landscaper, and planting specialist.
Ongoing maintenance vs one-off landscaping
Regular garden maintenance (mowing, pruning, weeding) is charged at an hourly or monthly rate. One-off landscaping projects are usually quoted as a fixed price. Make sure your quote breaks down labour, materials, plant costs, and waste disposal separately.
Cost Breakdown
All prices are indicative UK averages for 2025. Actual costs vary by location, specification, and contractor. London and South East rates are typically 20–35% higher.
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Garden tidy-up (1 day) | £200 | £400 |
| Lay turf (per m²) | £8 | £15 |
| Patio installation (per m²) | £80 | £150 |
| Decking (per m²) | £100 | £200 |
| Small garden makeover | £1,500 | £5,000 |
| Full garden redesign | £5,000 | £20,000 |
What Affects the Cost?
- ✓Size and current condition of the garden
- ✓Materials specified — composite decking costs more than treated timber
- ✓Whether design fees are included
- ✓Access for machinery and waste removal
- ✓Location — London rates are higher
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Do I need planning permission for garden landscaping?
Most garden work does not require planning permission. Exceptions include building walls over 1m high adjacent to a highway, or work in a conservation area. Outbuildings and large structures may also need permission.
How long does a garden makeover take?
A typical small-to-medium garden makeover takes 1–2 weeks. Larger projects with hard landscaping, drainage, and planting can take 4–8 weeks.