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Garden Design Fees and Construction Costs

One of the first questions I’m asked is ‘How much will the garden cost?’ The final cost of construction and planting depends on many things such as size of the garden, areas of hard landscaping vs soft landscaping, how complicated the build work is, whether it includes raised beds, changes in level, lighting etc. At the initial consultation stage we can discuss potential costs, though as every garden design is bespoke, it is not until the design has been thought through that the work can be estimated accurately by a landscaper.

Garden design fees are also dependent on the size and complexity of the garden; after I have seen the site, and discussed your requirements, I will be able to provide a fixed price for a design. As a rough guide:

An hourly rate is charged for the following: significant redraws after the plans have been agreed, consultancy, construction diagrams, engagement and project monitoring of contractors, site visits, sourcing plants and planting.

I’m sometimes asked why design is not included in the price of construction or why it is not done for free? Although I work closely with landscapers, we work separately and have different skill sets - this means I can spend the time to design the garden that meets your requirements and act in your interest to ensure the build is carried out in accordance with the agreed design.