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Costs and included work
For renovating a garden, compare the scope first: survey, groundworks, landscaping materials and waste removal. A price is useful only when supply and finishing work are clearly defined.
| Work / price basis | Starting indication | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Renovating a garden | Price on request | Survey, groundworks, landscaping materials and waste removal |
What affects your total?
Access, ground conditions, level differences and existing planting can make a flat rate per square metre misleading. Discuss specialist landscaping with a gardener; it is not automatically part of a building contract.
What to send with your request
Send garden dimensions, changes in level, desired layout and access width. Include your postcode, preferred schedule and the elements that must remain, so the scope can be assessed.
Survey the existing garden
Record levels, access, mature planting, boundaries and drainage. Decide what should stay before planning demolition, excavation or new paving.
Design for use and upkeep
Consider seating, storage, play, shade and maintenance. A layout that suits daily use is more useful than choosing materials before the practical requirements are clear.
Coordinate ground and building work
Extensions, new doors and altered levels affect thresholds and water management. Agree these interfaces with the building contractor and a suitable landscaping specialist before finishes are installed.
Compare phased costs
Ask for removal, earthworks, drainage, paving, planting and waste handling to be separated. Include access restrictions and a clear description of what the garden will look like at handover.