Landscaper Quotes UK
From Vetted Local Specialists
Get quotes from vetted local landscapers. Ask each for their APL (Association of Professional Landscapers) or BALI (British Association of Landscape Industries) membership number and check it on the association’s own directory. Garden design and install, patios, fencing, lawns — up to 3 free quotes in 24 hours, across 519 towns.
- Vetted local landscapers
- Ask to see current public liability cover
- Patio installations from £1,750
- Full garden design & build from £2,600
What do you need?
Every job below has its own page with the full 2026 price ranges, what moves the number, and a quote form matched to that exact job — so your enquiry reaches the right supplier.
Registered members: Landscaping
5 businesses offering landscaping have a public profile with BestBuilders. Each listing is a business that registered with us directly; the details shown are the ones it declared at registration, and a Companies House number appears only where one was given.
Abercraft Drives And Patios Ltd✓ Companies House number given · Est. 2017Also: DrivewayView profile →Active PavingAlso: DrivewayView profile →AJF BuildersAlso: House Extension · Roofing · DrivewayView profile →Wirral Joinery & ConstructionAlso: Carpentry & Joinery · House Extension · Loft ConversionView profile →Oakridge Roofing And Home ImprovementsAlso: House Extension · Loft Conversion · Bathroom RenovationView profile →All registered trades · Recent projects · Run a landscaping business? Add your free profile
How Much Do Landscapers Cost in the UK?
Full cost index →Complete garden makeover including design, hard landscaping, soft planting, lighting and irrigation. Standard suburban garden (50–100m²) at the lower end; premium designed spaces with seating areas, pergolas and water features at the upper end.
Get quotes for this →New patio installation (20–40m² typical). Standard concrete slabs at the lower end; Indian sandstone mid-range; porcelain or natural stone at the upper. Includes excavation, sub-base, edging and pointing. Pricing tied to material and access.
Get quotes for this →Standard 1.8m garden fence (20–40m run). Pressure-treated panel-and-post at the lower end; closeboard, hit-and-miss, or hardwood at the upper. Includes removal of old fence, concrete posts, gravel boards and capping rails.
Get quotes for this →Landscaping costs depend on garden size, access, materials and ground conditions. Get 3 quotes from vetted local landscapers.
Get free quotes →Regional pricing note: Landscaping costs vary 35–50% by region. London is typically 50% above national average; Yorkshire, North East, Wales and Scotland sit 10–15% below. See our cost index for postcode-specific ranges.
Landscaping costs at a glance — 2026
Full garden design — typical 2026 range by region, from this page's cost table.
Source: BestBuilders 2026 regional cost model · 519 UK towns
Landscaping — What You Need to Know
Quality landscaping combines hard landscaping (patios, paths, retaining walls, decking, fencing) and soft landscaping (lawns, planting, irrigation). The single biggest cost driver is the base preparation — a patio laid on inadequate sub-base will sink within 2–5 years regardless of how good the slabs look. Cheap quotes often skimp here.
The key credentials to look for are APL (Association of Professional Landscapers) or BALI (British Association of Landscape Industries) membership. Both vet members on portfolio, business stability and insurance. Marshalls Register and Brett Approved are manufacturer-backed quality marks for paving installers. RHS Chelsea Gold Medal-winning designers operate at the very top end.
Every landscaper in our network is vetted before they can quote, and we act on how they perform afterwards. We do not verify APL or BALI affiliation or insurance on your behalf, so ask each one for their membership number and current public liability cover.
How we vet landscapers →How It Works
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Planning Permission, SuDS & Boundaries
🏡 Planning Permission
Most garden landscaping doesn't need planning permission — patios, lawns, planting, fencing under 2m at the rear/side or 1m at the front. You DO need permission for: structures over 2.5m, decking over 30cm above ground, fencing on a corner site or facing a highway, work in conservation areas or affecting listed buildings, and front gardens converted to off-street parking.
💧 SuDS & Permeable Surfaces
Since 2008, impermeable surfaces over 5m² at front gardens need planning permission OR must drain to a permeable area within the property (lawn, soakaway). Patios in back gardens are exempt but Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) are best practice. Permeable options include block paving with permeable jointing, resin-bound aggregate, and gravel.
🌡️ Boundary Ownership
Check title deeds before replacing or modifying fences — the boundary line and ownership matters. Standard practice: the side with the "smooth" face (no rails visible) faces the neighbour's garden; the side with rails visible is yours. For party fences, agree replacement with the neighbour first. Replacing > 50% of a fence run requires both owners' consent for shared boundaries.
Japanese knotweed: Always check before landscaping — knotweed can devalue your home by 5–15%, blocks mortgages, and requires professional removal (£2,500–£15,000) before sale. Treatment plans typically take 3–5 years. Landscapers must dispose of contaminated soil as controlled waste.
Landscaping Cost by Project Type and Region (2026)
Live cost ranges from the Best Builders 2026 Cost Index, aggregated across 519 UK towns. Full garden assumes a 50–100m² suburban garden including design, hard landscaping, and basic planting. Patio is a 20–40m² install (sandstone or porcelain). Fencing covers a 20–40m run of 1.8m closeboard.
| Region | Full Garden Design | Patio Install | Fencing |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | £4,000 – £15,800 | £2,650 – £8,600 | £925 – £3,300 |
| South East | £3,600 – £14,400 | £2,400 – £7,800 | £850 – £3,000 |
| Southern | £3,200 – £13,000 | £2,150 – £7,000 | £750 – £2,700 |
| Eastern | £3,200 – £13,000 | £2,150 – £7,000 | £750 – £2,700 |
| West Midlands | £3,000 – £12,000 | £2,000 – £6,500 | £700 – £2,500 |
| East Midlands | £3,000 – £12,000 | £2,000 – £6,500 | £700 – £2,500 |
| Yorkshire | £2,800 – £11,000 | £1,850 – £6,000 | £650 – £2,300 |
| North West | £2,800 – £11,000 | £1,850 – £6,000 | £650 – £2,300 |
| South West | £2,800 – £11,000 | £1,850 – £6,000 | £650 – £2,300 |
| North East | £2,600 – £10,600 | £1,750 – £5,700 | £625 – £2,200 |
| Scotland (North) | £2,800 – £11,000 | £1,850 – £6,000 | £650 – £2,300 |
| Scotland (South) | £2,800 – £11,000 | £1,850 – £6,000 | £650 – £2,300 |
| South Wales | £2,600 – £10,600 | £1,750 – £5,700 | £625 – £2,200 |
| Merseyside & N. Wales | £2,600 – £10,600 | £1,750 – £5,700 | £625 – £2,200 |
Source: Best Builders 2026 Cost Index · Premium materials drive variance: porcelain & natural stone patios cost 50–100% more than sandstone; hardwood fencing 60–120% more than treated softwood. Composite decking and resin-bound aggregate adds significant material cost. See full cost index →
How to check a landscaper before you commit
We match you with local trades and step back — the hiring decision is yours. These are the checks that separate a good landscaper from an expensive mistake, and they take about ten minutes.
Get the quote in writing
An itemised written quote covering labour, materials, waste removal and VAT — not a figure over the phone. If two quotes differ a lot, it is usually because they cover different work, and only the written detail shows you where.
Check the insurance yourself
Ask for the public liability certificate and check the policy is current and in the same trading name as the quote. A logo on a van or a website is not evidence. If the work is notifiable, ask who is registering it.
Ask for recent local work
Two or three jobs of the same type from the last six months, close enough to go and look at. Someone who does good work will offer these before you ask. Be wary of anyone who only has photographs.
On payment: never pay the full amount up front. A deposit against materials is normal; after that, stage payments against completed work are the standard arrangement. Pressure to pay in cash, in full, or on the day is the single most common warning sign.
Landscapers Across 519 UK Towns
Each town page shows local landscapers, town-specific cost ranges and nearby areas.
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Our sources for this guide
Cost ranges, credential standards and regulatory information on this page are compiled from:
- Best Builders 2026 Cost Index — regional landscaping cost ranges from our 2026 regional cost model (national cost guides × regional labour index) across 519 UK towns, refreshed quarterly
- APL — Association of Professional Landscapers
- BALI — British Association of Landscape Industries
- SGD — Society of Garden Designers
- Planning Portal — Fences, Gates, Garden Walls
- GOV.UK — Permeable Surfacing & SuDS
- Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) — planting and design guidance
Editorial standards & how to reach us
This page is maintained by the Best Builders editorial team. Cost figures are reviewed quarterly against published trade pricing and our regional cost model. Regulatory information (Planning, SuDS, boundary law) is checked against current UK government guidance at each refresh. We do not accept payment for editorial coverage; landscaper listings are earned through our vetting process.
If you spot an error or have feedback, email editorial@bestbuilders.co.uk.