Garden Design

We offer a full range of Garden Design services from simple consultancy through to detailed drawings, 3D views and planting plans.

Please click through the stages below for an overview of the general process which is tailored to each clients individual needs. What our clients think

As both Designers and Contractors we are able to provide a seamless service from start to finish and also beyond.

For more information or to arrange an initial Consultancy Visit and design quotation please contact us

Garden Design

The Process

Consultancy

This service is ideal for you if you are looking for help or advice on any of the following:

  • You have a new build house and a garden that you would like to transform.
  • You would like to modernise your existing garden entirely or in sections.
  • You have a desire to change your existing garden entirely.
  • You would like to introduce a play area, vegetable garden, greenhouse area etc.
  • You would like to make the most of a new outdoor space after extending your property.
  • You would like to extend the entertaining space of your garden.
  • You would like to change the approach to the house and driveway access.
  • You would like to submit plans to the local authority to meet planning conditions.
  • You would like to maximise use of the space immediately around the house.
  • You have a budget for garden construction/build work in excess of £12,000
During the consultancy

During the visit, which will last between 30 – 60 minutes, we will:

  • Listen to what you are trying to achieve.
  • Show you the various design options we provide and recommend the most productive process for your project.
  • Discuss design fees for each stage and relate this to the designs in our portfolio.
After the visit

We will write back to you after the visit with a clear set of fees for the process that we have discussed. On your instruction we will then organise a convenient time to come and survey, take photos and start our work on your design project. Design fees start at £1,440 for a concept plan. Each further stage is charged at £720 for a full day and £360 for a half day. A 10% discount off the design fee is applied to your design project as a result of this consultancy visit. In the event you choose to proceed to contract us through the build process of your garden design a further 10% discount will be available on the plants detailed on the planting design.

Consultancy Fees

The Garden Design consultancy fee is £75 if you live within a 15 mile radius of our office, additional fees apply outside this area. All costs outlined in this document include VAT.

Design

Whether you want to change part of, or all of the garden, the help of an experienced designer is often invaluable.

The process revolves around the needs of each individual client, but typically follows several distinct phases as outlined below.

1. Design Consultancy visit

A Consultancy Visit enables us to meet clients personally and experience the space they want to change.

As Gardens can be as different as people, we listen carefully to what our clients need and want in terms of function, design and planting, so that we can offer the relevant advice and in turn, the most suitable design package and quotation. The Garden Design consultancy is a one-off fee of £75 if you live within a 15 mile radius of our office. Additional fees apply outside this area.

See Garden design fees below

2. The Brief

A good working brief is essential. Clients are asked to outline their requirements, preferences and budget requirements in a simple questionnaire. This is used to trigger further discussion and develop ideas so that a comprehensive brief is agreed before any design takes place.

Design service and questionnaire 2022

3. Site Survey/Analysis

Before commencing with the design, the site is surveyed to record existing features and conditions. This may be a simple measurement survey by your designer or a full topographical survey depending on the project. An understanding of any planning requirements or restrictions is also established.

4. Concept/outline design

The concept Plan is usually a 2D scaled drawing of the proposed layout of the new garden. This highlights areas of proposed hard landscaping, lawns and planting and other ideas and features for discussion at a further meeting. Mood boards or 3D views may also be provided. Click to view Example Concept Plan.

A meeting after production of this plan is normally arranged so that we can communicate and develop the ideas in person and for the client to identify any preferences.

5. Master Plan

Following discussion, the concept design is adjusted, modified or updated with relevant detail to provide a master plan from which more accurate construction costs can be provided. Click to view example Master Plan.

Optional Design

6. 3D CAD views

To help you visualise your new garden, 3D landscape models or perspective views of your garden from different angles can be created if required.

7. Planting plans

These can be provided as an individual service for existing or new borders where a full garden design is not required. Taking into account individual preferences, site conditions and the overall ‘style’ of the scheme, planting plans identify the location, number and species of existing and new plants with a schedule for pricing. Many of the plants can often be viewed at our plant nursery.

8. Construction drawings and specifications

When required, detailed construction drawings of specific features, lighting or irrigation plans can be produced.

9. Planning

Where required, we can also act as our clients agent, completing the relevant forms and providing the relevant design for submission.

10. Project Management

We offer this free of charge when a client engages our build team to construct the garden. Our designer is then fully engaged with the project from start to finish and It is one of many cost, quality and time saving benefits when using a design and build Company.

Garden Design Fees

Fees for design vary depending on the scale and complexity of information needed for each project. A detailed quotation is provided for each client after the initial consultancy.

Design fees start at £1,440 for a concept plan. Each further stage is charged at £720 for a full day and £360 for a half day.

Design Consultancy clients are offered a 10% discount on design fees when they engage us for this work. As we have our own plant nursery, clients who also engage us to undertake the construction and planting of the garden, are offered a further 10% discount on the plants detailed the planting design provided. Click here for our terms of engagement.

Build

Whether we have designed your garden, you have a plan from another designer or you are a garden designer yourself, our skilled and experienced landscaping team can transform the ideas into a finished garden.

Our in-house estimating and landscaping team can:

  • work with you from design through to completion
  • provide a menu of estimated build costs and options during the design phase to help adjust the final design to fit a particular budget
  • advise on practical logistics, specification and construction details during design development to ensure work is undertaken correctly and cost effectively
  • provide a detailed scope of works and accurate installation cost for the entire design once the relevant design drawings are available
  • provide a breakdown of costs where the work will be phased

We apply the same processes and award winning landscaping service to all our projects, large and small and are accredited to ISO 9001 /14001.

In addition, we carry the Trustmark, are BALI registered and members of the Association of Professional Landscapers (APL).

Our landscape teams have a vast amount of experience and care passionately about delivering a quality end product in a totally professional manner.

Browse our Portfolio for just a few examples of our work.

Project Management

Clients who have their gardens designed by us benefit in various ways when they also appoint our landscaping team to build the garden.

Apart from the obvious convenience, our designer will continue to work closely with our build team throughout the build phase at no extra cost.